Italy
ltaly, a European country with a long Mediterranean coast, has had a lasting influence on western culture and cuisine. In the capital Rome, there are not only the Vatican but also imposing works of art and ruins of ancient buildings. Other major cities in the country include Florence, home to Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo's David and Brunelleschi's Duomo, Venice, the city of canals, and Milan, the fashion capital of ltaly.