Quote Originally Posted by Lorenzo_H View Post
Do be aware, however, that the extreme north of Italy (Bolzano, and most of the rural regions where the mountains start) is more German than Italian. Ironic as it is, the actual Italians (as in Italian speaking, with Italian speaking heritage) there are the minority, and seen as inferior. To get the real Italian culture, you need to venture to the places from Milan southwards, bearing in mind that everywhere south of Rome is known as THE South to Italians (and they are inferior to everyone else, descending in status the further south you get until you reach the Sicilians - who I am reliably informed "are not Italian" hmmm - Africans maybe?).
Hahaha

My grandfather was born here, but his father and mother were from around Naples. I've never seen anyone who hates Northern Italy so much.