Capitals of Regions
This capital city of Tuscany is famous for its Renaissance art, the Duomo, and the Uffizi Gallery.
Florence
This big island region at the "toe" of Italy's boot is world-famous for cannoli and arancini (rice balls).
Sicily
Shaped like a long footwear item, the country of Italy is famously shaped like this.
This country borders Italy to the northwest, shares the Western Alps, and is famous for the Eiffel Tower.
France
This frozen, creamy Italian treat is similar to American ice cream but is much denser and served at a slightly warmer temperature
gelato
The city of Venice, famous for its canals and gondolas, is the capital of this region.
Veneto
Naples, the city that invented modern pizza, is located in this region.
Campania
This famous Leaning Tower is the most visited landmark in the region of Tuscany.
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Known for its snow-capped Alps, watches, and chocolate, this famously neutral country shares Italy's northern border
Switzerland
This legendary Italian luxury sports car brand features a black prancing horse on a bright yellow shield logo.
Ferrari
Rome, the capital of Italy, is located in this central region.
Lazio
The city of Bologna in this region is the birthplace of Bolognese meat sauce and lasagna
Emilia-Romagna
The ancient Roman Colosseum is the most famous landmark in this region.
Lazio
This tiny, independent nation is completely surrounded by the city of Rome and is home to the Pope
Vatican City
This tiny, highly concentrated shot of black coffee is brewed under intense pressure and forms the base for lattes and cappuccinos
Espresso
Milan, famous for fashion and the massive Duomo cathedral, is the capital of this wealthy northern region.
Lombardy
The green herb sauce called pesto was invented in Genoa, the capital of this coastal region.
Liguria
This massive island region is the one being "kicked" by the boot of Italy
Sicily
This country borders Italy to the northeast and is famous for its historic capital city of Vienna
Austria
This famous Italian scientist and astronomer used an early telescope to discover Jupiter's largest moons and championed the idea that the Earth orbits the Sun
Galileo
Naples, the city right next to the ancient ruins of Pompeii, is the capital of this southern region.
Campania
This region forming the "heel" of Italy's boot is famous for its ear-shaped orecchiette pasta
Puglia
Venice is built on water. Which ocean or sea is it in?
Adriatic Sea
Apart from the Vatican, this is the other tiny independent republic completely landlocked inside northeastern Italy
San Marino
This ancient language, spoken by the citizens of the Roman Empire, is the direct historical ancestor of the modern Italian language
Latin