The grey felt cap adorned with a black raven feather worn by old northern Italian men and some modern-day camouflaged troops is known as the Cappello Alpino. This recognizable cap signifies that the wearer is or was a member of the Alpini, an elite corps of the Italian army that is most closely associated with…
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This Italian map is fun but certainly controversial. It is a map of each region in Italy represented by a painting or fresco by an artist of that region. Here’s the full map (click to zoom in). A list of the artworks and their creators follow. Alphabetical List of Italian Regions with Their Representative Artworks…
I haven’t been everywhere in Italy. But I have traveled extensively throughout the country, both as a guidebook writer and as a resident. I have been to 16 out of Italy’s 20 regions. I have also visited Vatican City and San Marino, two tiny countries that share the Italian peninsula with Italy. It is my…
Before you plan your trip to Italy, take a moment to learn more about Italy’s cities and regions. Italy’s Largest Cities and Map The top 5 largest cities in Italy are, in order of population (2019 estimate): Rome (pop. 2,837,332) Milan (1,396,059) Naples (962,589) Turin (870,952) Palermo (657,960) Time between Turin and Milan: Circa 2…
Considering a move to Italy? The annual quality of life index will provide you a starter checklist of factors to keep in mind.
Part 2 of 20 Things We Love About Italy includes travel ideas for the regions of Molise, Piemonte, Puglia, Sardinia, Sicily, Trentino Alto Adige, Tuscany, Umbria, Valle d’Aosta, and Veneto.