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Italy Travel Guide

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Italy is a country located in Southern Europe, that comprises the Po River valley, the Italian Peninsula and the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. It is also called by Italians the Boot, due to its boot-like shape, the Beautiful Country or the Peninsula. Italy shares its northern alpine boundary with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The independent countries of San Marino and the Vatican City are enclaves within Italian territory.

Italy was home to many well-known and influential European cultures, including the Etruscans, Greeks, and the Romans. Its capital Rome has been a historically important world city, especially as the core of ancient Rome and the Roman Catholic Church. For more than 3,000 years Italy experienced migrations and invasions from Germanic, Celtic, Lombard, Byzantine Greek, Saracen and Norman peoples during the Middle Ages, followed by the Italian Renaissance period, in which the Italian Wars took place and various city states were noted for their cultural achievements.

Italy was divided into many independent states and often experienced foreign domination before the Italian unification, that created Italy as an independent nation state for the first time in its history. During the period under the Italian monarchy and during the world wars Italy experienced much conflict, but stability was restored after the creation of the Italian Republic. Today, Italy is a highly developed country with the 7th highest GDP in the world. It is a member of the G8 and a founding member of what is now the European Union, of the Council of Europe and of the Western European Union.

Italy is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites - art and monuments are everywhere around the country. It is also famous worldwide for its cuisine, its fashion, the luxury sports cars and motorcycles, as well as for its beautiful coasts, lakes and mountains (the Alps and Appennines).

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Accommodation Italy Case Vacanze Toscana
Villa Edera affitta appartamenti per vacanze Maremma Toscana Terme di Saturnia Italia, Holiday Houses, accommodation Tuscany Ferienwohnungen, Ferienhauser Toskana.
http://www.villaedera.it

Accommodation in Florence
Apartments and B&B's in evry area of Florence, Italy ready for short rental period.
http://www.florencebooky.com

Accomodation Umbria
Offers accommodation in Umbria which is an ideal place to visit and have fun in a calm environment loaded with artistic entertainment followed by major events in Umbria and Perugia.
http://www.sanfelicissimo.net/eng/

Bed and Brakfast between Liguria and Tuscany
Nice bed and breakfast close to Cinque Terre and Versilia
http://www.acchiappasogni.com

Casa Vacanza
Affitti in case per vacanze estive a Capo d'Orlando.
http://www.casa-vacanza.com

Case Albergo
Case per vacanze Sicilia e Calabria. Affitto casa vacanza.
http://www.casealbergo.it

Catania Sicily Hotels
One of the most important Catania (Sicily) Hotels. Design 4 stars luxury Hotel in an elegant noble palace, situated on the Stairway in via Alessi, between via Etnea and Via Crociferi, in the baroque heart of Catania, rooms with jacuzzi tub.
http://www.ilprincipehotel.com

Ferienhaus Italien
Vacation rentals and holiday apartments in Italy.
http://www.cofman.de/italien/

Florence Direct Hotels
Easy, secure and direct system to make reservations to hotels, bed & breakfasts, apartments, residences and farmhouses in Florence, Italy. Search your accommodation by price, location or rating; from cheap or budget to luxury properties and make your reservation directly on line with your favourite lodging.
http://www.florencedirecthotels.com

Florence Tasting
Florence Tasting organizes everything regarding Florence city tours.
http://www.florencetasting.com

Florence Villa
Villa Casa Serena in Florence is a completely restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by centuries-old pine and cypresse trees.
http://www.florencevilla.it

Hotel Napoleon
A quality hotel in the heart of Susa Valley.
http://www.hotelnapoleon.it

Hotel Roma - Rome Hotels
Ciao Ciao Italy - Italian directory of hotels.
http://www.ciaociaoitaly.com

Hotels Directory for Naples, Italy
Naples Hotels Directory offers various kind of accommodation in Naples, Capri and Sorrento.
http://www.innapleshotels.com

Italian Holiday Villas and Apartments
Authentic Italian villas and apartments to rent in Italy, Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Sardinia, Sicily, Lake Garda, Amalfi Coast, Cilento, Liguria, Veneto, Rome, Florence, Lucca.
http://www.authentic-italy.co.uk

Italiansrus.com
Guide to Italy and Italian Culture
http://www.italiansrus.com

Italy Vacation Packages
Italy escorted tours, independent tours, city packages and spa holidays all year around. Visit Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples, and other cities in Italy.
http://www.bluedanubeholidays.com

Lecce Apartments
Apartments to rent in Lecce, Italy.
http://www.lapiazzetta.lecce.it

Rimini Hotels
ItaliaABC: Italian directory of hotels.
http://hotel.italiaabc.it/rimini.html

Sardinia Travel Guide
If you are thinking about visiting Sardinia then this is the place for you. Impartial reviews and write ups on destinations, events and places of interest.
http://www.goingtosardinia.com

Sicily and Tuscany
Cheap vacation properties to hire in Sicily and Tuscany.
http://www.arteutile.net

Travel and tours to Italy
Private tours of Italy, travel guides, first class accomodation, escorted tours, every detail arranged.
http://www.roadtoitaly.com

Venice Apartments
Apartments in Venice for short term rental.
http://www.appartamenti-venezia.com

Venice Hotels: The Hotel Saturnia Italy
The Hotel Saturnia is a 4 stars family run hotel in Venice since 1908. Very centrally located near the St. Mark's Square and just behind the fenice theatre.
http://www.hotelsaturnia.it

Villa Casa Serena Firenze
Villa Casa Serena in Florence is a completely restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by centuries-old pine and cypresse trees.
http://www.villacasaserena.it

Villa Casa Serena Florence
Villa Casa Serena in Florence is a completely restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by centuries-old pine and cypresse trees.
http://www.villacasaserena.com

Villa Edera Accommodation Italy Tuscany
Holiday houses, accommodation, vacation rentals in luxury apartments in owner's villa in Tuscany Maremma Italy, ideal for family, welcome the children, swimming-pool, garden, park.
http://www.accomodationintuscany.org

Villa Edera Case Vacanze Toscana
Villa Edera in Italia, affitti Toscana Case Vacanze, locazioni Appartamenti nella Maremma Toscana, Terme di Saturnia in villa privara, piscina coperta.
http://www.villaedera.net

Villa Firenze
Villa Casa Serena in Florence is a completely restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by centuries-old pine and cypresse trees.
http://www.villafirenze.it

Villa Florence
Villa Casa Serena in Florence is a completely restored ancient farmhouse surrounded by centuries-old pine and cypresse trees.
http://www.villafirenze.com

Villas in Tuscany
TuscanyAccomodations.org takes great care to personally select the most beautiful villas, farmhouses and luxury apartments located in Florence and throughout the hills and valleys of Tuscany.
http://www.tuscanyaccommodations.org