Italians believe a country that does not appreciate art is a country with no soul. This clearly shows the impact that art has had on Italian culture. During Italy's twelve thousand years many of the most famous artists from sculptors to painters to musicians to architects have come from Italy. Think for a minute what modern art or any art since the fifteenth or sixteenth centuries would be like without the Renaissance. Renaissance Art was born in Florence, Italy and spread throughout

Another major part of Italian culture that attracts many tourists is Italian food. Italian food differs from region to region, although, the main difference is between the north and the south. In the north butter is used and fat noodles are the pasta but in the south meals are cooked with olive oil and spaghetti is the pasta. Rice and Pastas are very important in Italian cooking. There are over forty types of pasta although the highest quality is produced in the south. Many meals Americans eat originated in Italy, two examples are pasta and pizza. The fork was also invented in Italy. Italians like to cook big meals for their families especially during the holidays. Italian cooking is a very important part of their heritage and culture.

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