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Test 3: Italy, Spain & Portugal, Greece Flashcards

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Duomo, Florence (a cathedral)

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Budget accomodations in Greece

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Local pensions

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St. George’s Castle, Lisbon (Moorish castle, 10 towers, atop the city)

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Monument to the Discoveries, Lisbon

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The country in the northeast of Spain in the Pyrenees

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Andorra

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Egg tart of Portugal; Where can we buy it?

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Pastel de nata;

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Ancient Greek Theatre (all male actors)

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Where is Michelangelo burried?

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Basilica of Santa Croce, Florence

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Music of Portugal

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Fado music

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What is “Concurs de Castells de Tarragona”?

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Human tower building festival in Spain

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What is Santorini also known as?

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Thira

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Souvlaki

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Meat on a stick

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Airport in Venice

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VCE

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Airport in Naples

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NAP

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Airport in Barcelona

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El Prat Airport (BCN)

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Airport at Lisbon

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Portela Airport (LIS)

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Greek dance or music

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Zorba

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Spanakopita, spinach pie

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Creation of Adam by Michelangelo (ceiling of Sistine Chapel, home of Pope)

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FC Barcelona

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21
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What is the name of the high speed train in Spain?

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AVE

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22
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Over which river?

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Ponte Vecchio, Florence (over Arno river)

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23
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Most cruises arrive at Athen’s ________ (Mediterranean’s no.1 cruise port)

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Piraeus

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24
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Largest island in Cyclades

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Naxos

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25
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Airport in Madrid

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Barajas Airport (MAD)

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Which ferry company (based in Genoa) operates ferries between mainland Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, France, Albania, Morocco and Tunisia?

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Grandi Navi Veloci

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Michelangelo’s “David” in Accademia Gallery, Florence

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28
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City code of Rome

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ROM

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29
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Bridge of Sighs, Venice

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30
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Alcohol in Greece

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Ouzo

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31
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Airport in Pisa

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PSA

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32
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Ferry company in Greece

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Blue Star

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33
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Spanish Steps in Rome

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34
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Where is La Tomatina held?

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Bunol, Valencia

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35
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Real Madrid C.F

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Which ferry company operates traffic to and from the islands of Corsica, Sardinia and Elba?

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Corsica Ferries - Sardinia Ferries

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La Mezquita, Cordoba, Andalusia region (Moors Mosque)

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38
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Pompeii, Naples

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39
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Greece is made up of its mainland and more than ________ islands

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2000

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40
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Dolmades, stuffed vegetable dishes

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Yellow Trams in Lisbon (built on 7 hills)

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Saganaki, Fried cheese

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Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia region (fortress built by Moors)

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Gyros, meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie with pita bread

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What are the busiest ports in Italy?

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Civitavecchia in Rome, Venice

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Lladro, porcelain dolls in Spain

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47
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Who lived in the Royal Palace at Madrid?

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King Charles III

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The Royal Palace, Madrid (Official residence of the Royal Family, now a museum)

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Acropolis (the hills), the Parthenon (the temple) Athens

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50
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La Rambla, Barcelona

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51
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Plaza Mayor, Madrid

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52
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Delphi, (west of Athens), ruins

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Trevi Fountain in Rome (throw the coin over your left shoulder)

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56
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Where can you find Alps in Italy?

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North of Italy

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57
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The Doge’s Palace, Venice (Moorish architecture)

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Vaporetto (Waterbus) in Venice

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Olympia, in Peloponnese Peninsula, ruins, first Olympic Game

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Caldera in Santorini

61
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Cinque Terre, Italian Riveria

62
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Greece is only cited as part of a large group called

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the Balkans

63
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Which Canal does it cross?

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Rialto Bridge, Venice (crosses the Grand Canal)

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Barri Gotic, Gothic quarter in Barcelona

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The Pantheon, Rome

66
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan (Shopping mall)

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Islands of Portugal

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Azores, Madeira

68
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Flag carrier and another big airline of Greece

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Olympic Air (OA) and Aegean Airlines (A3)

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Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) Church, Barcelona

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Three beach regions in Spain (north to south)

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Costa Brava, Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol

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Naxos, Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, Paros belong to the _________ group of islands

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Cyclades

72
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Moussaka

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Egg plant potato based lasagna

73
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Greek Philosopher

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Aristophanes

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“Last Supper” by Leonardo Da Vinci, The Church of St Mary of Grace, Milan

75
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Second largest country in Europe

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Spain

76
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What is the outfit of bullfight called?

