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The 'cradle' of the Rennaissance was in which Italian city?

Florence. Florence, of course.

Italians prefer their pasta '________'.

al dente. Eugh! If you answered 'con salsa di pipistrello' you said they like it with bat sauce.

If you throw a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi fountain, you are sure to do what?

Return to Rome.

The center fountain in Piazza Navona in Rome is the 'Four ______ Fountain'.

Rivers.

In what city is a street called a 'calle' instead of a 'strada'?

Venice.

Amalfi, Praiano, Positano, Capri, and Sorrento can all be found where?

On the Amalfi Coast. If you haven't been, GO!

One of most famous Gothic cathedrals in Italy, commonly called 'Il Duomo', is located in which northern city?

Milan & Milano. Hope you didn't get confused with Santa Maria del Fiore, sometimes referred to 'Il Duomo', of Florence. That one is NOT Gothic but of the Renaissance period.

Which of the following do NOT match?

Rome - Arno River. The Tiber river runs through Rome. The Arno runs through Florence.

The famous 'Palio' horse race and flag-throwing ceremony is held twice a year in what city?

Siena.

The Sistine Chapel is located in what place?

The Vatican.