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Capital: Rome Official language: Italian Currency: Euro Many years people are attracted by Italian culture and romantics. Only few other countries have such ancient monuments, art, architecture, music and literature traditions, landscape, dishes and wine.



Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Italy is a country known for its historic contributions to art, music, and the culture of Europe. Famous for the Renaissance Period, where great artists and architects such as Raphael and Brunelleschi thrived, you can visit those cities steeped in myths to see the works of the artists themselves. One such city is the ancient Florence, home to many of Italy’s most majestic cathedrals and art museum, including it’s own gothic-style Cattedrale de Santa Maria del Fiore. In fact, Florence was where the Rennaissance Period began, with the Medici family’s rise to power in this very city and their patronage of geniuses such as Donatello, Leonardo da Vinci, as well as Michelangelo.



Apart from the paintings and sculptures that attract hundreds of thousands of tourists annually, even more are drawn to the luxurious beaches of sunny Tuscany. Ranging from the infamous “topless” beaches of Santa Maria at Forte dei Marmi, to the Versilia seaside resorts under the shadow of the grand Apuan Alps, it’s a definite gotta-go place on the sunbathers’ lists.

And then of course, the food itself is a major attraction. Italian cuisine is world renown for its fantastic tastes and spices. And it’s also renown for one international dish: pasta. Here in Italy, you’ll be able to taste and sample all types of pasta; ranging from tomato pasta to potato gnocchi to even spinach pasta, there’s one type for everyone. And to go with your pasta, there’s another flood of sauces which to douse your dish with, including the white and creamy Alfredo sauce, spicy Marinara sauce, and the mushroom-filled Boscaiola sauce.

Whether you come here for the food, sand, or just because you like to stare at paintings all day, you’ll be in for the trip of a lifetime when you journey to Italy to get a taste of what it’s like to live in the Mediterranean!



Italy is subdivided into 20 regions. You can find about 2000 campsites in Italy in our Europe camping list.

