Italy

Columbus has long thought a native of Genoa, Italy, born in 1451 to a family of wool weavers. However, a new theory based on DNA evidence suggests he was likely born in Valencia, Spain.

Officials in Rome are considering charging visitors 2 euros to visit the famed Trevi Fountain, according to various reports.

Delta is bringing the U.S. and Italy closer than ever, restarting its nonstop flights between New York-JFK and Venice Marco Polo Airport. The flights will operate daily using a Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 216 seats.