Italian political ruler who became the fascist dictator of Italy from 1925-1945
Who is Benito Mussolini?
Made famous by the movie Galdiator, this land mark in Rome was used as a location of entertainment for Vespasian, the Roman Emperor in 69 A.D
What is the colosseum?
This city is known for receiving credit for making the first pizza pie
What is Naples
a light alcoholic beverage that gets the digestive juices flowing, a drink before the meal
aperitif
Italy is the birthplace of this italian sparkling wine
what is prosecco?
Italian fashion designer and business woman and CEO of versace versace
Donatella Versace
Located in Vatican city, this building's ceiling is home to one of Michelangelo's most famous work
Sistine Chapel
This meat was banned for export to the US until 1989 and is also usually paired with melon in italy
What is prosciutto?
Ciao bellaaaaa
Hello Beautiful
The largest wine producing region in Italy
What is Venice?
The current prime minister of Italy as of June 2018
Who is Giuseppe Conte?
This famous bell tower does not sit straight due to the soft ground this building was built on
What is leaning Tower of Pisa?
What is Carbonara?
you're welcome (also a brand of pasta sauce)
what is prego
Italian lemon liquor originated in southern Italy, largely in Capri and Amalfi Coast
what is limoncello?
Also known as "the Renaissance man" this famous Italian born artist is best known for the Mona Lisa and the Last supper
Who is Leonardo Da Vinci?
Located in Rome this landmark was designed by Nicola Salvi. Toss one coin you'll return to Rome, two and you'll return and fall in love, three and you return, fall in love and get married. Toss 4 you might just double as a teenage pop star!!! LOL
What is Trevi Fountain?
a grape based brandy of Italian original, often consumed after dinner
what is grappa?
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
Also means love
what is amore?
Known for it's scenic vineyards and rolling hills this region is best known for Chianti
Who is Galileo Galilei?
Located in Florence and designed by Arnolfo di Cambio, this is the third largest church in the world
What is Cathedral of Santa Maria or Duomo?
Originating in Capri, this salad is made of mozzarella, tomato and basil
What is caprese salad?
Directly translates to starter, usually consists of prosciutto, mortadella or other charcuterie products
antipasto
The english translation of "Oenotria", what the greeks referred to Italy as when they stepped foot on the land and discovered wine
what is the land of wine?