Italy's Location and Geography: Italy is a Mediterranean country in the south of Europe. Its west coast is the Mediterranean Sea and the east coast is the Adriatic. France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia form its northern border. Its highest point, in Monte Bianco, is 4748 meters. The mainland is a peninsula and Italy also includes the two large islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
Italy's Climate - When to Vacation in Italy: Italy enjoys a predominantly Mediterranean (mild) climate with a colder Alpine climate in the mountains to the north and a hot and dry climate in the south. Italy's coast are pleasant almost all year. Much of Italy is very hot in summer and summer is the height of vacation season. Probably the best seasons to visit Italy are late spring and early fall.
Regions of Italy: Italy is divided into 20 regions with 18 on the mainland and two islands, Sardinia and Sicily. Although they are all Italian, each region still holds some of their own customs and traditions and there are many regional food specialties.
Italy's Language : The official language is Italian, but there are many regional dialects. German is spoken in the northeastern region of Trentino-Alto Adige and there are small French-speaking populations in the Valle d'Aosta region to the northwest and a Slovene-speaking minority in the Trieste area to the northeast. Many Sardinians still speak Sardo in the home.
Italian Currency and Time Zone: Italy uses the euro, the same currency used in most of Europe. 100 euro cents = 1 euro. At the time the Euro was adopted, its value was set at 1936.27 Italian Lire (the previous unit of currency).
Italy's time is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1)
Entering Italy: Non-EU visitors to Italy need a valid Passport. The maximum length of stay is 90 days. For longer stays, visitors will need a special permit. EU visitors can enter Italy with only a national identity card.
Religion in Italy: The main religion is Catholic but there are some small Protestant and Jewish communities and an increasing Muslim immigrant population. The seat of Catholicism is Vatican City, the Pope's residence. In Vatican City you can visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the extensive Vatican Museums.
Major Travel Destinations in Italy: The top travel destinations in Italy include the 3 cities of Rome (Italy's capital), Venice, and Florence, the region of Tuscany, and the Amalfi Coast.--------------------------
Regions:
Sardinia
Sardinia (Sardegna) is one of the largest Italian islands and it is one of the largest regions as well. It is surrounded by the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Sea of Sardegna. Its territory is about 70% hilly and the rest is divided in plains and mountains. Other nearby islands are Sant' Antioco, San Pietro and Asinara. The capital city of the region is Cagliari while the other provinces of this special statute region are Nuoro, Oristano and Sassari. The highest point of Sardegna is Punta La Marmora, to be found in the Gennargentu Mountains (1834).
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Sicily
Sicily is a region located in the southern part of Italy and it is the largest region as far as extension is concerned. Since it is a large island, it is bordered by three different seas: the Ionic, the Tyrrhenian and the Sea of Sicily. The Sicilian territory is made up of about 60% hills, the rest is about 25% made up of mountains and 15% plains.
Mount Etna is a characteristic of this island, it is a well-known 3.323 m. high volcano, still one of the largest active volcanoes in the world. Various islands such as the Eolie, Egadi, Pantelleria, Ustica and the Pelagie are part of the Sicilian territory. The capital city of the region is Palermo, while other provinces are: Agrigento, Catania, Caltanissetta, Enna, Messina, Ragusa, Siracusa and Trapani.
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Campania
The region of Campania has a prevalently hilly territory for about 50% of its surface and it confines with the Tyrrhenian Sea. There are various important islands near the coast, such as Capri and Ischia. The capital city of the region is Naples, a very large and populated city, whereas the other provinces of the region are Salerno, Benevento, Avellino and Caserta.
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Tuscany
Tuscany (Toscana) is a region located in the centre of Italy. The territory of this region is mostly characterized by hills and it confines with two seas, the Ligurian Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea. The region of Tuscany is 22.997 Km² long, there are 3.516.000 inhabitants with a living density of 153 per. per Km².
The province capital cities are: Arezzo , Carrara , Grosseto , Livorno , Lucca , Massa , Pisa , Pistoia , Prato , Siena. Other towns in Tuscany are: Viareggio , Scandicci , Sesto Fiorentino , Empoli , Capannori , Cascina , Campi Bisenzio , Piombino , Rosignano Marittimo , San Giuliano Terme , Camaiore , Poggibonsi , Cecina , San Miniato , Pontedera and Bagno a Ripoli.
