What's so special about the San Miniato al Monte? Why is it called San Miniato?
Situated on a hill, best view point of the city of Florence. 1000 years old. Romanesque. Armenian prince.
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What is this place? What was so special about this place?
Uffizi Gallery in Florence. It was the office of the Medici family, and turned: art gallery. Holds best collection of renaissance.
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Which Language is older: English or Italian?
Italian is older than English. The Italian language stems directly from Latin.
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Why should a tourist carry an empty bottle to Rome? Is the water safe?
The small fountains with drinkable water are called nasoni โthe big nosesโ because of thei peculiar shape resembling that of a face with a long nose.clean and d
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True or False: Tuscany has its own archipelago in the two seas: L & T (a chain of islands)
True. The archipelago: 7 islands. Biggest: Elba. Napolean exiled. beads.
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Is the Tuscan soil good or bad for growing crops? If good, name some things that it grows which Tuscany is famous for.
The soil is very fertile. Mostly agricultural. Biggest supplier of food to Italy. Good for growing olives and grapes. Chianti.
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What's the name of this bridge? Which river is it situated on? Was this the first bridge?
Ponte Vecchio, Arno River, First two bridges destroyed by floods, third bridge is strong. low arches, good design.
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What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
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What is the best wine growing region in Tuscany called? What do we get wine from?
Chianti Classico. Famous worldview for its red wine. Wine comes from grapes that grow in vineyards.
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What will you find on this bridge?
Gold shops (used to be butcher shops), apartments, padlocks! And a special corridor!
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Where in Italy will I find rolling hills?
Tuscany! Hills make up nearly two-thirds, there are mountains (appenines) and plains (valleys).
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What are the sculptures in Italy made from? Where in Italy can you find this stone?