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ITALY

ITALY. - In the south of Italy there are three active volcanoes: Vesuvius, near Naples, Etna in Sicily and Stromboli off the coast of Italy -Italy is subdivided in 20 regions like Tuscany ( aroud Florence), Veneto (around Venice) and Lazio (around Rome)

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ITALY

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  1. ITALY

  2. -In the south of Italy there are three active volcanoes: Vesuvius, near Naples, Etna in Sicily and Stromboli off the coast of Italy -Italy is subdivided in 20 regions like Tuscany (aroud Florence), Veneto (around Venice) and Lazio (around Rome) -Italy surrounds two of the world’s smallest countries: San Marino in Northern Italy, the oldest republic in the world and the Vatican City in Rome, the smallest country in the world: The Vatican City is led by the Pope and is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. GEOGRAPHY

  3. LEONARDO da VINCI MICHELANGELO RAFFAELLO CARAVAGGIO BOTTICELLI TIZIANO BERNINI DONATELLO CANALETTO CORREGGIO TOP 10 PAINTERS

  4. DANTE ALIGHIERI PETRARCA BOCCACCIO MANZONI LEOPARDI MACHIAVELLI FOSCOLO CARDUCCI D’ANNUNZIO PASCOLI TOP 10 AUTHORS

  5. Rome (Roma), the capital city, is full of history. Looking around while walking, you can admire its magnificent ancient monuments (ForiImperiali, the Colosseo, Terme di Caracalla), its interesting medieval churches (Santa Francesca Romana, San Giorgio al Velabro, San Clemente), the beautiful fountains like the famous “Fontana di Trevi”, a lot of museums, Renaissance palaces (Palazzo Venezia, Palazzo Farnese) and its unforgettable squares (Piazza di Spagna, Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza San Giovanni) The Vatican and San Pietro Church are also found in Rome. ROME Colosseo Piazza Navona Castel Sant’Angelo Fori Imperiali Terme di Caracalla Palazzo Venezia Piazza S. Pietro Fontana di Trevi Piazza di Spagna

  6. Venice (Venezia) is a special city because it was built on water, in the middle of a lagoon. It’s one of the most romantic places in the world with its hundred canals, San Marco square and its unforgettable bridges. The Bridge of Sighs (Ponte deisospiri) is the most famous. A very nice experience is sailing through the canals on the “gondola”, the typical venetian boat. Piazza San Marco VENICE Ponte di Rialto

  7. Florence (Firenze). The regional capital of Tuscany, is one of the most important Renaissance architectural and art centres. Dante Alighieri was born here and the Medici family lived and ruled in this city for many years. Thanks to them the most famous artists and painters produced their works of art living in their courts. The Dome with its famous bell tower by Giotto, the Baptisery, the medieval Town Hall, Santa Croce Church and Ponte Vecchio (the old bridge) over Arno river are some of the most visited places. FLORENCE Immagine storica Cattedrale Santa Maria del Fiore Ponte Vecchio Santa Maria del Fiore Palazzo Vecchio

  8. Milan (Milano), in the North of Italy, is one of Europe’s richest cities. It is famous for its fashion boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. If you go to Milan don’t miss the Dome, a huge Gothic church, and “La Scala” theatre, one of the world’s most famous opera and ballet houses. MILAN Panettone il classico dolce natalizio milanese Duomo di Milano Cotoletta alla Milanese, piatto della tradizione gastronomica ambrosiana Galleria

  9. Vista Vesuvio Naples (Napoli) lies on the coast, south of Rome. It is surely one of the most vibrant cities in Italy. From its wonderful gulf you can have an impressive view of Vesuvius, one of the three active volcanoes in Italy In Naples you can find many historical and artistic treasures, but most of all its special PIZZA, the SFOGLIATELLA, BABA’ and PASTIERA, three typical delicious cakes. Another incomparable thing to taste is COFFEE. They say it is so unique because of the water used to prepare it. NAPLES Sfogliatella Pastiera Piazza Plebiscito Pizza Caffè Maschio Angioino

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