Italy is one of the most historically significant places in the world. For centuries, its culture has influenced the course of European history. Who would not know famous names of cultural cities such as Rome, Venice, Milan, Naples, Florence or Tivoli? Italy also has many islands in the Mediterranean, such as Sicily or Sardinia. Inside the country, there are even two separate states: San Marino and Vatican, which is also the centre of the Roman Catholic Church. Equally known is also the Italian cuisine, which gave the world pizza, egg pasta or luxury ice cream. Italy also attracts by its beautiful nature. Winter lovers travel to the Italian Alps in the north of the country, while the South offers popular seaside resorts. Italy is also the only country in Europe on whose territory there is still active volcanic activity. Unique sites include the ancient city of Pompeii, buried by the volcano Vesuvius. To this day, we can admire the remnants of the ancient Roman city, which was preserved by volcanic ash.