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The Land Abruzzo is outlined by the Apennine Mountains. The mountains that run through the region include some of the highest peaks in the chain: both Gran Sasso and the Maiella group are over 8,000 ft high. The landscape flattens as you move eastward towards the sea....

The Land Basilicata is a mountainous region in Southern Italy.  The region has two short coastlines, one along the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and the other on Ionian Sea to the south. The region was originally occupied by the Romans and was given the named Lucania,...

The Land Calabria is a peninsula within the Italian peninsula, and otherwise known as the toe of the boot. The Greeks that settled along the Calabrian coast founded many of the region’s most splendid cities, including Reggio, Locri, Crotone, and Sibari....

The Land The beauty of Campania has always caught the attention of artists and poets. During the times of the ancient Greeks, Campania was home to Homer’s sirens. Later, during the Roman period, the region was a hot spot among the rich, who built breathtaking villas...

The Land The region of Emilia Romagna is dominated, geographically, by the great Po River. The river is largely responsible for the rich microclimate and flourishing flora. Over the centuries, the vast marshes have been transformed into some of the best farmland in the...

The Land The landscape of Friuli Venezia Giulia changes dramatically as you travel through the region. Much of the land is rocky and rough, especially as you head north towards the Carnici hills and across the dry, stony area around Carsica. Follow the Tagliamento or...

The Land Lazio was the heart of the Roman Empire and is full of incredible landscapes and antiquities. Many ancient Roman ports were located along the region’s spectacular Tyrrhenian coastline. The ports have since become popular tourist destinations. In the green...

The Land Surrounded by dry, rocky mountain peaks, Liguria is made up of forests and steep valleys that lead down to the Tirreno Sea. Ligurians tend to be drawn to the water. For centuries, they have terraced the land in order to build homes and small cities along the...

The Land Lombardy is a region in northern Italy and former home to the Lombards. The region is defined geographically by the Alps to the north, and the Ticino, Mincio and Po Rivers on the sides and to the south. Mantua and Pavia, two provinces located just beyond the Po...

The Land Marche is a region in central Italy that lies along the Adriatic Sea. Its long, sandy coastline stretches down towards Ancona and Conero, a promontory made of large white rocks, incredible beaches and quaint villages. Heading inland, you will pass through the...

The land Molise is one of Italy’s smallest regions and was declared independent from Abruzzo as recently as 1963. Molise is almost completely covered with mountains, including the areas closest to the coast. Despite the cold winters, agriculture remains a thriving...

The Land Piedmont is located in northwestern Italy and is composed of a variety of striking landscapes, from the Alpine mountains to the soft rolling hills of the Langhe and Monferrato, to the flat plains that line the Po River.  Many people argue that Piedmont is...

The land With almost 500 miles of coastline, Apulia has long been considered Italy’s bridge to the East. This ancient land has been inhabited since the Paleolithic era, as evidenced by the numerous dolmen and menhir found throughout the region. Apulia has seen many...

The Land Sardinia is isolated from the rest of Europe, both geographically and culturally.  Many ancient traditions are still alive today. The Nuragic people inhabited the island for over twelve centuries, during which they build their characteristic conical towers,...

The Land Sicily, Italy’s most southern region, is the ancient land of the Sicels.  The Phoenicians and the Greeks were the first foreigners to arrive and colonize the island. They introduced the concepts civilization and culture and left their tracks by...