Italy is a magical place at any time of the year, but when you think of it, you may imagine sunning yourself on the Italian Riviera, exploring Roman ruins, wandering around a warm vineyard in Tuscany or enjoying the city heat. Widely considered a summer destination, Italy, however, takes on a distinctive charm of its own in winter.
Take a look at Italy during winter through these stunning vintage pictures from the 1930s to 1970s:
View from Cathedral in the winter, Milan, 1934.
Snow thawing created a flood in front of the Piazza San Marco in Venice, 1933.
People in Piazza del Duomo in a misty winter afternoon, Milan, 1934.
A watchman runs the traffic on a sunny winter morning, Milan, 1934.
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