Which country is the Alfa Romeo car from?
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Alfa Romeo is an Italian brand, a renowned manufacturer of sedans and sports cars. Below is relevant information: 1. Background: Alfa Romeo was founded in 1910. Its creators combined two symbols of Milan to create an emblem: the red cross is part of Milan's coat of arms, commemorating the Crusader knights of ancient times, while the man-eating serpent (biscione) pattern originates from the family crest of a local noble family (the Visconti family), symbolizing the legend of Duke Visconti, the medieval ruler of Milan, whose ancestors repelled a "giant serpent" that plagued the city's people. 2. Development: Alfa has achieved remarkable success in motorsports, winning numerous championships in events such as the Targa Florio, Mille Miglia 1000-mile endurance race, 24 Hours of Le Mans, European Grand Prix, Formula 1 World Championship, World Sports Car Championship, Trans-Am, ETCC, DTM, and BTCC. In the sedan segment, Alfa's models are undeniably infused with a strong sports car character.