Scavenger hunt in Italy

Explore Italian cities through a scavenger hunt. Pasta, piazzas, ancient ruins and gelato, from Rome to Venice.

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Spot the Ponte Vecchio

Walk to the Ponte Vecchio over the Arno and find the row of jewellery shops on the bridge. Photograph the bridge from upstream or downstream.

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Spot the Porcellino bronze boar

Walk to Mercato Nuovo (the Straw Market) and find Il Porcellino, the bronze boar fountain. Rub his nose for luck. Photograph the polished snout.

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Spot the Rialto Bridge

Find the Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal. Photograph the white marble arch with the shops on it.

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Spot the San Lorenzo Market stall

Walk into the Mercato Centrale di San Lorenzo and find a stall with prosciutto, pecorino or olive oil. Photograph the stall.

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Spot the Spanish Steps

Find the Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti (Spanish Steps) on Piazza di Spagna. Photograph the steps from below or above.

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Spot the Trevi Fountain

Walk to the Trevi Fountain on Piazza di Trevi. Photograph the white marble Neptune and his sea horses, with the team or coins flying through the air.

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Spot the Trinità dei Monti church

At the top of the Spanish Steps stands the twin-towered church of Trinità dei Monti. Photograph the church framed by the steps.

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Spot the Vatican view

Find a view of St. Peter's Basilica dome (from Castel Sant'Angelo, from the Tiber, from Bernini's colonnade). Photograph the dome.

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St. Peter's Square pose

On St. Peter's Square: take a group photo with the dome and colonnades visible. Strike a quiet, reverent pose.

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Trevi coin toss

At the Trevi Fountain: each person tosses a coin over their left shoulder with their right hand (the proper way). Take a video of the team tossing in unison.

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Trivia: Carnival

The Venice Carnival, famous for masks, traditionally takes place in the weeks leading up to which Christian observance?

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Trivia: Colosseum year

In which year was the Colosseum officially completed (around 80 AD is accepted)?

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Trivia: Duomo construction

Construction of the Duomo di Milano started in the late 14th century. In what year did it begin (one year off is fine)?

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Trivia: Duomo dome architect

The Duomo's famous red-tiled dome was designed by which Renaissance architect (last name accepted)?

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Trivia: Florence symbol

Florence's heraldic symbol is a specific flower. Which one?

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Trivia: Galleria oldest

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the oldest active shopping galleries in the world. In what decade did it open (just the decade, e.g. "1860s")?

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Trivia: Last Supper artist

Who painted the Last Supper inside Santa Maria delle Grazie? Last name is enough.

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Trivia: Ponte Vecchio shops

The Ponte Vecchio is famous for its shops. What is the most common type of shop on the bridge today?

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Trivia: San Marco patron

St. Mark's Basilica is named after Venice's patron saint. The famous symbol of this saint is which animal?

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Trivia: Seven hills

Rome is famously built on a specific number of hills. How many?

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Trivia: Trevi coin tradition

Tradition says throwing one coin into the Trevi guarantees what?

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Trivia: Uffizi paintings

The Uffizi Gallery houses Botticelli's most famous painting. What is its English name (three or four words)?

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Trivia: Venice islands

Venice is famously built on a specific number of islands. Roughly how many (estimates around 118 are accepted)?

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Uffizi statue pose

In the Uffizi courtyard: take a group photo where each team member imitates the pose of one of the famous statues lining the colonnade.

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