Italy in Pictures: 38 Free Photos of Rome, Venice, Florence and Tuscany
Italy in 38 free photos from the BigFoto library, all taken on our own trips: ancient Rome with the Colosseum and the Forum, the piazzas and fountains of the city and St Peter’s Square, Venice with St Mark’s, the Grand Canal and its gondolas, Florence Cathedral and the statues of the Piazza della Signoria, the towers of Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Lucca, the Arena and Juliet’s balcony in Verona, the castle of Sirmione on Lake Garda, and the hill town of Assisi in Umbria. Each section links the full gallery, with more photos and a short guide.
How to download: click a photo to see it large, then use Download. The originals are about 1200 × 800 pixels: right for blog posts, slides, social media, school projects and video call backgrounds.
Rome: the Colosseum, the Forum and St Peter’s
The Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine by day, inside and at night, the Roman Forum, Trajan’s Column, St Peter’s Square, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and Castel Sant’Angelo on the Tiber. All 162 photos: Rome in Pictures.
Venice: St Mark’s, the Grand Canal and the gondolas
St Mark’s Square and the Campanile, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge by day and at night, gondolas on the Grand Canal and in a narrow side canal, St Mark’s under acqua alta and carnival masks in a shop. All 80 photos: Venice in Pictures.
Florence, Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano
Florence and its cathedral from the hills, Brunelleschi’s dome, the marble facade of the Duomo, the Fountain of Neptune and the copy of Michelangelo’s David at the Palazzo Vecchio, the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower on the Field of Miracles, the Piazza del Campo in Siena, the towers of San Gimignano and San Michele in Foro in Lucca. More: Florence and Tuscany in Pictures.
Verona and Lake Garda
The Roman Arena on Piazza Bra, the colourful houses of Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet’s balcony, the Scaliger Castle in Sirmione and Riva del Garda at the north end of the lake. All 30 Verona photos: Verona in Pictures.
Assisi and Umbria
The Basilica of St Francis above its lawn, the town on the slopes of Mount Subasio, olive trees and the Umbrian valley, and the domes and towers of Assisi from above. All 25 photos: Assisi in Pictures.
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Questions about these Italy pictures
Can I use these Italy pictures for free?
Yes, for personal and commercial projects. All we ask is a link back to BigFoto.com; the box at the top of the page has a credit link you can copy.
Are the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre or Sicily in these photos?
No. Our own Italy photos come from Rome, Venice, Tuscany, Verona, Lake Garda and Assisi, so there is nothing from the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Lake Como, Naples or Sicily yet.
Can I use them as an Italy wallpaper?
Yes, on a phone or tablet, and on a laptop if you don’t mind a slightly soft picture: the originals are about 1200 pixels wide. The Colosseum, the Grand Canal and the hills around Assisi leave the most room for icons.
