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Italian Regions Italy has 20 regions, all with their different characteristics. Here is the place to post any comments about them, days out, things to do, things not to do, places to eat and anything else you can think of.

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Abruzzo, in the souther-central part of Italy, is characterised by rocky mountains, vast forests, soft hilly landscapes and magnificent sandy beaches.
03-06-2010 06:26 PM Go to last post
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situated between the heel, Puglia, and the toe, Calabria, of the boot and two short coastlines in the Tyrrhenian Sea in the southwest and in the Gulf of Taranto in the southeast. The region is rich in Greek ruins.
by neil
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Calabria is a wonderful fusion of mountains and beautiful coastline scattered with Greek ruins and historic hill top towns.
27-04-2008 04:00 PM Go to last post
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Celebrated for its climate, the fertility of the land and the astonishingly beautiful landscapes. Its artistic and cultural heritage, together with its world famous cuisine, makes it one of the most appreciated regions of Italy.
by PennyW
01-09-2010 04:58 PM Go to last post
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Emilia-Romagna includes two distinct areas; in the Western area, Emilia, with its prosperous provinces lined along its ancient Roman-built Via Emilia; in the Eastern area, Romagna, stretching all the way to the Adriatic Sea.
18-04-2010 09:13 PM Go to last post
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Friuli Venezia - Giulia embraces a variety of environments and landscapes, art, medieval villages, imposing castles, precious museums and archaeological sites.
by Oneto15
31-03-2007 06:27 PM Go to last post
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Rome, the capital city of Italy and the capital of the region of Lazio lies both at the centre of Italian political life and at the centre of the Catholic world since it encloses within it the tiny state of the Vatican. The entire region is dominated by the history and the fame of the amazing Eternal City.
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The most well known image of the region is of vineyards growing along steep slopes and “Cinque Terre” is undoubtedly the most famous of these terraced landscapes.
by Relaxed
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One the wealthiest Italian regions and the center of Italian fashion, commerce and industry. The regional capital is Milan, which has long been an important trading centre at the junction of transalpine routes and continues to be the centre of business and finance.
26-08-2009 07:11 AM Go to last post
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A region that is increasingly gaining popularity with visitors who are happy to discover the region bit by bit, village by village through the winding roads that connect them together.
23-02-2010 08:24 AM Go to last post
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A wonderfully mountainous area of Central Italy between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea. Molise is considered one of the most important green areas in Europe.
by Stribs
23-06-2010 11:31 PM Go to last post
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Piedmont is mountainous, reaching up to the heights of Monte Rosa and the region is one of contrasts – from rolling vineyards and the mountain wonderland of the Gran Paradiso National Park to the verdant charms of Lago Maggiore.
by Relaxed
31-05-2010 01:41 AM Go to last post
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A wonderful region in the South of Italy that is often misunderstood. Read and post here to separate truth from myth.
16-07-2009 08:16 AM Go to last post
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Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean. With the amazing beaches it is one of the most popular destinations for lovers of aquatic sport and seaside holidays.
23-05-2007 02:59 PM Go to last post
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Italy’s largest region and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. With the biggest active volcano in Europe - its full of wonderful contradictions.
by Oneto15
17-08-2010 11:23 PM Go to last post
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Tuscany is the most well known of the Italian regions world wide, famous for its art, history and evocative landscapes. Strategically placed in the centre of Italy, it stretches over the slope of the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
30-08-2010 08:54 PM Go to last post
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The Trentino-Alto Adige region, with over 400 castles and stately homes, offers a unique combination of natural beauty and cultural heritage. It is an autonomous region in the far north of Italy on the border with Austria.
by PennyW
13-01-2010 02:30 PM Go to last post
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The "green heart of Italy" is a wonderful region and deserves every inch of your exploration.
by PennyW
23-08-2010 01:21 PM Go to last post
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From the architectural wonder of Venice to the natural beauty of the Dolomites the Veneto is an amazing region to explore.
by PennyW
14-04-2010 06:40 PM Go to last post
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The smallest Italian region and lies on the border of Italy with France and Switzerland. It is mostly mountainous with the highest peaks in Europe.
08-03-2010 02:53 PM Go to last post
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