Italy never fails to surprise people, especially tourists
who visit the country to check out its exquisite beauty and to indulge in
cultural experiences that are second to none. Some people feel that they know
everything about this beautiful paradise. They are probably correct, but I am
sure that there are few things that even they don’t know about.
Check out these 10 things which you probably don’t know
about Italy.
#1: Italy has more fine art masterpieces per square mile than any other country
#2: Earthquakes are more common in Italy than any other place in Europe
#3: Italy is home to the highest peak in Europe, Monte Bianco, which stands at a mesmerizing height of 5000m and is part of the alps.
#4: At the opening of McDonalds in Rome in 1986, food purists distributed free pasta outside the outlet as a reminder of the culinary heritage.
#5: In Northern Italy, the surnames usually end with “i” while the trend in Southern Italy is surnames ending with “o”.
#6: Between 1861 and 1985, more than 26 million natives left Italy to seek a better life. Only 1 in 4 people returned to their own country later.
#7: In 1454, a real human chess game took place in Marostica, Italy. The winner of the chess game would win the hand of a beautiful girl.
#8: Tourism accounts for 63% of the country’s GDP. This is why tourism is the second most important economic contributor to Italy’s growth.
#9: Did you know that the language of music is “Italian”? The word “scale” comes from “scala”. There are many more examples. Interesting, right?
#10: The pre-dinner passeggiata (evening stroll) is one of Italy's most enduring leisure activities. Italians dress up in their best outfits and stroll around while making every attempt to get noticed.
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