Italy explores cultural identity through provincial heritage and cinematic landscapes

Italy's cultural and cinematic landscapes are being highlighted through new literary and practical perspectives. In his book ‘Le Città Identitarie’, Edoardo Sylos Labini presents a contemporary Grand Tour consisting of twenty stages, one for each Italian region. The work aims to rediscover the historical and artistic richness of provincial towns and smaller centers that have shaped Italian civilization, moving beyond mass tourism to focus on identity and roots.

Complementing this cultural exploration, practical guides are emerging to help travelers navigate Italy through its cinematic history. These itineraries suggest ways to visit iconic film locations, such as the historic streets and fountains of Rome, while avoiding crowded tourist traps. By combining architectural interest with narrative cinema history, these routes offer a method for exploring the country's diverse landscapes and urban settings more authentically.