Magnifico Curiosity
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Being a peninsula, Italy is surrounded by water. It has some major islands, too, such as Sardinia and Sicily. Italians love to eat meat, but they couldn’t live without seafood.
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It is the authentic Italian green treasure. The iconic pesto, the King of all the green sauces, is the classic basil “Pesto Genovese” after Genova, a spectacular coastal city in the northwestern region of Liguria. Pesto is the second most sold sauce in the world. It should be served rigorously cold.
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Taste is the most formidable of the four senses because it can evoke happiness and pleasure. A dish cooked with exceptional mastery can also stimulate the other senses. According to many experts, food is a powerful allegory for our existence. This is the reason why food plays a prominent role in Italian poetry and literature.
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There are a million reasons to visit Italy. Those who love beauty loves this country; rich in culture, history, architecture and, of course, nature. Italy has some of the most beautiful cities and beaches in the world. Regardless of whether you like the mountain or the sea, big cities or small villages, you would be remiss not to also pay attention to the culinary and wine adventures Italy has to offer.