Italy is a Mediterranean country in Europe continent with a long Mediterranean coastline with Western culture. Rome is the capital of Italy. It is the hometown to the Vatican City historic art and ruins. Florence is well known for its Renaissance masterpieces. The canals and gondolas of Venice are other major attractions in the country. Fashion is the major industry in Milan. There are 20 Regions in Italy.
Italy Regions and Capitals
| S/No | Region | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abruzzo | L’Aquila |
| 2 | Aosta Valley (Valle d’Aosta) | Aosta |
| 3 | Apulia (Puglia) | Bari |
| 4 | Basilicata | Potenza |
| 5 | Calabria | Catanzaro |
| 6 | Campania | Naples |
| 7 | Emilia-Romagna | Bologna |
| 8 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Furlanija-Julijska Krajina/Friûl-Vignesie Juli) | Trieste |
| 9 | Lazio | Rome |
| 10 | Liguria | Genoa |
| 11 | Lombardy (Lombardia) | Milan |
| 12 | Marche | Ancona |
| 13 | Molise | Campobasso |
| 14 | Piedmont (Piemonte) | Turin |
| 15 | Sardinia (Sardegna) | Cagliari |
| 16 | Sicily (Sicilia) | Palermo |
| 17 | Trentino-South Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol) | Trento |
| 18 | Tuscany (Toscana) | Florence |
| 19 | Umbria | Perugia |
| 20 | Veneto | Venice |
Below we will discuss about some Regions in Italy, history, tourist places etc.
Rome is a settlement that around a ford on the Tiber River in the central Italy. It was conventionally founded in 753 BC which was ruled for a period of 244 years by monarchial system. Latin and Sabine origin were first ruled with sovereigns later by Etruscan Kings.
The tradition was ruled by seven kings they are Romulus, Numa Pompilius, Ancus Marcius, Servius Tullius, Tullus Hostilius, Tarquuinius Priscus and Tarquinius Superbus. In 509 BC Romans established an oligarchic republic by favoring a government of the Senate and the people and expelled the last king from city.
During the Roman expansion Italy was consolidated into a single entity and the defeating of new lands expense of the other Italic Tribes, Celts, Greeks and Etruscans in Rome. Rome began the conquest of Western Europe, Northern Africa and the Middle East with most of the local tribes and cities were formed with a permanent association.
Italy is the heart and birth place of Renaissance during the 1400s and 1500s. The Italian Renaissance was marked the transition from its medieval period to the modern age the Europe was recovered culturally. Also economically from the crises of Late Middle Ages and was entered by the Early Modern Period.
Italy is a peninsular country that is delimited by the Alps and the several Islands surrounding it. The territory coincides with Homonymous geographical region. Rome shares land borders with Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, France and the enclave microstates of the Vatican City and San Marino. It has a territorial exclave in the Switzerland. Italy is one of the 3rd most populous member states of the European Union.
Tourist places in Italy capital Rome
Rome is the capital state of Italy country. In Rome there are many tourist places to visit. They are Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Colosseum, Pantheon Historical Tombs, Spanish Steps, Borghee Gallery and Museum, Altar of the Fatherland, Baths of Caracalla, Palatine Hill, Vatican city, Capitoline Museums, Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter’s Square, DoriaPamphill Gallery, Naples, Circus Maximus, Ostia Antica Ancient Roman City.
Arch of Constantine, Palacio Colonna Grand Baroque Palace, MAXXI-National Museum of 21st Century Art, Fiumi Fountain, Mouth of Truth, Trajan’s Market, St. Angelo Bridge, Orange Tree Garden, Pyramid of Caius Cestius, Aventine Hill, Marcello Theatre, Quirinal Palace, Tiber Island, St Maria Sopra Minerva Basilica, Turtle Fountain, Apostolic Palace, Vatican Apostolic Library.
Volcanoes in Italy
Italy has 3 active volcanoes. They are Stromboli, Vesuvius, and Etna. The three volcanoes are some of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Fortunately, most of the eruptions are minor, and they don’t affect its citizens.
While Volcanoes blow if the eruption was not large it is categorized as a “high-intensity” eruption. Though the eruptions didn’t cause much damage. Local authorities will give warning to the people not to come into contact with volcanic ash. Other Italian volcanoes are dormant, but they can still blast at any time. Volcanic complex is one of the most dangerous Volcano in Italy.
Italy Mediterranean Climate
Italy has a Mediterranean climate, means the temperatures are comfortable most of the year. It provides a cooling effect and keeps the temperature mild. Summer season will be warm and sunny with few rainy days. In winter season the weather often cold and cloudy. The temperature will be slightly cooler than in the summer. Italy’s climate is different from that of other Mediterranean countries. Italy has a good rainfall and arable land for agriculture.
