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Where is the Bridge of Sighs located?
Which island is known for its centuries-old Venetian glass making?
In which city can you find Michaelangelo's tomb?
Which Italian city is known as a global capital of fashion and design?
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Where can you find the largest brick dome ever constructed?
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What is the original name of the Colosseum in Rome?
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During which century was the Pantheon in Rome originally built?
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What is the significance of the oculus in the Pantheon?
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Which famous artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
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Which location served as a place where artists models were chosen in the 18th century due to being near a Spanish embassy?
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Study Notes
Italy
- Rome is the capital city of Italy and the most popular tourist destination.
- Italy is home to many iconic attractions, including the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Roman Forum.
Rome
- The Colosseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was commissioned in AD 72 and completed in AD 80 by Emperor Vespasian.
- The Colosseum has 80 arched entrances, allowing easy access to 55,000 spectators.
- The Spanish Steps were a popular spot in the 18th century for beautiful people to be picked as artist's models.
- The Roman Forum dates back to 700 BC and was once the "downtown" of Ancient Rome, featuring a marketplace, government buildings, and churches.
Vatican City
- Vatican City is the world's smallest country.
- St. Peter's Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world and is one of Catholicism's holiest sites.
- The Sistine Chapel is famous for Michelangelo's 12,000 sq ft painting of the ceiling, created between 1508-1512.
- The Sistine Chapel is also the site of the Papal conclave, where a new pope is selected.
Other Italian Cities
- Murano Island is famous for its centuries-old Venetian glass making.
- Burano Island is famous for its centuries-old intricate lace making and colorful houses.
- Tuscany is a region of rugged mountains, beaches along the Tyrrhenian Sea, and its capital is Florence.
- Florence is home to the Arno River and the Duomo Cathedral, which features the largest brick dome ever constructed.
- The Island of Capri is famous for its Blue Grotto.
- Pisa is home to the famous leaning tower, which began to sink due to its 3-meter foundation set in weak, unstable ground.
- Milan is the 2nd largest city and a global capital of fashion and design, and is home to the national stock exchange.
- Naples is known for being the birthplace of pizza and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Pompeii was destroyed in AD 79 by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
- Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is separated from mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina.
- Palermo is widely considered to be the most conquered city in the world and is over 2,700 years old.
- Sardinia is the 2nd largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and is home to the famous Coast of Smeralda.
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Test your knowledge on the iconic attractions in Rome such as the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps. Learn interesting facts about these historical sites and their significance in the city's rich history.
