After spending Spring Semester 1985 studying at the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain, I took off with my Eurailpass to see as much of Europe as I could in a month. From May 10 to May 16, I was in Italy.

Italy, the country shaped like a boot, whose area includes the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, is located in the Mediterranean Sea. Famous for its rich culture, visitors enjoy Italy for its blending of the past and present. Today, Italy has a population of nearly 60 million people and is noted for its rich cuisine, fabulous art ... (more)