Hello friends, I came to Florence,
the cradle of the Renaissance
and one of the most important social, political, economic and cultural
centers in Europe
since the Middle Ages.
I will stop the tourists
here, in the historic center,
to ask what they think of Italy,
what they like, what they don't like ...
to see if they really appreciate
our beloved Italian culture.
We are from the south of England ... south of London.
Canada.
I am Mexican.
We come from Russia.
We are from South Korea, Seoul.
We are from Ireland.
Where are you from?
What's My Name?
No, where are you from?
Ah, from Buenos Aires, no ...
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
We come from Poland.
United States of America.
Colombia.
From the state of Washington, in the Seattle area.
I love Italy, I love Florence, it's beautiful.
Yes, I love it, it's the first time I've come here, it's beautiful!
Ah, the first time in Italy!
Italy has a lot of history and culture,
especially in music, art,
architecture, sculpture ...
Do you live in Florence?
Yes, I live here, in Florence.
Because? What do you think of Italy?
Italy is a country with beautiful architecture.
Food is good.
Italian cuisine is interesting,
even the people ...
Italians are beautiful,
very beautiful ...
she got off the plane, took three steps and said to me:
look what a beauty that policeman is!
People dress well,
the taxi driver dresses better than me ...
The view in Italy is lovely in general.
dresses like she goes to Gucci every day!
Italy is a spectacular, beautiful country.
Yes, we like it!
Florence is specifically an open-air museum.
I initially came to study
and I discovered that here is truly the cradle of art.
What are you doing here in Italy?
We are here to take a ride, it has always been his dream.
We are on vacation mom and son ...
What do you think of Italy?
Beautiful! Fantastic!
We love Italy.
Many historical and mythological characters come from Rome.
The climate and all ...
and the place is so old, and you feel it when you are around,
it's really authentic
compared to other places I've been to.
We are having a lot of fun
We are visiting the cathedrals, Ponte Vecchio,
We are having fun.
One misconception about Italy is that
you have to beware of scammers.
They almost scammed us in Rome.
You know the bracelets?
They try to scam you with bracelets ...
What do you think of Italy?
There is a lot of noise here.
There are many people.
Everyone smiles at you in the shops ...
it's beautiful.
Ok, it's loud and nice ...
and the food is good.
It's a beautiful place,
people are nice,
but I think the streets are dangerous.
What do you think of Italy?
The coffee is strong, the wine tasty.
There is a lot of culture.
Lots of history, good food ...
art ...
There is art everywhere.
It is beautiful and each place has its own particularity:
Venice with its canals,
Florence is love,
We will go to see the statue of David,
Rome is culture.
we will climb to the top of the Duomo,
Michelangelo and Leonardo.
You have to discover it and to get to know it well it takes time.
Pasta.
Ok, the food ...
Yes, the food!
I think the best thing is this museum.
The Uffizi Gallery?
Yup!
I think it's the views,
the sceneries and the architecture.
What do you like most?
First,
I think safety is very important for a woman.
Here is a safe place.
I love my country, Mexico,
but here I found the security
that was no longer in my country.
You mean going out alone, no problem ...
Yes, exactly, it's very safe.
What is your favorite thing?
Architecture and food.
What dishes do you like?
In Tuscany the Florentine steak.
Yes, very flavorful.
The beautiful Florentine steak, very juicy ...
What do you like most about Italy?
I believe the food.
Yesterday we ate a very good ice cream,
probably the best ever.
What is your favorite thing?
Art for sure,
culture for sure,
history, too much history ...
too much history in Italy!
You walk and you randomly find something
that is thousands of years old and is beautiful.
You have too much beauty in this country.
I love the climate ... the food ...
For you it's the climate, and for you it's the food.
We are exploring Italian cuisine.
Probably the food,
and it is spectacular, we have tried everything.
What kind of food, for example, what have you tasted?
Types of pasta.
Compared to the UK, food is cheaper.
I particularly like pasta and pizza.
What kind of pasta?
Pens, my favorites.
Gnocchi.
Lasagna. We ate it in Rome and it was ...
The Florentine steak
was definitely my favorite.
Better than the American filet,
better than the American Tomahawk.
Shocking news:
an American says that the Italian steak
is better than the American one!
I have to confirm,
and we are of Texan origin,
and that's where the steak is home!
Pasta, pizza and ice cream!
Ice cream was invented here in Florence, did you know?
We didn't know,
but it shows, because we just ate
a delicious ice cream.
Very good.
It's noticeable because my belly has already grown
and it's for ice cream, pasta and pizza.
I don't regret it. I liked everything!
What did you like most about Italy?
The difference between the various cities.
I've been to Verona,
there are Romeo and Juliet ...
it's a small but very romantic city!
Each city has its own particularity
and is beautiful.
Italy always surprises you.
It's hot at the moment!
I don't think there's one thing I don't like.
I love Italy.
Many places we have visited
treat Italians differently from foreigners.
Guides in English are missing.
Each person gives a different explanation,
there is a lot of disorganization,
there are people everywhere ...
it is total chaos!
You might think that some Italians
are a bit arrogant,
but that's not really the case.
Culture is a bit different.
We are generally more cordial and affectionate.
What don't you like about Italy?
I don't know, it's all beautiful.
Complicated question!
What don't you like about Italy?
Today it was crazy hot, we're not used to it.
Maybe the heat, the temperature?
No!
Do you like this heat?
Yes, we like it!
I think we're just used
to colder temperatures in Ireland.
What didn't you like?
The journey to come here!
Yes, the stopover in Germany was awful.
Only this, there is nothing we do not like.
This is beautiful: the worst thing about Italy is Germany!
Something you didn't like?
The crooks with the bracelets.
The roads are sometimes dangerous.
We were cycling
and they nearly hit us 4 times.
Do you think Italians drive like crazy?
Yes, much crazier than the Poles.
What do we not like about Italy?
I like everything!
We will not say anything, we want to live ...
revenge is around the corner!
What did you dislike about Italy?
Which is always full of people.
But it is the same in all tourist places:
people everywhere, you can't walk.
But the places are spectacular.
There is nothing I didn't like about the city
or about Italy.
everything is beautiful!
We love your country, Italy
we love Florence.
A thousand thanks!
What can I tell the Italians? Thank you!
Because they gave me shelter,
hugs, work, friendship,
knowledge of art and culture.
Thanks, we are very happy to be here!
You have a beautiful country and we will return many times!
Thank you so much for hosting us, it's great to be here.
What does it mean?
See you next year in Italy.
Sure it's not a bad word?
Do not worry!
Greetings to the Italians, you are great.
The best thing about Italy is Maradona.
Greetings to the Italians, we love you!