Here are a few fun facts about Italy you may not know. Starting from its nickname, Bel Paese, meaning “beautiful country”. If you’re traveling toItaly for the first time, or are just curious about the country, there are interesting, fun facts you may not know. Where does the name ...
Now that we know about Colombus, let’s check some other famous Italians. Through the ages, and especially during the Renesaince, the Italian states were the cradle of pretty much all innovations worldwide. The geniuses of the artists Raphael and Michelangelo, writers Dante Alighieri and Giovanni...
I can believe it because whenever we are sitting in a cafe having breakfast, Italians pop in and down an espresso while standing before carrying on with their day. Read more: Italian Food: 27 Italian Dishes to Try in Italy or at Home 9. Venice Is All About Its Islands Venice might be...
Main Facts Official language– Italian (Slovene is co-official in the Trieste and Gorizia province, French in Aosta Valley, German and Ladin are co-official in South Tyrol) Capital– Rome Anthem– the Song of the Italians (Il Canto degli Italianiin Italian) Area– 301,338 square kilometres C...
Fun facts about the Italian language The alphabet contains 21 letters The Italian alphabet is composed of Roman characters, just like French, Spanish, Portuguese, etc. It contains five letters less than English, by lacking the lettersj,k,w,x, andy. ...
The body of the late Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni is laid to rest in the Cimitero Monumentale del Verano in Rome, Italy. This monumental cemetery is the largest in the city, and is home to the graves of many famous Italians, including the poet Giosuè Carducci and the composer Gioachin...
More Interesting Facts about The Gateway Arch Another aspect of the Gateway Arch’s design that adds to its distinction is its unique tram system. This system, part elevator and part Ferris wheel was conceptualized by Dick Bowser, a man without formal engineering training. His innovative design ...
Italians are passionate about their language and gestures.While English is spoken in tourist areas, it's always appreciated to learn a few basic Italian phrases and embrace the expressive hand gestures that are an integral part of Italian communication. ...
Belgium might be small, but it’s jam-packed with noteworthy facts about the country itself and its great cities. Find them below: Brussels is the capital of Belgium and its largest city. In January 2020, its urban agglomeration was 1,830,557, or close to 20% of the population of the...
Late November, come full moon when the air is cooler, immense herds of Japanese tourists, Italians, bug-eyed New Agers, camels and horses are headed here for thePushkar Camel Fair, a fortnight of splendid revelry with camel races, animal auctions, folk music, and contests for the world’s...