Curious Fact 1: Did you know the word “carnival” (Carne, vale!) translates as “remove meat”. A folk etymology derives it from Carne vale, “farewell to meat”⠀ Curious Fact 2: The tradition of the mask started in the 13th-century. Venetians wore…
Category: Italy
Naples is the capital of the Campania region in Italy whose historic centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s known for its pizza and its natural beauties, and here are 10 Curious Facts that will help you to…
Florence, Italy is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, if not the world and is Tuscany’s capital. It’s not a big city but there are plenty of sights to see if you’re a culture junkie, shops to look…
The Sistine Chapel is one of the most popular attractions in the world and these 10 curious facts will show you how amazing and interesting it is. Curious Fact 1: The Sistine Chapel or Cappella Sistina is named after the…