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italy
The country of Italy is located in the southern part of the continent of Europe on the italyn peninsula, and on the two largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea Sardinia and Sicily, an area of about 30.1338 km², and its climate is characterized by a moderate seasonal. Italy ranks sixth in terms of population in Europe, and the 23rd in the world, with a population of more than 60.2 million people, and Italy is famous for its unique beauty because it contains many cathedrals, squares, remains of Romen antiquities and fountains.
Famous landmarks of Italy
Milestones:
- Trevi Fountain: It is located in the capital, Rome, which was completed in 1762. It is made of several human figures.
- SIOM Coliseum: Located in Rome, established by Emperor Vespasian with the aim of enjoying Romen society, the amphitheater can seat about 50,000 spectators at once, and is currently considered the only building that competes with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in popularity.
- The Grand Canal: It is located in Venice, and is considered one of the most important romantic symbols in Europe. The channel is between 80 to 90 meters wide and about five meters deep. The canal allows visitors, while crossing the boats, to witness amazing bridges and architectural originality.
- Mount Etna: It is located in Sicily, with a height of about 3323 meters, and it contains the largest volcano which is considered the only active volcano in Europe.
- Spanish stairs: It is located in Rome, and it is one of two of the most beautiful squares in it. At the top of the stairs is the beautiful Church of Trinita di Monte.
- San Marco Square: It is located in Venice, and it is one of the most important and famous places, because it contains the city cathedral known as San Marco, which is characterized by its wonderful architecture.
- Lake Garda: It is located in northern Italy and south of the Alps, and is the largest lake in the country with a depth of about 346 meters.
- Farnese Palace: It is considered one of the most important buildings belonging to the Renaissance, built in 1514 AD and designed by the architect Antonio de Sangallo to be the palace of Cardinal Varnese.
The famous Leaning Tower
It is considered one of the most famous symbols of Italy and ancient Europe, construction began in 1173AD, and continued for a hundred and ninety-nine years, and it is known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa because it is tilted to one side due to the lack of construction during the construction period to test the stability of the soil in the foundations, and with time and the passage of time has become The tilt of the tower is more than five degrees. The tower reaches a height of about 56 meters, and it includes eight floors of white marble, and in 1987 AD the Tower of Pisa was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
