The towers of San Gimignano. 🇮🇹 (Mixed media on paper)📓

Getting Lost in Italy

Italian Culture

Italian culture is composed of a beautiful mix of art, architecture, history, music, and food, making it a must-see destination. Italy is home to a wide variety of historical landmarks and sites, from the Leaning Tower of Pisa to the Colosseum in Piazza dei Miracoli, all sure to make your visit one to remember! Much of the culture in Italy is strongly influenced by religion, the Roman Catholic Church and Roman Mythology being the most prominent in historical and cultural aspects such as their architecture and art. In terms of customs, family orientation and a strong sense of community is what Italians are known for, and when visiting this country, expect gracious hospitality from the residents. 

Food

Italy is famous for its high-quality cuisine that has become popular all over the world. This ranges from different variations of pizzas, pastas, risotto, cured meats, seafoods, cheeses, and my personal favorite, gelato! All of the ingredients used in Italian dishes are fresh and flavorful, and there is simply nothing like it! Whether you are fine dining or just roaming the cobblestone streets looking for a quick bite, Italy has some of the best cuisine if you’re a foodie looking to try a little bit of everything. In comparison to the United States, tipping is not as common in Italy, however it is important to show gratuity to these friendly residents.

Attractions and Activities

Rome is the capital of Italy and home to numerous historical events, and it is because of this that there is so much to see and experience. In Rome, ancient ruins of the Colosseum and the Pantheon monument are unforgettable spots. I would recommend visiting the Vatican City, home of the Roman Catholic Church, which holds the gorgeous Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, featuring some of the world’s most famous religious and renaissance style art/architecture. Florence is another go-to destination for gorgeous architecture and museums. Be sure to check out the Academia Gallery to marvel at The Statue of David! While you're in Florence, don't forget (though it's hard to miss) the breathtaking Duomo Catholic Church, which features stunning gothic architecture. When visiting these holy places, make sure to dress modestly and be respectful of the traditions and customs. If you venture to Venice, the Grand Canal is one of the main waterways that takes you through the beautiful Italian architecture. A gondola ride through the gorgeous bridges is something you have to experience for yourself! And finally, if you’re feeling adventurous, take a trip to southern Italy to the Amalfi Coast to see picturesque views and colorful towns that line the breathtaking cliffs.

Transportation

Italy has a great array of transportation methods that make getting to one city to another quick and easy for travelers. Depending on where you are, the most popular methods of transportation include trains, buses, and taxis. Italy has very narrow streets, so the best way to really get around the cities is by walking, but I would recommend the trains if you are traveling long distances, as they are very straight forward and inexpensive. If you happen to find yourself in Venice, and are wanting a more scenic method of travel, the city offers a considerably large network of transportation through canals using gondolas, ferries, and water taxis. These rides are extremely fun and I would highly recommend if you get the chance!

moans

all of tumblr tomorrow till saturday:

Going to Wales tomorrow (3 hours there and back) Gotta make sure I have enough to read and learn.

Italians when finding other Italians in English-speaking online spaces: *screams of delight* "WEE JAMM BELL JA GRANDEEE" *music and dance*

Italians when finding other Italians abroad IRL: *seething, mumbling, scheming*

i really wish my dad wasn’t a shithead and i learned italian growing up bc now i’m trying to get citizenship there but i feel like a total poser

Saw a video on insta of some chick being shocked and utterly flabbergasted at "omg if you order a LATTE in italy they only give you a glass of milk⁉️⁉️⁉️" and the italians are tearing her to shreds in the comments

ngl revising an older fanfiction and rewriting it is TEDIOUS - like, how bad can a translation from italian be

With all the old anime’s coming back/rebooting/remaking I’m still holding out hope for a REMAKE, English DUB , and animated final act for Katekyou Hitman Reborn….

Vietri Sul Mare, Italy

holy shit sina ken toki e so many fucking languages

i applaud you

ah, well, so about that. most of the languages in that list are supposed to be crossed out ! back when I made my blog you could do a few html things in the blog description, but it doesn't show up anymore, especially not on the app/mobile. so now it just looks like a long list of languages which is a bit misleading

I am definitely interested in all those languages, and have taken a few classes or self-studied most of them over the years, but I definitely don't speak all of them

should probably be edited/updated, but I'm not even sure I'd still remember how to do that...

what if. what if i learned spanish sign language instead of ASL or even. or even in addition to ASL. …..

This should probably go on my study/langblr but I’m more active on this account jfndkjfn. Nyla of the past would be very jealous of present day Nyla so even if my Japanese is far from perfect, it makes me happy to say even this much with my friend’s mom~ I’ve been watching more things without subtitles and understanding a comfortable chunk of it + interacting a lot more with the JP side of twitter. I just need to get a consistent speaking buddy. Maybe it’s time to try out HelloTalk again but if things go well with my transfer plans, I hope to get a part-time job where JP speakers frequent.

I’ve been trying to read more Japanese fanfic on twt from the Japanese side of fandoms I like so I definitely wanna learn more kanji in the upcoming year. I’m planning a trip to Mexico next year too so it’ll be good speaking Spanish on a more constant basis and not just texting friends.

And here’s hoping to having more time to study Portuguese as well since I was too busy with classes to schedule in time for it. There’s lots of languages I want to learn, but I think after Portuguese I’ll focus on Italian for literally no other reason than JJBA jfndkjf. 3 romance languages being bagged isn’t such a bad idea methinks

I already found it insulting when, while asking in a decent (or at least polite) Italian "sarebbe possibile di mangiare qui?" in every other restaurant the answer almost always came in English, but now being uncovered as a French speaking person and talked to *gasp* IN FRENCH is a stain on my honour.

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Pls help me out! My landlord told me he would install a bidet in my house but he didn't, so now I don't have a bidet. Do you have any tips on how to replace it? I take a lot of showers now ofc but it's not that practical. So... Idk a fake bidet? Any ideas?

I'm kinda desperate 😔