27. Perché gli italiani dicono “vengo da…” e non “sono italiano”? Il campanilismo spiegato

[B1] Why do Italians often say “I’m from Naples” or “I’m from Florence” instead of “I’m Italian”?

In this episode, we explore campanilismo, the strong local identity that shapes Italian culture, language and everyday life.

You’ll discover:

• what campanilismo really means

• why local identity is often stronger than national identity in Italy

• how history, geography, dialects and food influence the Italian mindset

• why Italians feel more “Italian” when they are abroad

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