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- 2. Fictional Italian-American detective played by Peter Falk
- 5. Controversial former Italian Prime Minister
- 8. Sculptor and painter famous for the Sistine Chapel ceiling
- 9. Renaissance genius known for the "Mona Lisa" and engineering feats
- 10. Powerful Renaissance family that ruled Florence
- 12. Largest island in the Mediterranean, part of Italy
- 13. Famous bridge in Florence lined with shops
- 16. Iconic Italian actress famous for "Two Women"
- 18. Italian luxury fashion brand
- 19. Italian painter known for "The School of Athens"
- 21. Italian general known for unifying Italy in the 19th century
- 22. Italian-American fashion designer who dressed Jackie Kennedy
- 24. Famous Italian-style resort and casino in Las Vegas
- 25. Italian soccer team based in Florence
- 26. Architect who designed Florence’s iconic dome
- 27. Composer of "The Four Seasons"
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- 1. Italian explorer whose name inspired "America"
- 3. Italian dictator during World War II
- 4. Famous football coach of the Green Bay Packers
- 6. Classic Italian cocktail made with gin, vermouth, and Campari
- 7. Italian soccer player and Fiorentina captain
- 11. Italian tenor known for his operatic and pop performances
- 12. Legendary Italian violin maker
- 14. Baroque painter known for dramatic lighting and realism
- 15. Infamous Italian family linked to politics and power in the Renaissance
- 17. Ancient civilization that predated the Romans in Italy
- 19. Ancient civilization that shaped much of Western history
- 20. Former NYC mayor of Italian descent
- 23. Actor famous for roles in gangster films like "Casino"