Italian Cities and Regions
Before you plan your trip to Italy, take a moment to learn more about Italy’s cities and regions.
Before you plan your trip to Italy, take a moment to learn more about Italy’s cities and regions.
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…
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…
Below is an interactive map of Italy that will take you to the posts I have written about each region. Following the map is a listing of villages, towns, and cities I have visited in each Italian region. I have been to 16 out of Italy’s 20 regions. It is…
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.
Below, in alphabetical order by region, are links to official regional, provincial, and municipal tourism boards in Italy. Tourism board sites are often fantastic resources for learning more about destinations to visit, where to stay, and how to get there and around. You may also wish to visit italia.it, the…
