List of cities in Italy Facts for Kids

Map of Italy and its major cities

Italy is a beautiful country in Europe, shaped like a boot! It's famous for its history, art, and delicious food. But did you know it's also home to many large and exciting cities?

This article will tell you about the biggest cities in Italy. We'll look at places with more than 50,000 people. The numbers come from the Italian National Institute of Statistics, which counts how many people live in each city. This is like a big survey called a census. The latest numbers are from December 31, 2021.

Some cities are extra special because they are regional capitals. This means they are the main city for a larger area, like a state or province in other countries.

Italy's Biggest Cities
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Italy's Biggest Cities

Italy has many amazing cities, each with its own unique charm! Here are some of the largest ones.

Rome: The Eternal City

1. Rome

Rome is the capital city of Italy. It's also the biggest city in the country. Rome is super old and full of history. You can see ancient buildings like the Colosseum there. It's a very popular place for tourists.

Milan: Fashion and Finance

2. Milan

Milan is another huge city. It's known for fashion, design, and business. Milan has many tall buildings and busy streets. It's a very modern and stylish place.

Naples: Southern Charm

3. Naples

Naples is a big city in southern Italy. It's famous for its delicious pizza! Naples is near the volcano Mount Vesuvius. It has a lively port and beautiful views.

Turin: Home of Cars

4. Turin

Turin is a major city in northern Italy. It's known for its car industry. Turin also has beautiful palaces and museums. It was once the first capital of Italy.

Palermo: Sicilian Gem

5. Palermo

Palermo is the largest city on the island of Sicily. It has a rich history and amazing architecture. You can find busy markets and stunning churches here.

Genoa: A Port City

6. Genoa

Genoa is a big port city on the coast. It has a long history of sailing and trade. Genoa is known for its old town and delicious pesto sauce.

Bologna: Food and Learning

7. Bologna

Bologna is a city famous for its food. It's also home to one of the oldest universities in the world. Bologna has beautiful red-brick buildings and porticoes.

Florence: Art and Renaissance

8. Florence

Florence is a city of art and culture. It was a very important center during the Renaissance. You can see famous artworks and beautiful bridges in Florence.

Other Big Cities

Many other Italian cities have large populations. These include:

Bari in the south, a busy port city.
Catania on Sicily, near Mount Etna.
Verona, famous for the story of Romeo and Juliet.
Venice, a unique city built on water.
Padua, known for its university and art.
Prato, an important textile center.
Trieste, a port city near the border with Slovenia.
Brescia, an industrial city in Lombardy.
Parma, famous for its cheese and ham.
Taranto, a coastal city with a large naval base.
Modena, known for cars like Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Here is a table showing some of Italy's most populated cities:

Rank	City	2011 Population	2021 Population	Region
1	Rome	2,617,175	2,761,632	Lazio
2	Milan	1,242,123	1,371,498	Lombardy
3	Naples	962,003	914,758	Campania
4	Turin	872,367	848,885	Piedmont
5	Palermo	657,651	630,828	Sicily
6	Genoa	586,180	560,688	Liguria
7	Bologna	371,337	392,203	Emilia-Romagna
8	Florence	358,079	367,150	Tuscany
9	Bari	315,933	316,140	Apulia
10	Catania	293,902	298,324	Sicily
11	Verona	252,520	257,274	Veneto
12	Venice	261,362	254,661	Veneto
13	Messina	243,262	220,094	Sicily
14	Padua	206,192	208,732	Veneto
15	Prato	185,456	200,762	Tuscany
16	Trieste	202,123	200,594	Friuli-Venezia Giulia
17	Brescia	189,902	196,850	Lombardy
18	Parma	175,895	196,655	Emilia-Romagna
19	Taranto	200,154	189,171	Apulia
20	Modena	179,149	185,644	Emilia-Romagna