Many parents taking their teenage children to Italy may wonder whether they can share a glass of wine with them. Perhaps you’re worried whether your child may be sold alcohol if you don’t want them to have access to it. What is the legal drinking age in Italy? How old do you have to be to buy alcohol?
Basics
Do Italians celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Wondering whether Italians celebrate Valentines’ Day? If so, do they celebrate it in mostly the same ways that we’re familiar with? Let’s take a look today at the day of love in Italy.
Does coffee grow in Italy?
Italy is famous for so many things that we could scarcely count – one above many others, however, is its coffee. You can find all sorts of Italian brands of coffee in your local shops, hence why many people assume that coffee grows in Italy. But does it? Or do they just import it? Let’s take a look.
Is Sardinia a country? Who does the island belong to?
You may have heard of Sardinia before – a beautiful ever-warm island, perfect for holidays. You may not, however, have heard much about it beyond that. As such, let’s go back to the basics. Is Sardinia a country in and of itself? Or does it belong to someone?
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What is coperto in Italy? Can you avoid paying it?
You may have heard of something called ‘coperto’ in the context of Italian restaurants. In short, it’s an extra fee. But how does it work? What are you paying for? And can you choose not to pay it?
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Who are Italy’s neighbours?
There’s a decent chance you’ve heard of that one funky place called Italy. It’s got Rome, the Vatican is inside of it, there are these pizzas flying around. But, if you’re not well versed in basic geography, then it may help you to know which countries border Italy. Don’t worry, it’s as much a learning experience for you as it is for us.
What’s “Italy” for Italians?
Italy is a beautiful country and a perfect holiday destination. We all know it as good old Italy, located on the Italian peninsula. But what do Italians know it as?
When did Italy enter the European Union?
If you’d like to learn about modern Italian history, then one of the central elements of Italy’s progression as a European country has been its participation in the European Union. How long has Italy been in the EU, though? Let’s take a look.
Do Italians speak English?
If you’re going to Italy but you can’t speak any Italian, you may be wondering whether you’ll be able to use English. Can you get along in Italy using nothing but English? Let’s take a look.
Who lives in the Vatican City?
If you’re going to the Vatican, you’ll no-doubt see many, many people there. But how many of them are actually residents of the city? Are any, besides the Pope? Do people live in the Vatican? Let’s take a look.