There are also many islands in the territory of Tuscany the largest being the Elba island, which is an important tourist resort. The capital city of the region is Florence, famous for its history and artistic beauties which attract visitors from all over the world.
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Lazio
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Calabria
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Puglia
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Umbria
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Molise
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Abruzzo
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Liguria
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Piemonte
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Valle d' Aosta
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Emilia Romagna
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Basilicata
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Lombardia
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Trentino Alto Adige
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Hi we are Ann and Marco,we are italian and we live in Rome, we are impassioned of trips.
We live in a stupendous country of which we are in love,and how not to be it? If you love the art it offers you works of the greatest and famous artists; love the history? most ancient civilizations have left the signs of their passage and for us that we live in the capital all it takes is looking around to appreciate the wonder of the Colosseum, the Hole Romano, Navona Plaza, Fountain of Trevi, Basilica of S. Pietro, Pantheon, Ara Pacis, Plaza of Spagna,Piazza of the People, Street of the Condotti, Street of the Course etc.
And how not mension the sun that shines for the most of the year, the eno-gastronomic tradition that represents our country and made us famous and appreciated all over the world; could you live without: Parmesan cheese Reggiano, Oil extra virgin of olive, pasta, pizza, mozzarella, mozzarella of bufala, gorgonzola, pecorino,caciotta, fresh bread of every type, polenta etc.
Every year millions of tourists come to visit Italy and
unfortunately they are not always well treated, bringing back with themself
a bad image of our country.
As Italian we would like that all the tourists could appreciate our nation, helping them to avoid ugly surprises and cheats, recommending them to have some sure holidays and a good memory of Italy.-------------------------------------------------
Salve ci chiamiamo Anna e Marco,siamo italiani e viviamo a Roma, siamo appassionati di viaggi.
Viviamo in un paese stupendo del quale siamo innamorati,e come non esserlo? Se ami l'arte ti offre opere dei più grandi e famosi artisti; ami la storia? le più antiche civiltà hanno lasciato i segni del loro passaggio e per noi che viviamo nella capitale basta guardarsi intorno per apprezzare la meraviglia del Colosseo, il Foro Romano, Piazza Navona, Fontana di Trevi, Basilica di S. Pietro, Pantheon, Ara Pacis, Piazza di Spagna,Piazza del Popolo, Via dei Condotti, Via del Corso ecc.
E come non mensionare il sole che splende per la maggior parte dell' anno, la tradizione eno-gastronomica che da sempre rappresenta un fiore all'occhiello per il nostro paese e ci ha reso famosi e apprezzati in tutto il mondo; potreste fare a meno di: Parmigiano Reggiano, Olio extra vergine d'oliva, pasta, pizza, mozzarella, mozzarella di bufala, gorgonzola, pecorino,caciotta, pane fresco di ogni tipo, polenta ecc.
Ogni anno milioni di turisti vengono a visitare l'italia e
purtroppo non sempre vengono trattati bene portando con sé
un'immagine non buona del nostro paese.
Come italiani ci piacerebbe che tutti potessero apprezzare al meglio la nostra nazione, aiutandoli ad evitare brutte sorprese e fregature, consigliandoli per avere delle vacanze sicure e un buon ricordo dell'Italia.
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Send your photos of the most beautiful places you have seen in Italy with a brief description and if you want your nominative to the following e-mail address: magico_magico2002@yahoo.it
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Manda le tue foto dei posti più belli da vedere della tua città con una breve descrizione e se vuoi il tuo nominativo al seguente indirizzo e-mail: magico_magico2002@yahoo.it
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Rome Introduction: Today's Rome, Roma, is a vibrant and lively city with reminders of its past everywhere. In Rome you will encounter ancient monuments, medieval and Renaissance buildings and fountains, and great museums. Rome is the capital of modern Italy and boasts many fine restaurants and cafes, good nightlife, and lively streets and squares. Although Rome is a huge city, its historic center is small.
Rome Location: Rome is on the west in Central Italy, not far from the coast. Modern Rome's main port is Civitavecchia, where cruise ships docks to visit Rome.
