Be Mesmerized By These 8 Fun Facts About Italy

Italy is one of the most favored international destinations. From being the fashion capital to a food haven, Italy has it all.  Summers are here and we are sure that you must be planning or at least thinking about your next international vacation. So here to make it easy for you, if you are planning to travel to Italy, then here are 10 fun and interesting facts about Italy that help you enjoy your trip even more.

• The city of Rome is old

Rome is said to be at least 2000 years old. Founded in 753 BC, the mighty Roman Empire was born in 27 BC. The empire ruled over a vast majority of areas in the past and was a significant empire that people still tell stories off

• There is a lot of money in the Trevi Fountain

Each year, it is estimated that tourists throw 1,000,000 euros into the Trevi Fountain. The saying goes like if you throw one coin into the fountain, you will come back to visit Rome – the eternal city. If you throw 2 coins - you will return to the city and fall in love and if you toss 3 coins then you will return to the city, fall in love, and get married. So, in order to full fill their wishes, tourists throw a coin into the fountain

• Colours of the Flag

The colours of the Italian flag weren’t simply chosen at random. Each colour represents a specific meaning. Red means charity, white means faith, and green means hope

• 900 churches in Rome

In Italy, there are many Roman Catholics who are very religious. Hence you can find many churches in and across the city. It is said that there are more than 900 churches in Rome

• Italy has more world heritage sites than any other country

Italy has a total of 55 and 6 shared heritage sites making it the most among any other country in the world

• Sistine Chapel greets more than 20,000 visitors every day

In 1512, the famous Michelangelo completed the ceiling of the chapel. Because of this, many visitors across the world come to visit the chapel making it the most visited place. It is also the residence of The Pope

• Italy has 2 independent states

The Vatican is the smallest country in the world. With The Pope being the head, the place has a population of 825 people. To send a postcard, you need a Vatican City stamp

• Human Chess

In Marostica the locals play human chess. After every two years in the month of September, the locals dress in historic clothing and take part in this game. This is an aged-old chess battle dating back to the 15th century between two local aristocrats for a tale of forbidden love and chess.

Itay is a wonderful destination for you to plan your next holiday with your family and friends.  Explore the rich history, sit by a café and gorge on some delicious Italian food, satiate your sweet tooth with delectable sweets and shop till you drop in the most fashionable country. So, get ready and pack your bags and explore this wonderful place. For the best Italy vacation packages, log on to EaseMyTrip to save huge as they have some great deals and offers.