Cities in Italy
The most important cities in Italy at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Turin
Turin is the sophisticated capital of Piedmont, famous for its baroque architecture, the Fiat automotive industry, and as Italy's first capital.
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Palermo
Palermo, Sicily's capital, is a vibrant melting pot of cultures, famous for its grand Arab-Norman architecture and bustling historic street markets.
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Genoa
Genoa is the historic port city of Liguria, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, renowned for its labyrinthine medieval old town and pesto.
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Bologna
Bologna is Italy's culinary capital, famous for hosting Europe's oldest university and its UNESCO-listed porticoes spanning kilometers.
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Verona
The city of Romeo and Juliet is famous for its Roman Arena, magnificent squares, and its romantic setting on the banks of the Adige River.
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Padua
One of Italy's oldest cities, world-renowned for the Scrovegni Chapel's Giotto frescoes and the grand Basilica of Saint Anthony.
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Trieste
An elegant port city on the Adriatic, once the main seaport of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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Rimini
A vibrant seaside resort on the Adriatic, blending ancient Roman monuments with kilometers of sandy beaches.
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Ferrara
A magnificent Renaissance city in Emilia-Romagna, famous for the Este family's moated castle and its widespread cycling culture.
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Syracuse
Syracuse was once the most powerful Greek city of the ancient world, now famous for its vast archaeological park and the stunning Baroque island of O…
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Bergamo
A fascinating city of two halves: the hilltop medieval Upper City and the modern, bustling business center in the valley.
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Trento
A historic city in the Adige Valley, famous for the Council of Trent.
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Vicenza
The city of Palladio, famous for its elegant Renaissance architecture and as a global hub for Italian gold jewelry.
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Bolzano
The bilingual capital of South Tyrol, offering a unique blend of Austrian Alpine culture and Italian Mediterranean flair.
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Arezzo
Arezzo is an elegant Tuscan city famous for its gold smithing tradition, masterpieces by Piero della Francesca, and as the filming site for 'Life is …
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Pisa
World-famous for its Leaning Tower, Pisa boasts magnificent medieval architecture and one of the oldest universities in the world.
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Lucca
Lucca is a Tuscan gem enclosed by perfectly preserved Renaissance walls, which today serve as a unique elevated park for walking and cycling.
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Viterbo
Viterbo is famously known as the City of the Popes, featuring one of Italy's best-preserved medieval centers, San Pellegrino, enclosed within ancient…
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Olbia
Olbia is the main gateway to the Costa Smeralda, a dynamic port city in northeast Sardinia boasting ancient Punic and Roman heritage.
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Viareggio
The carnival capital of Tuscany, famous for its grand Art Nouveau promenade, wide sandy beaches, and luxury yacht building.
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Matera
Matera is world-renowned for the Sassi, prehistoric cave dwellings carved directly into the limestone cliffs, making it one of the oldest inhabited c…
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Agrigento
Agrigento is world-renowned for the Valley of the Temples, one of the most significant archaeological sites globally, featuring seven monumental Gree…
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Siena
A perfectly preserved medieval city, world-famous for the Palio horse race and its shell-shaped main square, Piazza del Campo.
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San Remo
The City of Flowers on the Italian Riviera, world-famous for its annual music festival, historic casino, and lush Mediterranean gardens.
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Monopoli
A fascinating Apulian port city with a whitewashed old town, rich Byzantine history, and crystal-clear Adriatic coves.
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Mantua
A Renaissance gem surrounded by lakes, the former residence of the Gonzaga family featuring magnificent palaces and Mantegna's masterpieces.
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Ascoli Piceno
Ascoli Piceno is a city built of travertine stone, celebrated for its harmonious Piazza del Popolo and the famous stuffed fried olives.
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Alghero
Known as 'Little Barcelona', Alghero is a charming Sardinian city with Catalan roots, fortified sea walls, and famous red corals.
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Merano
An elegant spa town in South Tyrol, famous for its mild microclimate, stunning alpine backdrop, and the gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle.
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Spoleto
Spoleto is a captivating Umbrian city, famous for its massive medieval aqueduct, imposing fortress, and the world-renowned Festival of Two Worlds.
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Aosta
Known as the 'Rome of the Alps,' Aosta features impressive Roman ruins and serves as the gateway to Europe's highest peaks, including Mont Blanc.
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Ostuni
Known as the 'White City', Ostuni sits majestically on three hills, its whitewashed buildings overlooking vast olive groves and the sea.
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Assisi
As the birthplace of St.
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Erice
A captivating medieval town perched on Mount Erice above Trapani, offering spectacular views and a timeless atmosphere of stone streets.
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Cortona
One of the oldest hilltop towns in Tuscany, boasting impressive Etruscan roots.
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Orvieto
Perched dramatically atop a volcanic tuff cliff, Orvieto boasts one of Italy's most magnificent Gothic cathedrals and a fascinating underground city.
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Ischia
The largest island in the Gulf of Naples, Ischia is a lush volcanic paradise renowned for its therapeutic thermal springs and the iconic Aragonese Ca…
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Gallipoli
Known as the 'Beautiful City', this Salentine gem features a stunning Baroque old town perched on an island in the Ionian Sea.
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Polignano a Mare
A spectacular Adriatic gem famous for its whitewashed houses perched on dizzying limestone cliffs overlooking crystal-clear turquoise waters.
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Riva del Garda
The jewel of Lake Garda's northern shore, nestled between steep cliffs and crystal-clear waters, a paradise for active travelers.
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Sorrento
An elegant town perched on tuff cliffs above the Gulf of Naples, famous for its lemon groves, Limoncello, and stunning views of Mount Vesuvius.
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Cefalù
One of Sicily's most picturesque towns, Cefalù sits at the base of a towering rock and is famed for its Norman cathedral and sandy beach.
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Vieste
The white pearl of the Gargano Peninsula, Vieste sits atop dramatic cliffs and is legendary for its massive Pizzomunno monolith.
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Capri
The glamorous island town in the Gulf of Naples, famous for its limestone cliffs, the Blue Grotto, and the legendary Piazzetta.
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Urbino
A perfectly preserved Renaissance jewel in the Marche region, the birthplace of Raphael and home to a magnificent Ducal Palace.
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Montepulciano
A medieval hilltop town in Tuscany, world-famous for its Vino Nobile wine and grand Renaissance architecture.
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Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario)
The main town of the Monte Argentario peninsula, an exclusive harbor town featuring a Spanish fortress and a lively fishing port.
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Portoferraio (Elba)
The capital of Elba Island, defined by massive Medici fortifications and the historical legacy of Napoleon's exile.
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Lipari
Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands, offering a fascinating blend of ancient history, pumice quarries, and vibrant harbor life.
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Alassio
A charming seaside resort famous for its fine sandy beaches, the celebrity-signed 'Muretto' wall, and the historic shopping lane 'Budello'.
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What are the largest cities in Italy?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
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Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.