Italy is synonymous with culture. Throughout the millennia Italy has made more contributions to the culture of Western Civilization than any other country in the world. In almost every category, Italy has defined, created, or improved upon the culture of the world. The birthplace of the Renaissance and the beginning of modern western civilization, Italian culture is as tangible and palpable today as it ever has been.
Over sixty percent of the world's cultural treasures lie within Italy. One glimpse at her extraordinary heritage explains how: the great artistic masters and masterpieces: Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, Leonardo de Vinci, Titian, Tintoretto, Bellini, Botticelli; the musical virtuosos: Vivaldi, Puccini, Stradivari, Pavarotti; the architectural wonders of Florence, Vicenza, and especially Venice; the bounteous foods and wines: Chianti, Valpollicella, pasta, pizza; the modern fashions and styles of Armani, Gucci, and Ferrari…. Whether yesterday or today Italy has it all, and always has.
Over sixty percent of the world's cultural treasures lie within Italy. One glimpse at her extraordinary heritage explains how: the great artistic masters and masterpieces: Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, Leonardo de Vinci, Titian, Tintoretto, Bellini, Botticelli; the musical virtuosos: Vivaldi, Puccini, Stradivari, Pavarotti; the architectural wonders of Florence, Vicenza, and especially Venice; the bounteous foods and wines: Chianti, Valpollicella, pasta, pizza; the modern fashions and styles of Armani, Gucci, and Ferrari…. Whether yesterday or today Italy has it all, and always has.
