| Holding over 60% of the world’s art heritage, Italy is an art lovers dream. From the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel to the classics of the Renaissance, Italy houses some of the most well known and revered paintings in the world. Fashion is a national passion which is prominently displayed through the windows of stores from Milan to Rome as well as on the bodies of most Italians. If you’re interested in music you’ll find venues throughout the major cities housing everything from opera to techno.
Sport is also a favorite pastime of Italians so be ready to choose your favorite football (soccer) team to cheer on throughout the year. The Italian National Football Team has won the World Cup four times, the most recent in 2006. Cycling is also quite popular in Italy and is showcased each May during the “Giro d’Italia” – Italy’s equivalent to the Tour de France. Skiing is also a popular sport in the Northern Alps as well as the central section of the Apennine’s
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