Thoughts on Italy

Italy is a country that I am very interested in but that I have never visited. Of course, at school I learned about the Roman Empire. When it comes to modern Italy, I think of opera. Famous cities in Italy include Rome, Venice, Milan, and Florence. There are also of course Pompeii and Pisa, with its leaning tower. Italian food is very famous and probably available throughout the world. Pasta is probably the best-known food. The most popular form of pasta is the long and thin spaghetti. Other forms include penne, ravioli, lasagne, and tagliatelle.