Italian soccer fans are called “tifosi” which may come from the same root as the illness “typhoid”. Consult them if you like, but beware of swindlers.ġ5. In Sardinia, you will find witches, or women who make healing potions for the locals and pass their knowledge to their daughters in secret tongues. First names in Italy usually end in -o (for men) and -a (for women).ġ4. From 1904 to 1999, Italian kids only needed to attend school till they were 14! Now the age of compulsory education is sixteen.ġ3. The first true piano was invented by one man – Bartolomeo Cristofori of Padua.ġ2. Cabiria was the first cinema blockbuster and an epic (2 hour-long) Italian silent film set in Turin, and it went on to be shown around the world.ġ1. Italian sculptor Michelangelo created David with his right hand larger than his left – because David was said to be “strong of hand” or “manu fortis”.ġ0. The Italian flag is based on the French flag, from the time that Napoleon brought troops and his flag into Italy in 1797.ĩ.
Today, it is known as the home of Fiat.Ĩ. The city of Turin had a heavily subsidized auto industry so that it could provide vehicles to the military, which led to its bombing and destruction in the Second World War. It is rumored that Hitler spared the bridge because he thought it was too beautiful to destroy! Flag of Italy The National flag of Italy. The Ponte Vecchio Bridge over the River Arno in Florence was the only bridge left standing after the bombings of WWII. In other places in the failing Roman Empire projects to pave roads were abandoned for fear it would help enemies attack faster.Ħ. Florence was Europe’s first city to have paved streets in 1339. In 1974 a system of walkways were built along the city’s main pedestrian areas about 120 cm above sea level.ĥ. Venice is prone to acqua alta (or high water) in winters, due to high tides and sirocco in the lagoon. Old houses of the Alberobello region in Bari, Italy have “trulli” or conical roofs with grey stones and unique shaped chimney stacks at the top of the pinnacle to identify houses at a time when house numbers were not common.Ĥ. The Church issued a formal apology in 1992.ģ. We all know that Galileo Galilei was arrested nearly 400 years ago by the Roman Catholic Church for having proved the earth moves around the sun and not the other way round. He tried to ban the English-sounding “goal” and have the locals call “meta”, but the attempted ban didn’t last long.Ģ. Benito Mussolini may have been a Fascist, but he was responsible for promoting Italian soccer to the international stage.
Let’s learn more with these interesting facts about Italy that cover its history, culture, geography, people, food, weird laws, and some interesting things for kids.ġ. It is exotic, has great cuisine, thousands of museums, friendly and passionate people and more. Its land bordering countries are Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, and France. Italian is its official language and Euro is its official currency. “We know our audience will feel inspired as they experience, through Stanley’s eyes, the food, culture and people of a country that has given the world so much joy from its cuisine.”Īfter this jaunt up and down the boot, the lush scenery, one-of-a-kind characters, and delectable dishes Stanley Tucci has discovered will leave you craving for more.Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern Europe, located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. “Stanley’s engaging personality, wit and charm make him the perfect fit to take CNN’s viewers on an intimate voyage to his beloved Italy,” said Amy Entelis, EVP for Talent & Content Development, CNN Worldwide.
He co-wrote (with his cousin, Joseph Tropiano), co-directed, and starred in Big Night, one of the most memorable food films of all time. He has written multiple cookbooks, the first with his mother and sister (actress Christine Tucci). He worked at restaurants and even opened one (later sold) in North Salem, NY. He grew up in a big Italian-American family in Westchester County, New York, that continued the tradition of multigenerational Sunday dinners. This certainly isn’t Tucci’s first food-related foray, and his passion for Italian food and culture appears to be in his blood. An award-winning actor with a lengthy list of movie, television and theater credits, Tucci is also known as a talented writer, director and producer.
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