Transportation to Rome: The best way to arrive in Rome is by train. The main station, Stazione Termini is close to the historic center of Rome. There are several outlying stations, too. You can also arrive by bus near Termini station or in Piazzale Tiburtina in front of the Tiburtina train station. Rome's airport Fiumicino is a major international airport and visitors from the United States often arrive here. You can take a train into Rome from the airport. You'll probably want to avoid driving in Rome.
Public Transportation in Rome: Rome has an extensive bus and metro system (Metripolitana) so you can easily get almost anywhere on public transportation. Be aware of pickpockets when riding in crowded subway cars. There is a good transportation map, Roma that's worth buying if you plan to use public transportation. Look for it in tourist offices, newspaper stands, or souvenir shops.
Rome Tourist Information Offices: There is a tourist office in the train station that can help you find a hotel and gives out maps and information. Most staff at tourist offices speak English. The main office is on Via Parigi near the Piazza della Republica.
Rome Festivals: During the summer there are music and cultural festivals. The Festa di San Giovanni, June 23-24, is an important festival with dancing, music, and food. Around Christmas, there are nativity scenes in many churches and there are religious festivals and processions during the week before Easter as well. The Spanish steps are a good place to go for the Spring Festival in April.
Pickpockets in Rome: Be aware of pickpockets especially in the train station, on the metro, and in crowded tourist areas. Pickpockets may be groups of children, people trying to get you to read something, or even a woman carrying a baby in a blanket or shawl. As in all crowded places and big cities, you should always carry your credit cards, money, and passport in a travel pouch under your clothing.
Rome Hotel and Lodging Recommendations:
Places I've stayed in Rome and recommend.
Daphne Inn (The Daphne Inn – Location Carved out of two apartment houses near the Piazza Barbarini in central Rome, both Daphne Inn locations (Daphne Inn Veneto and Daphne Inn Trevi) are near the Barbarini metro stop. The Piazza Barbarini is a major square in Rome featuring many stores, all services and a taxi stand as well as a metro stop. We managed to walk to the Daphne from Termini station, not recommended if you have a lot of luggage), a small, personal bed and breakfast with two central locations. They even give you a cell phone so you can call them if you need help or suggestions.
Hotel Residenza in Farnese - nice 4-star hotel in a great location near Campo di Fiori.
Hotel des Artistes - large but quiet budget to moderate accommodations near the train station. The private rooms are very nice and there are dorm beds available, too.
Palazzo al Velabro Residence - Apartments, good for longer stays and families.
User-rated hotels on Venere (book direct) - I often book hotels on Venere.
Rome Weather: Rome has a Mediterranean climate. It is sometimes unpleasantly hot in the summer. Romans will tell you the best weather is to be had in October. They even have a word, ottobrata, for those bright, sunny, Roman days. April and May, or Late September through October are the best times to visit.
Rome Attractions: Just walking around in Rome can by entertaining and you will can something interesting almost anywhere. Here are some of Rome's top attractions.
• St. Peter's Basilica - Basilica di San Pietro is the largest Roman Catholic building in the world. It houses important works by Michelangelo and Bernini.
• Vatican Museums - Musei Vaticani, the largest museum complex in the world, house art spanning 3000 years from the Classical and modern world. Here you will find the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's frescoes.
• The Colosseum - Colosseo is the largest monument in existence from Imperial Rome. It is a huge amphitheater that housed the fierce gladiator and wild animal fights. A good approach is along the Via dei Fori Imperiali.
• The Roman Forum - Foro Romano is one of the city's most important archaeological sites. It was the focal point of Republican Rome and has monuments from 900 years of history. Best of all it's free!
• The Pantheon is Italy's best-preserved ancient building, It started out as a pagan temple and then became a church. There is a nice piazza in front of it that makes a nice place for an evening drink (although pricey).
• The Capitoline Hill is a great place to get a view of the Roman Forum. The focal point of the hill is the grand Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo. There are two important museums housing an impressive collection of sculptures, paintings, frescoes, and mosaics.
• Piazza Navona is a lively piazza ringed by upscale cafes. At its center are three lavish fountains.
• The Villa Borghese houses the Galleria Borghese, a large collection of famous sculptures and paintings.
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