Landmarks & Monuments
It is said that Italian scientist Galileo Galilei used this tower for various gravity experiments, such as dropping various objects from the top.
What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
You would say this statement to someone who has won the lottery.
What is "congratulazioni"?
This song is about a type of train car.
What is, "Funiculi Funicula" by Luigi Denza?
This place is where you would go to buy your groceries.
What is the supermercato?
Italian translation: "Buy fruits and vegetables."
What is, "compra frutta e verdura"?
Games continued to be held here for centuries after its construction – gladiatorial games until the 5th century and animal hunts until the 6th century.
What is the Colosseum?
You would say this to someone on December 25.
What is, "Buon Natale"?
Dean Martin sings this classic about love.
What is, ”That’s Amore”?
This location is helpful when you have a broken window or staircase in your home.
What is a ferramenta?
Italian translation: "Eat a fresh pizza".
What is, "mangia una pizza fresca"?
New Popes are elected in a conclave held in this chapel.
What is the Sistine Chapel?
You would say this to someone when they go bungee jumping for the first time.
What is, "Buona fortuna"?
This song is included in traditional Italian wedding receptions as a way to honor the past.
What is, "Che La Luna Mezzo Mare" by Louis Prima?
This place is a favorite of Americans, where each of us consume an average of 23 POUNDS of this cheesy delight annually!
What is a pizzeria?
Italian translation: "Buy olive oil".
What is, "comprare olio d'oliva"?
Filippo Brunelleschi won a competition to design this structure in the heart of Florence using only an egg.
What is the Duomo? (Santa Maria del Fiore)
I only hear this phrase once every four years.
What is, "Buon compleanno"?
This song title translates to mean, "It's Only Me", or "I am Alone".
What is, “‘O Sole Mio” by Claudio Villa?
The sweet treat sold in these shops cool you down in the summer and is served about 10 to 15 degrees warmer than the American version, at about 7 to 12 degrees Fahrenheit, so your mouth is less numb and better able to taste it.
What is a gelateria?
Italian translation: "get mail".
What is, "ricevere posta"?
This structure in Florence was saved from destruction due to the order of Adolf Hitler.
What is the Ponte Vecchio?
Prepare your resolutions and say this phrase as you welcome the coming year.
What is, "Felice Anno Nuovo"?
This song features Italians 'poking fun' at Italians who act like Americans, playing baseball and listening to rock'n'roll.
What is, “Tu Vuò Fa L'americano” by Renato Carosone?
This location is where one would need to go to go 'country-hopping'.
What is a stazione del treno?
Italian translation: "Buy lemon soap".
What is, "comprare sapone di limone"?