Italy is a country consisting of a peninsula delimited by the Alps and several islands surrounding it, whose territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical region. Italy had a population of 60 million in 2020. Rome is the capital of Italy. Rome's 2020 population was estimated at 4.2 million in 2020.
The Roman Forum, known in Italian as "Foro Romano," is a historic and archaeological site in the heart of Rome, Italy. It was once the center of political, religious, and commercial life in ancient Rome and is now a prominent archaeological complex that offers visitors a glimpse into the city's rich history.
The Colosseum is an iconic amphitheater located in Rome, Italy, and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, it was built in AD 70-80 and is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the ancient Roman Empire.
00197 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
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Villa Borghese is a magnificent historical park and cultural complex located in the heart of Rome, Italy. It is one of the largest public parks in the city and offers a wide range of attractions, including museums, gardens, a lake, and cultural institutions.
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is built on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. In 2020, around 258,685 people resided in greater Venice or the Comune di Venezia, of whom around 55,000 live in the historical island city of Venice and the rest on the mainland.
The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as Castel Sant'Angelo, is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. This architectural masterpiece has a rich history that spans nearly two millennia and has served various purposes throughout the centuries.
Altare della Patria, Piazza Venezia, 00186 Roma, Italy
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Officially known as the Monumento Nazionale a Vittorio Emanuele II, the enormous white marble monument that dominates Piazza Venezia was built as a tribute to the first king of a united Italy, Victor Emmanuel II.
Piazza dei Miracoli, Piazza del Duomo, 56010 Pisa, Italy
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Begun in 1093, Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa) is a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture. Despite its proximity to the eye-catching and tourist-attracting Leaning Tower, the Duomo still dominates the monumental Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa, or simply, the Tower of Pisa, is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of Pisa Cathedral. It is known for its nearly four-degree lean, the result of an unstable foundation. The tower is one of three structures in the Pisa's Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo), which includes the cathedral and Pisa Baptistry.
Capri is an island located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in the Campania region of Italy. The main town Capri that is located on the island shares the name.
The Pollino National Park is a national park in Basilicata and Calabria, southern Italy. Comprised within the provinces of Cosenza, Matera and Potenza, with its 1,820 square kilometres it is the largest natural park in the country.
The Arch of Constantine, known in Italian as "Arco di Costantino," is a triumphal arch located in Rome, Italy. It is one of the most well-preserved and iconic Roman triumphal arches, celebrated for its historical significance and intricate reliefs. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312.
16034 Portofino, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
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Portofino is a stunning and upscale fishing village located on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northern Italy. It is renowned for its natural beauty, colorful buildings, luxury yachts, and Mediterranean charm. It is one of the most perfect, most photogenic fishing ports in the Mediterranean.
Elba is a Mediterranean island in Tuscany, Italy, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the coastal town of Piombino. The largest island of the Tuscan Archipelago, Elba is also part of the Arcipelago Toscano National Park, and the third largest island in Italy, after Sicily and Sardinia. It is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, about 50 kilometres (30 mi) east of the French island of Corsica.
The Trevi Fountain is an 18th-century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini and several others. Standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world.
The Temple of Apollo, also known as the Sanctuary of Apollo, is a Roman temple built in 120 BC and dedicated to the Greek and Roman god Apollo in the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, southern Italy. The sanctuary was a public space influenced by Roman colonists to be dedicated to Greco-Roman religion and culture.
Manarola and Riomaggiore are two of the five charming villages that make up the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the northwestern coast of Italy. These coastal towns are renowned for their stunning scenery, colorful buildings, and traditional Mediterranean charm.
The Amalfi Coast, or "Costiera Amalfitana" in Italian, is one of Italy's most picturesque and sought-after coastal destinations. Located along the southern edge of the Sorrento Peninsula in the Campania region, this stunning stretch of coastline is known for its dramatic cliffs, colorful seaside villages, crystal-clear waters, and lush Mediterranean landscapes.
The Cinque Terre, located in the province of La Spezia in the Liguria region of Italy, is a stunning coastal area consisting of five charming fishing villages, each with its unique character and beauty. The name "Cinque Terre" translates to "Five Lands," and these villages are perched along the rugged cliffs of the Italian Riviera.
