Italy
Word Search Puzzle
Here's a word search on the country of Italy. The puzzle grid hides 20 words and phrasesBoot-Shaped, Lake Como, Lamborghini, Mercury, Michelangelo,
Mussolini, Opera, Pinocchio, Renaissance, Roman Empire,
Ruins, Salamander, Spaghetti, Superstitions, Trevi Fountain,
Vatican City, Venice, Volcanoes, Caesar, Colosseum associated with Italy. But there's a twist. Only 18 of these 20 words are actually listed. So you're on your own to find the 2 unlisted ones. A full solution is provided if you get stuck.
By the way, we designed this puzzle to be easily read. Both the puzzle grid and word list are in large 17-point font size. And the puzzle grid, which is 22×20 letters, spans the entire width of the page. This way you won't have to squint.
Fun Facts About Italy
- The Italian tricolor flag symbolizes hope (green for the plains and hills), faith (white for the snowy Alps), and charity (red for the blood shed in the wars of independence).
- Eyeglasses first emerged in Italy in the late-13th century, with Venetian glassmakers credited for crafting the high-quality lenses. They initially only produced lenses for farsightedness.
- Italians are top pasta consumers, eating about 60 pounds per person per year.
- If you live in the city of Turin, you are legally required to walk your dog at least three times a day. There are stiff fines for non-compliance.
- The historic city of Venice is built on 118 small islands connected by more than 400 bridges. Its waterways, or canals, serve as streets.
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