Italy is a beautiful and colourful country in Europe.
It has an unusual shape of a boot which makes it easy to spot on a map.
Italy on a map
Italy on a map
The capital city is Rome but there are some other big and important cities such as Naples, Milan and Venice.
The Vatican City is situated in the heart of the Italian capital.
Rome
Colosseum – Rome
Vatican City
San Pietro – Vatican City
Milan
Florence
Naples
Italy is famous for its delicious food, fast cars and amazing landscape.
Every little town has its own traditions and history. There are 20 regions in Italy.
Some of the most famous regions are Tuscany, South Tyrol and Calabria.
Tuscany
South Tyrol
South Tyrol
Calabria
Calabria
Two big islands are part of the Italian territory – Sicily and Sardegna. These two places are visited by millions of tourists each year.
Sicily
Sicily
Sardegna
Sardegna
Italian landscape varies from place to place. The mountains of the Alps and the Dolomites in the North are covered with snow and offer an incredibile experience for those who love winter sports. The islands around the Italian mainland offer beautiful beaches with crystal clear water. In central Italy there are huge areas of flat plains and hills where olive trees and grapes grow.
Lake Garda and Lake Como are breathtaking pieces of land which everyone must see with their own eyes.
Lake Garda
Lake Como
In Italy there are three active volcanoes – Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna and Stromboli.
When we think of this country we inevitably picture cities such as Milan for its fashion industry, Rome for its ancient history, Venice for its canals and gondolas, Naples for its beautiful sea view and Florence for its Renaissance art and history.
Pizza, one of the most popular and loved foods in the world, is a traditional Italian dish made for the first time in the city of Naples.
Pasta is the other widespread dish which originates in Italy. This country is also well-known for its endless list of good wines, olive oils and delicious types of cheese such as parmesan and gorgonzola.
pizza
pasta
parmesan
gorgonzola
wine
olive oil
Football is the sport which most of the Italians practice and watch.
Italy is home to many art galleries, museums and opera houses.
Vatican Museum
Uffizi – Florence
La Scala – Milan
The production of some luxury goods such as high quality suits and shoes also contribute to its popularity.
Don’t forget that some of the most expensive sports cars like Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini are considered to be true masterpieces of Italian design.
Ferrari
Maserati
Lamborghini
To sum it up we should say that the Italians are envied for their carefree full of pleasures lifestyle best known as la dolce vita.
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