5 Curious Facts about Italy
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Venice has 417 bridges:
Venice, also known as “The Floating City”, is famous for its network of canals often lined with ‘palazzi’ – grand houses -.
Gondolas and boats are primary modes of transportation in this ancient city built on a lagoon. This iconic city has 417 bridges connecting one side of a canal to another. The “Rialto Bridge” is the most famous and oldest bridge and until 1854 it was the only place you could cross the Grand Canal on foot.
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Pinocchio was originally published in a newspaper:
The beloved story of Pinocchio has a humble beginning within the pages of a simple Italian newspaper, In July 1881, readers of the ‘Giornale per i Bambini’ – children’s newspaper – were delighted to come across the charming first part of The Story of a Puppet by Carlo Collodi, author, humourist and journalist born in Florence.
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Italy has a major part in olive oil production:
Italy has approximately 20% of global olive oil production. Each region has its own blend of olive oil, each distinctively representing the diverse soil and climate conditions found throughout the nation.
In northern Italy, the flavours are quite delicate, but as you head south, the flavours become stronger and can be quite peppery.
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Italy contains two independent states:
Italy is home to not only one, but two independent countries: The Vatican City and San Marino. These two entities have their own fascinating histories and unique cultural traditions. The Vatican City has iconic art and architecture. The Sistine Chapel is famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling.
San Marino is known for its medieval walled old town and narrow cobblestone streets.
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Bologna has two famous towers:
Bologna is renowned for its iconic Le Due Torri – the Two Towers – : Asinelli and Garisenda. Interestingly, the tower of Garisenda leans even more that the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It is the true symbol of Bologna, the towers are in Piazza di Porta Ravegnana. It originally reached 60 metres, but was shortened due to structural failures.
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