The list of interesting facts about Italy is quite extensive, as the country is world-famous for its history and unique lifestyle. It is no surprise that there are so many interesting facts about Italian culture, especially about fashion, architecture and, of course, gastronomy. If you want to better understand how the country where pizza was popularized works, keep reading to find out the 10 most interesting facts about Italy. Sit back and enjoy!
The most interesting facts about Italy
Italy has undergone major changes throughout its history, only being unified in 1861, after a period called Il Risorgimento. With so many changes in customs, peoples and names, it is almost impossible not to have some curious facts about the country of the boot. Knowing this, we will now present the main curiosities about Italy:
The fourth most populous country in Europe
Italy is the fourth most populous country in Europe, with about 59 million people living in an area of 301,268 km². Quite a lot of people, right? Now imagine that there are 200 people per 1 km². This is due to the country's high birth rate and low death rate.
Superstition is tradition
You know that old granny's advice about not going under a ladder or crossing the street when you see a black cat? Such superstitions may seem trivial to most Brazilians, but in the land of shoes they are taken very seriously, regardless of age. A good example is the tradition of getting married on rainy days, as it brings good luck to the bride and groom, and avoiding the number 13, which is considered unlucky. For this reason, if you are traveling to Italy, do not downplay the superstitions and do not jump on the bandwagon.
Active volcanoes
Travelers from all over the world come to Italy to experience its stunning natural landscapes, and volcanoes are often included in these itineraries. The most famous are Vesuvius, Etna, and Stromboli, and coincidentally, they are all active. In fact, Etna is considered the largest volcano on the entire European continent. Have you ever thought about visiting such a place?
Fountains are a historical landmark
The Italian capital alone has 50 water fountains scattered throughout the city, not counting the tiny fountains and small fountains in Rome. Fontana di Trevi is the most famous in the country, built in the mid-1600s by Pope Urban VIII. Thousands of visitors flock to the fountain each year to toss a coin, which is then collected and donated to the Red Cross.
Italy, the birthplace of great inventions
It is common knowledge that pizza, ice cream and Nutella are genius creations of Italians, right? But I bet you didn’t know that everyday objects like glasses and the telephone were also invented in the country of boots. Also, the piano, violin and other musical instruments were created in Italy. So if you like orchestras, thank them!
The pasta was served as a sweet dish.
Yes, you read that right! Pasta was originally introduced to Italians as a sweet dish, usually served with honey and sugar. Traditional tomato sauce (highly rated, by the way) was added to pasta only in the 17th century, revolutionizing Italian gastronomy. There are now 500 different types of pasta consumed throughout the country.
Do you know about coffee?
Although not the birthplace of coffee, Italy is well known for its delicious espresso, ristretto and cappuccino, developed and perfected by Italians over time. One of the most famous public cafes in Italy, and perhaps the world, is Caffè Florian, founded in 1720 in beautiful Venice. The cafeteria has become more than just a place to drink. Florian is also a place that is considered historical and a place to visit for thousands of travelers.
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