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Suit of Lights

77
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Acropolis Museum, Athens

78
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Park Güell, Barcelona

79
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Bota Bag, Spain liquor bag

80
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Religion of Italy

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Roman Catholic

81
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Athen’s business and entertainment district

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the Plaka

82
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Beach resort region in Portugal

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Algarve (Golfing)

83
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Name of Spainish dance

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Flamenco

84
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Capital of Italy

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Rome

85
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Mykonos, Greece

86
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What is the name of the largest football stadium in Spain and Europe?

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Camp Nou, FC Barcelona

87
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What is the north Spain region called? Centre of the region?

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Basque; San Sebastian

88
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Religion of Greece

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Greek Orthodox

89
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Name of Spanish alcoholic beverage

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Sangria

90
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What is Pamplona famous of?

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“Running of the Bulls” festival in July

91
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Airport in Florence

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FLR

92
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City of Arts and Science, Valencia; designed by Santiago Calatrava

93
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Colosseum in Rome (ancient stadium where gladiators fought)

94
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Religion of Spain & Portugal

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Roman Catholic

95
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Agriturismos

96
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St. Mark’s Square, Venice (city’s busiest gathering place)

97
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Where is the Italian Riveria? Examples of cities?

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Northwest Italy; Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, San Remo

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What is the most famous carnival in Italy?

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Venice Carnival (Farewell to Lent)

99
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Malaga’s airport; where is it?

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Picasso Airport (AGP); Costa del Sol

100
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Unique souvenir of Portual

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Cork

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Greek dramatist

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Menander

102
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Bouzouki, Greece

103
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“The Ladies-in-Waiting” by Diego Velázquez in the Prado, Madrid

104
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Currency of Spain & Portugal

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Euro

105
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What is the name of the river that flows through Rome?

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River Tiber

106
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Capital of Spain

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Madrid

107
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Largest church in the world

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St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City

108
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How many regions and provinces are there in Italy?

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20 and 110

109
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What is the The leading company concerning maritime transport in Italy?

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Tirrenia

110
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What is a common form of transport for local Italians?

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Scooter

111
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Athen’s code

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ATH

112
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Islands of Spain

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Balearic Islands: Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Canary Islands

113
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Who is the architect of Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Holy Family Church?

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Antonio Guadi

114
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Capital of Portugal

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Lisbon

115
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National airline of Spain

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Iberia (IB)

116
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What is “Fiesta de Los Reyes”?

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Festival of Three Kings, Historic Market Square in Spain

117
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Birthplace of Christopher Colombus

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Genoa

118
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The largest Greek Island

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Crete (south of mainland Greece)

119
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Uffizi Gallery, Florence (Renaissance Palace)

120
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Seville Cathedral, Seville, Andalusia region (tomb of Chrishopter Columbus)

121
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What is the name of the beach region along the southern coast of Spain?

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Costa del Sol

122
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Airport in Milan

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Malpensa Airport (MXP)

123
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What is the name of the canal that cuts the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland?

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Corinth Canal

124
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The Prado, Madrid (Museum)

125
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You must not wear _______ when you visit St. Peter’s Basilica.

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shorts

126
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Peace Bridge is designed by

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Santiago Calatrava

127
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Airport in Rome

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Rome-Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci AIrport (FCO)

128
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What is the name of the train that connects FCO airport and city terminal in Rome?

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Leonardo Express

129
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Capital of Greece

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Athens

130
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Keftedes

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Greek meatballs

131
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St. Mark’s Basilica, Venice

132
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Dali Theatre Museum in Figueres, Catalonia

133
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What is the name of the Peninsula of Spain and Portugal?

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Iberian Peninsula

134
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Glass in Murano (a touristy island)

135
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The Picasso Museum, Barcelona

136
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National airline of Portugal

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TAP Portugal (TP)

137
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Gondolas in Venice

138
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National railway of Spain

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Renfe

139
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Tzatziki

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Yogurt or cucumber dip

140
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Water taxi in Venice

141
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What is the primary train operator in Italy?

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Trenitalia

142
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Tower of Belem, Lisbon

143
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What is “Il Palio” or “Palio di Siena”?

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Horseracing in Siena, Italy

144
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“Last Judgement” by Michelangelo (wall of Sistine Chapel, Vatican City)

145
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Roman Forum in Rome

146
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Major airline in Italy

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Alitalia (AZ)

147
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Apennines

148
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Cruising season in Greece

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April to October

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