Located in the south of central Europe, Italy is a nature’s masterpiece boasting uncanny diversity. From the Alpine peaks and glacial lakes in the north... through lagunes and rolling hills in its heart... to sandy beaches, fiery craters, and turquoise caves in the south… you will never run out of things to do in Italy! This inconspicuous country sitting on a boot-shaped peninsula is also home to the moral and intellectual faculties of human civilization. Philosophy, literature, music, religion, sciences, and gastronomy have flourished within Italian borders for centuries. Having been the epicenter of the Roman Empire and cradle of Renaissance, Italy will dazzle you to the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s David, and Da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
One of the most imposing cities in Northern Italy and one of the most beautiful ones in Europe. It will never leave you short of interesting things to do in Florence while ...
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Area : 102.4 km²
Elevation: 12 m
Population: 382,258 (2017)
Time Zone: GMT +2:00
High Season: July & August
Currency Required: European Euro
No nation is defined by its wine, like Italy. In fact, it’s an unspoken truth that in Italy, wine is food and cannot miss on a dinner table any more than a fork or a knife. Today, Italy is the largest wine producer of wine by volume with over one million vineyards under cultivation scattered around the country and grapes are grown almost in all its regions.
It’s virtually impossible to overestimate the way Italians feel about food. Every region has its own spin on national cuisine, united mainly by the simplicity of the dishes and use of fresh ingredients cooked with love. It’s not at all surprising, UNESCO recognized the renown Mediterranean Diet as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
For Italians, fashion is not just about the clothes but also the attitude - attitude of sophistication. The roots of Italian fashion reach all the way back to the 14th-century Florence. It was the elite families of the period such as the Medici who began to bound display and appearance with their identity. Today, Milan is the epicenter of fashion.
Italy extends beyond the mainland, out into the sea. From Sardinia to Sicily, Ponza to Elba, the Italian boot that juts out into the Mediterranean boasts some of the most beautiful islands in the whole world. The islands of Italy are beautiful little treasures and the best of what to do in Italy treating visitors to a plethora of water activities.
If you love the outdoors you mustn't miss out on an exploration of the awe-inspiring Italian Alpine landscape. From Piedmont, Aosta Valley, Lombardy to Trentino-South Tyrol, Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor sports and activities year round. Summer or winter, the choice of activities is endless.