The constitution of 1948 granted a certain degree of autonomy to the regions of Italy and specified that the Constitution is supposed to recognize, promote and protect local autonomy of these regions. This step was taken with the intention of decentralizing services at the State level. The twenty Regions of Italy are:
- Abruzzo with L'Aquila as its capital: This place with harsh mountains and a long coast line is a perfect tourist destination
- Apulia with Bari as its Capital:
- Aosta Valley with Aosta as its Capital: Aosta, a region of Italy is located in the North West corner of the Peninsula and is bordered by Mount Blanc, The Grand Pradiso, and Mount Rosa.
- Calabria with Catanzaro as its Capital: One of the most citric fruit producing region of Italy, Calabria also forms the basis of all industrial enterprises.
- Campania with Naples as its Capital: The region has been blessed by the best of the Greeks, Romans, Swabians, Bourbons and Normans all of whom had once settled in this region of Italy.
- Basilicata with Potenza as its Capital: A historical place, it has some of the very interesting archaeological zone.
- Lazio with Rome as its Capital: It differs a lot from its capital both historically and naturally and is an archive of art and history.
- Emilia-Romangna with Bologna as its Capital: With a Cathedral in every Town and Village, this region of Italy runs from the Apennines to the Adriatic.
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia with Trieste as its Capital: Art, culture and tradition are the marks of identification for this region of Italy.
- Lombardy with Milan as its Capital: Known for its artistic, romantic waterways the region has Milan, a leading commercial center as its Capital.
- Marche with Ancona as its Capital: This region sums up all the beauty of Italy.
- Molise with Campobasso as its Capital: With a number of Sea side resorts this place is a hot favorite among the tourists.
- Liguria with Genoa as its Capital: The mildest region of North Italy, this region of Italy is like a Terrace overlooking the Sea.
- Veneto with Venice as its Capital: Its Capital Venice represents the great Civilization of the region.
- Tuscany with Florence as its Capital: The captivating landscape is a true representative of the essence of Italy.
- Trentino-Alto Adige with Trento as its Capital: With Dolomites standing strong in this region this is one of the most popular region of mountain lovers.
- Sicily with Palermo as its Capital: A popular holiday spot , its temperate climate and the resorts
- makes it a hot favorite.
- Sardinia with Cagliari as its Capital: The second largest island of Italy it is a museum of culture and heritage.
- Umbria with Perugia as its Capital: The land of the Saints, as it is commonly known, is known for its mystic character.
- Piedmont with Turin as its Capital: Scenic beauty is best molded with industries in this region of Italy.
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