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 | | Modern Italy became a nation-state belatedly — on March 17, 1861, when most of the states of the peninsula and the Two Sicilies were united under king Victor Emmanuel II of the Savoy dynasty, hitherto king of Sardinia, a realm that included Piedmont. |
 | | Main article: Politics of Italy The 1948 constitution established a bicameral parliament (''Parlamento''), consisting of a Chamber of Deputies (''Camera dei Deputati'') and a Senate (''Senato della Repubblica''), a separate judiciary, and an executive branch composed of a Council of Ministers (cabinet) (''Consiglio dei ministri''), headed by the prime minister (''Presidente del consiglio dei ministri''). |
 | | Main article: Culture of Italy Italy is well-known for its art, culture, and several monuments, among them the leaning tower of Pisa and the Roman Colosseum, as well as for its food (pizza, pasta, etc.), wine, lifestyle, elegance, design, cinema, theatre, literature, poetry, visual arts, music (notably Opera), holidays, and generally speaking, for taste. |
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