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The Highlights
Prada, Espresso, Pasta,
Vespa... just a few iconic things that were born in Italy. However,
these things merely scratch the surface of
a country that has amazed visitors since the days of the Julius Caesar
and beyond. From fashion-crazed Milan, Renaissance-rich Florence,
cosmopolitan Rome to the more laid-back south, Italy is a seductive
mixture of culture, history, design and cuisine. You will see that it's impossible not to
fall in love with Italy. And forget the pizzas that you order from 1112
here in Thailand. Go to Italy and taste the real thing.
A bit of History
Where to start! Italy has
such a long history! Well it became a nation-state
in 1861 when the regional states on the mainland, along with the islands
of Sardinia
and Sicily, were unified by King Victor Emmanual II. An era of
parliamentary government came to an abrupt end in the early 1920s. It
was when Benito
Mussolini established a Fascist dictatorship. His alliance with Nazi
Germany led to the country's complete defeat in World War II. A more democratic
republic came into being in 1946 and economic development followed soon
after.
Italy is a member of NATO and the European Union. Abolishing the
local "Lira" and replacing it with the Euro was not an easy step for
many proud Italians.
The Highlights
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Explore Rome with
all its amazing cultural sites |
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Rent a car and
drive through the beautiful countryside of Tuscany |
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Sip an espresso in
Milan and check out the latest fashion from Gucci and Prada |
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Travel to Venice
and take a gondola ride through the many canals |
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Taste Italy's
fabulous wines and incredible cuisine |
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Country Profile
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Country Name |
Italy |
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Capital City |
Rome |
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Major Gateways |
Milan (MXP)
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Rome (ROM)
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Population |
59 million |
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Languages |
Italian |
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Main Religions |
Catholic |
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Currency
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Euro (EUR) |
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Time Difference with Thailand |
-5h (summer), -6h
(winter) |
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Calling Code |
+39 |
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Best Time to Visit |
All year round |
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Visa Requirement for Thai Citizens |
Visa required |
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Travel Time from
Bangkok |
11h (nonstop) |
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More info |
www.italiantourism.com
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Map |
Click here
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National Flag |
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