How Italy Feels: Through the Lens, Region by Region

by Italy Segreta

How Italy Through the Lens, Region by Region is a stunning, photo-forward guide that aims to break through the homogenisation of the country’s narrative to harness the true experience of Italy, created by globally renowned editorial platform Italy Segreta. Each chapter is dedicated to one of Italy’s 20 regions, shot by one photographer who is based in that respective region, with additional secret gem travel information from the Italy Segreta team. Moving the spotlight from the over-circulated images of places like Amalfi and Cinque Terre, readers will be introduced to lesser-known but equally beautiful regions like Marche and Molise through the intimate lens and recommendations of those who know it best. This book captures not only the beauty of the Italian peninsula, but the way everyone – whether locals or visitors – experience the country’s marvelously complex regions. How Italy Feels offers an escape into the light, sounds, smells and feelings of Italy straight from your coffee table.

288 pages, Hardcover

Published April 28, 2026

Reviews

[Laura Sterling · Rating 5 out of 5]

How Italy Feels: Through the Lens, Region by Region by Italy Segreta is a visually rich exploration of Italy that moves beyond the familiar postcard image of the country to reveal the distinctive character, atmosphere, and emotional identity of all twenty Italian regions. Rather than presenting Italy through only its most celebrated destinations, the book seeks out the less expected places and perspectives that help communicate how the country is actually experienced by both locals and visitors.

The book's region by region structure gives each chapter its own visual identity, with a photographer based in the region capturing its landscapes, people, atmosphere, and everyday character. This approach creates a more intimate perspective than a conventional travel guide, while the additional recommendations from the Italy Segreta team provide readers with opportunities to discover lesser known destinations such as Marche and Molise alongside Italy's more established locations.

Photography is central to the experience of the book, but its appeal extends beyond beautiful imagery. How Italy Feels attempts to communicate the light, sounds, smells, emotions, and cultural contrasts that make each part of Italy distinctive. It is particularly suited to travel readers, Italy enthusiasts, photography lovers, coffee table book collectors, armchair travelers, and readers interested in discovering authentic experiences away from heavily circulated tourist routes.

Published in April 2026, the 288 page hardcover is also well positioned for continued seasonal discovery among travelers planning Italian journeys and readers looking for inspiration before or after a visit. Its combination of photography, regional knowledge, hidden destinations, and sensory storytelling creates strong opportunities for discussion around Italian culture, travel, food, landscape, local identity, and the difference between seeing a destination and truly experiencing it.