Italy is an European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.
Population: 60.59 million
Capital: Rome
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Official languages: Italian
Different ways to move around: train system is the most popular way for tourists to get around the country. If you rent a car, parking can be expensive in some places (40 euros).
àThe easiest way to reach Lake Como is from Milan by train, plane, shuttle or bus. Then, you can take
The easiest way to get there is by rental car so you can arrive early to beat the crowds. There
The easiest way to get there is by car. There is a parking lot at the beginning of the hike.
The easiest way to get to the Dolomites is by car. It is around 2.5 hours drive from Venice and
The best way to get to Venice is by train from the Santa Lucia Train Station or by bus to
There are a few way to get to the Tower of Pisa. You can take a bus that will take
The public transport offers a good service. Florence’s train station Firenze Santa Maria Novella is very central to the city.
If you have your own car you can park in the town of Bagnoregio and take a walk through the
The bay is accessible only by boat. There are several touristic companies in the region where you can book a
The Coliseum can be easily reached by public transport or by foot from anywhere in central Rome.
You can take a train to get to Pompeii from Rome (2 hours) or elsewhere. You can also book a
You can either take a boat, a ferry, bus or a train from Capri or Sorrento to get to Amalfi,
The cave is only accessible by the ocean, so you must book a rowboat to navigate to the cave.
There are three options to get to the mount Etna, by public transport, by guided tour bus, or by private
You can get to the Valley of the Temples by bus or by train from Palermo or Catania. The easiest