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Italy is a country in southern Europe, located on the Apennine Peninsula covering an area of 301,300 km2, it is the seventh largest country in Europe and is home to around sixty million people (as of 2021). The capital is Rome, also known as ‘The Eternal City’. Other important cities are Milan, Naples, Turin and Venice. Italy borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The sovereign states of San Marino and Vatican City are enclaves within Italy. It also includes the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. The longest river in Italy is the Po with a length of 652 kilometres. Italy has a coastline 7,500 kilometres on the Mediterranean Sea, the Tyrrhenian Sea, Ligurian Sea and the Adriatic Sea, all boasting incredibly beautiful beaches to relax and do water sports. 35% of the Italian territory is mountainous, the tallest mountain is Monte Bianco (Mont Blanc) with 4,810 metres.
Italy is ideal for city trips, e.g. to Venice, Florence, Pisa or Rome. Italy’s capital is home to many world-famous sights such as the Colosseum, St Peter's Basilica, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and many more. Vatican City is the world’s smallest independent state and seat of the Roman Catholic Church. Here you find the St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel.
Enjoy original Italian food at one of the many restaurants and cafes. Don't forget to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck.
Italian beaches are perfect for swimming and water sports. Check out our webcams in
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Italy is also a great place for hikers and mountain lovers. The Dolomites offer a vast net of hiking trails and climbing routes.
Italy in winter is a very special experience. The cities are less crowded, and the mountains are covered with snow. Enjoy the beauty of the Dolomites skiing or visit one of the many Christmas markets and discover genuine Italian handicraft.
Skiers will be thrilled by Italy's many ski resorts: the Dolomites in the north of Italy is known for its breathtaking landscapes and first-class ski resorts such as Cortina d'Ampezzo and Alta Badia. The Aosta Valley in the Western Alps is home to some of the highest peaks in Europe and offers excellent skiing in ski resorts such as Courmayeur, in Afers near Brixen and Carezza. Other ski resorts are Madonna di Campiglio in the northern Italian region of Trentino-Alto Adige, Ahrntal mit dem Klausberg. Kronplatz, Gröden and Seiser Alm in South Tyrol or Bormio in Lombardy and many more
The climate in Italy ranges from humid subtropical to humid continental and oceanic. The north, the Alps and Dolomites enjoy an alpine climate with cold winters and mild summers. The Po Valley has a temperate climate, while the coastal regions have a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The south and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia enjoy a subtropical climate is with very hot summers. Experience Italy live with our webcams.
Would you like to experience Italy live without having to leave your home? Discover the most breathtaking places in real time. Whether you are interested in the rich history, the impressive architecture or the picturesque landscape, our webcams offer you an insight into the real Italy. Be inspired by the Italian way of life and plan your next trip there.