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Italy
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
Is it polite to finish your plate in Italy?
It is not polite to finish your plate in Italy. To finish one's plate in Italy means they were bored or overeating.
Are there deserts in Italy if so what are they?
No. Sicily, the large island belonging to Italy is very dry but not a desert.
What are other names for Venice?
Venice is known as 'Venezia' in Italian. This is the official name, and the name you will see when you get there.
It is also known as Venise in French, Venedig in German, Benétke in Slovenian and other names in other languages.
If you are wanting some more poetic unofficial names, Venice has been known as the "La Dominante", "Serenissima", "Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Water", "City of Masks", "City of Bridges", "The Floating City", and "City of Canals".
Was Italy a member of the allies or the central powers?
In World War 1 Allied Powers, and in World War 2 Axis
The whole point of a collective passport is that you don't have to have individual passports. However, the government still recommends individual passports.
(Note: not all countries offer, or accept, collective passports. It seems to be a European thing.)
What country is completely inside of Italy?
Rome is the capital There are 2 countries in Italy San Marino and The Vatican city in Rome where the Pope lives!
How does Italy make up for its resources that are in short supply?
Italy, like many other countries, makes up for its resources that are in short supply by importing goods from other countries. Some of its main imports are chemicals, textiles, transport equipment, and tobacco.
Why did Italians put bricks in the mouths of some corpses that they thought would become vampires?
because when desease ravaged through their cities, bodies were buried in mass graves in sacks, and when more died, they dug up the grave and threw the new bodies in. when the body decomposes, fluids are released, sometime through the mouth. and if you were a highly religious person that saw blood on the outside of a sack, what would you think. they thought that they were vampire that were sucking the blood out of the dead bodies. that why they put bricks in the mouth, you cant eat if u have a brick in your mouth.
How mayny hours difference between Italy and South Africa?
South Africa and Italy are on the same time line so there is no difference in hours between the two.
The city of Rome was never conquered. What was conquered was most of the lands of the Western Roman Empire.
What happened in 455 was that Rome was sacked by the Vandals. They did not stay in order not to have to face troops which would have been gathered around Italy to deal with them.
Why were glories of anceient Rome important to Italians?
rome had invented many things if you count that as glories
1. aqua ducts
2. cement
3. forums
4. public baths
5. they had the first democracy/republic
6. your mom
What region of Italy does Monferato wine come from?
Piemonte ______________________________________________
What is the temperature in Italy in November?
It isn't too cold but it depends from year to year. The temperature ranges from a maximum of 12-15C and a miniumum of -2- +5C or more.
Who wanted to control Italy but was resisted by the lombard league?
The Holy Roman emperors wanted to control Italy but were resisted by the Lombard League. This happened in northern Italy during the 12th and 13th centuries.
What is the significance of Babbo Natale in Italy?
Babbo Natale is the Italian version of Father Christmas. Babbo is the name children call their fathers. He is normally played by a foreigner as Babbo Natale is not from Italy because he lives at the North Pole.
Did Italy have any colonies in 1914?
Yes they had many colonies. Their biggest colonies during this era were Roma, Milan and after much battle and bloodshed Naples.
These colonies never gained independence and until this day remain part of the Italian Republic.
