What I miss about Italy?

The wealth of artistic masterpieces. Botticelli's Birth of Venus in the Uffizi, da Vinci's Last Supper in a crumbling church in Milan, Michelangelo's David in Florence and his Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican – see all these and barely scratch the surface of the artistic masterpieces Italy has to offer.



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  • Italy has a free wine fountain. ...
  • Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world. ...
  • All three of Europe's active volcanoes are in Italy. ...
  • Italians invented pizza in Naples. ...
  • Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world.


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Italy, country of south-central Europe, occupying a peninsula that juts deep into the Mediterranean Sea. Italy comprises some of the most varied and scenic landscapes on Earth and is often described as a country shaped like a boot. At its broad top stand the Alps, which are among the world's most rugged mountains.

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Many of us who are familiar with Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet know why its setting in Verona, Italy has earned its nickname as the “City of Love”.

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Rome, Florence, and Venice are the three most popular cities to visit on a first trip to Italy. These are filled with some of Italy's most famous places and it is easy to get around using public transportation. The Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, and/or Milan can easily be added on to this trip.

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Rome Fun Facts and Trivia
  • Rome has more fountains than any other city on the planet.
  • The Pantheon is the only ancient building in pristine condition.
  • A heavenly lightshow takes place at the Pantheon on Rome's birthday.
  • Cats have special rights.
  • It's technically the capital of 2 countries.
  • The Spanish Steps aren't Spanish.


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According to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, only three percent of Italian employees complain of working long hours — much less than the average 10 percent worldwide. Italians also enjoy better life expectancy (84 years), higher civic engagement, and low crime rates.

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Italy is home to the epicentre of the Roman Empire, the hub of Catholicism and the birthplace of the Renaissance. It has a rich heritage in art, history, religion, cuisine, architecture and fashion. These cultural legacies have been deeply influential in defining Western cultural tradition.

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