Country Overview
Population
59.1M
59,100,000 people
Currency
EuroEUR (€)
Languages
Timezones
UTC+01:00
Italy at a Glance
Comprehensive information about Italy
Country Details
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Rome
Europe
Historical Timeline
Traditional founding of Rome
Roman Empire established under Augustus
Kingdom of Italy proclaimed, unification completed
Italian Republic established after referendum
Founding member of European Economic Community
Famous Landmarks
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheater, iconic symbol of Imperial Rome
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Famous tilted bell tower, architectural marvel of Pisa
Trevi Fountain
Baroque fountain, famous for coin-throwing tradition
St. Peter's Basilica
Largest church in the world, heart of Catholicism
Roman Forum
Ancient political, religious, and social center of Rome
Pantheon
Ancient Roman temple with largest unreinforced concrete dome
Amalfi Coast
UNESCO coastal region, picturesque towns and cliffs
Pompeii
Ancient Roman city preserved by eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)
Largest Gothic cathedral in Italy
Piazza del Campo
Famous medieval square, site of Palio horse race
Grand Canal
Main waterway of Venice, lined with palaces and gondolas
Famous Cities
12
Rome
Eternal City, capital, ancient Roman ruins and Vatican City
Venice
City of canals, unique architecture, romantic gondola rides
Florence
Renaissance art capital, birthplace of Renaissance
Milan
Fashion and design capital, economic powerhouse
Naples
Birthplace of pizza, gateway to Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Turin
Industrial hub, famous for Shroud of Turin and Fiat headquarters
Bologna
Home to the oldest university in the world, rich cuisine
Genoa
Historic port city, birthplace of Christopher Columbus
Verona
City of Romeo and Juliet, Roman Arena amphitheater
Palermo
Capital of Sicily, mix of Arab-Norman-Byzantine heritage
Pisa
Famous for the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Siena
Medieval city, famous for the Palio horse race
States/Provinces
Major Rivers
6Po River
652 kmCottian Alps
Adriatic Sea
Tiber River
406 kmApennine Mountains
Tyrrhenian Sea
Arno River
241 kmApennine Mountains
Ligurian Sea
Adige River
410 kmResia Pass, Alps
Adriatic Sea
Piave River
220 kmAlps (Monte Peralba)
Adriatic Sea
Ticino River
248 kmSwiss Alps (St. Gotthard Pass)
Po River
Top Educational Institutions
6
University of Bologna
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
Public Research University
Sapienza University of Rome
Rome, Lazio
Public Research University
University of Milan
Milan, Lombardy
Public Research University
Scuola Normale Superiore
Pisa, Tuscany
Public Graduate School
Politecnico di Milano
Milan, Lombardy
Public Technical University
University of Padua
Padua, Veneto
Public Research University