by Mauro Battocchi

Italy is a country enmeshed in cultural vibrancy as well as manmade and natural beauty. Traveling from one rugged mountain valley to the next can not only change the scenery, but also the local dialect, craftwork and cuisine. With so much layered complexity, there are bound to be a few things that you may not have known about Italy.

Can you name the three major volcanoes in Italy that have erupted in the last 100 years? And what do the colors of the Italian flag stand for? How old is the city of Rome? And how long has it been the Italian capital (hint, a much shorter time!).

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