Italy
History
Italic peoples was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Italy deep historical roots.
Ancient Rome Roman Italy was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Italy deep historical roots.
Roman-Barbarian kingdoms Byzantine Italy became a major monarchical phase in Italy's political history.
Italian city-states and regional polities, an important milestone in Italy's political development.
The Kingdom of Italy emerged, giving the area a defined monarchical state structure.
Italian Empire was an important early state or ruling power in the region, giving Italy deep historical roots.
Italian Republic was proclaimed or established, marking a new republican phase in Italy's history.
Short facts
RegionSouthern Europe
LanguageItalian, Catalan
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Rome: The Colosseum, Vatican and Trevi Fountain concentrate millennia of history.
- Venice: A city of canals, gondolas and Byzantine-Gothic architecture, slowly sinking.
- Tuscany: Renaissance art in Florence, Chianti wine and rolling hills of cypress trees.
Planning questions
What is Italy known for?Rome, Venice, Tuscany.
What is the capital?Rome.
Which language is useful?Italian, Catalan.
When is the national day?2 June.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.
Upcoming events
Festa della Repubblica2 Jun 2026 ยท Italy
Venice Film Festival27 Aug - 12 Sep 2026 ·No future Italy-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Pizza
EspressoKnown for
RomeThe ColosseumVaticanVeniceA city of canalsgondolasslowly sinking.Tuscany
Music & Culture
National days