Italy By: Katherine Lund

Tourist Attractions  Colosseum is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture.  The ruins at Pompeii  Italy itself

Holidays  New years day is celebrated in some manner.  Easter Sunday is a moveable feast, meaning it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar.  Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement.

Customs Men and woman greet each other by shaking their hands. A simple apology is needed if one’s hands are dirty. The man bows his head slightly, and waits for the woman to extend her hand first. Men and woman greet each other by shaking their hands. A simple apology is needed if one’s hands are dirty. The man bows his head slightly, and waits for the woman to extend her hand first.

Money  1 US Dollar = Euro 1 Euro (EUR) = US Dollar (USD)  B and H hotels club, Florence, Italy, hotel Lord Byron-leading hotels of the world, Rome, Italy, big hotels Milano low coast, Cinisello Balsamo, Italy

Weather  Italy has harsh winters and hot summers.  Also has mild winters and hot but mostly dry summers.  The best time to go to Italy is from April to June.

Natural features to see  One feature to see is Italy is generelly mountainous.  Another feature to see is Italy has two islands including the Sardinia and the Sicily.

THE END  If I were to go on vacation in Europe I would chose to go to Italy.