This bridge in Florence has a secret passageway. What's the story behind it?
A corridor runs above the little goldsmithsโ shops on the Ponte Vecchio. Built for Medici family to move freely between their home and the government palace.
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If this mountain is so dangerous, why do the Neapolitans continue to live there?
Because volcanic soil is fantastic for plant growth! The ash and lava deposits left by the volcano are rich in minerals. Good for growing tomatoes & grapes.
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What food was invented in Naples?
Naples is the birthplace of pizza: Margherita and Marinara Pizza
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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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How do you say hello in Italian?
Ciao is an informal salutation in the Italian language that is used for both "hello" and "goodbye"
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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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How many people could fit in the Colosseum?
Over 50,000 spectators!
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True or False: Tuscany has its own archipelago. (a chain of islands)
True. The archipelago has 7 islands. The Biggest one: Elba.Goddess Aphrodite lost 7 beads from her necklace that became the 7islands of the Tuscany archipelago.
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What is the capital of Italy?
Rome
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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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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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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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Describe the Gondoliers' outfit.
Gondoliers dress in red or black/blue striped shirt, straw hat with a colored ribbon, black trousers, black shoes.