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Italy
Italy
Juan: No, but I know that Italy is a country located in southern Europe that has been inhabited by
many ancient cultures and tribes over time.
Carlos: No, but I know it was the home of Roman civilization, and what about you?
Yurani: Yes, it is beautiful, it has many places that you should visit.
Yurani: If you visit italy, you should visit the coliseum of Roma, It is a very old coliseum.
Carlos: Any other suggestions about what we should or should not do?
Carlos: It’s true that if I order a pizza with pepperoni, I will get a pizza with peppers?
Yurani: Yeah, for Italians pepperoni are peppers. that’s why you shouldn’t order a pizza with
pepperoni
Carlos: Italy is known for his history and culture, his food and delicious wine.
Yurani: Yes, also, you should visit Venice, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Juan: It is famous for being the city of the canals, it is located on one hundred and twenty islands
that reach the Adriatic Sea.
Carlos: If you are visiting Venice, you should ride on the gondolas.
Juan: Don’t forget to go to the basilica and after eating a pizza San Marcos.
Carlos: Yes, it's one of the most famous events in Italy. People dress up in extravagant costumes
and masks and parade through the streets of Venice.
Yurani: There are also many other festivals and traditions in Italy, for example, in Tuscany, they
have the Grape Harvest Festival.
Juan: Cool, are there any other traditions I should know about?
Yurani: The Holy Week in Sicily is a very emotional celebration.