Why were Italian towns the first to experience the ideas of humanism?

Italians were the first to experience the ideas of humanism because:

1) In the 13th and 14th centuries, education was spread in Italy.

2) Roman and Greek scholars composed a number of classical books.

3) Various universities and education institutions were developed to spread education.

Explanation: First subject to be taught was Humanism. It was made compulsory in the Italian Schools, Colleges and Universities to make people aware of various human views and ideas.