Well I guess maybe that's why when in China, Romans play like the Chinese. The Italian pavilion pays homage to the host country by resembling both the Chinese game of pick-up sticks, which also known in Italy as "Shanghai" and a mini Italian city. Though its Roman past can still be strongly felt, Italy will focus more on its modern achievements.

Dario Rota said,The Italian achievements in terms of wealth, knowledge and culture can be considered as means to live a pleasant and easy life. This approach has produced important results from different point of views: urban organization, economic growth, industrial production and social organization have fostered a special lifestyle that is recognized as Italian. The main exhibition in the Italian Pavilion will show the symbols of this lifestyle.

The Italian pavilion, with 7,800 square metres in size and 20 metres high, is composed of 20 functional modules that can be assembled freely. Each module represents one of the 20 regions of Italy, coming together to embody a mini Italian city. Inside it is divided into irregular sections of different dimensions and is connected by a bridge structure made of suspended glass galleries, which will harness a special energy saving capability. That's why the Italians say they are not only bringing fashion, luxury and Ferrari to the Shanghai Expo, but also technology and innovation which will make our city and lives better. The whole building was finished at the end of January 2010. So let's just wait for a couple of more days, and maybe we can take a chance to visit that Rome structure with respect, in our Prada!