Italian Landmarks
This iconic tower in Pisa leans due to an unstable foundation.
What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
This classic Italian dish is made with flat, layered pasta sheets, cheese, and meat sauce.
What is lasagna?
This northern region is famous for its canals, gondolas, and Murano glass.
What is Veneto?
This Italian artist painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Who is Michelangelo?
This Italian soccer legend was nicknamed "Il Divin Codino" for his skill and iconic ponytail.
Who is Roberto Baggio?
This massive amphitheater in Rome once hosted gladiatorial games.
What is the Colosseum?
This Italian dessert translates to "pick me up" and is made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone.
What is tiramisu?
This southern island is the largest in the Mediterranean Sea.
What is Sicily?
This author wrote "The Divine Comedy," an epic poem that includes "Inferno."
Who is Dante Alighieri?
This Italian inventor is credited with creating the first practical radio.
Who is Guglielmo Marconi?
This famous waterway runs through the city of Venice.
What is the Grand Canal?
The world’s most famous pizza originated in this Italian city.
What is Naples?
This central region is known for its rolling hills, vineyards, and Renaissance art.
What is Tuscany?
This Venetian explorer traveled to Asia and wrote about his journeys.
Who is Marco Polo?
This fashion designer founded one of the most famous luxury brands in the world in 1921.
Who is Guccio Gucci?
This UNESCO World Heritage site features five colorful villages along the Ligurian coast.
What is Cinque Terre?
This type of cured Italian ham is often served with melon or cheese.
What is prosciutto?
This northern region is home to Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.
What is Lombardy?
This Renaissance man painted the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
Who is Leonardo da Vinci?
This Italian actress starred in films like La Dolce Vita and became an international icon.
Who is Sophia Loren?
This cathedral in Florence is renowned for its massive dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi.
What is the Florence Cathedral (or the Duomo di Firenze)?
This Italian cheese is known for its crumbly texture and sharp flavor, often grated over pasta.
What is Parmigiano-Reggiano?
This region is home to the Amalfi Coast and the ancient ruins of Pompeii.
What is Campania?
This opera composer wrote "La Traviata" and "Aida."
Who is Giuseppe Verdi?
This famous tenor, known for his powerful operatic voice, performed at events around the world.
Who is Luciano Pavarotti?