Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe презентация

The origin of the word Italia is not known. According to the most common view, the term came from Greece and means "the country of calves».

Italy belongs to the continent of Europe. Countries that border Italy are Austria, France, Vatican City, San Marino. Rome is the capital city of Italy. Other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, and Palermo.

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Maserati are well known Italian car manufacturers.

The most popular sport in Italy is football. Italy has won four world cups, the last one being in 2006.

Italian food is popular all over the world. Such dishes as pizza, spaghetti bolognese, lasagna and risotto all come from Italy.

symbol of Italy is the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It’s a high bell tower, which is one of the oldest constructions in the country.

Ancient Roman ruins can be also found in Pompei, the city in southern Italy.

The piano is an Italian invention. Bartolomeo Cristofori invented it in 1698.

Leonardo da Vinci is an Italian painter (sculptor, architect) and scientist, inventor, writer, musician, one of the greatest representatives of the art of the High Renaissance, a vivid example of a "universal man"
Joconda - portrait painting by Leonardo da Vinci, located in the Louvre (Paris, France), one of the most famous works of painting in the world