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Southern EuropeSouthern Europeby Francesca M.by Francesca M.
Italy is famous for it’s ice cream Italy is famous for it’s ice cream called Gelato.called Gelato.
In 1883, an Italian writer named In 1883, an Italian writer named Carlo Collodi, met a naughty boy Carlo Collodi, met a naughty boy
who inspired his story who inspired his story “Pinocchio”.“Pinocchio”.
Venice is a city of islands. Venice is a city of islands. Gondolas are boats used to Gondolas are boats used to
travel the city’s canals.travel the city’s canals.
The Maltese cross was the The Maltese cross was the banner carried by knights who banner carried by knights who once lived on the island Malta. once lived on the island Malta. Some firefighters still use this Some firefighters still use this
symbol of strength and symbol of strength and kindness.kindness.
In Italy during the 1300s, there In Italy during the 1300s, there was a rediscovery of art and was a rediscovery of art and
learning called the Renaissance. learning called the Renaissance. Great artist, sculptors, Great artist, sculptors,
architects, writers, and thinkers architects, writers, and thinkers lived in Italy during this time.lived in Italy during this time.
San Marino is a tiny country on a San Marino is a tiny country on a mountain top surrounded by mountain top surrounded by
Italy.Italy.
The learning tower of Pisa is a The learning tower of Pisa is a famous marble tower that tips to famous marble tower that tips to
the side.the side.
Naples is considered the Naples is considered the birthplace of pizza.birthplace of pizza.
Italy makes and exports more Italy makes and exports more than 420 kinds of pasta.than 420 kinds of pasta.
The endThe end