WO 78/419 (27) Map of Italy

Look at document WO 78/419 (27). This map of Italy was drawn in the mid-1700s. Italy was the most popular destination on the Grand Tour.

  • Can you find the following places – all very popular with visitors on the Grand Tour?
    Rome
    Venice
    Florence
    Naples
  • If you were to visit Italy, which places would you want to visit and why?
  • Look at the drawings on the bottom left of the map.
    Describe what is happening in each drawing. Can you name the volcano? Why might these drawings have been included on the map?