Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coast, has had a lasting impact on Western culture and cuisine. In addition to the Vatican, the capital Rome is also home to impressive works of art and ruins of ancient buildings. Other important cities in the country include Florence, home to Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo's David and Brunelleschi's Duomo, Venice, the city of canals, and Milan, the fashion capital of Italy. ― Google