What's the name of this bridge? Which river is it situated on?
This bridge is called Ponte Vecchio (old bridge). It is situated on the Arno River in Florence.
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What are the black boats in Venice called?
Gondolas! These traditional boats have been used as transport around the narrow Venetian waterways for more than 10 centuries!
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What are the most popular things that grow in Tuscany?
The fertile Tuscan soil is good for growing grapes, olives, wheat, sunflowers, tomatoes, etc., Tuscany is one of the biggest suppliers of food to Italy.
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Name the active volcano in Naples. What does a volcano do?
Mount Vesuvius is the active volcano located in Naples. Locals call it the sleeping giant.It is a hole in the Earth from which molten rock (lava) and gas erupt.
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Describe the Gondoliers' outfit.
Gondoliers dress in red or black/blue striped shirt, straw hat with a colored ribbon, black trousers, black shoes.
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What's unique about Castel dell'Ovo?
Virgil put a magical egg into the foundations to support the fortifications. Had this egg been broken, the castle and Naples would collapse.
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What is this structure called? What was it used for?
Colosseum â a huge ampitheatre in the centre of Rome. This is where members of the public would come to watch sporting events and games, including battles.
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How many people could fit in the Colosseum?
Over 50,000 spectators!
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What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
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What did the Roman army do when they were not fighting?
They built roads and walls. They were amazing architects and engineers. Walls to defend their cities and their military camps.
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Rome is called The Queen of Water. Explain why.
Rome has over 280 fountains: this is the largest number of public fountains in the world.
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What are some things you will see in a Tuscan landscape?
Wheat fields, olive groves, rolling hills, hill top towns, vineyards, cypresses, sunflowers, poppies...