Italy is a wonderful country, full of life and culture. The country’s extensive historical background gives way to diversity of all kinds, in every aspect of consideration. This marvelous wonderland is home to stunning natural beauty, astonishing landmarks, delicious food, many ancient cities, and hundreds of interesting, artistic pieces. Italy is technically a peninsula that is readily recognizable for its boot-shaped coast line, that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, and natural, mountainous terrain. For climatic reasons the Mediterranean basin is home of the olive grove, and the older olive presses there, date back to millennia before Christ’s birth. Italy is the #2 largest producer of olive oil, right behind Spain. The olive tree
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Northwest of Italy is the Ligurian Sea and Northeast is the Adriatic Sea. Southeast of Italy lay the Ionian Sea and encompassing the Southwestern area is the Tyrrhennian Sea. This country is also home to two mountain ranges called the Alps and Apennines. The Apennines mountain range blankets the North-Western area of Italy and joins the alps in a semi-circle around the rest of Northern Italy. Two volcanoes can also be found in Italy. Mount Etna is an active volcano that still poses a threat to the inhabitants of surrounding areas. And Mount Vesuvius is a dormant volcano near the city Naples. Aside from mountains, Italy is home to at least fourteen rivers and nine lakes. The country is divided into 20 regions. In the North-Eastern area of Italy are the regions: Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Veneto. In the North-Western area of Italy are the regions: Aosta Valley, Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont. In the center of Italy are the regions: Lazio, Marche, Tuscany, and Umbria. In the Southern area of Italy are the regions: Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, and …show more content…
The Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre constructed of concrete and sand, and it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. Construction of the Colosseum began in AD 72 and concluded in AD 80 under the rule of Emperor Vespasian and, his successor Titus. The Colosseum was built for gladiatorial contests and other exciting and violent public shows such as executions, dramatic re-enactments of famous battles, drama based on classic Roman mythology, animal hunts and could seat approximately 70,000 spectators. At first, the colosseum was used once a week. Soon after, during Emperor Nero’s rule, the colosseum became so popular that shows began taking place every day. In the beginning of the Medieval Era, the colosseum stopped being used for entertainment and was used for many different uses, including a Catholic shrine to honor the Saints. Today, the Colosseum remains in existence, standing tall, but damaged by many earthquakes and stone robbers. It is now a major symbol of what Imperial Rome stood for in her glory
Northwest of Italy is the Ligurian Sea and Northeast is the Adriatic Sea. Southeast of Italy lay the Ionian Sea and encompassing the Southwestern area is the Tyrrhennian Sea. This country is also home to two mountain ranges called the Alps and Apennines. The Apennines mountain range blankets the North-Western area of Italy and joins the alps in a semi-circle around the rest of Northern Italy. Two volcanoes can also be found in Italy. Mount Etna is an active volcano that still poses a threat to the inhabitants of surrounding areas. And Mount Vesuvius is a dormant volcano near the city Naples. Aside from mountains, Italy is home to at least fourteen rivers and nine lakes. The country is divided into 20 regions. In the North-Eastern area of Italy are the regions: Emilia Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Veneto. In the North-Western area of Italy are the regions: Aosta Valley, Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont. In the center of Italy are the regions: Lazio, Marche, Tuscany, and Umbria. In the Southern area of Italy are the regions: Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, and …show more content…
The Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre constructed of concrete and sand, and it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. Construction of the Colosseum began in AD 72 and concluded in AD 80 under the rule of Emperor Vespasian and, his successor Titus. The Colosseum was built for gladiatorial contests and other exciting and violent public shows such as executions, dramatic re-enactments of famous battles, drama based on classic Roman mythology, animal hunts and could seat approximately 70,000 spectators. At first, the colosseum was used once a week. Soon after, during Emperor Nero’s rule, the colosseum became so popular that shows began taking place every day. In the beginning of the Medieval Era, the colosseum stopped being used for entertainment and was used for many different uses, including a Catholic shrine to honor the Saints. Today, the Colosseum remains in existence, standing tall, but damaged by many earthquakes and stone robbers. It is now a major symbol of what Imperial Rome stood for in her glory