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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

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

Rome: The Eternal City

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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

Milan skyline skyscrapers of Porta Nuova business district
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

Naples from the Castello Sant Elmo with Abbazia San Martino the port and the Vesuv
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

Turin monte cappuccini
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

Palermo panorama

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

Palazzo Rosso visto da Castelletto
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

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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

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

Gallery

Map of the Cities

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anexo:Ciudades de Italia por población para niños

  • Metropolitan cities of Italy
  • List of metropolitan areas of Italy
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