In which Italian city did the modern pizza originate?
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Naples
The classic Pizza Margherita was allegedly created in Naples in 1889 to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy. Its toppings—tomato, mozzarella, and basil—were chosen specifically to represent the red, white, and green colors of the Italian flag.
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