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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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