Beautiful. And that's just the population. From the epic mountain ranges of the Dolomites to the classic seaside resorts on the Adriatic; from the history of Rome and Florence to the vineyards of Emiglia-Romagna. Come to Italy and taste life with the fullest of flavours

Ah la dolce vita. Rome is revered and despised in equal measure by Italians although travelers never cease to be entranced. Everything you need to know about the capital is here

As cities go - are there any more beautiful than Venice? Avoid July, head there in December and if you're lucky it may even snow. Magic

Undoubtedly a tourist attraction, Florence houses some of the world's greatest artistic treasures. God ice cream too

From vineyards to beautiful beaches, great food to ancient civilisation, Sicily is a region with its own personality and culture. Find out for yourself