Yes, the passeggiata is connected to the environment in a huge way. Italian towns are built for walking: there are narrow streets, beautiful piazzas, open river paths and places where people naturally gather. When the evening light hits the buildings, or when you’re walking by the Tiber River or through a small hill town, it just feels right to be outside. The setting basically invites people to come out and enjoy it, which is why the tradition works so well here.
