Italy: Travel Lensography - Traveller27 (Heidi Brault)
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Discover Italy
Italy is one of Europe's most popular destinations, luring travelers with it's culinary delights, architecture, art, countryside, mountains, breathtaking coastlines and "la dolce vita" (the sweet life). The Most Serene Republic of San Marino and the State of the Vatican City are also located within its borders, with Vatican City being located within the city of Rome, Italy's capital city.
I've always been fascinated by Italy and the Italian language. My passion for studying and learning Italian, Italian songs, music and travel all came into play when opportunities to travel to Europe presented themselves; although I've traveled to a number of European countries, I've traveled to Italy the most often and very much enjoy sharing my travel experiences and photographs.
Most of the photographs in my lenses featuring travel destinations in Italy are personal photographs that were taken over the span of three trips to Italy. I much prefer independent travel - my husband and I have never been on an organized tour simply because we prefer planning our own itinerary and having control over various aspects of our budget.
Allora, cominciamo! Questo bel paese ti sta aspettando. (So, let's get started! This beautiful country is waiting for you.)
{Photo taken in Cinque Terre, along the west coast of north-central Italy, during an extended holiday in Italy and Austria.
Article and photographs copyright Heidi Brault.
© 2011 Heidi Brault. All Rights Reserved*
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.}
Contents at a Glance
Italy - On the Map
Map of Italy - Italy on the Italian Peninsula
Italy is located in Southern Europe and is also considered to be a Western European nation. Most of Italy is located on the Apennine Peninsula, sometimes referred to as the Italian Peninsula - a boot-shaped peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the island of Sicily located just off its toe and the island of Sardinia located just south of Corsica. Both Sicily and Sardinia are part of Italy.Northern Italy is bordered from west to east by France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia, while the three remaining sides are surrounded by water, namely the Adriatic, Ionian, Tyrrhenian and Ligurian Seas. The Alps are to the north, with Mont Blanc in the northwest being the highest peak, and the Apennine Mountains extend from northern to southern Italy.
Each of Italy's regions has much to offer, and although Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan and Naples are on most travellers' must-see lists, don't overlook the tranquility of Assisi in Umbria or the towns along the rugged, scenic coastlines of Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast.
{Map of Italy - public domain map courtesy of the CIA World Factbook.}
Historical Map of Italy
Map of Italy (1494 AD)
-en.svg "Map of Italy in 1494, Wikimedia Commons")
{Map of Italy, as it was in 1494. Public domain map, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.}
Have You Traveled to Italy?
Italy - Travel Poll
{View of the Arno River in Pisa, Tuscany.}
Independent Travel - Planning Your Trip
Don't try to see too much - but don't overlook the top items on your must-see list either. Create a realistic itinerary and if at all possible, include both large cities and small towns/rural areas. Allow for some flexibility and consult with travel companions before finalizing the itinerary.
Italy - Quick Quiz
Fun Test on Italy
Try this fun quiz on Italy.
Italy - Travel Destinations
Travel Central & Northern Italy
These are the lenses that I have created to date on independent travel in Italy.
Spotlight on Rome, Italy
Rome, or Roma in Italian, has numerous major tourist attractions, starting with the Roman Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Saint Peter's Basilica, the Pantheon, V...
Venice: Italy's Canal City
Romantic, unique, and beautiful all describe the city of Venice, or Venezia in Italian - an engineering wonder, it is one of Italy's most popular tourist des...
Spotlight on Florence, Italy (Firenze, Italia)
Florence, or Firenze in Italian, is a Renaissance city and its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also known as the art capital of Italy....
Spotlight on Bergamo, Italy
Located in Italy's Lombardy region, Bergamo is a three-tier city, with its historic center being a medieval walled town. The layout of the city resembles a t...
Spotlight on Assisi, Italy
Located in central Italy, Assisi is an Umbrian town that is best known for its main attraction, the Basilica di San Francesco. Assisi is also known for the B...
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
Welcome to Trentino-Alto Adige, a region in northeastern Italy that boasts an interesting mix of Italian and Austrian culture - Austrian architecture and cui...
Cinque Terre: Gem of Liguria
Cinque Terre, comprised of five seaside villages along the Italian Riviera in Liguria, Italy, also includes a national park (Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Ter...
Spotlight on Livorno, Italy
Livorno, Italy, is Tuscany's third largest city and is the capital of the province of Livorno. It is also referred to as Leghorn in English. Its origins date...
Spotlight on Bologna, Italy
Bologna is the capital city of Emilia-Romagna, a region in northern Italy, and is also known as the gastronomic capital of Italy. It has been nicknamed "...
Spotlight on Siena, Italy
Siena, without a doubt, is one of Tuscany's gems. It has much to offer - even to the budget traveler. You can easily visit its historic center and a number o...
Italy - Vintage Map
Map of Italy - 1706 AD (Historical Map of Italy - Poster)
Italy - Travel Guides
Italy Travel Guides in Book Format
Select your travel guide or choose one for a friend or family member who will be traveling to Italy.
Italy - Travel Maps
Travel Maps of Italy
Select your map of Italy.
Italy on Film
Travel DVDs on Italy
Select your travel DVD.
Italy Travel Guides (E-books)
Italy Travel E-Books
Choose your travel e-book on Italy.
Plan Your Trip to Italy!
Flights/Hotels/Auto Rentals
Book your trip to Italy.
Your Turn!
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picnicideas
May 22, 2012 @ 12:26 am | delete
- Hello, great lens! Thanks for sharing about Italy.
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flinnie
Apr 30, 2012 @ 5:40 am | delete
- Hi I enjoyed reading about Italy, thank for sharing.
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nikitakapoor
Apr 25, 2012 @ 4:55 am | delete
- Nice lens, thanks for sharing!!
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seashell2
Apr 19, 2012 @ 6:23 pm | delete
- Can't wait going to Italy next month! :-) Thanks for sharing this!
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aksem62
Apr 19, 2012 @ 10:22 am | delete
- I was to continental Italy and to Sardinia - they are as different countries, but both lovable.
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