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Italy is the only country with over 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Italy has 54 World Heritage Sites, 5 of which are joined with other countries. These include the Amalfi Coast, the Historic Centre of Florence and the Famous Lagoons in Venice.



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Italy is famous for the Renaissance and the incredible artists it produced. Italy is famous for its tourism, its art cities and unique scenery. Italy is also known for its language, its opera, its fashion and its luxury brands. It is also known for its football team!

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We've dug up 15 fun facts about Italy to get you started.
  • 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 is well-known for its architecture, culture, art, opera, literature, film, and fashion. This is one of the best countries to go on a foreign tour. The country is known for its mesmerizing topography, pristine beaches, historical artifacts, monuments, and more.

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What's so special about Italy? Apart from the Renaissance and the incredible artists it produced, Italy is also famous for its art, culture, food, beautiful location, and architecture.

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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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Interesting Facts About Italy: History Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world, welcoming some 46 million foreign visitors annually. It's also the fifth most populous country in Europe. Vatican City in Rome is the smallest country in the world and is led by the Pope himself.

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Italy has it all: magnificent countryside, beautiful mountain ranges (such as the Alps, the Apennines, the Dolomites,…), a great number of clear blue lakes (think of Lake Como, Lake Garda, Lago Maggiore, or my favorite Lago Trasimeno,… ), sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, complemented with charming villages and ...

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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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