Italy (Epcot)

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name=Italy
logo=Italy at Epcot.png

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opened=October 1, 1982
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cc=The Italy Pavilion is part of the World Showcase within Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Layout

The Italian Pavilion features a plaza surrounded by a collection of buildings evocative of Venetian and Roman architecture, including a functional re-creation of St Mark's Campanile (bell tower) of St. Mark's Square. A replica of the Doge's Palace from Venice also figures prominently. The pavilion's design is inspired by other hallmarks of Italian architecture, such as the Neptune Fountain (reminiscent of Rome's Trevi Fountain), the Il Bel Cristallo shop (meant to resemble the exterior of the Sistine Chapel) and the Lion of St. Mark. Musicians, clowns and acting troupes often appear in the piazza throughout the day. There are also small shops selling Italian goods, such as candy and wine. Characters from Walt Disney's "Pinocchio", which was based on the work of Italian author Carlo Collodi, make daily appearances.

Attractions

"Dining"
* Tutto Italia"Shops"
* Il Bel Cristallo

"Shows"
* World Showcase Players

Former attractions

The original table-service restaurant in the pavilion, L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante, closed in the summer of 2007. The restaurant space has been acquired by the Patina Restaurant Group, who will re-launch the space as Tutto Italia.

Gallery

The_Neptune_fountainImage:EpcotItalyDoge.jpg|Venice

References

reflist|2 Italy Fact Sheet http://www.wdwnews.com/ViewPressRelease.aspx?PressReleaseID=100122]