The shores of Italy's boot shaped peninsula are soothed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea in this beautiful and diverse country.
Fields of red poppies along country lanes, gondolas in the Grand Canal of Venice and the high mountain peaks of the Apennine Mountains are all romantic images of Italy which is situated in Southern Europe.
Italy is also home to a stunning "forty" UNESCO World Heritage Sites, due to the variety and beauty of the landscape.
Italy is also a popular year round vacation destination in Europe.
Also see our pictures of:
Germany, and
Austria.