What to bring from Italy?

In general, unequivocally answer the question "Whatto bring from Italy? "can not. Italy is a pest and a lot, and the choice of souvenirs will depend on which region and even the city you are going to. In Rome, Pisa, Naples, Florence, Venice and many other Italian cities have their own unique and unique souvenirs.

For example, if you visited Venice, it will be difficult to resist and not buy there Venetian Carnival Mask. Such masks are of two types: Classic masks depicting the characters of comedy del arte, and modern fantastic masks of various kinds. The price of a mask depends on its appearance and material.

Also you can bring from Italy exquisite glassware made by Venetian craftsmen from the Murano quarter. But beware of fakes! The present Murano glass should be more durable and heavy than usual. And the Burano quarter is famous for its lace. So you should pay attention to lacy napkins, tablecloths, underwear and embroidered blouses, lace-trimmed.

If you go to Rome - "eternal city" - you have the opportunityTo bring from Italy copies of antique Roman coins and figurines of gladiators. They are sold in the Colosseum. Even in Rome, you can buy porcelain items and souvenirs with the symbols of the Vatican, the smallest state in the world, for example, Vatican brands.

Of Pisa you can bring a variety of souvenirs featuring the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa (plates, T-shirts, magnets, key chains, wall panels, etc.) and "falling" beer mugs, glasses and glasses. A Florence is famous for terracotta (unglazed ceramic products from porous colored clay) and notebooks from Florentine paper.

Not far from Naples The ruins of the city of Pompeii, ruinederuption of the volcano Vesuvius. There are archaeological excavations there, so there is an opportunity to purchase albums and historical literature devoted to these excavations. Even in Naples, they sell souvenirs that mimic antiques: amphoras, statuettes, etc.

In whatever city you rest, you can buy everywhere Italian shoes and bags high quality at a very reasonable price. So it's worth taking the opportunity to bring some updates from Italy.

It is worth to bring from Italy the famous Italian alcoholic beverages: lemon liqueur "Limoncello", almond liqueurAmaretto, Italian wines (Chianti, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Brunello di Montalcino, Nero d'Avola, Amaro Montenegro, etc.), grappa vine, drinks based on bergamot, as well as souvenir liqueurs in original bottles from the dwarf state San -Marino. And if you do not like alcohol, be sure to get aromatic italian coffee. Coffeemakers may "ruin" a little and buy a real Italian coffee maker.

And what "tasty" souvenirs can you bring from Italy? After all, every country is famous for its national dishes: in Turkey it is sweets, in Spain - raw dried pork ham ham. Gourmets should bring from Italy such products:

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  "King of cheeses" Parmesan or any other of the hundreds of types of Italian cheese (eg gorgonzola or mozzarella);
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  Italian desserts: a real tiramisu, almond cookies "Amaretti", a torron, pastier, etc .;
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  exquisite balsamic vinegar, prepared in the city of Modena;
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  meat products: ham, salami, prosciutto krudo (analogue of the Spanish hamon), mortadella, windmill;
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  paste (pasta) in a variety of shapes, sizes and even colors;
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  italian green olive oil, which is used not only in cooking, but also for beauty;
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  fragrant bread from Altamura with a crispy crust, able to stay fresh for many days.

And what seasoned tourists advise to bring from Italy? If you have already been to this beautiful country, share your impressions with those who are just going to go there, and recommend the best Italian souvenirs.