Saturday, May 5, 2007

ITALY



The Italian Peninsula is one of the two islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicilia and Sardina Italians. Italy share its northen alpine boundary whit France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. Italy was home to many well-known and influential Europiean Cultures, including the Estruscans, Greeks, and the Romans. Its capital Rome has an historically importance, specially for the catholic people. If you are thinking travel, Italy could be a good option . This country, that is situaded in Europe. The map give you a complete vision about all places which you could go.


Map of Italy

In addition, you have to consider many general aspects such as: the coin, the languaje, and tourist places. About the coin that you know Italy belong to Europa Union, so the coin is the euro. The official language of Italy is Standard Italian, a descendant of Tuscan dialect and a direct descendant of Latin. (Some 75% of Italian words are of Latin origin.) the italian people speak italian. The following pictures help you to dicide to visit this beautiful country.



The Rialto Bridge is a bridge spanning the Grand Canal in Venecia, Italy. It is the oldest across the canal and probably the most famous in the city.




Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.

The Basílica of Saint Petrus, officially known in Italian as the Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano, is one of tour major basilicas of Rome. It is the most prominent building inside the Vatican City, it covers an area of 5.7 acres and has a capacity of over 60,000 pleople; one of the holiest sites of Christendom in Catholic tradition.





Lake Garda.



Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy. It is located in Northern Italy, between Venecia and Milan. It is in alpine region. The lake is a major tourist destination, whit a number of hotels and resorts along its shore.





Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Italy and Western Europe.

Monte Blan or Monte Bianco in
The Alps (4,808 m) is the highest
Mountain in Western Europe.





The Quirinal Palace, house of the President of the Republic





The Quirinal Palace is the oficial residence of the Presidente of the Italy Republic. The palace is located on the Via del Quirinale and facing onto the Piazza del Quirinale, was built in 1573 by Pope Gregory XIII. The façade was designed by dominico Fontana. It contains frescos by guido Reni, the most famous fresco is the Blessing Christ by Melozza da Forli.

The Colosseum in Rome, perhaps the most enduring symbol of Ital




The Colosseum is a gigant amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, it was used for gladiarial contests and public spectacles. It was built between 70 and 72 AD. The amphitheatre, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. The Colosseum has long been seen as an iconic symbl of Imperial Rome and is one of the finest surviving examples of Roman architecture.








A view of Naples


ETR 500 at Milan Central Station


ITALIAN FOOD: The most known traditional Italian food are: spaghetti, ravioli, lasagne and pizza. The italian people uses to drink wine a lot of, you can find such vino rosso as vino bianco. Italy and France are famous contries for their wine production. In additon, if you prefer the seafood, you could taste a delicious frutti di mare.




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6 comments:

magu said...

I love the country you choose; you published a complete galery, the pictures are amazing. I like it a lot!

fanny said...

Dianita:

your article is very interesting and it has wonderful pictures.
Good job.

Nena said...

i like your pictures.. this is the best country in the worl.. i love it! good job

Norma Isabel said...

Diana your information is very interesting I liked alot of the information about gòndolas in Venece and the food. Your photos are excelentIlike them

Blanquis said...

I like the country you choose, the pictures was very very nice and the places are interesting, I will like to know some day.

Blanquis said...

The food in thath coutry look very health ful and think that taste very good