15 Quotes about Italy to Ispire You to Travel and Use as Instagram Captions

As I sit here reminiscing about my enchanting trips to Italy, my heart swells with joy and as the vivid stories my Grandmother told of Italy dance in my mind. With a proud nod to my Italian roots on my father's side, I’ve wandered through the cobblestone streets of Rome, breathed in the salty air of Capri, and savored the rich flavors of Naples' legendary pizza.

Each visit to Sorrento, Florence, Venice, Piemonte, Turin, and Milan has been a tapestry of unforgettable experiences woven together by laughter, culinary delights, and breathtaking landscapes. From the renowned art of Florence to the picturesque canals of Venice, every moment has been infused with inspiration that beckons me to share a collection of stunning photos and uplifting quotes that will ignite the wanderlust in your soul. Join me as we explore the magic of Italy, and let’s plan that dream trip together!

“ROME, THE CITY OF VISIBLE HISTORY.”

– GEORGE ELIOT

“YOU MAY HAVE THE UNIVERSE IF I MAY HAVE ITALY.”

– GIUSEPPE VERDI

“LIFE IS A COMBINATION OF MAGIC AND PASTA.”

– FEDERICO FELLINI

“IN ITALY, THEY ADD WORK AND LIFE ON TO FOOD AND WINE.”

– ROBIN LEACH

“IN ITALY, FOOD IS AN EXPRESSION OF LOVE. IT IS HOW YOU SHOW THOSE AROUND YOU THAT YOU CARE FOR THEM. HAVING A LOVE FOR FOOD MEANS YOU ALSO HAVE A LOVE FOR THOSE YOU ARE PREPARING IT FOR AND FOR YOURSELF.”

– JOE BASTIANICH

“ROME IS NOT LIKE ANY OTHER CITY. IT’S A MAJESTIC MUSEUM,

A LIVING ROOM TO TIPTOE THROUGH.”

– ALBERTO SORDI

“WE ARE FORTUNATE: FLORENCE ISN’T JUST THE CRADLE OF ART—IT IS A CITY THAT CELEBRATES THE ART OF LIVING WELL.”

– NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

“MY IDEA OF HEAVEN STILL IS TO DRIVE THE GRAVEL FARM ROADS OF UMBRIA AND TUSCANY, VERY PLEASANTLY LOST.”

– FRANCES MAYES

“WHEN IN ITALY, CARBS ARE NO LONGER A SIN.”

“YOU KNOW, PEOPLE COME TO ITALY FOR ALL SORTS OF REASONS, BUT WHEN THEY STAY, IT'S FOR THE SAME TWO THINGS.” “WHAT?” “LOVE AND GELATO.”

— Jenna Evans Welch

My Favorite Hotels in Italy

Are you ready to book your trip to Italy? Booking.com has great prices on hotels in Italy.  Listed below are some of my favorite hotels in Italy:

In Rome:

Best for a Splurge - The Hassler 

Resort Style - The Rome Hilton 

Best Location - The Hotel Borgognoni 

In Tuscany:

In a Winery - Castello Banfi Hotel  

In Milan:

Closest to the Last Supper Fresco - Hotel Palazzo Delle Stelline 

In Stresa:

On the Lake - Regina Palace 

In La Morra:

In the Town Center - Sella Angelino Mariella 

Best for a Splurge - Palas Cerequio 

“EVERYTHING YOU SEE HERE, I OWE TO PASTA .”

– Sophia Loren

“SO… ITALIAN GELATO. TAKE THE DELICIOUSNESS OF A REGULAR ICE CREAM CONE, TIMES IT BY A MILLION, THEN SPRINKLE IT WITH CRUSHED UP UNICORN HORNS.”

— Jenna Evans Welch

“I LOVE PLACES THAT HAVE AN INCREDIBLE HISTORY. I LOVE THE ITALIAN WAY OF LIFE. I LOVE THE FOOD. I LOVE THE PEOPLE. I LOVE THE ATTITUDES OF THE PEOPLE.” – Elton John

“OCCASIONALLY, SHE DREAMS OF ITALY. SHE DREAMS OF CHEESE SHOPS, PERSNICKETY FIATS, AND VERY FINE LEATHER GOODS.”

— Kate Spade

“TUSCANY IS SO FULL OF HISTORY AND BEAUTY – YOU MEET WONDERS OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE ON ALMOST EVERY CORNER. BUT I LOVE THE REGION’S HOMIER ASPECTS: THE SPECIAL SWEETNESS OF THE TOMATOES, THE SOFT MOZZARELLA, THE HEADY SCENTS OF BASIL AND GARLIC EVERYWHERE.”

– TRUDIE STYLER

“ITALIAN CULTURE IS SO DEEPLY SOAKED IN AN APPRECIATION

OF THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE.”

– MARISKA HARGITAY

“WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE LIKE A BIG PIZZA PIE / THAT’S AMORE / WHEN THE WORLD SEEMS TO SHINE LIKE YOU’VE HAD TOO MUCH WINE / THAT’S AMORE.”

– DEAN MARTIN, THAT’S AMORE

“ONE OF THE GREAT JOYS OF TRAVELING THROUGH ITALY IS DISCOVERING FIRSTHAND THAT IT IS, INDEED, A DREAM DESTINATION.”

– DEBRA LEVINSON

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