Monday, July 1, 2013

Italy


Let's keep learning about the countries in Europe!

Last time we learned about Scotland.

Next up is Italy.
In Italy to say hello you would say bonjourno!

This country is very famous for their food, like spaghetti and tortellini,
and for their famous cities of Rome, Milan, Florence and Venice
where there have been many famous artists and musicians.
italy
(from: wikipedia - italy)

The coloseum is a very old place where people called gladiators used to fight
each other with swords and shields while people watched and cheered them on.
coloseum

There is a city in Italy called Venice where they don't have cars driving on streets,
they have boats on the water instead!
venice
(from: wikipedia - venice)

One of the most famous paintings in the world is the Mona Lisa,
it was painted by the famous Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci.
mona lisa
(from: wikipedia - leonardo da vinci)