Italy, the quiz: How well do you know Bella Italia?

Our quizzes are not school exams. They're little games with espresso depth. Take part, click through - and find out how well you really know Bella Italia.

Discover Italy - understand a little more with every puzzle

Italy is one of the few countries that almost everyone thinks they know - and yet it never ceases to surprise. If you think you've already got the gist of it with pizza, pasta and wine, you're charmingly wrong. Because Italy is not just a pleasure, it is also History, Politicslanguage and passion - on and off the football pitch. And this is exactly where our Italy puzzle comes in.

Whether you know where the first university in Europe was founded, how many different Pasta moulds are officially registered or why the national team plays in blue - you can test and expand your knowledge with us. Some of the questions are easy, others require a bit of flair, and a few may even require a little espresso to concentrate.


From then until today

From antiquity to the present day, from Dante to Dolce & Gabbana, from the foundation of Rome to the Origin of the Italian constitution after the Second World War. Of course, the cuisine and culinary delights are not neglected. Do you know the difference between "pici" and "troccoli"? Do you know which dish is traditionally served in the south of Italy? Christmas is served? Or what's the story behind the dessert "Zuppa Inglese", which is Italian despite its name?

The Azzuri run up

Football is also a must. Why does Italy a sky blue jersey colouralthough it does not appear in the coat of arms? And which player in Serie A was called "Il Divin Codino" - the divine pigtail?

The journey begins in the mind

Italy can be travelled in many ways. One of them starts in your head. Our puzzle section is an invitation to anyone who is curious - and wants to test their knowledge.

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