Question 1: Welcome to Cinque Terre! Where are we?
- Italy
- Spain
- Portugal
Correct Answer: Italy
Fact: Cinque Terre is a collection of five villages on the Italian Riviera: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Riomaggiore, and Manarola, pictured here. Characterized by their colorful houses atop steep cliffs, these villages are popular tourist destinations. Connected by hiking trails, each village has its own character, such as Monterosso’s sandy beach, and Vernazza’s historic attractions like Doria Castle and the Church of Santa Margherita d’Antiochia.
Question 2: The Cinque Terre villages helped inspire the fictional town of Portorosso in which movie?
- Tangled
- Mila
- Luca
Correct Answer: Luca
Fact: ‘Luca’ is a 2021 animated movie set in a picturesque Italian seaside town, Portorosso. Produced by Pixar for Disney, it follows the story of a young sea monster, Luca, who ventures into the human world with his friends, Alberto and Giulia. Before the production of the movie began, many of the artists working on it visited Italy, including the Cinque Terre, for research. They then used images of the landscape and people of the area to create Portorosso.
Question 3: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in which region of Italy?
- Tuscany
- Lazio
- Veneto
Correct Answer: Tuscany
Fact: The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the most widely recognized Italian landmarks. It’s a freestanding bell tower in the city of Pisa, Tuscany. Famous for its unintended tilt, the tower began leaning during construction in the 12th century due to soft ground that couldn’t support its weight. Despite this, it has stood for centuries, drawing millions of visitors to marvel at its architecture and historic charm.