5 Interesting Facts about Italy!

5 Interesting Facts about Italy!

Seatoday.com, Jakarta Before reading some facts about Italy, let's learn a little about the country of Italy. Italy is a country located on the Apennine peninsula. There are two countries that have their own sovereignty, namely San Marino and the Vatican. As we know, Italy has its own facts and uniqueness. Maybe you don't know any facts about Italy.

Here are 5 facts about Italy that you must know!

1. Producer of the most expensive truffles in the world

Truffles are one of the most expensive Italian foods. Italy is the country that produces the most expensive truffles in the world. If you visit Italy, you must try this food.

It has one of the most beautiful cities in the world

Cities in Italy are beautiful. Italy also has the most beautiful cities in the world. The name of the city is Venice. It is so beautiful, this city is given the nickname "Queen of the Adriatic"

2. Famous cheese manufacturer

It turns out that Italy is a country that produces a famous type of cheese. Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and ricotta cheese are types of cheese made in Italy

3. Italy has the highest peaks in Europe and huge volcanoes

Did you know that Italy has the highest mountains in Europe? The height of Mount Monte Bianco reaches 15,771 feet.

Apart from having the highest mountain in Europe, this country also has a large volcano that just erupted in the last year. The major volcanoes located in Italy are Mount Vesuvius, Etna and Stromboli

4. The game of chess uses humans

Italy has a unique game, you know. As we know, chess is usually played on a chessboard. However, in one region of Italy, chess is played outdoors with people placed as chess pieces. In 1454 in the Marostica area a chess game was held using humans.

 

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