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Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s "David" and Brunelleschi's Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.

Did you know?

Nearly 62 million tourists visit Italy each year.
Italy is home to more World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world.
Italians have eaten pasta since the 4th century B.C.
Italy is the world's largest wine producer.
Italians have over 2,500 types of cheese.
Rome is over 2,000 years old, but Italy is less than 200 years old.

Capital	Currency	Population
Rome	Euro	60 million

A handy map to locate the best travel and food spots in Italy.