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Italy holidays
Italy is the perfect holiday destination: perfect weather, sun, sea, culture, history and excellent food.
Once inhabited by the Etruscans and Greeks, Italy was home to the Romans, who used it as a base to build their massive Empire. Remnants of the past can be seen everywhere in Italy, but particularly in and around Rome, where the Roman Forum and the Colosseum are the most famous relics of the Roman Empire. History is present at every corner. From the Etruscan tombs of Pompeii, to Theodoric's grave in Ravenna and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Italy is a cultural mecca for those interested in history. But that is not all. Thanks to its striking coastline and the unique shape of the country, Italy's coast measures 7600 km (4722 miles) in all. From the mountains of the Tyrol to the rolling hills of Tuscany, the Teutonic holiday resorts on the Mediterranean coast – Italy boasts a varied landscape, cuisine and culture.
Facts
| Population |
58,679,441 (2006 est.) |
| Area |
301,336 km2 |
| Continent |
Europe |
| Capital City |
Roma |
| Currency |
Euro |
| Language |
Italian |
| Dialling code |
+39 |
| Country Codes |
IT, ITA |
Cities in Italy
