Ciao, Italy!

We're on our way to Italy, a beautiful country in southern Europe. Italy's neighboring countries include France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. Its boot shape makes it is easy to locate on a map. It is surrounded on three sides by the Adriatic, Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas. Major rivers in Italy include the Po, Tiber and Arno rivers.

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The colors of the Italian flag stand for hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red).

 

 

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Italy has many unique places to visit. Here are four sites to give you a small look at some of the special places to see while visiting.

 

 

The Colosseum

 

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This ancient amphitheater in Rome was built in AD 70 of concrete and stone.

 

Florence

 



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This is known as the center of arts in Italy and home of the beautiful Florence Duomo (cathedral).

 

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

 

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This is the bell tower of the Pisa Cathedral.

 

Venice

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This is a city known for its many canals used instead of streets.

 

If you want to explore more of Italy, try these links to other websites:

http://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/italy-facts.html

http://www.pocanticohills.org/italy/italy.htm

http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/italy

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/italy/