The Renaissance started in Italy for many different reasons. For one, the Italians simply saw what they used to be... the ancient city of Rome, mainly. They also probably wanted stability, with all this war and church nonsense going around. Finally, they needed something to do in these dark times, I would imagine. <Tab/>Rome was a magnificent city, and it flourished with life and prosperity... unlike the Italy prior to …showed first 75 words of 299 total…

…showed last 75 words of 299 total…is a very calming thing, and I'm sure many found peace in doing so. The Renaissance was a must, and it happened. <Tab/>So, in conclusion, the Renaissance happened in Italy for three main reasons; they saw what they used to be, wanted stability, and wanted an escapement from reality. The Renaissance was a great period and some of the best artwork ever created by mankind has come from it, too.