Italy Pavilion
Via Napoli
World Showcase
Epcot Center
Lake Buena Vista FL
2017

A 1.3-mile-long lakefront exhibit with 11 country-themed pavilions, native cuisine & souvenir shops.


Via Napoli, an authentic Italian pizzeria and restaurant, is designed to be reminiscent of the architecture in Florence, Italy. It features an open kitchen and prep area, where guests can watch their pizzas being made and cooked in one of the massive stone pizza ovens.

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The 83 foot belltower in the World Showcase's Italy is an authentic replica of the original campanile in St. Mark's Square. The great attention paid to detail is showcased on the angel atop the bell tower. It is covered with real gold leaf even though it is up so high that guests really cannot appreciate it.

The romance of Venice is demonstrated in the Venetian bridges and the gondolas that are moored to a festive striped barber shop-style poles alongside the World Showcase lagoon.