Trip planning

Italy in July

Summer in Italy is magnificent, and therefore it is not at all surprising that when traveling around the country in July, you may feel as if all the tourists of the planet have flocked here. Even despite the traditionally high prices and temperatures. Weather in Italy in July Weather in Italy in July has its own characteristics. As a rule, July is the hottest month of the year in the Northern regions of Italy.
Venice

Piazza and San Marco Cathedral in Venice

St. Mark's Square (San Marco, Piazza San Marco) is Venice's main square. This is the only place in the city that the Venetians themselves call the “place” - the square. The inhabitants of the city call the remaining squares campo or campiello - a field or a small field. In the 9th century, it was a small platform near St. Mark's Cathedral.
Rome

Champ de Mars in Rome

The Field of Mars (Campo Marzio, Campo Marzio) is a lowland in the bend of the Tiber River with an area of ​​250 hectares, between the Quirinale, Pincho and the Capitol Hills, intended for gymnastic exercises and military exercises. The center of the field, where the altar of Mars was built, subsequently remained free, received the name Campo and even in ancient Rome turned into a war memorial, and the rest of the space was built up.
Germany

Singing house

The gutter system of the "singing house" on a rainy day "plays" a peculiar melody. Sounds of different keys are obtained due to the different sizes of the elements of the drain. The Kunsthofpassage Funnel Wall singing house can be seen in the Dresden student area New Town - in the Element Yard.
Naples

Volcano Vesuvius - an eruption which can not be avoided

Vesuvius is an active volcano 15 km from Naples in the Campania region of southern Italy on the shores of the Gulf of Naples. The height of the volcano is 1281m, the mountain system is the Apennines. Geographical coordinates: (40 degrees 49 minutes north latitude, 14 degrees 25 minutes east longitude) This is the only active volcano in continental Europe.
Venice

Bridge of Sighs in Venice

Venice is famous for its unique canals that create a unique architectural ensemble. Travelers who decide to visit this city-museum should definitely see the Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) - an amazing arched building in the Baroque style, built in the early 17th century. Shrouded in mysterious legends and myths, he inspired many painters, poets and writers.

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Germany

Excavations of the Praetorium

If you are interested in the history of Cologne, then go to the Pretorium, where you can get acquainted with the life of the inhabitants of the Colony and see luxury goods, the ruins of the palace of the governor of Rome are waiting for you there. Roman Pretorium Traces of the Romans' stay in Cologne can be seen under the building of the town hall, where the ruins of the palace of the Roman governor were discovered
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Sienna | 2019
Italy

Sienna

After visiting Siena, the special color of its facades and roofs, the color of Tuscan lands, is remembered. The city has preserved the spirit and atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Sienans carefully preserve the Gothic appearance of their city, created back in the XII-XV centuries. Siena Siena is an ancient city on three hills with a historic center, walled, with a magnificent Cathedral - the Siena Duomo.
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Amusement parks in Italy | 2019
Italy

Amusement parks in Italy

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.
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The restoration of the Coliseum begins | 2019
Culture

The restoration of the Coliseum begins

Project investor Diego Della Valle is furious. Five million out of the twenty-five allocated were eventually absorbed by increased VAT. Work on the restoration of the Coliseum and the strengthening of unreliable sections of the construction still began. Diego Della Valle, president of the company and creator of Tod's shoe brand, announced this to reporters at a press conference he organized, and did not hide his anger.
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How was the Gucci brand created? | 2019
Italian brands

How was the Gucci brand created?

Gucci is a world-famous fashion house of Italian origin, specializing in the production of premium class shoes, clothes, textiles, cosmetics and accessories. Today, the brand is part of the multinational retailer Kering. It is considered the second largest sales label after LVMH (Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton).
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Appian Way in Rome | 2019
Rome

Appian Way in Rome

The Appian Way (Via Appia) is an ancient highway connecting Rome with Brundisium (lat. Brundisium). A 540 km long cobblestone path appeared in the 4th century BC. in order to connect the capital of the Roman Empire with strategically important neighbors: Greece, Egypt, Asia. History According to the chronicle "History from the founding of the city", the main part of the road was built during 312 BC.
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Catacombs of Rome | 2019
Italy

Catacombs of Rome

There are over 60 catacombs in Rome. This is a system of underground passages, often resembling labyrinths. The wall frescoes in the catacombs are optimistic and filled with faith in resurrection. There is peace and tranquility. Roman catacombs - ancient underground burials, photo peet-astn About the catacombs The Catacombs of Rome (Catacombe di Roma) are huge multi-level galleries, intricate passages that encircle and permeate the space under the Eternal City.
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The British Queen brought Francis as a gift of whiskey and eggs | 2019
Politics

The British Queen brought Francis as a gift of whiskey and eggs

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.
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Church of San Lorenzo in Florence
Florence

Church of San Lorenzo in Florence

If suddenly, while in Florence, you want to visit the resting place of the last of the Medici clan, visit the Church of St. Lawrence (Basilica di San Lorenzo). And although this harsh building is not located in the most prestigious place of the city, and, in fact, is unfinished, it certainly deserves your attention.
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The best beaches of Sicily. Part II
Trip planning

The best beaches of Sicily. Part II

During the first part of the post, BlogoItaliano continues his journey through the largest island of Italy, trying to find the most worthy beaches. And Sicily is famous for them, like no other direction in Italy. It is not in vain that in our improvised ranking of the best beaches in Italy, the first three places occupied the coast from the homeland of the Mafia.
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The best beaches in Taormina
Taormina

The best beaches in Taormina

In addition to ancient historical sights, the city of Taormina on the island of Sicily boasts places for a seaside resort. Giardini Naxos Beach The most famous is the Giardini Naxos beach, located a little away from Taormina. The resort is protected on both sides by capes, which creates ideal conditions for recreation for various categories of tourists.
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Kraco: ghost town in Italy
Basilicata

Kraco: ghost town in Italy

In southern Italy, near Matera, there is an amazing ghost town. Since the 60s of the last century, no one has been living here, but it seems that the townspeople left here only yesterday ... The noise of trees in the distance, the soft breath of the breeze, the twitter of birds and the chirp of cicadas rising from the neighboring village - such sounds accompany the incredible peace of this place.
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How to spend your last day in Rome - the best SPA hotel
Hotels in Rome

How to spend your last day in Rome - the best SPA hotel

Many travelers are familiar with the situation when, after a successful weekend, you still need to rest a couple of days. We know how to relax. After a week in Rome, visiting dozens of attractions, decalitres of drunk wine, returning home is not easy. Our legs, body, and brain need relaxation. The ideal vacation in Rome seems to me like this - for a week you live in a good hotel in the center of Rome, and for the last night you book a hotel with the QC Termeroma Spa and Resort.
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Italian Parliament passes law against Google
Politics

Italian Parliament passes law against Google

The Italian parliament passed a law that makes it impossible for Google to sell advertising in the country through its branches in other regions of Europe. According to experts and analysts, this decision is Italy’s first step towards legal schemes that will allow companies to reduce the number and volume of tax payments.
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