Italy Culture

 Italy is a peninsula in Southern Europe bordering the Mediterranean Sea. It borders Switzerland, France, Slovenia and Austria. Sicily and Sardinia are also connected to Italy. Italy is one of the 4 most populous countries in Europe with a population of 61,000,000. Its surface area is 302,000 square meters. Italy's climate is temperate. Italy is one of the countries that hosted the Roman Empire. Its religious belief is Christian Catholic. The center of the Christian Catholic sect is the Vatican. It is an extremely rich country in terms of historical heritage. Italy receives a lot of tourists. Italy is one of the member countries of many organizations. G7, European Union, NATO, OECD, United Nations, World Trade Organization. Its economy is quite developed. It is one of the countries that receive a lot of tourists in terms of tourism. The capital of Italy is Rome. Italy is divided into 20 regions. Vatican City, San Marino and Italy can be considered as 3 different countries within Italy. The most touristic cities of Italy are Rome, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Florence, Bari, Venice, Verona and Pisa.

Belief System and Languages Spoken in Italy

The official recognized language of Italy is Italian. Almost the entire population speaks Italian. However, Spanish, French and English are also spoken in the country. Almost the majority of the population living in Italy belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. However, it is also one of the countries where there are many Jews. In the last 80-90 years, there have been migrations to Italy from North Africa and Asia. As a result of these migrations, the Muslim and Buddhist population has also increased.

History of Italy

Italy has a 200,000-year history in terms of its historical past. Many people lived in Italy before the Romans in Europe and Asia. In the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar expanded the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire was divided into two parts, east and west, from Britain to Iran. A very large area was connected to the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire is one of the greatest empires that influenced world history. In the Middle Ages, the Roman Empire was divided into two, the Western and the Eastern, after which the Western Roman Empire collapsed and then the Eastern Roman Empire collapsed and was divided into small kingdoms. Remains of the Western Roman Empire remain on the territory of Italy. Italy first laid the groundwork for European civilization with the Renaissance, then Italy came under the rule of the Holy Roman Empire. It then became one of the countries that was almost the greatest power in Europe. Then, in the 19th century, the nationalist movement, numerous wars, and in 871, Italy declared its national independence and is now the Republic of Italy.

Italy's climate

There is a lot of climatic change in Italy. The northern parts are mostly dominated by the land climate, and a tropical climate is observed when you come towards the seaside and central regions. In the southern coastal parts of the country, the Mediterranean climate is observed. Temperatures drop to 0 degrees in winter, the average winter temperature is around 12 degrees. Summers vary between 20 degrees and 30 degrees. The north of Italy feels the climate of the Alpine mountains. This is why summers are short in this region, but winters are snowy and cold. In the north, there is an intense continental climate, in the south there is a hot and rainless climate and a warmer climate in the winters, as there is a Mediterranean climate mostly in the coastal part.

Economy in Italy

Italy's economy is doing quite well. Its gross domestic product per capita is quite high. It has an industrial economy and a well-developed industrial infrastructure. The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank say that Italy is one of the 9 economically strongest European countries in the world. The purchasing power of the country is much higher than the ranking. Italy exports to the world engineering products, textile and garment production machinery, transportation vehicles, chemical products, small minerals, metals. The strongest source that sustains the Italian economy is Tourism, Communication, Machinery, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Textiles and white goods.

Italian Cuisine

Italian cuisine is one of the richest and most diverse cuisines in the world. However, different regions of Italy have different food cultures. Cheese varieties and wine are indispensable for Italian cuisine. Likewise, coffee and espresso are also indispensable drinks in Italy. Italy's coffee culture is quite deep-rooted. Italian dishes are dishes with a predominance of red meat. Seafood and shellfish are quite abundant in Italy. The most famous dishes of Italy are pastas. Pastas constitute the richest part of Italian cuisine. Quite different types of pasta are made. Pastas are usually very tasty when made at home. Italy's home cooking is delicious. The meals served in restaurants are delicious. Italian pizza is one of the important dishes of Italian cuisine. Pizzas have a very different flavor because they are cooked in a wood oven. The city where pizza is produced the most and where pizza belongs is Naples. Pizzas in Naples are integrated with Mozarella cheese. In addition, in Italy, where cheese culture is very developed, Parmesan and Parma cheeses are eaten in restaurants in almost all meals. Risotto, Lasagna, Tiramisu are delicious dishes of Italian cuisine. Italy is one of the most specialized countries in olive oil dishes.

