ITALY

Time in Italy

Language → Italian
Population (around) → 60,315,338
Currency → Euro (EUR) €

ITALY WEATHER

General weather Overview

The temperate climate zone determines the weather in Italy. In the northern hemisphere, the days during the summer months are not only warmer but also longer. Depending on the cold season and region, especially in the Alps, the average monthly temperature drops to near freezing. The central and southern parts of the country will experience weeks of sweltering heat in summer.

Cities

Rome / Capital – Milano – Napoli – Torino – Palermo – Genova – Bologna – Florence – Bari – Catania – Verona – Messina – Padova – Trieste – Taranto – Brescia – Parma – Prato – Perugia – Cagliari – Latina – Trento – Ancona – Catanzaro – Potenza – Venice – Campobasso – L’Aquila – Aosta

Fun facts

  • Italy has 55 World Heritage Sites, more than any other country in the world. They cover the whole country and range from Etna to the Colosseum
  • Italy is covered in lakes and not only iconic ones like Lake Garda or Lake Como, but there are also some lesser-known beauties. And you'll find lakes good for hiking around, lakes for boating, and some that are wild swimming experiences
  • Italy shares Mont Blanc with France, although it is called Monte Bianco in Italian. Rising 4,808 meters above sea level, it is the highest peak in Italy and the highest mountain in the Alps

Some popular local foods

Risotto Alla Milanese, Polenta, Lasagna, Ravioli, Osso buco, Arancini, Ribollita, Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Neapolitan pizza, Caprese salad, Swordfish, Tiramisu

Some native animals:

Alpine marmot, Gray wolf, West European hedgehog, Common vole, Chamois, Spectacled salamander, Marsican brown bear, Eurasian lynx

Couple of reasons to visit

  • Rich in architecture, art, and countless tourist attractions that go year-round in bigger cities, but even smaller villages
  • Explore the longest coastline in Europe being washed by the waters of five seas
  • There is a Vatican state which is part of the astounding ancient city where you can visit the Vatican museums, and sulk in the beautiful artworks
  • Linger by breathtaking Lakes such as Lake Como, Maggiore, Garda, and Lugano which provide some of the most inspiring views in Northern Italy
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