- Waterproof - Tear-Resistant - Travel Map National Geographic s Adventure Map of Italy is an invaluable tool for travelers seeking to explore the rich history romance and iconic landscapes of this remarkable country. Cities and towns are clearly indicated and easy to find in the user-friendly index. A road network complete with distances and designations for roads motorways expressways and secondary routes will help you find the route that s right for you. This map provides global travelers with the perfect combination of detail and perspective highlighting hundreds of points of interest and the diverse and unique destinations within the country including UNESCO World Heritage Sites archaeological sites museums scenic viewpoints castles parks and churches. The northern half of the country is shown from its borders with France Switzerland Austria and Slovenia to its capital Rome and includes the provinces of Aosta Valley Piedmont Lombardy Trentino-Alto Adige Friuli-Venezia Giulia Veneto Emilia-Romagna Liguria Tuscany Marche Umbria Lazio Abruzzo and Molise. The southern half of the country including the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia and the provinces of Campania Apulia Basilicata and Calabria are covered on the other half of the map. Italy is a country that manages to balance a progressive inventive approach to life with its rich and cherished history. Its mark on the world has included the political expanse of the Roman Empire the religious prominence of the Catholic Church the cultural movement of the Renaissance and extraordinary influence in the areas of architecture art music literature theater cinema science fashion and cuisine. The combination of these diverse attractions and its temperate climate make Italy a perennial favorite for travelers the world over. Every Adventure Map is printed on durable synthetic paper making them waterproof tear-resistant and tough -- capable of withstanding the rigors of international travel. Map Scale = 1:1 000 000 Sheet Size = 37.75 x 25.5 Folded Size = 4.25 x 9.25