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This map of Italy shows the most interesting and attractive places and highlights, as reviewed on Italy This Way - just zoom in to explore any region and select a place to visit. Further down the page you can see a map showing the positions of each of the Italian regions.
Here are the regions in Italy that have different names in English, along with their corresponding Italian names: – Lombardy (Lombardia) – Piedmont (Piemonte)
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- Lazio
- Tuscany
- Liguria
- Veneto
- Trentino Alto Adige
- Lombardia / Lombardy
- Val d’Aosta
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Emilia Romagna
- Umbria
Lazio is the region of Rome as, as such, one of the first Italian regions visitors experience. The region has 5 provinces: Roma, Rieti, Frosinone, Latina and Viterbo and while it has many beautiful attractions, sees tourism focussing mostly in the city of Rome, other areas being frequented mostly by locals. The most famous places in Lazio are: 1. R...
The region of Tuscany is one of the powerhouses of Italian tourism, a place so rich of tourist attractions it can easily be the only focus of a trip to Italy, no matter how long! Tuscany is the land of rolling hills, vineyards, medieval villages and it is home to Florence and many of the most exquisite examples of Italian renaissance art. A wonderf...
Liguria is the thin, long region in the north west of Italy where the Alps meet the sea. Liguria is stunning and unique: here, the mountains plunge into the Mediterranean and this creates wonderful unique landscapes that rea tthe visitors to both hiking and swimming opportunities. Its main cities are Genova/ Genoa, La Spezia, Imperia and Savona. Li...
Veneto is in the north east of Italy and it is one of the most famous regions in the country. Blessed with beautiful mountains, sandy beaches and some of the most beautiful cities in Italy, this is a stunning, well served region with plenty to offer to its visitors. Its provinces are Venice, Verona, Padova, Rovigo, Vicenza, Belluno, Treviso. The mo...
Trentino Alto Adige is a mountainous region in the north east of Italy, peculiar in appearance and culture thanks to the presence of the high peaks of the Alps and a strong Austrian influence (the area is bilingual). The two provinces of the region are Trento and Bolzano and tourists usually come here for hiking opportunities (summer) and skiing op...
Lombardia is the region of Milan. Large, beautiful and industrialized, Lombardia has many beautiful historical towns and beautiful nature in the area of Como and Lake Maggiore, two of its most famous and visited localities. The provinces of Lombardia are: Milano, Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Monza, Pavia, Sondrio, Varese. ...
Val D’Aosta is the small, beautiful, Mountain region in the north western corner of Italy. Comprising of only one province, Aosta, is it a beautiful place for outdoor pursuits and it is especially popular in winter for skiing, thanks to the skiing area of the Mont Blanc and Mount Matterhorn. In summer, if offers wonderful hiking opportunities in th...
Friuli Venezia Giulia is the region in the north east of Italy, between Veneto and Slovenia. Despite having some wonderful cities and natural area, it is largely ignored by international tourism which means a visit here feels even more special as you feel you have stumbled upon a hidden gem! The provinces of Friuli Venezia Giulia are Trieste, Udine...
Emilia Romagna is the region usually associated with Italian food excellencies, Italy’s food valley. The landscape here is dominated by the flat and beautiful Po valley and by some stunning historical cities as well as by, indeed, food production factories! The provinces of Emilia Romagna are: Bologna, Ravenna, Parma, Ferrara, Forli, Modena, Piacen...
Umbria is a beautiful landlocked region often referred to as ‘the green heart of Italy’, thanks to its beautiful countryside. The region is a paradise of rolling hills and historical towns and it is also well known for olive oil and ceramics, two of the excellencies of this area. This is a lovely destination for history lovers, relaxing in the coun...
Neighbors: Algeria, Austria, France, Malta, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican. Categories: sovereign state, social state, unitary state, republic, Mediterranean country, great power, OECD country and locality. Location: Europe. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude of center.
- Piedmont (Piemonte) Piedmont is in the northwestern corner of Italy and offers a perfect package of history, culture and natural beauty. Skiers make a beeline for its Alpine resorts, including Sestriere which hosted the 2006 Winter Olympics.
- Valle d’Aosta. Home to the majestic Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak, Valle d’Aosta, is characterized by its Alpine landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
- Liguria. Liguria serves up a tasty dish of natural beauty, history and culinary delights along the Ligurian Sea. Its rugged cliffs and charming fishing villages are iconic.
- Lombardy. Prosperous Lombardy is a dynamic mix of modernity and tradition. Milan, its capital, is a global fashion and financial hub. Lombardy also offers scenic beauty with the unmissable Lake Como and historic towns like Bergamo.
Mar 9, 2022 · Italy shares borders with 16 countries – six by land, and ten by sea. Six countries share a land border with Italy: France. Switzerland. Austria. Slovenia. San Marino. Vatican City. Both San Marino and Vatican City are land-locked by Italy. Ten countries share maritime (sea) borders with Italy: Spain. Croatia. Bosnia-Herzegovina. Montenegro.
The 20 regions of Italy have emerged from different history and diverse culture, dialects, cuisine. The map of Italy shows each of them: Tuscany, Liguria, Umbria, Sicily, Lombardy, Sardinia, Campania, Puglie, Apulia, Lazio, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, Abruzzo, Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Valle d'Aosta, Calabria, Basilicata ...
