Italy has a reputation for being a romantic land. Many complicated and successful relationships have taken place within its domain, and inspiring stories and fables have been passed down through the generations. Since the time of the ancient Roman Empire, love has been an active part of the country's history. Emperors and their lovers, writers and poets inspired by the muses, and foreign authors who set their works of fiction in Italy, have woven passionate prose into the heritage. This is a selection of romances related to Italy that have reached cult stories today.

Romeo and Juliet

Considered a masterpiece, some say the epitome of romantic culture and the concept...