Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s David and Brunelleschi's Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.

Abruzzo 1

Aosta Valley 2

Apulia 5

Basilicata 2

Campania 19

Emilia-Romagna 20

Friuli-Venezia Giulia 3

Lazio 5

Liguria 13

Lombardy 28

Marche 5

Molise 1

Piedmont 16

Rome 12

Sardinia 3

Sicily 20

Tuscany 13

Umbria 5

Veneto 21