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Most people's perception of Italy is that of style, a country
whose taste for the good life is matched only by its panache.
The food is full of flavour, created with a desire to serve nothing
but the best. Variety is the spice of life; kitchens all over
the country try to outwit one another with new recipes, each one
tastier than their neighbours.
But what drives the Italian people is their passion, their zest
for life. Nowhere else is life lived with so much enthusiasm.
The boys cruise by street cafes in their open top sports cars
looking cool, trying to catch the eyes of the girls. The girls
drink their coffees, dressed to the nines in their Versace designer
dresses and pretend not to notice. This modern day mating ritual
continues endlessly.
Elsewhere in Italy, tourists flock annually to this culturally
diverse country, making it the fourth most popular destination
in the world.
The majority of holidaymakers fly into Rome and make a beeline
for the Colosseum. Brought to life in the recent Hollywood epic
'Gladiator', the ancient ruin makes no less impression in real
life. Built in 80 AD, this bloodthirsty arena became graveyard
for many a brave soldier, thrown to the lions with no mercy.
Within the walls of Rome lies the Vatican. Though technically
not part of Italy, it is in fact an independent state and the
smallest country in the world. Considered by many to be Christianity's
finest Renaissance church, St Peter's Cathedral is a magnificent
piece of architecture. Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel is another
must see, though you may have to compete with large crowds. It
is advisable to book your visit beforehand.
High up in the mountains sits the beautiful little town of Assisi,
overlooking Perugia. The 14th century fortress of Rocca Maggiore
sits predominantly, once the sentinel guarding this proud city.
It is the birthplace of St Francis and well worth a visit, provided
you can negotiate the religious pilgrims. In the north of Italy
sits the vogue city of Milan. The town is famous for its fashion
businesses and exquisite shopping.
Indeed, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is believed to be the oldest
shopping mall in the world.
The Biblioteca Ambrosiana holds sketches by Leonardo da Vinci
amid its considerable resources of books and drawings. It is one
of the main libraries of European culture.
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