|
Venice
|
| Quick facts about Italy |
| Country code: IT | | Zone: Europe | | Country local name: Italia | | Demonym: Italian | | Official languages: Italian | | Driving on the right side of the road | | Currency: EUR (Euro) | | Internet TLD: .it | | Calling code: +39 | | Time zone: CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) | | UE accession: March 25 1957 | | Population: 59,131,287 | | Capital: Rome ( Roma ) | | Biggest city: Rome ( Roma ) |
| Borders: Austria, Switzerland, France, Slovenia, San Marino, Vatican |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
Stretching from the Alps to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, Italy covers the whole Italian Peninsula in the Southern Europe, sheltering the two enclaves of Vatican and San Marino in what once used to be the bosom of Western civilization.
One of the all-times favorite holiday destinations, the boot-shaped peninsula offers treats for every taste, from the ruins of ancient Rome to the orange tree orchards near Sorrento and the spectacular landscapes of Florence.
The romantic in you can indulge in daydreaming below Juliet’s balcony in Verona or wander around in a gondola through the Venetian canals, keeping in mind that tradition dictates the couples should kiss under every bridge for eternal love.
Italy has much to offer to amateurs of good life, from great wines and light cuisine to fabulous works of artistic heritage from the Renaissance and Baroque. And for the trendiest of you, plenty of shopping opportunities await in Milan, the fashion capital of Europe. |
|
