Destination: ITALY
Things To Know Bella Italia Diverse Regions The People Country of Contrasts Exploring Italy Culinary Traditions Pastimes The Etruscans	Pastimes The favorite Italian pastimes are probably eating, drinking and talking; preferably all together. Immensely sociable people, Italians tend to relax en masse, making group activities of every type very popular. Soccer is the national sport, and almost every Italian male either attends or follows Sunday matches. Deeply traditional, Italians prefer their pleasures to be family-oriented; a Sunday drive, a day at the beach or a gentle stroll, accompanied by a non-stop stream of chatter, constitutes most people's idea of leisure.	COUNTRY Introduction Things To Know Survival Guide TimeLine Essential Info REGION Tuscany & Florence CITIES Rome Florence Naples Venice MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK