The capital of Italy, Rome.

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The capital of Italy, Rome.

Flag: The green symbolizes the plains of Lombardy and the hope of a United Italy and free, the white snow of the Alps and the red color represents the volcanoes in the country and the blood of the dead who defended their nation. 

The Coat of Arms of Italy is another of the patriotic symbols which, along with its flag, represent the Italian Republic. 

Located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea has been the home of many European cultures as the civilization of Nuraga, the Etruscans, the Greeks and the romans and also was the cradle of humanism and the Renaissance, which began in the region of Tuscany and soon spread throughout Europe.

The Italian culture is one of the richest in the world. Art, architecture, gastronomy, design, sport, as you can appreciate a culture that catches to who know and love of the cultural wealth. The vast majority of Italians are Roman Catholics because of the great influence that has had the Church throughout history.

Clothing

The traditional dress of Italy is its renaissance. Men wore short pants. Wore shoes and wide brimmed hats. Women wore skirts Ironed and bulky that were covered with aprons pleats. The neckline has a neck of foot. This can be considered as their traditional clothes.

Music

The music of Italy extends across a wide spectrum of opera and instrumental classical music and a body of popular music composed of both native and imported sources. Italy has a strong sense of national identity through the distinctive culture - a sense of appreciation of the beauty and emotion that is strongly evident in the music.

Holidays.

January 1 - New Year                                                     

6 January: Epiphany

Last Thursday January: Giubiana

Easter Sunday.

Easter Monday.

April Holy Week.

25 April: Anniversary of liberation. (hasta aqui)

May 1: Work Day.

2 June: the day of the Republic.

August 15: Day of the Assumption of Our Lady - Ferragosto.

1 of November: All Saints Day.

8 of December: the Immaculate Conception.

25 December: Christmas.

26 December: Day of San Esteban.

 Most important monuments and places of Italy. 

Rome

  Most important monuments is the Roman Coliseum.

Milan

The Sforza Castle  and the Arch of Peace.( hasta aqui)

Venice

 Piazza San Marco, the Basilica of San Marcos, Ducal Palace, Clock Tower, the Grand Canal is one of the main traffic corridors of water in the city.

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