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Roman Catholic Church, renaissance, enlightenment and Italian architecture remains at the top of the list of Italian culture and heritage. With its paintings, art and music, Italy’s contribution to cultural and historical heritage of Europe is immense. Italian cinema, theater, literature, classical and pop music and fashion are world famous. Italy is the home to many of the European culture such as Roman culture. Rome, capital city was the seat of western civilization for centuries.

Family is the center of Italian cultures with nuclear families and extended families both the concepts prevailing at various regions in Italy. Italians are conscious about social etiquettes, appearances, family values, dressing sense and education.

Italian cuisine has evolved over the years, which dates back to 4th century B.C. Italian pasta, pizza, cheese, and wine are famous all over the world. Italian cuisines are the premier cuisines in the world. Bell pepper, potatoes, tomatoes and maize are the staple ingredients of Italian dishes. Coffee has always remained as the choicest drink in social customs of Italy. Espresso coffee is the gift of Italy to the world’s coffee fans.

Italian art: “VENICE IN THE RAIN”

Italian art: “FLORENCE- ARNO RIVER”

Civita di Bagnoregio

Colosseo, Rome

Venice - Doge’s Palace Balcony

Venice carneval

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Italian Pasta

Famous Italian coffee

Italian pizza

Pasta - tipical Italian food.