Regions of Italy

Como is a lake-mountain tale. Part I - If you looked for a day

If you have already managed to get acquainted with the largest and most famous cities of Italy, but continue to discover this amazing country, welcome to Como! Como is a small town in northern Italy, located on the shores of a huge lake in the foothills of the Alps. The mild climate, beautiful landscapes and a developed tourism industry attract hundreds of guests every day.
Germany

Old library

The old library is a beautiful, grandiose building. It looks like the Mikhailovsky wing of the Vienna Hofburg. And all because they were built on the same project. Nearby in the square there is a square glass window - it is a monument to burnt books. Find him. The Old Library, today the Faculty of Law is located here, photo Lisa-silence The Old Library (Alte Bibliothek) is a historical building in Berlin.
Florence

Academy of Fine Arts in Florence

The Academy of Fine Arts in Florence (Accademia di belle arti di Firenze) is the first European art educational institution. The Academy's art collection is one of the most valuable in Italy. Most tourists go to Florence in order to get into the gallery of the Academy. History In the middle of the XVI century, Florence ceased to be a republic, but art to some extent still remained the property of the people.
Florence

Arno River in Florence

Florence cannot be imagined without its main waterway - the Arno River, which crosses the city and creates a unique urban space. It is from its embankments that magnificent views of ancient buildings, palaces and cathedrals open, and river walks under the famous bridges on barchetto boats (barchetto) are especially popular among tourists.
Germany

Legoland Discovery Center in Berlin

Did you come to Berlin with a child? Then be sure to visit the Legoland Discovery Center, plunge into the world of childhood. A carousel awaits you, where you need to pedal to get up, a boat through the castle dungeon, a factory for the manufacture of parts for the designer, and a lot of legos ... It's better to come in the morning on a weekday, when there are fewer visitors.
San marino

San Marino: a miniature state with centuries-old traditions

The oldest in Europe, the state of San Marino, located on the slope of Monte Titano, is truly the pearl of the Apennine peninsula. Founded in the XIV century, it somehow managed to preserve its best traditions and customs, as well as the state system. Today, San Marino is a fairly modern country with memories of the numerous battles for independence in which the indigenous population was involved.

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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.
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A new lighting system installed in the Sistine Chapel | 2019
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A new lighting system installed in the Sistine Chapel

The interior painting of the famous Vatican landmark - the Sistine Chapel - appeared before visitors in a new light: an unusual lighting system was installed in the building. Angels and prophets, depicted in different colors, once almost indistinguishable due to a lack of light, now appeared in front of visitors to the Sistine Chapel in all its glory: a revolutionary lighting system was installed in the church, which included 7 thousand Led bulbs made especially for the world famous world chapel, where the cardinals elect the heirs of the Holy See since the 15th century.
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Rise of Spartacus - Issue 1 | 2019
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Rise of Spartacus - Issue 1

How did the biggest slave revolt in history begin under the leadership of Spartacus? 73 year BC. The Roman consul Lucius Licinius Lucullus cuts himself with Tsar Mithridates VI in the north of modern Turkey, the last emperor of the Shunga state in India becomes a victim of a conspiracy, Xuan-di comes to power in China, King Herod is born in Judea (yes, the same one).
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Castel Nuovo in Naples | 2019
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Castel Nuovo in Naples

Castel Nuovo Castle (New Castle, Castel Nuovo), built at the turn of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, is one of the most famous sights of Naples. It is simply not possible to visit Naples and bypass the ancient castle of Karl of Anjou, which is picturesquely spread on the shores of the Gulf of Naples.
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Vatican City | 2019
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Vatican City

The independent city-state of the Vatican was founded according to the Lateran agreement between the Italian state and the Roman Catholic Church in 1929. It is located on the right bank of the Tiber in the western part of Rome. The Vatican is the smallest state in the world and it contains all the highest governing bodies of the Roman Catholic Church, including the residence of the pope.
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Italian mafia earns more McDonalds | 2019
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Italian mafia earns more McDonalds

With revenues for 2013 of 53 billion euros, the Italian mafia Ndrangheta earned more than Deutsche Bank and McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain combined. The income of the influential Italian mafia was calculated by the Demoskopika research center, whose employees managed to establish almost all of Ndrangheta's sources of profit.
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Siena Cathedral | 2019
Sienna

Siena Cathedral

The Cathedral in Siena (Duomo di Siena) - the history of the city imprinted in marble and a worthy decoration of Tuscany, and indeed of Italy. For nearly 8 centuries, sparing no money, the Sienans adorned their beloved brainchild. Any tourist in Piazza del Duomo pauses, contemplating the unreal beauty of stone lace floating in the air.
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Weather in Milan for months | 2019
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Weather in Milan for months

Milan is located in the subtropical climate zone, which is typical of the inner plains of northern Italy, with fairly high humidity regardless of the time of year. However, due to the proximity of the mountains, there are elements of a continental climate characteristic of the foothills of northern Italy. As a result, the climate of the capital of Lombardy suggests hot humid summers and no less humid cold winters.
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The Singing Nun: “I leave my future in the hands of the Lord”
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The Singing Nun: “I leave my future in the hands of the Lord”

Italian nun Cristina Scuccia said she relies on “the will of the Lord” for her future in the vocal show “The Voice of Italy,” which finale this week. The 25-year-old charming servant of the church this spring became a real sensation thanks to her amazing and lively performances on the vocal show "Voice", the Italian analogue of the American "The Voice".
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Giorgio Armani: 80 years of fashion and style

From Piacenza to Hollywood. From Rinascente storefronts to a network of boutiques around the world. Giorgio Armani is 80 years old, during which he created a unique brand of real Italian clothing, which has long become a classic of fashion. I like it, you like it too. This is the favorite phrase of Giorgio Armani, king of fashion, who turns 80 on July 11, 2014.
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Provolone - Hard Italian Cheese
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Provolone - Hard Italian Cheese

Provolone (Provolone) - hard Italian cheese with low fat content. It belongs to the category "Paste Filate" (Paste Filate). Provolone has its own zest not only in taste and aroma, but also in a wide variety of forms. You can find cheese in the form of a pear, a tightened sausage, cone, melon or peeled mandarin.
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Sforza Castle in Milan
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Sforza Castle in Milan

The towers of the Castle of Sforza (Castello Sforzesco), laconic connected by the fortress walls into one magnificent structure, will inevitably catch the eye of visitors to Milan. Sforza Castle spent seven centuries under the azure Italian sky. During this time, he saw the rise and fall of the ruling dynasties, revolutions and popular uprisings, felt the touch of the hands of talented architects, sculptors and artists.
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Job interview in Italy - can I come with my mom?

Appearing for an interview with parents may seem strange to anyone, but not to a modern Italian. Has the situation really gone so far? It turns out that Italians continue to “hold on to their mother’s skirt,” even when it comes to getting a job. At least every fourth Italian comes for an interview with his parents, most often with his mother.
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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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Capri Island: attractions, hotels, cuisine, climate

Capri is an island in the southern Gulf of Naples of the Tyrrhenian Sea. This seaside resort, which was popular even in the days of the Roman Republic, has remained a famous place in Italy for relaxing on the sea. There are several options for the origin of the name of the island: the first version is from lat. Caprae - goat island, the second version from the Greek.
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