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Welcome to Italy

This Southern Europe country has a land border with France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia in the north. The country occupies a peninsula that juts deep into the Mediterranean Sea, to the East lie the Ligurian and the Tyrrhenian Seas, to the West the Ionian and Adriatic Sea.

Italy is separated from the rest of Europe to its North by the Alps, the Apennine Mountain Range then runs down the length of the country flanked by two wide coastal plains.

Italy is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. It is also famous for its seaside resorts, delicious cuisine, Milan and its trendy fashion industry and the architecture of its cities.

Cities in Italy

Venice
Venice
258,685
44
Verona
Verona
258,031
20
Padova
Padova
214,125
19
Brescia
Brescia
200,423
10
Bergamo
Bergamo
121,200
16
Vicenza
Vicenza
111,980
8

Tours and Activities from Italy

Latest Blogs from Italy

Self Guided Walking Tour of Brescia (with photos & a map!)

Self Guided Walking Tour of Brescia (with photos & a map!)

Every year thousands of people flock to Lake Garda in northern Italy to experience its picture perfect towns, clear mountain water and natural wonders. But just beyond the lake’s shores lies a region bursting with a rich history.

Andrew Ashton
1st November 2022 · 7 min read
Get to know the Six 'Sestieri' of Venice

Get to know the Six 'Sestieri' of Venice

Venice is the largest city in the Veneto region of Italy. The city is constructed masterfully upon the murky lagoon, whose waters surround it, protected from the Adriatic by a strip of land, a barrier island called the Lido.

Andrew Ashton
27th October 2022 · 5 min read
Venice on a Budget

Venice on a Budget

With its iconic canals, picturesque gondolas, and winding streets, it’s no surprise that Venice is considered one of the most romantic cities in the world. But while the city is popular with honeymooners, it’s also a huge destination for cruisers and backpackers too.

Andrew Ashton
26th October 2022 · 7 min read
Guide to visiting Piazza San Marco

Guide to visiting Piazza San Marco

The famous Piazza San Marco, known in English as St Mark’s Square, is the main public square in Italy’s floating city, Venice. With a glowing reputation as one of the finest squares in the world and arguably one of Europe’s primary tourist attractions, it certainly has a lot to offer to visitors.

Andrew Ashton
26th October 2022 · 11 min read
Free Walking Tour of Bergamo (with Maps)

Free Walking Tour of Bergamo (with Maps)

Bergamo is a city in two parts, High city (Città alta) which is the old town, and new Bergamo, Low city (Città bassa). If you are arriving by car, park by the station at the Parcheggio Ex Gasometro off Via San Giovanni Bosco and head to the train station.

Andrew Ashton
24th October 2022 · 4 min read
Self-Guided Walking tour of Padua (with Maps!)

Self-Guided Walking tour of Padua (with Maps!)

Padua is home to the second oldest university in Italy (the oldest is in Bologna). This, plus the historical wealth of the city, has created a legacy of grand buildings, many filled with the medieval frescoes for which Padua is famous.

Andrew Ashton
21st October 2022 · 6 min read