Travel Guide Italy will take you to different fantastic places in Italy as well as some of the famous landmarks and notable places, so you will already have a general idea about Italy if and when you decide to actually travel and explore this fascinating country. And other than the places of interest, Travel Guide Italy will also give you valuable information such as the geography, demographics and the languages spoken in different parts of this country. Don’t forget to check out the travel safety tips in Italy as well as the other sections in our Travel Guide Italy! We do hope you will come back often to travel with us to other destinations around the world.

Our Italy Travel Guide will be an indispensable tool when planning your trip. It will provide you with a general overview of Italy, including its history and culture to give you an idea of what to expect on your travels. It is a comprehensive guide to the best places to visit, what to eat, and things you can do. This Travel Guide to Italy will provide you with practical information on safety, weather and transportation. For easy reference, the travel guide is divided into various sections for both the country’s top and off the beaten track destinations, the world-famous Italian cuisine, and intriguing odds and ends that are unique to Italy. We have also included useful Italian words and phrases that will help travelers when communicating with the locals and will no doubt keep anyone from getting lost.

The travel guide showcases Italy’s most famous cities which you can pick and choose from depending on your itinerary. Due to the diversity in climate, this will help you better choose your destination depending on whether you would like to bask in the Mediterranean sun or go further north where you may encounter some cold weather. If you are interested in history and art, the Italy Travel Guide will help you on your way to the nation’s capital Rome. One of the largest cities in Italy, it is home to the famous Colosseum, the imposing monument to Vittorio Emmanuele II, the Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo, and of course St. Peter’s Basilica. It can serve as your pocket guide as you walk the streets of Florence which is considered as one of the most beautiful cities in the world; or maybe while taking a ride on a gondola across the canals of Venice. If fashion and design is more to your liking, it will also provide you with information on the Milan Fashion Week that the city hosts twice a year.

The Italian Republic is the official name of Italy. It is bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia on the north. The south consists entirely of the Italian peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea. The Italian islands of Sicily and Sardinia are two of the largest in the Mediterranean. Within Italy are located the Vatican City and San Marino which are considered independent states. With an approximate 60.6 million inhabitants within a land area of 301,338 square kilometers, it is the fifth most populous country in Europe.
Since the country enjoys a very high standard of living, it is not surprising that Italy is ranked 2nd in having the best healthcare system in the world and the 3rd best healthcare performance. It also has the 12th highest life expectancy worldwide.

The official language of Italy is Italian. It descended from the Tuscan dialect which in turn was directly derived from Latin. It is estimated that 55 million people speak the language within the country although several other regional languages are also spoken. Roman Catholicism is the main religion of Italy with almost 88% of its population identified as Roman Catholics. The most popular sport is Italy is football where it has earned major success and currently ranked as the second most successful in the world.

Appearances are considered very important in the lives of Italians. They are extremely fashion conscious which is why Italy has had a long standing tradition in the world’s fashion industry. Milan has been consistently one of the top fashion capitals in the world, and together with Florence it is the capital of Italian fashion. It is no wonder that the country gave rise to numerous major fashion labels such as Prada, Gucci, Gianni Versace, Giogio Armani, Valentino, Salvatore Ferregamo, and Dolce & Gabbana, to name some.

Italy is home to 44 UNESCO World Heritage sites which is more than any other country in the world. Among them are the medieval city of Verona and its Roman arena, the Piazza del Duomo for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Venice and its lagoon, the Roman ruins in Naples and Church and Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie where The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is located. Although Italy’s claim to fame is its contributions in the world of art and cuisine, it is also considered a major economic influence. A democratic republic, it is a founding member of the European Union, the G8 and NATO. Its quality of living has been ranked top ten in the world. Milan is the country’s largest financial hub which boasts one of Europe’s largest and most modern trade fairs. Aside from tourism, Italy’s major industries consist of machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, textiles, motor vehicles and clothing.

The Italians are a warm and friendly people. They are very family oriented especially in the south where it is common for the extended family to stay together in one household. They love the ‘dolce vita’ (the sweet life) and take time to enjoy the various pleasures of life whether it is a perfectly cooked meal with friends and family or fulfilling the great Italian tradition of La Passeggiata, a gentle stroll at sunset. The Italians display an intense passion for almost everything that they do. And it is no secret that Italians are very romantic. This is evident in the fact that the Italian language is arguably considered the language of love.

So what are you waiting for? Now that we have given you a peek, let our Italy Travel Guide provide you with much need information as you plan your visit to this truly fascinating nation. It will fulfill every traveler’s needs when exploring the various wonders that Italy has to offer. Go ahead, turn the page and begin your journey.