Italy is a state in the South of

Italy is a state in the South of Europe, occupies the southern slopes of the Alps and the entire Apennine Peninsula. A predominantly mountainous country with a mild winter and Sunny summer. Washing of the sea: the Adriatic sea, Tyrrhenian sea, the Ionian sea. Active volcanoes: Vesuvius and Etna. The country is divided into 20 regions. The head of state is the President of Italy.

Map Of Italy

The national flag of Italy

The volcano Vesuvius in southern Italy around the city of Naples

The Alps. Italy

The Capital Of Italy - Rome

Rome is a city on seven hills" The capital of Italy - Rome - located on the Tiber river, 25 km from the coast of the Tyrrhenian sea. Rome is the capital of the Roman Catholic Church, annually attracts pilgrims from all over the world.

Famous places

Of Rome Coliseum

tower of Pisa

The Coliseum is a huge amphitheatre, one of the biggest arenas, a monument of architecture of Ancient Rome, the place of entertainment spectacles such as fights of gladiators. The leaning tower of Pisa - a 50 -metre leaning bell tower of the architectural ensemble of the Cathedral of Pisa in Italy. Is he, in Pisa on the famous Piazza dei Miracoli.

The major cities of Italy Venice

Venice - the city on the water Venice is built on stilts made of larch growing in the Alps, which almost do not decompose in water. The historical part of the city is situated on the Islands and canals. Venice is gradually disappearing under the water, now 23 see In Venice there are 425 gondoliers, their numbers are not changed over the years. Gondola boat to transport people. The person operating the boat - the gondolier.

gondola

Milan

The Grand canal. Venice

Pizza is the national dish of Italy