Name: Italy (in Italian: Italia)
Continent: Europe
Capital (and Largest) City: Rome (in Italian: Roma)
Language: Italian
Currency: Euro
Drives on the: Right
Time Zone: Central European Time
Adaptor Types: Type C, Type F and Type L
Description: Italy is a country in the south of Europe, bordering the Alps and the Mediterranean sea. It is well-known across the world for its delicious food, such as pizza and pasta, and also for its history as the birthplace of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance movement. Many tourists visit every year to discover the Italian cuisine, art and culture.
Why You Should Visit: Italy probably has more beautiful cities than any other country in the world, the most famous ones being Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan. However, some of the smaller, lesser-known cities are also amazing places to visit (I particularly loved Udine). The country also has various picturesque landscapes to see, including the Alps in the north, many great beaches all around the coastline, and the green countryside of Tuscany in the centre.
Fun Fact: Italy only became a unified nation in 1861. For this reason, all of the regions still have their own distinct identities.
My Blogposts About Italy
- Udine
- Florence
- Back to Italy Again (Venice)
- Travel Tips: Destinations off the Tourist Trail (Udine)
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Florence, Venice and Syracuse)
- Travel Tips: My Top Ten Historical Destinations (Florence)
- A Weekend in Sicily (Pozzallo and Syracuse)
- Travel Tips: The Best Hotels I've Ever Stayed in (Syracuse)
- Charlotte's Travel Adventures is 5 Years Old! (Syracuse)
- The Vatican City (Rome)
- Santa Severa (Santa Severa and Rome)
Clockwise starting from top left: Ponte Vecchio in Florence, The Grand Canal in Venice, Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice, Piazza della Libertà in Udine, Giardino di Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence
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