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  • Sardinia

    Sardinia used to be called Ichnusa by the Greeks, meaning 'footprint' because of the shape of the island. It later became 'Sardinia' when the Italians moved

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  • Sicily

    This island, the largest in the Mediterranean, is an autonomous region of Italy, located at the toe of its boot. Temples, acropolises and other vestiges of

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  • Campania

    ?Looking over the sea to one side and with the towering Apennine peaks to the other, Campania is a region worth exploring to heighten your 5 senses. The wonderful

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  • Calabria

    Calabria is the big toe of Italy, right at the southern tip of the mainland Given this location, it does not yet fill up with tourists during the summer months.

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  • Abruzzo

    This is a primarily mountainous region at the very heart of central Italy, its peaks sloping gently down to the east, eventually forming a thin, flat strip

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  • Lombardy

    The frenzy of Milan gradually gives way to more peaceful peripheral towns, which boast little gems of art and culture. From the plains to the lakes and some

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  • Basilicate

    Bordered almost all the way around by Calabria, Campania, and Apulia, Basilicata has nevertheless managed to hold on to a bit of coastline. A region composed

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  • Emilia-Romagna

    Emilia Romagna is a pleasant and charming region which seems to welcome you with dulcet tones. The region is triangular in shape, separating the north of the

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  • Molise

    Molise stretches over a mainly mountainous area, with its north-eastern side giving onto the Adriatic Sea. The smallest region in Italy after the Aosta Valley,

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  • Marche

    After being under Greek and then Roman rule, the Marche region's heyday was during the 15th century, when it became one of the biggest centres of innovation

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  • Umbria

    Located at the centre of the peninsula between the regions of Lazio, Marche, and Tuscany, Umbria is Italy's green lung. Nestled between the gently sloping hills

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  • Friuli Venezia Giulia

    Friuli-Venezia Giulia is up in the far north-eastern corner of Italy, on the border with Austria and Slovenia, and has (perhaps too) long considered its location

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  • Liguria

    Located in the northwestern part of Italy, it has borders with France in the west, Piedmont and Emilia Romagna in the north, and Tuscany in the south. It is

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  • Tuscany

    The home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of the Italian language, Tuscany has always excelled in the domain of literature and the arts. Even today, its

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  • Lazio

    Rome is the undisputable heart of this region of central Italy facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. Formerly the capital of the Roman Empire and today of Italy, for centuries

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  • Piemonte

    Piedmont, a region of mountains, lakes and plains, plus good wine and quality food, is one of the main winter tourist destinations in Italy. The high quality

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  • Trentino

    Trentino-Alto Adige, or Trentino-South Tyrol, is split between the provinces of Bolzano and Trento. The first one is more Nordic while the second one is more

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  • Puglia

    With varying landscapes lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Ionian and Adriatic Seas, an extensive coastline runs along the perimeters of Apulia, Italy's

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  • Venice

    From Verona to Venice, there isn't a single city in Veneto where water doesn't play a major role. Responsible for its wealth and reason for being, it is the

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  • Aoste Valley

    Wedged between northwestern Italy on the border of Piedmont, Switzerland and France, Aosta Valley is the smallest region on the peninsula and perhaps the one

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In brief+

Area
116602  sq.mi
Population
60418711 hab.
Capital
Rome
Visa
No
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Euro
Languages
italian,
sardinian,
german,
French

Overview

Italy

From the romantic streets and canals of Venice to bustling Rome, to volcanic Naples and the mysteries of Sicily, Italy has thousands of different sides to it, which are impossible to gage on a single trip alone. The different regions linking north Italy to south Italy, each have their own specifities, but come highly recommended, be it for a week's holiday or a roadtrip around the country! The question is, which region to start with? The ideal itinerary is to travel the famous 'boot' to the pace of the traveller's own desires?one could also find inspiration in works by Stendhal, Theopile, Gautier or Paul Morand. The dolce vita is apparent throughout the country; be it in the subtlety of its cuisine or in the richness of its scenery, Italy is one adventure not to miss!

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Sicily: the sun on the back of a vespa

Sicily: the sun on the back of a vespa

The biggest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily uncovers its treasures to its visitors. Greek, Roman, Muslim, Norman and Spanish influences are felt throughout the island in the cuisine, architecture and way of life. Sprinkled in all four corners are the vestiges of these eras which recall Sicily's rich ...

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    Marie-Jacqueline Ballagh 26/12/2011 : "Comfortable hotel with a pleasant terrace, modestly priced (for San Remo),just a few minutes walk from the sea front and the town center."

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    Canto alla Porta Vecchia

     
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    Marie-Jacqueline Ballagh 31/08/2011 : "This beautiful B&B is full of atmosphere - you step into another world when you go through the front door.Guests have access to the terrace."

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    Lyndall Jean pitchford 09/05/2011 : "Want a room with a view? You won't be disappointed with a terrace room. Breathaking sunsets, sea and harbour views. Bellissimo!"

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    Neapolitan mysteries

    Campania, the region of Naples, captivates you. By its geography, which is volcanic, its history, very rich, its breathtaking myths and legends. Of course, the region of Naples is defined by Pompeii, Capri but also the archaeological sites of Cuma, the caves of Pertosa, Benevente, Baia and the Phlegraean ...

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    Italy's largest publishing event, the Turin International Book Fair runs from 10 to 14 May 2012. The programme features thematic exhibits, events on specific topics and meetings with guest speakers. Some of the brightest minds of the contemporary world will be at the event, including Nobel prize winners, writers, scientists, philosophers, historians, journalists and artists. Turin, or Torino, its

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