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Renaissance Relics and Regional Riddles of Italy
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- 1. Venetian navigator famed for mastery over narrow canals
- 2. Ancient civilization predating Rome, famous for necropolises
- 3. Italian surname meaning sharpshooter or sniper, often found in regional lore
- 4. Pertaining to the city renowned for Medici influence and early Renaissance art
- 6. Red Piedmontese grape yielding modest but distinct wines
- 10. Famous Italian subterranean fungus prized in gastronomy
- 11. Tuscan city distinguished by its elaborate carnival floats
- 15. Adjective for the coastal region known for pesto and rocky cliffs
- 16. Neapolitan slang for remnants, metaphorically ‘cast-offs’ or leftovers
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- 5. Grand urban residence often signifying nobility or historic wealth
- 7. White grape variety cultivated predominantly in Marche vineyards
- 8. Italian term for an ornate 17th-century artistic style
- 9. Espresso-based beverage named after an order of friars' habits
- 12. Evening prayers historically associated with Sicilian rebellion in 1282
- 13. Italian architect famous for the Mole, a landmark in Turin
- 14. Denoting the region with spicy cuisine and rich Greek heritage
- 17. Ancient tribal region south of the Apennines known for fierce warriors
- 18. Archipelago in the Adriatic Sea, remote and historically strategic
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