The 20 Regions of Italy

Abruzzo | Aosta Valley | Apulia | Basilicata | Calabria

Campania | Emilia-Romagna | Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Lazio | Liguria | Lombardy | Marche | Molise | Piedmont

This is southern Italy's gastronomic capital, which is known for its sun-ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and pizza, particularly in Naples. Campania is also extremely famous for the beauties contained in the strip of land from Sorrento to the Island of Capri known as the Amalfi Coast. Visit such towns as Positano and Ravello to immerse yourself in this opulent and delightful paradise.  

The region of Campania marks the real beginning of the Italian south. It's the part of the south that most people see, easily accessible from Rome and home to some of the area's -indeed Italy's - most notable features: Roman sites, spectacular stretches of coast, tiny islands.

It's been highly sought after since at least the days of the Romans, who dubbed it campania felix, or "happy land," and then settled here.

Dominating the region are Naples, an utterly compelling city, and the Golfo di Napoli, as fascinating as it is beautiful.

Campania is also home to the ancient sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum - a smaller town on the coast, with a wealthier population than Pompeii; the islands, Capri, Ischia and Procida; Sorrento and the Amalfi coast.

The latter is probably Europe's most dramatic stretch of coastline, harboring some enticing and legendary beach resorts. Viva Campania!