Is a country located partly on the European Continent and partly on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares its northern, Alpine boundary with France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. The land known as Italy today has been the cradle of European cultures and peoples, such as the Etruscans and the Romans. Italy's capital is Rome.
Italy is the fifth country that receives more tourists in the world and Rome is the third most visited city in the European Union, [8] being consistently rated as one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the world. [9] Venice is also considered the city's most beautiful world.
There are Italian names, great artists and geniuses as Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Enrico Fermi.
The country has a high level of public education, labor high, [21] high level of charity, [22] besides being a globalized country
The climate of Italy is highly diverse and can be far from the stereotypical Mediterranean climate, depending on location. Most of the inland northern regions of Italy,have a continental climate often classified as humid subtropical (Köppen climate classification Cfa). The coastal areas of Liguria and most of the peninsula south of Florence generally fit the Mediterranean stereotype (Köppen climate classification Csa). Conditions on peninsular coastal areas can be very different from the interior's higher ground and valleys, particularly during the winter months when the higher altitudes tend to be cold, wet, and often snowy. The coastal regions have mild winters and warm and generally dry summers, although lowland valleys can be quite hot in summer.
The official language is Italian.
Italy has a large quantity of tourist and cultural interest:
In Rome
- Colosseum
- Obelisk Salustiano
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Temple of Saturn
- Temple of Apollo Sosiano
- Castel Sant'Angelo
- Arch of Constantine
- Temple of Hadrian
- Basilica of Constantine
- Imperial Palace of the Palatine
- Baths of Caracalla
In Milan
- Basilica of San Lorenzo
- Castello Sforzesco
- Church of Saint Ambrose
- Scala Opera House
- Piazza Duomo
- Piccolo Teatro di Milano
- Ospedale Maggiore
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Museum of Science and Technology
- Parco Sempione
- Park Lambro
Genoa
- Port of Genoa
- Via Garibaldi
- Piazza de Ferrari
- Opera in Genoa
- Palazzo Ducale
- House where Christopher Columbus was born
- Red Palace
- Royal Palace
- Cathedral of St. Lawrence
- Castle Albertis
- Aquarium of Genoa
- Tower Lantern
- Museum of Oriental Art
In Venice
- Saint Mark's Basilica
- Rialto Bridge
- Canals of Venice
- Palazzo Ducale
- Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
- Palazzo Grassi
- Palace C'adoro
- Bridge of Sighs
- Campo San Polo
- Rialto Market
- Teatro La Fenice
- Academy Gallery
Florence
- Florence Cathedral
- Old Palace
- Galleria degli Uffizi
- Palazzo Pitti
- Palazzo Strozzi
- Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)
- Basilica of Santa Maria Novella
- Historic Centre of Florence
- Piazza della Signoria
- National Museum of San Marcos
- Piazza della Repubblica
- Galería de la Academia de Florencia
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Naples
- Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore
- Umberto I Galeira
- Ruins of the Imperial Villa Pausilypon
- Church of Sao Francisco de Paulo
- Cathedral of Naples
- Palace of Capodimonte
- Royal Palace of Naples
- Castle Maschio Angioino
- Castle dell'Ovo
- Castle Maschio Angioino
- Historic Centre (World Heritage Sites)
- Palace Caravita di Sirignano
- Neptune Fountain
- Vittoria Square
- Academy of Fine Arts
In Turin
- Carignano Palace
- Basilica di Superga
- National Museum of Cinema
- Molle Antonelliana
- Valentino Castle
- Valentino Park
- Madama Palace
In Verona
- Historic Centre of Verona (World Heritage Sites)
- Arena of Verona (Roman Amphitheatre)
- Gothic Cathedral of Verona
- Basilica of San Zeno
- Palazzo del Consiglio
- Castel Vecchio (Old Castle)
- Ponte Scaligero
- Piazza dei Signori
- Portal Borsari
- Statue of Dante Alighieri
- Castel San Pietro
- Torre dei Lamberti
- Juliet's Balcony
In Palermo
- Museum of Palermo
- Gallery of Modern Art Sant'Anna
- Museum of Contemporary Art in Sicily
- Ethnographic Museum Siciliano
- Palatine Chapel
- Botanical Garden Palermo
- Teatro Massimo
- Theatre Politeama Garibaldi
- Porto Turistico dell'Acquasanta
- Church of San Giovanni in Lebbrosi
- Bridge dell'Ammiraglio
- Palace dei Normanni
- Square Vigliena
Basilica - La Magione
- Church of San Domenico
- Palace Scaflani
- Piazza Pretoria
A little about one of the main tourist attractions:
O COLISEU
The Coliseum was built during the Roman Empire, between 70 and 80 of our era, during the governments of the emperors Vespasian and Domitian.
It is located in Rome (the capital of Italy).
This amphitheater was used as a stage for gladiator fights, shows with wild animals and even naval battles, because the Coliseum had a system that turned the arena into a large lake.
In its construction was used marble, tile, tuff and travertine stone.
Could cater for up to ninety thousand spectators.
Was damaged by an earthquake in the early fifth century and later restored. In the thirteenth century, was used as a military fortress. Between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries was the target of robbers, who led much of the valuable materials of construction.
In 2007 he was elected as one of New Seven Wonders of the World.
It is one of the most visited tourist sites in Italy.
The Italians are known for eating dishes with generous enough masses and typical foods. Many feel that the pasta and pizza are popular among the Italians, but not just the 10 esses.Veja typical Italian dishes:
1. Bruschetta
2. Carpaccio
3. Macaroni
4. Pizza
5. Ciabatta
6. Porcine
7. Risotto
8. Cappellacci
9. Tartufi
10. Cannelloni
