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The climate of Sicily - the largest in area among the other regions of Italy - is typically Mediterranean subtropical. This means that summers are hot and long, and winters are warm, mild and fluffy. Spring and autumn in Sicily pass quickly and without noticeable differences, which, in turn, makes the transition from season to season almost invisible.
On the shore of the Amalfi coast of southern Italy, on a rocky hill, towering like a hat over the shore of the Tyrrhenian Sea, is a small and incredibly beautiful town of Positano. Over the years of its existence, from a small fishing village, Positano has grown into one of the most famous Italian resorts in the world.
In order to attract more tourists and increase visitors to the panoramic sites of the cathedral, by 2015 (the EXPO exhibition in Milan), the authorities plan to build an external elevator near one of the walls of the famous Milan Duomo. Project presented by La Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo (lit.
Florence - the former capital of the Italian Republic and the current - Tuscany, successfully combines the spirit of the Renaissance and a vibrant modern atmosphere. In fact, every corner of this amazing city is a historically significant place, and Florence Square is rightly called open-air museums.
What are your favorite places in Italy? Together with you, let's create a directory of places and ideas for traveling in Italy. Write in detail in the comments about your favorite places in the land of sun and wine. What impression did they make on you? Why are they worth a visit? I'll start with myself. My list of places where I want to return looks like this: Rome Ischia Umbria island and the city of Assisi Abruzzo Trapani, Sicily island Venice Genoa Rome I believe that Rome is a city where you can live ten lives and not have time to know it to the end.
Each time, one of my friends and acquaintances gathers to visit me, I prepare detailed instructions "How to get from the airport to Milan and back." And even if a person is for the first time in Italy, without knowledge of Italian and English, the road is very easy. The main thing is to have the necessary information that I would like to share with you.
This early morning (7:30 local time) in the Italian city of Matera (Matera) a residential building collapsed in Piave street (via Piave). At the moment, rescuers have managed to get six people out of the wreckage, four of whom are not in danger of life, while two were recovered from the rubble in serious condition.
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Salerno is a city in southern Italy, the administrative center of the province of the Campania region of the same name, and also a port on the shores of the Gulf of Salerno in the Tyrrhenian Sea. History and interesting facts This seaside resort has been known since 197 BC, at that time it was a Roman colony and was used for military and commercial purposes.
Hundreds of Bangladeshi natives, who work in textile factories in Sant'Antimo near Naples, demand that they receive slave status, believing that only in this way they will be able to leave the employer. According to them, the owners of factories force their subordinates to work for almost the entire day, while paying them no more than 250 euros per month.
After watching the historical sights and drinking plenty of beer in the Old Town, it's time to get to the shopping streets of Cologne, which are located just a few minutes walk from the Rhine. The best shops are at Hohe Strasse, Schildergasse and the Neumarkt metro station.
When planning a trip to the Apennines, in addition to exploring the route and attractions, do not forget to specify the time zone of Italy and the time difference with the area where you live permanently. This information will not only save you from being late for breakfast at the hotel, but also save you from other possible misunderstandings.
After a protracted debate about which types of drugs, light or heavy, can be attributed to marijuana, the Italian authorities finally decided. Yesterday, a decree was passed to repeal the so-called Fini-Giovanardi law, which ranked marijuana as substances such as heroin, cocaine and amphetamine, which are essentially hard drugs.
Of the most interesting cities in Italy, the capital of Tuscany is located closest to Rimini. It is not surprising that many of our "travelers" vacationing at the famous beach resort are wondering how best to get from Rimini to Florence in order to see firsthand one of the most beautiful and rich sights of European cities.
“It will now be possible to get to one of the most romantic cities in Italy by tram ...” - the authorities of the city proudly declare, where the first experimental trip of this type of transport was carried out last night. According to the local Gazettino news agency, new tram lines will connect the center of the Mestre district and Venice in the upcoming 2014.