Nardò - Quiz
  • 1. What are the alternative historical names for Nardò?
A) Salentia
B) Neritum or Neretum
C) Messapica
D) Lecce
  • 2. In which Italian region is Nardò located?
A) Apulia
B) Tuscany
C) Sicily
D) Calabria
  • 3. Which empire did Nardò become a central city of for centuries?
A) Ottoman Empire
B) Byzantine Empire
C) Norman Kingdom
D) Roman Empire
  • 4. In which year was Nardò acquired by the ducal House of Acquaviva?
A) 1055
B) 1497
C) 1647
D) 1266
  • 5. What cultural nickname was given to Nardò during the Renaissance?
A) Second Florence
B) Little Venice
C) Nuoua Atene litterarum
D) New Rome
  • 6. Which architectural style is prominent in Nardò's Old Town?
A) Renaissance
B) Lecce's Baroque
C) Gothic
D) Romanesque
  • 7. What type of reserve is Porto Selvaggio?
A) Nature Reserve
B) National Park
C) Botanical Garden
D) Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 8. Which sea borders Nardò to the east?
A) Ionian Sea
B) Tyrrhenian Sea
C) Adriatic Sea
D) Mediterranean Sea
  • 9. What is the name of the main square in Nardò?
A) Piazza del Popolo
B) Piazza Salandra
C) Piazza Navona
D) Piazza San Marco
  • 10. Which century does the original interior of Nardò Cathedral date back to?
A) Baroque
B) Neoclassical
C) Renaissance
D) Romanesque-Gothic period
  • 11. What is the primary grape used in Nardò DOC wines?
A) Negroamaro
B) Barbera
C) Chianti
D) Sangiovese
  • 12. Who was the first Duke of Nardò after its acquisition by the Acquaviva family?
A) Duke of Florence
B) Andrea Matteo Acquaviva
C) Duke of Ferrara
D) Belisario Acquaviva
  • 13. Which year did Nardò rebel against Spanish domination?
A) 1055
B) 1647
C) 1497
D) 1266
  • 14. What is the use of the Nardò Ring in Nardò?
A) Test track for high-speed driving
B) Public raceway
C) Amusement park
D) Airfield
  • 15. Which country is one of Nardò's sister cities located in?
A) Spain
B) France
C) Israel
D) Germany
  • 16. In which film was a tomato festival inspired by the Tomatina featured in Nardò?
A) Walking on Sunshine
B) The Godfather
C) Cinema Paradiso
D) La Dolce Vita
  • 17. What is the minimum alcohol level required for Nardò DOC wines?
A) 13%
B) 14%
C) 12.5%
D) 10%
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