Italy is a country in Southern Europe, Europe with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Italy that most people don't know.
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country — 58 in total. It is home to the world's smallest country (Vatican City), the oldest operating university (Bologna, 1088), and has given the world pizza, pasta, opera, and the Renaissance.
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country — 58 in total.
The Italian language gave the world the musical terms piano, forte, tempo and soprano.
Pizza was invented in Naples, Italy in the 18th century.
Italy is shaped like a boot — a fact even Italian schoolchildren learn first.
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country — 58 in total. It is home to the world's smallest country (Vatican City), the oldest operating university (Bologna, 1088), and has given the world pizza, pasta, opera, and the Renaissance.
Italy is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
The world's largest ancient amphitheatre — a 2,000-year-old icon of Roman engineering
A UNESCO city of 118 islands connected by 400 bridges and navigated by gondola
Brunelleschi's impossibly large Renaissance dome that changed architecture forever
Five UNESCO pastel fishing villages clinging to dramatic Ligurian cliffsides
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country — 58 in total. It is home to the world's smallest country (Vatican City), the oldest operating university (Bologna, 1088), and has given the world pizza, pasta, opera, and the Renaissance.
The capital of Italy is Rome.
Italy has a population of approximately 60.3M.
The official language of Italy is Italian.
Italy gained independence in 1861.
Italy uses the Euro (€).