Study in Italy

Primary education in Italy starts at the age of 6 and primary school is 5 years. Compulsory education in Italy is 8 years in total, with 3 years of secondary school and 5 years of high school. Students who have completed their secondary education can enroll in university departments if they want to specialize in any profession. For this, they first take an exam and then enroll in a 2-year higher education program. There are also art schools, technical high schools and vocational high schools in Italy. University education is high school, and students who graduate from high school must take a university exam. For this, a qualification exam is organized, for which they must have completed 12 years of secondary education.

Cities to visit in Italy

If you are thinking of traveling to Italy, you will first need a Schengen visa. Italy is the 4th most populous country in Europe and there are many beautiful cities to visit.

• ROME
• VENİCE
• FLORENCE
• MİLAN
• NAPOLİ
• VERONA
• TURİN
• BOLOGNA
• PERUGİA
• GENOVA

Rome

Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. Rome, the capital of Italy, is a museum-like city with many monuments, churches, fountains, museums and Renaissance artifacts from the Middle Ages. You can also visit the Colosseum, one of the 7 wonders of the world in Rome, Italy. The Ancient Roman Temple is also one of the places to visit in Italy.

Venice

Venice is one of the most authentic cities in Italy. Venice is one of the most romantic cities in Italy. When we look here, you would think that Venice is a floating city. The architectural works of art here and the ambiance added by the gondoliers create magnificent images. Streets in Venice are connected by bridges. The Piazza San Marco and the Byzantine basilica are also worth a visit.

Florence

Florence is one of the cities known as the starting point of the Renaissance. It is also one of the leading cities in the world. Here you can visit examples of Renaissance architecture such as the Arno River, Santa Maria del Fiore, one of Italy's cathedrals, Palazzo, Vecchio. We also recommend you to see the sculptures, paintings and artworks of the Renaissance period, which raised artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Dante.

Milan

Milan is one of the richest cities in Italy and Europe in terms of art. It is a European metropolis. Here you can find fashion schools and fashion-oriented department stores. We must see Duomo di Milano, the world's Gothic cathedral, Vittoria, the world's oldest shopping mall, Emanuel II, the world's largest theater and Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper.

Napoli

Naples is one of the largest cities in Italy after Rome and Milan. It is extremely rich in history. It is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Naples is located in the Southern part of Italy. It has a very old city center. There is a petrified ancient city of Pompeii, formed by the activation of Mount Vesuvius. There is also the largest palace in Europe, which dates back to the kingdom of Naples.

Verona

Verona is a city that lived in Roman times. It is one of the cities known for the story of Romeo and Juliet. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to the presence of classical artifacts from ancient times. There are many art festivals and artistic activities here. It is one of the artistic cities. This is the city that receives the most tourists to Italy. It is also one of the places to visit the most. Romeo and Juliet's house Ponte di Pietra Arco di Gavi is one of the must-see places.

Turin

Turin is one of the cities in Italy with artworks, historical museums and historical monuments. Also in 2006 the Winter Olympics were held in Turin. In the city, which has magnificent museums, you can also see very stylish clothes, elegant shops, restaurants, old Italian architecture with a Cultural Center. Baroque architecture is the most predominant here. The palaces built in the Baron architectural style are worth seeing. Mole Antonelliana, the Palatine towers and the tourism cathedral are a must-see. If you go to the northwestern part, you can also watch the Alps from the Pony of Turin.

Bologna

Bologna is a city at the center of medieval architecture. It is located in the Northern part of Italy. It is a communist Red City with its socialist political view and red brick buildings. At the same time, one of the oldest universities in Europe is located in this city. In addition, Neptune Fountain, Torri Di Bologna, Magnolia Square are must-see places.

Perugia

Perugia was a city in the center of Italy until the last century. It is also the capital of the Umbria Region. It was founded on a valley in the 9th century BC. The city has a wonderful view over the valley. There are two universities in this city. The population is very cosmopolitan as students come from different countries. Foreigners come to this city to learn Italian. Also in the summer months, the famous jazz festivals are held in this city. The famous Colegio Del Cambio and Galleria Nazionale Del Umbria with its famous paintings are must-see places.

Genoa

Genoa is located in northwest Italy. It is one of the largest port cities. It is known as the birthplace of Christopher Columbus. In 2004 Genoa was declared the European capital of culture. You can visit many historical monuments such as Palazzi Dei Rolli, San Lorenzo cathedral, Teria Lighthouse, Porto Antico. Genoa is also a city that contains historical artifacts from the Middle Ages. There are many palaces and museums.