Italy – activity, culture and culinary joy - test
Italy is a country that truly has it all: spectacular mountains like the Dolomites, lush vineyards, idyllic coastal areas like Cinque Terre and lakes like Lake Garda – all perfect for hiking, cycling and outdoor activities. Here you can start the day on a bike through rolling landscapes, hike along ancient paths between small mountain huts, or simply enjoy a glass of wine after a day full of experiences.
Italian cuisine is world-famous, and the taste of pasta, pizza and gelato becomes extra special when enjoyed at a local trattoria. The people are warm, passionate and proud of their traditions, and the culture is characterized by a vibrant mix of history, art, music and joy of life. Italy is a destination that never ceases to fascinate.
Facts about Italy
Capital: Rome
Language: Italian
Population: approx. 59 million
Known for: Art, history, food, wine, fashion, the Dolomites, Cinque Terre and Lake Garda
Currency: Euro (€)
Highest mountain: Mont Blanc (shared with France), 4,809 m. The highest mountain entirely within Italy is Gran Paradiso, 4,061 m
Coastline: approx. 7,600 km
Area: approx. 301,000 km² – about the same size as Poland
