Forli is a beautiful commune in the northern region of Italy and is the capital of the Forli-Cesena province. With a population of 118,600, it is one of the larger cities in the Romagna region and is an important agricultural centre. The main produce of this region is silk, clothing, household equipment and rayon. In …
Perugia has the honour of being both the capital of the Umbria region and of the Province of Umbria. Located in the centre of the country, Perugia is approximately equidistant from both Florence and Rome and sits in a hilltop region surrounded by valleys and mountains. During the Etruscan era in Italy, Perugia was one …
Parma is one of the largest cities in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy and is particularly famous for its prosciutto and cheese. With a population of 192,000 the city has seen some form of inhabitation since the Bronze Age and throughout the ages has continued to play an important role in the development of …
Prato is the capital of the Province of Prato and is a major city in the Tuscany region of central Italy. Throughout the ages, Prato’s major source of economy has been based on the textile industry but it is also a producer of some famous foods such as Cantucci and Biscotti. Various archaeological finds have …
Reggio Calabria is a thriving commune located on the west coast of the Calabria region of southern Italy. This city is one of the southernmost regions of Italy and lies directly opposite the eastern coast of the island of Sicily in close proximity to the busy port of Messina. With a population of over 200,000, …
At the easternmost region of Italy, there is a small strip of land that borders with Slovenia – This is the Friuli Venezia Region and has a distinct style, culture and history that is quite different to the rest of mainland Italy. Trieste is one of the largest cities within this beautiful region and sits …
As the second largest city on the Italian Island of Sicily, Catania is an important economic hub for the country and is actually the 7th largest metropolis by area. With a population of 315,000 and a greater metropolitan population of 767,000, Catania lies on the eastern coast of Sicily directly in-between Pachino in the South …
Rome stands as one of the finest and oldest cities in the world. The history of Rome spans over 2500 years and it has been a center of power, politics, culture and development since its inception. Creation of the city is steeped in legend and mythology and there are various different accounts of how this …
Located in the Apulia region of Southern Italy, Taranto is a huge commercial and military port and is one of the most important cities in this area of Italy. Currently the city has a population of 200,000 and has several major economic industries including commercial shipping and trade, steel works, iron foundries and shipyards for …
Padua (Padova) is a commune located in the Veneto region of North East Italy – Although often considered to be part of the greater metropolitan area of Venice and Treviso, Padua has a distinct history and has been an important city since the Middle Ages. Located on the Bacchiglione River, Padua lies approximately 25 miles …