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November 19, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport: Tuscany Packing Round 1. The capital city of area in central Italy known as Tuscany is FLORENCE . 2. The most popular attraction in the town of Pisa is a TOWER . 3. The Italian name for Florence is FIRENZE . 4. This island where Napoleon was exiled is especially popular with tourists in the summer. ELBA 5. The famous UFFIZZI Gallery in Florence draws art lovers from all over the globe. 6. Don't leave Florence without buying some of its famous patterned PAPER . Picture of large red building with towers Departure Round 1. "Fettunta" is a classic Tuscan appetizer. What is it? TOAST DIPPED IN OIL 2. On October 25th the city of Lucca was the scene of the annual CHESTNUT Festival. 3. She stars as a lawyer who buys a villa in Tuscany in "Under the Tuscan Sun." DIANE LANE 4. Florence is situated on the banks of the ARNO River. 5. "Calcio Storico" held in Florence every June involves FOOTBALL matches in 16th Century costumes. Picture of bell tower On Tour Round 1. Florence flourished under the MEDICI family that ruled from the 16th Century until 1737. 2. The vineyards of Tuscany are famous all over the world for their CHIANTI wines. 3. The little town of Volterra is the center of the ALABASTER industry. 4. "The Trinity" a FRESCO by Masaccio is a highlight of Florence's Basilica de Santa Maria Novella. 5. Legrum, Siena is often symbolized by a WOLF feeding mythical twins Romulus and Remus. 6. 16th-Century metal workers in Pistoia made a kind of WEAPON and named it after the city. 7. You can walk or jog 2.5 miles along the top of this city's Renaissance walls. LUCCA Picture of Leaning Tower of Pisa and surroundings 8. The marble quarries of Carrerra are famous for the WHITE marble used by Michelangelo and others. 9. Besides the vineyards, the Chianti region is noted for its OLIVE groves. 10. Siera gets very crowded during the semi-annual "il palio," which honors THE VIRGIN MARY . 11. The second largest city in Tuscany is LIVORNO . 12. This artist's "Legend of the True Cross" is in a church in Arezzo that is named for him. PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA Bonus question 1 The remarkable dome of Florence's landmark Duomo was designed by BRUNELLESCHI . Bonus question 2 Where on the map of Italy is Tuscany region found? Section 3 Picture of bell tower Slide Show 1. The walled medieval town of San Gimignano is noted for its 13 TOWERS . 2. The impressive "Palazzo Publico" is a landmark in this city. Siena 3. Pisa's landmark leaning tower is only one of the attractions on this charming square. CAMPO DEI MIRACOLI 4. The tower of ARNOLFO is considered the symbol of the city of Florence. Clues for next week's game... Hot climate Colorful tapestries Farming economy Speak French |