This ancient Roman amphitheater in Italy could hold over 50,000 spectators.
The Colosseum
Southern Europe is known for this warm and sunny climate type
Pyrenees
This ancient empire, centered in Italy, ruled much of Southern Europe for centuries
Roman Empire
This famous Italian artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo
The majority of Italians speak this language.
Italian
This leaning tower in Pisa, Italy, has become a symbol of architectural mishaps.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
This mountain range forms a natural border between Spain and France
The Pyrenees
This city-state in Greece was known as the birthplace of democracy
Athens
This Spanish artist is famous for his surrealist works like The Persistence of Memory
Salvador Dali
This Greek epic poem is attributed to Homer
The Odyssey
Located in Greece, this ancient hill is home to the Parthenon
Acropolis
The longest river in Southern Europe, flowing through Spain and Portugal.
Tagus River
This maritime republic in Italy was a major trading power during the Middle Ages.
Venice
This ancient Greek temple dedicated to Athena is one of the world’s greatest architectural achievements
Parthenon
his famous active volcano is located near Naples, Italy.
Mount Vesuvius
This famous canal system in Venice, Italy, is used for transportation and gondola rides.
Canals of Venice
This sea borders Southern Europe and connects to the Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
This Spanish monarch funded Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas
Queen Isabella
This Spanish architect is known for designing the Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudi
This body of water separates Greece from Turkey.
Aegean Sea
This Spanish basilica, designed by Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction for over 140 years
Sagrada Familia
This small country in Southern Europe is entirely landlocked by Italy
San Marino
This treaty, signed in 1494, divided the New World between Spain and Portugal.
Treaty of Tordesillas
This Italian city was the birthplace of the Renaissance
Florence
This civilization, based on the island of Crete, is considered Europe’s first advanced society and is known for its elaborate palaces
Minoan