What an Italian Man Should Do to His Wife After Divorce

Which country is the most beautiful? Everyone has their own answer to this question. But Italians, it seems, do not doubt that more beautiful than their homeland can not be found. Not for nothing since the time of Dante and Petrarch, the poetic “Bel Paese” became synonymous with Italy, which means “beautiful country”.



Picturesque nature, mild climate, friendly people and monuments of ancient culture - all this attracts numerous tourists to the Apennine Peninsula. And we have collected for readers a selection of interesting and little-known facts about the country that gave the world masterpieces of the Renaissance, opera, high fashion and, of course, everyone’s favorite pizza.

Which country is the most beautiful

1. In Naples, chefs are required to prepare pizza according to its original recipe.
   Naples is considered the birthplace of pizza. It was here in the XVII century that they came up with the idea to combine flat bread baked in the oven, tomato sauce and a variety of fillings.
   
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   To preserve the tradition, the city authorities require chefs to follow the classic recipe. In the edible symbol of Italy, wheat flour, yeast, mineral water, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, sea salt and olive oil must be present.
   
   
2. A million euros from the fountain
   The square surrounding the legendary Roman Trevi Fountain is full of tourists from dawn until sunset who want to make a wish and take a spectacular selfie.
   
   
   
   According to the omen, the coin thrown at him means another arrival in the eternal city. Two coins will bring a love meeting, three a wedding, and four a fortune.
   
   
   
   
   
   Perhaps that is why guests of the Italian capital do not stingy. Income from the city attraction is steadily growing from year to year. Recently, utilities reported that they had extracted coins from the fountain. 1.4 million euros! Funds raised are traditionally donated to charity.
   
   
3. In Italy, a husband must support his wife after a divorce.
   Italy is a Catholic country where marriage is taken very seriously. This is confirmed by the strictness of the laws. In case of divorce, the husband is obliged to support the ex-wife for life if she does not remarry. And not just maintain, but maintain the standard of living that she had before the divorce.

Interesting facts about Italy Venice does not have a sewer system in the usual sense of the term.
The function of sewerage in the city on the water is performed by small channels through which household wastewater enters the Venetian Grand Canal. At the same time, at the exit of each channel, sediments and filters are provided. Therefore, relatively clean water enters the lagoon.


GettyImages Italians are given loans secured by cheese!
The manufacturing technology and recipe of the famous Italian Parmesan have not changed since the Middle Ages. Cheese heads should spend from a year to three years in a special repository, where finally formed their unique taste.

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While cheeses are waiting for their finest hour, local cheesemakers can get a loan by giving them as collateral. This is the only cheese bank of its kind that saves not banknotes, but thousands of heads of expensive cheese.

Why are Italian police officers so polite?
Italian police officers are remarkably polite. They have no right to hit a criminal, unless the situation was hopeless, threatening the lives of law enforcement officers. Otherwise, they will face trial and compensation for the victims.


GettyImages Dog owners are required to provide data on pet DNA
In Naples, owners of four-legged pets were obliged to enter data on their DNA in the city registry. As a result, any feces left on the street can be recognized and punish dog owners with a fine of up to 500 euros. Did you know that...? The biggest business in Italy is the Mafia.
According to some reports, the shadow income of the Italian mafia is up to 7% of GDP. And most small and medium-sized businesses are forced to pay tribute to criminals. In Milan, everyone has to smile.
Down with the grunt and the gloomy faces! Since Austro-Hungarian times, the city regulations of Milan require all its citizens to smile. We don’t know if this law is being used today, but it has never been repealed.



GettyImages Interestingly, there are exceptions in the law. They work for funeral processions and hospital workers. In other cases, the owners of sour face face faces a fine.

Installation of bidet in the toilet is mandatory
It is difficult to find an Italian apartment in which there is no bidet. After all, the installation of this hygienic device in the toilet is mandatory since 1975.

Before you go to another country, it is not superfluous to learn its features, so as not to encounter unpleasant surprises during the trip. We hope that our collection will help you get to know Italy better. And time in the “beautiful country” you will spend with benefit and pleasure, and the impressions of the trip will remain only the most pleasant.

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