Cultural Symbols of Italy

1.Leaning Tower--The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the landmarks of Italy and one of the world famous tourist attractions.

2. Theaters--Italy has many world-famous opera houses, such as Venice's Fenice Theater, Rome's Opera House and Milan's La Scala Theater.

3. Sign language - Italy is one of the birthplaces of sign language in the world, and sign language is widely used by the locals. The locals are able to express a wide range of feelings and meanings succinctly with their fingers.

4. Renaissance--Italy is one of the countries that inspired the Renaissance, and many famous artists, sculptors and architects came from Italy. Famous Renaissance masters include Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael.

5. Marathons - Italy is home to one of the largest marathons in the world. Every year, tens of thousands of people come from all over the world to compete in marathons in places like Rome, Milan and Venice.

6. Coffee Culture--Italians have a unique culture and tradition of coffee; Espresso is an important part of Italian daily life and they are one of the best coffee makers in the world.

7. Italian Cuisine--Italy is one of the most gastronomic countries in the world, thanks to the abundance of local produce and the variety of dining cultures. Pasta, pizza and the famous gelato are all representative of the local cuisine.

8. The Pope and the Vatican - The Vatican is a city-state led by the Pope and is considered a very important cultural symbol in Italy because it is the center of Catholicism.

9. Italian fashion - Italy has a rich history and tradition in fashion and fashion design, many famous international brands come from Italy, such as Armani, Prada and Versace.

10.Italian soccer - Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Italy, with many strong teams and famous stars. The Serie A is one of the most popular leagues in the world, while the Italian teams have achieved many honors in international soccer tournaments such as the World Cup and the UEFA Europa League.