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4. ROME is known as the Eternal City, full of ancient monuments alongside new galleries. It's one of the most beautiful cities in the world, full of historical glamour and modern chic. Colosseum

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6. The Trevi Fountain ( in Rome) is an 18th Century Bacchanalian work of art where you must throw coins in for good luck. For entertainment there are open air concerts in the summer, wine bars and trendy restaurants. Rome is small enough for relaxed sightseeing, and is easy to get around on foot.

7. VENICE is a dream that shines on the waters, a city of painted palaces and serene churches. This unique urban masterpiece has canals instead of streets, boats instead of buses, and ornate bridges instead of subways.

8. For those who enjoy, history, art and architecture, then this is the place for you. Venice is steeped in all three, found in galleries, museums, churches, and even on the islands around Venice.

9. PISA situated in Italy's Tuscany region along the Arno river, is famous mainly for its leaning tower. Of interest are also the cathedral on the Campo dei Miracoli field and the Scuola Normale Superiore university. Duomo and Leaning Tower

10. Do try to make the 294 step climb to the top of the leaning Tower, because it will give you the most breath-taking view of Pisa. Duomo and Leaning Tower

11. FLORENCE The Renaissance town of Florence is seeped in beauty, history and culture. A town so rich in works of art its hard to know where to begin to sightsee. Ponte Vecchio Bridge in Florence

12. The Palazzo VecchioDuomo Florence

13. MILAN was once famous as the Roman stronghold of Mediolanum. It's now a slightly austere but very handsome city with a vibrant atmosphere and many interesting sights. State University of Milan

14. Duomo Cathedral ( Milan )

15. FASHION Milan is arguably the fashion capital of the world. Each year, the city's legendary fashion week sets the pace for designers throughout the globe.

16. In Milan you will find Gucci, Prada, Armani, Moschino, Valentino, Versace, Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana and just about every Milanese and European couturier you might wish to open your purse for.

17. Milan is famous for quality design - showrooms are dotted around the central area, but there are concentrations around the San Babila area if you want to wander and browse.

18. People Italy's greatest wealth is its people: the gregarious, charming, Italians that seem to know how to do everything bigger and better. They love their food, their families, their music and their heritage.

19. Italians are proud of their artistic heritage. Museums, churches, courtyards and statues all over the country proudly display to a watching world the treasures of the greatest artists: Leonardo da Vinci Mona Lisa _ Leonardo da Vinci

20. Valentine’s Day in Italy Italy celebrates Valentine’s Day with shops selling china baskets or cups filled with candies tied with ribbons. Getting engaged on Valentine’s Day is a tradition in Italy.

21. Christmas In Italy (Buon Natale) Christmas in Italy is marked with white, red and green colors, which are also the colorsof the Italian flag. Italians enjoy Christmas traditions, recipes and rites each year.

22. Thanksgiving in Italy Italy celebrates Thanks giving, but in a different way than America. The family mealusually consists of Italian recipes (instead of Turkey ) that have been passed down throughout generations. Families gather for a traditional meal during the holiday.

23. Pizza Originating in a part of Italian cuisine, the dish has become papular in many different parts of the world. A shop or restaurant where pizzas are made and sold is called a “pizzeria”. The phrases “pizza parlor”, “pizza place” and “pizza shop” are used in the United States. The term pizza pie is dialectal, and pie is used for simplicity in some contexts, such as among pizzeria staff.

24. SPAGHETTI Spaghetti is a long, thin, cylindrical pasta of Italian origin. A variety of pasta dishes are based on it, from spaghetti with cheese and pepper or garlic and oil to a spaghetti with tomato, meat, and other sauces. Spaghetti is made of semolina or flour and water.

25. ESPRESSO Caffè espresso, espresso, or expresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground coffee.

27. ICE CREAM Ice cream is a traditional dessert in Italy. Much is still hand-made by individual gelateria in "produzione propria" ice cream shops. Italian ice cream or gelato is made from whole milk, eggs, sugar, and natural flavorings.

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