Perugia
Umbria · capital · chocolate
43.1107, 12.3908
Reference map
Map of Italy
Major Italian cities grouped by region — from the Dolomites to Sicily.
Central
3 locationsAncona
Marche · Adriatic
43.6158, 13.5189
L'Aquila
Abruzzo · capital
42.3499, 13.3995
Emilia-Romagna
3 locationsBologna
Emilia-Romagna · oldest university
44.4949, 11.3426
Parma
Emilia-Romagna · ham + cheese
44.8015, 10.3279
Modena
Emilia-Romagna · Ferrari + balsamic
44.6471, 10.9252
Islands
4 locationsPalermo
Sicily · capital
38.1157, 13.3615
Catania
Sicily · at the foot of Etna
37.5079, 15.0830
Messina
Sicily · gateway to mainland
38.1938, 15.5540
Cagliari
Sardinia · capital
39.2238, 9.1217
Lazio / Central
1 locationRome
Lazio · capital
41.9028, 12.4964
Lombardy
2 locationsMilan
Lombardy · fashion + finance
45.4642, 9.1900
Brescia
Lombardy
45.5416, 10.2118
North
4 locationsTurin
Piedmont · former capital
45.0703, 7.6869
Genoa
Liguria · port + pesto
44.4056, 8.9463
Trieste
Friuli-VG · Adriatic port
45.6495, 13.7768
Trento
Trentino-AA · Dolomites gateway
46.0748, 11.1217
South
3 locationsNaples
Campania · pizza capital
40.8518, 14.2681
Bari
Apulia · Adriatic
41.1171, 16.8719
Lecce
Apulia · Baroque architecture
40.3515, 18.1718
Tuscany
3 locationsFlorence
Tuscany · Renaissance birthplace
43.7696, 11.2558
Pisa
Tuscany · Leaning Tower
43.7228, 10.4017
Siena
Tuscany · Palio horse race
43.3188, 11.3308
Veneto
3 locationsVenice
Veneto · canals + St. Mark's
45.4408, 12.3155
Verona
Veneto · Romeo + Juliet
45.4384, 10.9916
Padua
Veneto · university city
45.4064, 11.8768
Italy's 20 regions
Italy is divided into 20 administrative regions.
- North: Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto, Friuli-VG, Liguria, Trentino-AA, Aosta Valley, Emilia-Romagna
- Central: Tuscany, Marche, Umbria, Lazio (Rome), Abruzzo
- South: Campania, Apulia, Calabria, Basilicata, Molise
- Islands: Sicily, Sardinia
Travel highlights by region
Each Italian region has a strong identity.
- Tuscany: Florence + Pisa + Siena + Chianti wine country
- Veneto: Venice + Verona + the Dolomites
- Campania: Naples + Amalfi Coast + Pompeii
- Lazio: Rome + Vatican City
Best month to visit
Italy is enjoyable most months — but a few patterns help.
- May–June + September–October: ideal weather, fewer crowds
- July–August: hot, busy, many Italians on holiday
- Winter: skiing in the Alps + Christmas markets in the north
Frequently asked questions
How many regions in Italy?
20 — including 5 with special autonomous status.
Largest Italian city?
Rome — about 2.8 million.
Most-visited region?
Tuscany and Lazio compete; Veneto (Venice) is also top.
Best month for Italy?
May, June, September, or October — moderate weather, manageable crowds.
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