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Italy, a land of art and history
Italy is a synonym for culture, art, and history. Artistic wonders can be found everywhere, and every corner of the country holds countless and wonderful surprises. Our artistic and cultural heritage is one of the most valuable in the world. Italy has more cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country. Rome, Florence, Assisi, Venice, Siena, Pisa, and Naples are its most renowned cities of art, but the whole country can boast towns of breathtaking beauty, as these numbers demonstrate: 95,000 monumental churches, 40,000 forts and castles, 30,000 historical residences with 4,000 gardens, 36,000 archives and libraries, 20,000 historical cities and towns, 5,600 museums and archaeological sites, and 1,500 convents.
Tourists can explore and discover the private residences of ancient and noble families; visit world famous museums such as the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, the Capitoline Museums in Rome, or the Brera Art Gallery in Milan; explore impressive archaeological sites, such as Pompei and Herculaneum, to immerse themselves in an exciting, grandiose past. That is by no means all - there are numerous cultural, artistic, and musical events that animate Italian life.
Italy offers a rich combination of masterpieces from different areas, blending landscape and culture, history and art, architecture and city planning - it offers an exciting journey through time, from the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the present day, which is also filled by a wealth of art and culture.
Italy has more cultural and artistic UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country.
Italy has been, since antiquity, the centre of history, culture and art. Our museums, collections and archaeological sites reveal countless tokens of the past and the many civilizations that have passed across this country, evidence of which is still inextricably woven into the present day landscape.
The province of Verbano Cusio Ossola lies in the north-eastern strip of Piedmont, on the borders of Switzerland and Lombardy. This is a realm of unspoiled nature and encompasses an extensive system of valleys appreciated for their culture and natural beauty, such as the Val d’Ossola, , ...
The province of Trapani extends out in the western part of the region, between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Canal of Sicily. This enchanting land is composed of marvellous coasts alternated by steep cliffs and endless beaches. The archeological remains and the small villages where the most ...
History, folklore and gastronomy perfectly blend together in Caltanissetta, a splendid province in the heart of Sicily. The city digs its roots deep into the past and showcases archeological finds and splendid castles scattered all over its territory. Its history narrates of the transition ...
Precious sea areas, not far from the mountains and from natural paradisiac oases. The province of Crotone is relatively young, founded in 1992 by separating part of the territory formerly included in the province of Catanzaro, now bordering on South-West, while the province of Cosenza borders on ...
Italy, a land of mountains Immense valleys surrounded by green fields, amazing mountain spires emerging through white clouds, clean waters…these are the Italian mountains. The perfect scenario for a vacation in any season. Italy boasts a charming environmental heritage to enjoy throughout the ...
A land of religion and spirituality As the heart of one of the world's most significant religions , Italy has always been a destination for those who have made their faith a way of life and who wish to explore the roots of a world that has produced art, architecture, and objects of ...
Italy, a land of flavours. Italy has always been a synonym for "good food," offering an unmistakable explosion of flavours, scents, and aromas. Aside from having one of the most famous cuisines, it also proposes an immense variety of different regional dishes and ...
Italy, a land of culture Italy is a nation that hosts unique and fascinating events of international resonance throughout the year, providing innumerable opportunities for experiencing intense emotions. Art exhibitions are inspired by over a thousand years of heritage, and events such as the ...
Ravenna, located in the region of Emilia Romagna, is an artistic treasure of the Byzantine era. It preserves the magnificence of its great mosaics. Between the fifth and the sixth centuries, Ravenna has played an extraordinary role that allowed it to be recognized three times as the capital and a ...
The entire city of Bolzano, waiting for Christmas time, invites people to relax and watch the party through the eyes of children. At Walther Square, the historic salon of the ancient medieval district, visitors come upon a line of stalls selling strictly hand-crafted products, looking like small ...
Ninfa, in the province of Latina, lies at the slopes of the Lepini mountains. The privilege of spending an autumn morning in the most romantic garden of the world. Modelled according to the English style, it frames the ruins of a medieval city with a suffered and mysterious history.
Spring is the best period to visit castles. We are not in the Loire region but in the province of Cuneo. The castle of Racconigi welcomed the marquis of Saluzzo and Fossano, before being owned by the Savoia family. Then it became a neoclassic residence and it was then enlarged by Carlo Alberto in ...
We are standing on the ski slopes of the Via Lattea (the milky way) which hosted the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. The equipment is ultramodern and there are more than 200 pistes between Italy and France, covering about 400 kilometres. The areas is also well-known for the quality of the ski schools.
The urban structure of Milano Marittima recalls a 'garden city' with so many plants that it differs from the nearby resorts. At Cervia there is still part of the ancient pinewood cultivated by the Romans for the production of the wood used in the shipyards at Ravenna.
The turquoise sea and the modern bathing structures welcome us along the coast of Diamante, a town that lies amongst cedar woods and which the murals, painted by contemporary artists, have transformed into a sort of open-air museum.
The characteristic Tyrolean style of Bolzano's architecture is particularly evident in the houses that overlook the small Piazza del Municipio, with the typical bow windows jutting from the facades.
