Trip planning

Shopping in Italy: what, where, when

The concepts of “trip to the Apennines” and “shopping in Italy” are inseparable, and a rare tourist will return home without buying anything. But unlike many other countries where it is customary to buy trinkets in memory of the trip, quite practical things can be brought from Italy, and some even manage to completely update the wardrobe during a short vacation.
Italian drinks

Wine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Wine Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Montepulciano d'Abruzzo) occupies 80% of the total wine produced in the region of Abruzzo. It is among the top three grape drinks that have been given the name controlled by origin (DOC). This is a red wine of medium density, which is made from grapes of the same variety.
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Octavian Augustus - interesting facts about the Roman emperor

Since the world recently celebrated the 2004 anniversary of the death of Octavian Augustus, we picked up ten of the most interesting facts about the first emperor of the Roman Empire. Augustus, also known as Gaius Octavius, died on August 19, 14. Gaius Iulius Caesar’s nephew and adoptive son is famous for the fact that he was able to make the powerful Roman Empire out of the weak Roman Republic, which he headed for 40 years.
Rome

Villa Farnesina in Rome

Villa Farnesina is a museum that will be interesting to visit both for connoisseurs of the Renaissance and ordinary tourists. Here you can see how the apartment building of a wealthy Roman family in the 16th century looked like. The villa is decorated with frescoes by Raffaello (Raffaello Santi) and other famous artists. History At the very beginning of the 16th century (1506-1510 biennium.
Regions of Italy

Sights of Urbino: what to see in the homeland of Raphael in Italy

Urbino, despite its modest scale, is one of the most picturesque, multifaceted and generally interesting cities in Italy. With deep historical roots and a number of impressive achievements, the city has been and remains a significant cultural and educational center of the Marche region for hundreds of years. Due to Urbino alone, Italy attracts millions of tourists every year.
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Historic Italian Railways

In Italy, ten historical railway routes have been opened. Having bought a ticket for an old train, those who wish are able to enjoy the charming landscapes slowly passing by and learn about the history of the country. On May 17, 2014, the first Sulmona-Castell di Sangro tourist route was launched in the Abruzzo region.

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Weather in Rome for months

The climate and weather in Rome are largely determined by the geographical position of the capital of Italy. Rome's subtropical Mediterranean climate implies long hot summers and mild, albeit rainy winters. As for frost and snowfall, in Rome even in winter they are more the exception than the rule.
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Monthly Sicily Weather | 2019
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Monthly Sicily Weather

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.
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Positano in Italy - a piece of heaven on earth | 2019
Regions of Italy

Positano in Italy - a piece of heaven on earth

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.
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The Duomo Cathedral in Milan will have an elevator | 2019
Tourism

The Duomo Cathedral in Milan will have an elevator

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.
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The most interesting squares of Florence | 2019
Cities of Italy

The most interesting squares of Florence

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.
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Favorite places in Italy where you want to return | 2019
Holidays in Italy

Favorite places in Italy where you want to return

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.
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How to get from the airport to Milan | 2019
How to get there

How to get from the airport to Milan

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.
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Salerno

Attractions Salerno

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.
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Naples factory workers seek slave status
Society

Naples factory workers seek slave status

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.
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Innenstadt
Germany

Innenstadt

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.
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Time zone and time in Italy
Trip planning

Time zone and time in Italy

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.
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Italian authorities recognize marijuana as a light drug
Society

Italian authorities recognize marijuana as a light drug

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.
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You can get to Venice by tram
Tourism

You can get to Venice by tram

“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.
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