Two sandwiches of Italian origin are among the 25 best in the world, according to a ranking compiled by CNN Travel. The selection highlights the influence of Italian cuisine on global gastronomy.
The first highlight is the Venetian sandwichAlthough it originated in Turin, the city of Venice It elevated the bar snack to a new level of popularity.
The dish is made with white bread cut into triangles. The fillings vary and include olives, tuna, boiled eggs, vegetables, and even truffle-infused ham.
The publication suggests that the delicacy be consumed by a canal in Venice. The traditional accompaniment to the dish is a glass of local wine during lunchtime.
The second item on the list is the muffalettaThe sandwich is a symbol of the city of New Orleans, in the United States, but it has deep Sicilian roots.
The origin dates back to immigrants from Sicily who arrived in French Quarter Between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they carried on the tradition of the round sesame bread, the Palermo muffuletta.
The ranking's curators state that exploring international sandwiches is a way to travel the world. The guide aims to help travelers plan gastronomic itineraries.
