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Top eight cities and towns
1. Roma - Roma
Fun facts
- The colosseum was built in Rome.
- Rome is the capital of Italy.
2. Venice - Venezia
Fun facts
- Venice has a cursed palace.
- It is called the city of love.
3. Florence - Firenze
Fun facts
- People who live in Florence are called "Florentines."
- Florence Nightingale was born in and named after the city of Florence.
4. Milan - Milano
Fun facts.
- 1/3 of all the Filipinos in Italy live in Milan.
- Milan is known for its amazing fashion.
5. Naples - Napoli
Fun facts
- Naples is a major seaport.
- Naples is one of the
oldest continuously-inhabited cities
in the world.
6. Verona
Fun facts
-
Shakespear's
plays, Romeo and Giulietta, and The Taming of the Shrew are based in Verona, while a third, Gentleman of Verona is named for Verona.
- The city was awarded World Heritage Site status for its urban structure and architecture.
7. Turin
Fun facts
- Turin was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 1861 to 1864.
-Turin's iconic building, the Mole Antonelliana was once the highest brick bulding in the world.
8. Bologna
Fun facts
- The preferred method of getting around is by bike or foot.
-It is the seventh largest city in terms of population in Italy.