Regions of Italy

Italian Riviera or Pearls of the Ligurian coast. Part I

The Italian or, as it is also called, the Ligurian Riviera (Riviera ligure) is one of the most famous resorts in the world, representing a narrow coast between the Ligurian Sea, washing the territory of France, Monaco and Italy and the mountain range formed by the Maritime Alps and Apennines. The Italian Riviera extends from the French border to Tuscany itself.
Inspiration

15 photos with the warmth and aroma of coffee

The warmth of Italy lies not only in the sun, sea and the smiles of local residents. Behind the scenes is always a cheerful mood and an incredible desire to talk, a passion for coffee is hidden - a drink that for Italians has become both a fuel and a source of vital energy. Nobody knows exactly how many cups of espresso and cappuccino are drunk in Italy in one day.
Italian cheeses

Skamortsa - Italian smoked cheese

Skamortsa is not a very pleasant word for a Russian ear. And if you learn that it comes from the Italian capa mozza, meaning "severed head", then the fantasy will surely take us to some cave with orcs. But, in fact, everything is not so bad. Scamorza is an Italian cheese in the Pasta Filata category.
Germany

A bit about Cologne

Cologne (Köln), confidently occupying a leading position in the banking sector in Germany and throughout Europe, is the fourth largest city in the country. Cologne Cathedral is the most visited tourist attraction in Germany, but at the same time the main sec-ret of the city. Cologne - these are world-class art galleries, great shopping, romantic Christmas markets, cheerful and cheerful citizens, great beer and.
Rome

The mouth of truth in Rome

The Mouth of Truth (Bocca della Verità) is an ancient image carved in a round slab of Pavonasian marble (marmo pavonazzetto). The gloomy face of the ruler of the seas and oceans, Triton, is set in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. The church is located on the left bank of the Tiber River, on the site of ancient Roman buildings.
Italy for everyone

What to try in Italy from food: 7 ideas for your vacation. Part I

Italian cuisine is too rich and diverse, so that all offers, dishes and thoughts could fit in within one post. However, what can be done for sure is to make a short list of what food in Italy is worth a try. There will be only one caveat. Some of the dishes listed below have a pronounced regional character, but when we get to them, we will, of course, focus on this.

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Trip planning

Italy Railway Pass - InterRail Italy Pass

If you are planning to conquer Italy by train and are considering moving frequently, then this post can be very useful. After all, than paying for each ticket from point A to point B, it is much more economical to purchase a ticket and forget about problems with tickets for the duration of its validity. That is why today we will talk about the InterRail Italy Pass - a railway pass, which can become simply indispensable when planning a trip to the Apennines.
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Five best varieties of Italian cheese | 2019
Italian cheeses

Five best varieties of Italian cheese

Cheese can be called almost one of the most necessary and always relevant products that must certainly be present in every refrigerator. It is invariably the basis of salads, appetizers and desserts, so loved not only in his homeland of Italy, but also in Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. Cheeses have firmly taken their place in the list of the most outstanding and famous dishes of national Italian cuisine.
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Top 5 richest Italians | 2019
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Top 5 richest Italians

The universal belief that the people of Italy, where fun reigns, the sun shines and wine flows like a river, do not want and simply do not know how to work - this is nothing more than a stereotype and a popular delusion. From year to year, the names of those who have repeatedly proved the opposite appear on the Forbes list. And here is a list of the five most famous and richest people in Italy: Luciano Benetton One of the most popular brands of men's and women's clothing brings fabulous amounts to its owners.
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Entrepreneur climbed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica | 2019
Society

Entrepreneur climbed the dome of St. Peter's Basilica

An Italian businessman climbed to the very top of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica on Saturday, urging the Pope to help all those who suffered from the deepest economic recession that the country faced after the 2008 crisis. Marcello Di Finzio unfurled a white banner that said “Help us, Pope Francis,” urging the government to put an end to all the measures taken to regulate the economy and to combat unemployment.
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The pope accidentally cursed while preaching | 2019
Society

The pope accidentally cursed while preaching

Pope Francis does not cease to amaze everyone and everything. So yesterday, the popular pontiff again hit the front pages of newspapers. This time, Francis was in the center of a little embarrassment: during the sermon, the clergyman accidentally inserted into his speech the strong Italian word cazzo, which is the equivalent of the Russian curse “*****”.
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What to try in Milan from traditional food? | 2019
Restaurants in Milan

What to try in Milan from traditional food?

A visit to Milan can be interesting for tourists not only in terms of history, culture and national characteristics. A trip to the capital of Lombardy always turns into an exciting gastronomic tour, because the northern part of Italy is famous for its rich culinary traditions. In local restaurants you can taste incredibly delicious dishes, the recipes of which have become truly world famous.
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Rome in July | 2019
Cities of Italy

Rome in July

July in Rome is the height of the summer season. Despite the heat, which usually stands in the capital of Italy in the middle of summer, Rome in July attracts a lot of tourists from around the world. Popular city sights are not crowded, and long lines lined up in the ticket offices of museums and exhibition halls, standing in which under the scorching sun and in high local humidity is a dubious pleasure.
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Bellevue Palace
Germany

Bellevue Palace

Bellevue Palace was built in 1786. But today's building is a remake. After the war, almost nothing was preserved. In the palace is the residence of the President of Germany. In the annex - the presidential office. Schloss Bellevue Palace, photo by Jack de Kort Schloss Bellevue Palace is located in the northern part of the Tiergarten park in Berlin.
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Venice climate and weather for months
Cities of Italy

Venice climate and weather for months

The climate and weather in Venice are determined primarily by its geographical location. Because Venice is a southern city, summers are long and hot, and winters, although mild, are rainy and foggy. Flooding in Venice is a common thing; neither summer nor winter has long been without them. But frost and snowfall are very rare here.
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How to get to Rome from Fiumicino Airport
Cities of Italy

How to get to Rome from Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino or, as it is also called, Leonardo da Vinci is Italy’s largest passenger airport, receiving the largest number of flights, and therefore with a high degree of probability it can be assumed that your trip to Italy will begin from here. However, getting to Fiumicino is another saying: the Rome airport is quite far from the city itself.
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New palace
Italy

New palace

The beautiful halls of the New Palace are decorated with ancient statues, busts of emperors, poets, philosophers and orators of antiquity. In the courtyard is the Marforio fountain with a "talking statue." In the Hall of Gladiators, see the famous sculpture Dying Gall! I recommend not to miss this museum. Have fun!
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Domenico Dolce
Famous Italians and Italians

Domenico Dolce

Domenico Dolce is a co-owner and creator of Dolce & Gabbana, a designer and fashion designer from Italy. His origin foreshadowed the young man the future of an ordinary tailor, the owner of a small atelier. But hard work, talent, faith in one's own strength and perseverance made a man the main trendsetter in the world.
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Italy protects its olive oil, cheese and sausage
Business and Economics

Italy protects its olive oil, cheese and sausage

The Italian government intends to apply to the European Commission with a proposal to make some changes to the process of supplying local products to the UK. The thing is that the English-speaking country recently has a special regulation that prohibits the import of products that are potentially threatening obesity.
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