BrowsingItaly Sharing stories, experiences, photos, tips and all things good on Italy
As BrowsingItaly is all about curating all good things on Italy, we will be featuring 25 of our favorite photos of Italy on Instagram every Saturday. The photos will not only showcase the plethora of renowned attractions in Italy, fabulous food, wine and more, but they will also give you a glimpse of life in Italy.
If you are on Instagram and sharing photos of Italy, leave us your Instagram username in the comments below so we can check out your gallery. Here are this week’s picks which include photos of Carnival celebrations which have begun throughout Italy, early signs of spring and more.
| BI comments: Warm colors during sunset in the city of Forli in the region of Emilia-Romagna. Translating from the comments on the photo, it was taken in the garden of the Prefecture where you can see the bell tower of the Chiesa del Corpus Domini. |
| BI comments: Rocca Calascio. I have been to this place in the region of Abruzzo and you feel like you’re on top of the world. The movies Ladyhawke and The Name of the Rose were filmed here. We stayed here at the Rifugio della Rocca which also boasts a restaurant that serves fabulous food. Unforgettable experience. |
| BI comments: Unmistakably Naples. A spectacular view. |
| BI comments: Breathtaking views of the Marche countryside. |
| BI comments: The sight of clear blue sea in Soverato in the region of Calabria. What a gorgeous winter’s day. |
| BI comments: Stunning photo and love the caption “I think we slept too much, where did winter go?”. |
| BI comments: Here is a clear sign of spring with this photo taken in Umbria. It’s sure an early one. |
| BI comments: Carnival time is here so let the party begin. Carnival celebrations commenced last week and are held all throughout Italy. This photo was taken at the Carnival of Acireale in the region of Sicily. |
| BI comments: And this one is from Viareggio. Don’t miss the fun here – there is still time to join in the celebrations! Here’s more about the Carnival of Viareggio. |
| BI comments: All dressed up. Read this post of the Carnival of Ivrea to understand why they are all dressed up in Napoleonic uniform. |
| BI comments: And of course, the most renowned Carnival is that in Venice. Gondola and boat parade along the Grand Canal. |
| BI comments: In masks and costumes. Here are some unusual facts about the Venice Carnival that you probably didn’t know. |
| BI comments: Carnival celebrations in Trieste in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. |
| BI comments: With Carnival, come sweet treats. Very much a part of the Carnival scene. Frappe and castagnole as they are known in Rome. |
| BI comments: And for chocoholics, some are drizzled with chocolate and you can gets ones that are entirely chocolate covered too. |
| BI comments: Besides all the Carnival celebrations, there was also a much somber event. Remembering Giordano Bruno who was burned at the stake in Campo de’ Fiori in February 17, 1600 when the Roman Inquisition accused him of heresy. |
| BI comments: Christ the Redeemer statue in Maratea, in the region of Basilicata. |
| BI comments: Love getting a glimpse of the traditions. Taken in the town of Desulo, in the Province of Nuoro in Sardinia. |
| BI comments: It’s still ski season! Taken in Cervinia in the Valle d’Aosta region of northwest Italy. |
| BI comments: Fun in snow…not quite this case but you get what I mean. |
| BI comments: While some spend time in the mountains, others take it slow in the thermal spa. This in Bagno Vignoni in Tuscany. |
| BI comments: One of many reasons I love exploring towns in the Italian countryside – incredible views likes these. This is the view from Piazza Garibaldi in Todi, Umbria. |
| BI comments: Postcard perfect. This shot was taken in Fondi, a town in the region of Lazio. |
| BI comments: While you could take an elevator almost the entire way to the dome, you’ll still need to tackle some stairs. However, the view is definitely worth that effort, don’t you think? |
| BI comments: Urbino, a gem in the region of Le Marche is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| BI comments: Livia has been showcasing some amazing photos of Milan and this is one of them. |
Some fabulous shots of Italy and some great Instagrammers to follow! Thanks 🙂
Hi Suzanne, glad you enjoy the shots and yes, there are man wonderful instagrammers from Italy to follow 🙂