The Italians invented other useful things such as the programmable calculator (Olivetti), the barometer, the battery and confetti, the cello, Italic typeface and Eau de Cologne. Eyeglasses originated in Italy and are now produced there by the millions (Luxottica). Italy is famous for its food, like pizza, pasta, prosciutto, Parmesan cheese, salami, wine and ice cream (gelato). There are several types of Italian coffee (espresso etc.) Venice, then a commercial metropolis, was one of the first European ports to import coffee beans in the 16th century.
