Types of trips: Historical and Cultural, Religious, Hiking, Sight-seeing, Sailing, Art and Music, Entertainment
Best known for: Great food particularly renowned for pizza, pasta and ice cream, Rome; its history and religious significance, Fashion, Renaissance Art and great literary works, famous classical composers, Pompeii, Gondoliers
Why Go?: This beautiful country is full of history, especially in the north and Rome, where around every corner is an incredible piece of architecture and museums brim with incredible pieces of art. Home of some of the greatest minds, artists, musicians, Italy can make for a fascinating destination for school trips.
Population: 51,000,000
Capital: Rome
Language(s): Italian
Ties to the UK?: Main export to the UK? Cars and machinery
Landscape: Alps and Dolomite mountain ranges, Lake Garda and Como as well as many vineyards and olive farms
Climate/Seasons: Quite diverse because of landscape and location. humid in land and more of a Mediterranean climate in the coastal regions
When to Go: The Summer is definitely a good time to go to Italy but the big cities are welcoming all year round.
Reasons to Visit: Incredible rich culture and history, great food good weather, a range range of landscapes and climates means a great range of activities.
How to Get There: Flying is probably the easiest way to get to Italy which only a few hours on the plane however it is more than possible to go by coach but be prepared for a long journey, particularly if you're going to the south of the country
Places to Go: Rome, Venice, Sicily, Verona, Florence, The Alps, Lake Como, Lake Gada, Pisa
Famous People: Galileo Galilei, Leonado da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giuseppe Verdi, Gianni Agnelli, Mario Balotelli, Silvio Berlusconi
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Lakes Como and Garda, The Dolomites
History: Renaissance Art, Roman Empire, Catholicism
Architecture: The Vatican, The Colosseum, St. Peters Basilica, Venice (The Floating City), Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, Leaning Tower of Pisa
Culture: Many museums and art galleries, Religious landmarks, live music and great classical food
Sport: Football, Rugby
Events: Venetian Carnival, Fashion and Theater At La Venaria Reale
Watch Out For: Pickpockets, Sunburn in the summer months, Acqua Alta (High Water) in Venice
Medical Issues: No mandatory vaccinations needed
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