Italy

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Italy, geographically dubbed The Boot, boasts picturesque river-veined mountains of its Northern Alpine region to its prolific stretches of olive trees, and its southern region's cool forests and rolling hills. Experience firsthand Italy's ubiquitous piety for its majestic Vatican City. A European beach paradise, Italy sports long stretches of fine sandy beach coastlines - a magnet for divers and fishing enthusiasts. Boasting a three time World Cup win, Italy regards futbol (soccer) as its most popular spectator sport, and don't forget to try Italy's favorite pastime sport, bocce bowling! Nightclubs, discos, restaurants and open-air theatres are plentiful throughout the country, and numerous restaurants and cafes feature outside dining. Abandon your frugalness in Italy's world famous popular shopping venues, including the prominent fashion centers, Florence, Milan, and Rome, and take a gondola ride on the aquatic streets of Venice. Come and experience Italy's rich European culture, where tradition, religion, and strong family ties create a delicate blend of Mediterranean warmth and charm.

Italy dips down out of Europe and into the Mediterranean like a women's leg firmly planted in a sleek stiletto, so it's hardly surprising that Italians are known for their impeccable style and fashionable dress sense. They're also known for once having an empire that stretched across the globe, and for having the most spectacular churches, frescos, sculptures and Renaissance paintings in all of Europe.

The Italy of today is littered with the relics of more than 3,000 years of history, and an atmosphere that ranges from the Armani-wearing-scooter-driving-espresso-drinking buzz of its cities to the quiet, pastoral existence of its hillside olive farms and seaside fishing villages.

From the depths of the canals in Venice, which floats on a series of islands in an Adriatic lagoon, and the bleached sands of San Remo on the Riviera, to the rocky crags of the Alps, Dolomites and Apennines, Italy has everything from beach holidays to luxury mountain ski resorts.

Italy's cities reveal awe-inspiring architecture from the curved arches of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence to the crumbling magnificence of the Colosseum in Rome. Home of da Vinci, Michelangelo, Carvaggio and Botticelli, its artworks are a visual delight to all visitors.

Nestled into the outskirts of Rome is the independent Vatican City, the seat of the Pope and home to the famous St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. The influence of the Holy Catholic Church on the people of Italy is still evident today in a series of holy festivals, carnivals, and parades involving young and old alike in almost every city, town and village.

Popular Italian study abroad destinations include Tuscany, Sardinia, The Lake Country, Naples, Italian Alps, and Sicily.

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Attractions

For about 15 euros you can take the bus tour of Roma, they even have stops that you can get on and off of to take pictures. Beware of fake ticket sellers, go directly to the bus to buy a ticket or a booth.... not a person walking around,if you can help it.

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