Famous Landmarks in Rome

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Where is the Bridge of Sighs located?

  • Venice (correct)
  • Milan
  • Florence
  • Rome

Which island is known for its centuries-old Venetian glass making?

  • Burano Island
  • Capri Island
  • Murano Island (correct)
  • Sicily

In which city can you find Michaelangelo's tomb?

  • Florence (correct)
  • Milan
  • Pisa
  • Rome

Which Italian city is known as a global capital of fashion and design?

<p>Milan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the largest brick dome ever constructed?

<p>Duomo Cathedral (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the original name of the Colosseum in Rome?

<p>Flavian Amphitheatre (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which century was the Pantheon in Rome originally built?

<p>1st century BC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the oculus in the Pantheon?

<p>It is the only natural source of light and a connection between the temple and the gods above (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Spanish Steps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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