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The Italian Republic is a South European neighbor of Switzerland. This ancient peninsula is the location of a record 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Typical contributors seek answers to questions about Italy's reputation for excellence in antiques, architecture, art, education, fashion, food, literature, sports, and tourist activities and sites.

10,172 Questions

When was the Scrabo Tower built?

The Scrabo Tower west of Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland was built in 1857

What does the flag of Italy look like?

the flag of Italy is split into three colors the left side is green the middle is white and the right side is red

What environmental changes have occurred in Italy?

Trees that once covered hillsides have been cleared for space and fuel. Also, soil erosion has been caused by overgrazing by sheep and goats.

What are Italian's beliefs on health care?

In the past, tonic injections were

sometimes given intramuscularly by

lay people in Italy. Intramuscular medicine

is still seen as superior to oral medication

in many cases. Traditional Italian health

concepts derived from humoral medicine.

However, except for the older Italian people

who came as unskilled laborers under the

mass migration scheme, community attitudes

and knowledge about health issues are not

greatly different from the mainstream.

(From: Italians- A guide for health professionals)

Mountains forming the backbone of Italy?

The mountains that run along the length of peninsular Italy are called the 'Apennines' or 'Apennine Mountains'.

Are the more expensive Marc Jacobs sunglasses made in Italy?

Although a lot of people think they are made in Italy, they are however made under contract in China. This may change depending on the design and costs, but the vast majority come out of the same factory that supplies sunglasses to all the other designer brands.

Why did Mussolini lose power in Italy in 1943?

The reason he lost power was because the country was tired of fighting wars and loosing their men. The Allies were advancing closer to Italy and the people did not want their land and historical culture destroyed by war. The mechanism by which he lost power was that his government voted him out of office. Mussolini was sick and depressed from the war and he did not have the power to fight them. The Pope called him in for a personal visit and urged Mussolini to accept the vote and resign. He was placed under house arrest until Hitler sent some an elite team of commandos to rescue him. He then became a puppet head of a powerless Fascist government that was subserviant to the German commanders. Breed "New Tech"

The conditions that makde Italy the logical setting for the start of the Renaissance?

The conditions that made Italy the logical setting for the start of the Renaissance was that it was the heartland of the old Roman Empire. Most of Italy still used the Roman Law. Italy's clear legal code made business and trade between different regions much easier. In Italy were many Roman ruins, paintings, sculptures, mosaics, and wall paintings that still remained. Some ancient works of art were brought to Italy with the fall of Constantinople. These ruins and works of art inspired many Italian artists and architects, partly because it was their ancestors who had created many of them. The climate of Italy was milder than that of the countries north of the Alps. The climate did not disrupt trade and that meant that they could trade all the time. The climate also meant that food was plentiful all year long. With that, people were able to devote more time to science and the arts in a place like Italy because they could spend less time earning a living.

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What is the river flowing 150 miles in central Italy?

The Tiber River in Italy flows 251 miles south to the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is 405 kilometers long and rises in the Etruscan Apennines in Central Italy.

What is the traditional Christmas Colors in Italy?

the TETRON flower represents Italy christmas because of its texture and smell. So were you asking the colors, they are... neon green and pink get trrrooollledd

What were Italy's beliefs during World War 2?

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How far is the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Rome?

I think it's like a coupla miles. It's walkable. Or if you don't want to hoof it. Take the Metro.

--------It's about 1.9 miles west and very slightly south of the Louvre (i.e.about 3 kilometers) as the crow flies. "A coupla miles" is a really good estimate.

Is Malta owned by Italy?

it is 60 miles south of italy, it is it's own island.

What are some of Italy's tasty desserts?

There are plenty of cakes, of course. But there are also biscotti, babapante (fried rum balls), teramisu, ricotta cheese, and canoli.

Was hannibals bold plan to invade Italy a good or bad idea?

While Hannibal's plan did allow him to bypass the Roman army and sack the city of Rome itself, Carthage did ultimate lose the war.

It's impossible to know if there was anything that Hannibal could have done "better." It's entirely possible that Rome was always going to win the war no matter what Carthage did, simply because they were so much bigger and more powerful that Carthage had no chance to defeat them. The fact that they prevailed in spite of the capital being sacked certainly adds credence to that argument.

One should also note that following the war the Romans destroyed Carthage completely. They did not subjugate it or add it to the empire, but wiped it out of existence. You could, again, argue that they would have done that no matter what, but you could also make the case that they destroyed Carthage because of Hannibal's attack on the city of Rome.

If you take those views together, then it was certainly a bad idea, and in the long run only provoked the Romans into even greater reprisals against Carthage. Had Hannibal fought a conventional war then he would still have lost, but the Romans might not have destroyed Carthage completely after their victory.

How many hours does it take by plane from India to Italy?

8hr 20min Delhi (DEL) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) by a nonstop flight operated by Air China on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Sundays.

In what year did Germany and Italy become allies during World War 2?

Germany has existed in many forms, the earliest government directly associated with Germanic people was the Holy Roman Empire (962CE). This confederation of states existed in many forms until 1806. The states fell apart but were mostly reunified by 1871.

The period between 1914 and 1949 is complex and beyond the scope of a simple answer. After WWII, the Soviets and the USA spit the 'protection' of Germany into halves. The Federal Republic of 1949 is usually viewed as the government of Germany since the Soviet half was a puppet state. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union and the destruction of the Berlin Wall Germany was reunified. This most Recent incarnation of Germany started the 3rd of October 1990.

Italy also has a long history. The earliest recordings show a government around the 8th century BCE. This was the roots of what would become the Great Roman Empire. After much turmoil, the empire finally dissolved in 285CE.

Over the next millennium and a half Italy existed as a broken assembly of city-states. These states were conquered and reformed by outsiders and neighbors. In 1816 Italy began a process of reunification through politics and ultimately war with the Austrian Empire. The kingdom of Italy officially came into existence in 1861.

After the chaos of WWII the Italian people adopted a democratic form of government. The last king of Italy, Umberto II, abdicated 12 June 1946 starting the present Republic of Italy.

What is the mountains east of Rome and south of Venice Italy?

They are called the Central Appenines (or Middle Appenines) in English and the Appenino Centrale in Italian.

How old do you have to be to vote in Italy?

There is no legal drinking age. Young children are exposed to wine from a young age and it is part of the norm. However, it is illegal to provide anyone under the age of 16 with alcohol and it is illegal to sell it to anyone under 18.

How to say the Leaning Tower of Pisa in English?

La Torre pendente di Pisa is an Italian equivalent of 'Leaning Tower of Pisa'. In the word by word translation, the feminine definite article 'la' means 'the'. The feminine gender noun 'torre' means 'tower'. The adjective 'pendente' means 'leaning'. The preposition 'di'means 'of'. The phrase is pronounced 'lah TOH-ray* Dee PEE-sah'. It often is abbreviated to 'La Torre di Pisa'.

*The sound 'ay' is similar to the sound 'ay' in the English noun 'ray'.