How well do you really know Italy?
The boot-shaped nation is a perennial favourite for many travellers, adored for its historic landmarks, artistic treasures and world-renowned cuisine. But is your knowledge on Italy up to scratch?
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1. Can you name the longest river in Italy?
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2. You’ll find the Rock Drawings of Valcamonica, one of the world’s largest collection of prehistoric petroglyphs, in which Italian region?
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3. Known for its white-washed stone buildings called trulli, can you name this village in the Apulia region?
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4. In which of these Florence museums will you find Michelangelo’s sculpture David?
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6. Can you name the capital of Sardinia?
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5. In what year did Mount Vesuvius erupt and destroy the ancient city of Pompeii?
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7. The Carnival of Venice originated in which century?
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8. Italy currently has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. How many does it have?
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9. Which of these facts is true about Bologna?
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10. Which city starred in the James Bond film ‘No Time to Die’ and is known for its complex of cave dwellings?
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11. Although now loved across the country, in which region did orecchiette pasta originate?
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12. What is the tallest mountain in the Dolomites?
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13. On which Italian island can you visit the Blue Grotto sea cave?
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