Italy

Venice (Venezia) Quote

February 9, 2025silvia

To build a city where it is impossible to build a city is madness in itself, but to build there…Read MoreVenice (Venezia) Quote

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Gore Vidal Quote

November 18, 2023silvia

How sweet just to sit and watch, then walk in the sun, sit again with an espresso watching people and…Read MoreGore Vidal Quote

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Did You Know? Stray Cats

February 6, 2022silvia

Did You Know? Rome, Italy, has more stray cats per square mile than any other city in the world.

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Did You Know? Jeans

January 31, 2022silvia

Did You Know? Jeans were named after Genova, Italy, where the first denim cloth was made.

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Anne Bancroft Quote

November 10, 2021silvia

In a very real sense, Italian culture shaped Europe, and then Europe shaped America. ~Anne Bancroft, whose real name was…Read MoreAnne Bancroft Quote

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Dr. Sunjay Gupta Quote

August 29, 2021silvia

Italy is considered the healthiest country in the world. How is that possible when people drink and smoke and exercise…Read MoreDr. Sunjay Gupta Quote

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Mario Andretti Quote

August 12, 2021silvia

Who has done more for art and beauty and good cooking than Italy? Name one… ~Mario Andretti

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Did You Know? The Oldest Bank

May 9, 2021silvia

Did You Know? The world’s oldest bank is the Banca Monte Paschi. It was founded in 1472 in Siena, Italy.

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Did You Know? Gelato

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020silvia

Did You Know?While his work-which includes the spectacular grotto that adjoins the Boboli Gardens and the Pitti Palace in Florence,…Read MoreDid You Know? Gelato

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Ennio Morricone Quote

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020silvia

I was offered a free Villa in Hollywood, but I said no thank you, I prefer to live in Italy.~Ennio…Read MoreEnnio Morricone Quote

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Italy Quote

July 19, 2017silvia

A man who has not been in Italy, is always conscious of an inferiority, from his not having seen what…Read MoreItaly Quote

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Florence is the King of Italy Quote

July 1, 2017silvia

To say that Italy is magnificent is a massive understatement. Florence is no exception, in fact, it’s the king of…Read MoreFlorence is the King of Italy Quote