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Italy is not just about pizza or the Colosseum: Photos that show a completely different side of the country

Italy: Photos that show more than just pizza and the Colosseum

Most people think of pizza or the Colosseum when they think of Italy. However, this country also has many other interesting things to offer, including narrow streets of ancient cities, beautiful landscapes, and the unique lifestyle of its locals. Here are some photos that show Italy from a different perspective:

A place where green fields meet high mountain peaks.

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This sink uses two pedals instead of faucet handles.

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The chef. Siena, Italy, 2020.

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This is how food is served at the most famous burger joint in Naples.

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The commune of Locca-Imperiale.

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This shower stall has a bidet.

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You can drink water on the streets of Italian cities. Plain or cold water is free, and a liter of sparkling water costs 0.5 euros.

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Italian orangery.

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A resident of Cortona built a ladder for a cat to climb out of a 2nd-floor window.

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In one of the cafes, dry pasta is used instead of straws.

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A street market.

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“My grandmother asked me to post this photo on my social media page so that all of Italy could see how big tomatoes she grew.”

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UPS uses these vehicles to deliver orders through the narrow streets of Italian cities.

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Italian streets.

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“The floor at the entrance to my house in Italy is made of glass, through which you can see ancient ruins.”

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This Italian restaurant rolls sausages like wire.

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Here you can buy pillows in the shape of pasta.

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A house in Turin has painted balconies.

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A real pizza made in Naples.

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