Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe

1.

Italy is one of the most
beautiful countries in
Europe. Every year
millions of tourists visit
this country to see its
attractions. The capital of
Italy is Rome and there
are certainly many
interesting sights in this
city, including the
Colosseum, St. Peter’s
Basilica, the Trevi
Fountains.

2.

The origin of the word Italia is not
known. According to the most common
view, the term came from Greece and
means "the country of calves».

3.

Italy belongs to the
continent of Europe.
Countries that border
Italy are Austria,
France, Vatican City,
San Marino. Rome is
the capital city of Italy.
Other major cities
include Milan, Naples,
Turin, and
Palermo.

4.

Ferrari, Lamborghini,
Alfa Romeo and
Maserati are well
known Italian car
manufacturers.

5.

The most popular
sport in Italy is
football. Italy has
won four world
cups, the last one
being in 2006.

6.

Italian food is popular all over the
world. Such dishes as pizza, spaghetti
bolognese, lasagna and risotto all
come from Italy.

7.

symbol of Italy is the
Leaning Tower of
Pisa. It’s a high bell
tower, which is one
of the oldest
constructions in the
country.

8.

Ancient Roman ruins
can be also found in
Pompei, the city in
southern Italy.

9.

The piano is an Italian
invention. Bartolomeo
Cristofori invented it in 1698.

10. Leonardo da Vinci is an Italian painter (sculptor, architect) and scientist, inventor, writer, musician, one of the greatest

representatives
of the art of the High Renaissance,
a vivid example of a "universal
man"
Joconda - portrait
painting by Leonardo
da Vinci, located in
the Louvre (Paris,
France), one of the
most famous works of
painting in the world

11.

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