Which Italian Region Suits Your Taste?

There are twenty regions in Italy, each varying enormously by culture, geography, and style. Locals from each region maintain a strong sense of pride in their culture, identifying as Tuscan or Roman, for example, before Italian.

But all Italians agree that beauty and style are paramount. Before you dive in, take a peek at this handy map to help you get oriented with the many regions of Italy:

Take our quiz see to see which region of Italy you’d fit in with best based on your taste.

What’s your perfect dinner?

Brooke Lark

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[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] A fine, rare steak with roasted potatoes

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Your ideal dessert is:

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] A simple pound cake (pandoro)

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] A traditional fruitcake (panettone)

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] Creamy seasonal gelato

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] A flaky, light Napoleon (millefoglie)

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Your ideal climate is:

Raul Taciu

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[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] Hot in summer with a true winter

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] Hot in summer and a mild winter

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Your favorite kitchen palette is:

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Your preferred event is:

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] Elegant and intimate

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] Elegant and grand

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] Simple and beautiful

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] Expansive and abundant

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Your ideal coffee drink is:

Edan Cohen

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] A cappuccino

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] A marocchino with cocoa dust and milk

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] A macchiatino with a dash of milk

[{"title":"Region of Italy: Veneto","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Lombardia","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Tuscany","points":"1"},{"title":"Region of Italy: The South","points":"2"},{"title":"Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna","points":"1"}] A pre-sweetened espresso

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Your favorite wine is:

Matthieu Joannon

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When traveling, you like to:

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Which Italian Region Suits Your Taste?

Region of Italy: Veneto

Small, elegant, and perfect is the name of your game. You’ll give up a little sun for a lot of surprise, and you like both your coffee and your wine glass with a bit of froth. You’d fit in perfectly in the Veneto, which includes Venezia and Verona (the birthplace of Santamargherita quartz and marble!). Your Santamargherita fit: Arabescato Bianco (Breccia Collection) Marble

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Which Italian Region Suits Your Taste?

Region of Italy: Lombardia

With your impeccable taste, you prefer the basics, but on a grand scale. The allure of a big city who doesn’t give up her secrets right away makes your heart skip a beat. Dress well and eat well for the win, you say. Lombardia would be your ideal host culture, with stylish Milano calling your name. Your Santamargherita fit: Steel (Metropolis Collection) Quartz

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Which Italian Region Suits Your Taste?

Region of Italy: Tuscany

Wide horizons, blue skies, and simple elegance appeal to you. You dream of strolling slowly between Firenze’s landmarks on a summer day, holding a cone of artisanal gelato, the bright sun casting shadows on the flagstone streets. Or perhaps the golden fields of the Val d’Orcia in autumn — either way, the sun will follow. Your Santamargherita fit: Florence (Classics Collection) Quartz

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Which Italian Region Suits Your Taste?

Region of Italy: The South

Adventure and surprise intrigue your naturally dramatic nature. You thrill to a town, of any size, with winding streets, and love to get lost in a new world. Your energy is easily fueled by sweet, sweet espresso. Your passion glows like the south and her cities: Naples, Salerno, and Lecce. Your Santamargherita fit: Black (Fusion Collection) Quartz

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Which Italian Region Suits Your Taste?

Region of Italy: Sicily and Sardegna

“Easy does it” is your motto. Your Mediterranean spirit prefers wine, dinner, and air to be light and fresh. You crave the outdoors, and have a relaxed esthetic. Sail on over to Sardegna and Sicily to find your perfect match in cities like Taormina, Agrigento, and Cagliari. Your Santamargherita fit: Rosa Perlino (Breccia Collection) Marble

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Monica Sharp is a writer and advocate for the arts who has traveled in more than forty countries. She currently lives in Florence, Italy, with her husband and two young children.