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Not so long ago, the Eternal City met American President Barack Obama, and today Queen Elizabeth II has appeared on the streets of the Italian capital. Despite the fact that the land of wine and sun has long been forgotten, which means the rule of the royal family, an honored guest in Rome was greeted with bread and salt.
The Roman flea market, located in Porta Portese, is a place that attracts European tourists like a magnet. Not a landmark in the classic sense of the word, the flea market is popular for its impressive size. The placers of antiques and vintage are densely seasoned with less valuable goods.
Italy has many secrets that many people seek to know. Someone decides to buy a plane ticket and completely plunge into the atmosphere of celebration and fun, someone reads articles on Italy in encyclopedias, and someone follows the path of least resistance and looks for answers to his questions on the Internet.
May 17, 2014 in Rome will host the Night of Museums. But one of the main symbols of Italy, the Colosseum, will be closed: there were not five volunteers among the staff. Saturday May 17th will be an important day for Italian culture (and tourism): state and regional museums will be open from 20 to 24 hours for the International Museum Night, the sixth consecutive night in Rome.
Before a trip to Venice, it is worth considering that for a tourist this is the most expensive city in Italy. How to spend cheap nights in Venice? Booking a bed in a hostel is a great alternative to traditional hotels and apartments. The cost of overnight in hostels in Venice ranges from 25 to 45 euros per day per person.
Verona is an ideal starting point for traveling to numerous cities in the north of Italy, due to the fact that direct flights to Verona are carried out from many cities of Russia and neighboring countries. No wonder it is called "Rome in miniature." From Verona, you can easily and easily get to Milan, Florence, Venice and even Rome.
Archaeologists have discovered on the site of the ancient Roman port of Ostia a cemetery, on the graves of which are written curses designed to scare off looters. Italian archaeologists have discovered an unusual find. On the site of the ancient Roman port, which supposedly existed about 2, 700 years ago, a whole cemetery was found.
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Resting in Rimini, it’s a sin not to give in to temptation and not to wind for a day or two to Venice. Moreover, the distance from Rimini to Venice in a straight line is just over 100 kilometers, and the transport infrastructure allows you to travel back and forth even within one day. You can do this by bus, train or rental car, and we will talk about which of these options is preferable in this article.
The warm, sunny Italy offers travelers all kinds of relaxation. Tourists are greeted by ancient monuments, historical sites, cozy beaches and wonderful amusement parks. Italian amusement parks, photo RomagnaInformazioni The entertainment industry has developed rapidly in the country since the middle of the last century.
Although most Russian-speaking tourists arrive in Italy, bypassing Turin, in recent years, the Turin airport has increasingly accepted flights from the CIS. And since the capital of Piedmont is far from always being the course point for “ours,” BlogoItaliano decided to devote separate material to how to get from Turin to Milan and from Milan to Turin.
To see more in the Saxon capital and have fun, but also save money, take advantage of the many advantages of a Dresden city map. Get more discounts and free admission to many museums. Dresden, photo by Pascal POGGI Those tourists who prefer independent travel in Dresden should buy the Dresden Card.
The column is set in honor of the victory of Marcus Aurelius over the barbarian tribes. Battle scenes carved on it tell about this. At the top is not the emperor, but the apostle Paul. Today, on the square near the column are the Palazzo Chigi, where the Italian government is sitting, and the Palazzo Vedekind, which houses the publishing house of the newspaper Il Tempo.
In ancient monuments there is something surprisingly attractive, large-scale, mysterious. When I look at the white gates of Borsari, I try to imagine what they looked like during the heyday of the Roman Empire, how merchants passed through them, horsemen rode through, brave legionnaires marched. Facade of Port Borsari Porta Borsari - ancient gates.
Traditions and innovations are found on the pages of the new Internet portal Italify.com, designed to promote the “Made in Italy” brand. Five engineers from Turin, united by a passion for Italian artisans, have created a site offering to evaluate the work of various craftsmen, their experience and professionalism.