Germany

Munich Starkbierfest Beer Festival 2014

Starkbirfest - another "beer" holiday - not too famous, but beloved by the Munich team. This is a strong beer festival. The custom to brew such a drink came from medieval monastic cloisters - beer helped the brethren survive the difficult time of fasting. 2014 Starkbierfest Beer Festival in Munich. (Photo by Lederon) Munich Oktoberfest is known to everyone.
Italy

Return to Salerno: Part II

So, my dear readers, the last time we walked around the historical center of the seaside Salerno, we enjoyed the beauty of the promenade, the Villa Comunale and the Verdi Theater. Well, now you can treat yourself to something tasty. But hey, have a little patience and don't go into the first bar or osteria you come across.
Regions of Italy

Milano Marittima Hotels: Luxury Holidays on the Adriatic

Of all the variegated variety of Italian sea resorts, Milano Marittima can be considered one of the most "aristocratic". This is an excellent place to relax, there are excellent clean beaches, impeccable hotels and lots of places that will not let you get bored of young people, or older people, or even small children. Also, the resort is widely known for its water, salt and mud cure centers - every year thousands of tourists come here to improve their health.
Holidays in Italy

How to buy tickets to the Coliseum without a queue

The Colosseum in Rome is the indisputable symbol of Italy. However, having arrived in the Eternal City to enjoy one of the most popular attractions in the world, you have several options for getting inside the amphitheater: Do not worry in advance, do not read the tips in this article to come at any convenient time and, having stood in line, in the end DO NOT BUY tickets at the box office on this day, and if you are lucky to inspect the amphitheater with another thousand tourists.
Business and Economics

Italy will sue rating agencies for 234 billion euros

The Italian Court of Audit Corte dei Conti has revealed its plans to sue the three largest rating agencies for more than 200 billion euros. Corte dei Conti turned to Standard & Poor's, Fitch Rating and Moody's Investor Service, claiming that their activities could be illegal, as these companies significantly downgraded Italy and its cultural heritage from July 1, 2011 to January 13, 2012 and thereby caused damage to the country's economy at 234 billion euros.
Society

8 out of 10 Italians celebrate Easter with their parents or friends

Despite the fact that fewer and fewer Italians look at shops on the eve of Easter, this holiday is still very popular in a country whose residents (41 percent) still prefer to see Easter lamb cooked according to a traditional recipe, surrounded by vegetables. It is such data that the Italian Association of Farmers Coldiretti received by conducting a survey before the great holiday.

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Regions of Italy

Turin Attractions: How to Save and Visit Everything

The capital of Piedmont Turin can not be called a very popular tourist destination, although recently the number of people wishing to see the sights of Turin, its museums, galleries, castles and palaces is growing every year. For those who want to spend their trip to Turin with benefit and, at the same time, without much damage to the budget, you should be aware of such a usefulness as Torino + Piemonte Card, which can significantly save on tickets to museums and some types transport.
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New Year in Rome, Venice and other cities of Italy | 2019
Trip planning

New Year in Rome, Venice and other cities of Italy

New Year's Eve in Italy is a great idea for a family holiday or for a romantic trip. The Italians are no less, and maybe even a little more, than the Russians, love all kinds of holidays and celebrate them merrily and on a grand scale, so you definitely will not be bored during the New Year holidays.
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Piazza Venezia - Rome's tourist center | 2019
Italy

Piazza Venezia - Rome's tourist center

Venice Square is one of the main squares of Rome, a tourist center. Walking on it for a long time will not work, because there is a driveway and a large concentration of tourists around. From the square to the Coliseum is Fori Imperiali Street, to St. Peter's Square - Victor Emmanuel Avenue and the main shopping street of Corso with shops and boutiques begins.
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Sights of Bologna | 2019
Bologna

Sights of Bologna

In Bologna (Bologna) is the oldest active university in Europe, covered arched galleries, stretching for a total of forty kilometers, the fifth largest temple of the planet. Here you can see firsthand the anatomical theater, where ten centuries ago anyone could watch the preparation of corpses.
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Museums in Palermo | 2019
Palermo

Museums in Palermo

At different times, Palermo came under the rule of the Phoenicians and Greeks, Muslim Arabs, Normans, Spaniards and French. A colorful mix of so many cultures has become the basis for creating the richest collections that the Palermo Museums are famous for. Of particular interest are the Capuchin cemetery, the archaeological museum, the astronomical observatory, the museum of Islamic culture, the puppet and sea museums.
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How to get cheap to Italy from Belarus | 2019
How to get there

How to get cheap to Italy from Belarus

Since I myself am from the hero city of Brest, and many of our readers are my compatriots, I will be glad to share with you useful experience on how to get to Italy from Belarus cheaply. Let’s try to simulate a real situation: you plan to relax in Italy for 7-10 days and have free 2 weeks of vacation, that is, you are not tied to a specific date and can vary the departure / arrival date by 1-3 days; We plan to relax for 2 months.
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Grünes Gövölbe | 2019
Germany

Grünes Gövölbe

Grünes Gövölbe is a unique museum of jewels. In it you can see jewelry collected by Saxon rulers from the late Middle Ages to the middle of the XVIII century: jewelry, luxurious vessels, goblets, dishes and bowls, household items. Grünes Gewölbe, photo faun070 The Green Arch Museum (Grünes Gewölbe) is the famous treasury of the electors of Saxony and consists of more than 4,000 unique works of art.
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Italians are too lazy to do sports | 2019
Society

Italians are too lazy to do sports

“I’d better rest on the couch!” - this is exactly the answer given to the parents of Italian teenagers when they try to involve their children in a healthy lifestyle. According to a recent study, Italian children and adolescents are almost the most lazy in Europe when it comes to sports. “The authorities are seriously concerned about the situation,” said Corrado Zunino, head of the Italian Society of Pediatrics (Società italiana di pediatria), citing data from the ISTAT National Statistical Agency.
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Hotels on Capri: the most luxurious options
Hotels on Capri

Hotels on Capri: the most luxurious options

Italy is incredibly diverse and diverse. Everyone will find in it something for themselves, something that reflects your personality. The romantics will like Venice and Florence, fashionistas will love Milan forever, those who are interested in history and places of interest will be pleased with a visit to Rome. But for those who prefer a leisurely secluded vacation, Italy has prepared a separate surprise.
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What to see in Sicily
Italy

What to see in Sicily

Sicily is Italy's largest and southernmost region. Even if you have already been to continental Italy, having arrived on the island, you will understand that this is a completely different country. After the fast pace of life in the northern part of the country, in Sicily you will feel a real sweet life - dolce vita and dolce far niente - sweet idleness.
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Verona
Italy

Verona

Verona is a romantic city where the events of the saddest story in the world took place. People come here to be inspired by the local atmosphere, enjoy architecture and historical monuments, escape from everyday worries and fuss. Verona The city of Romeo and Juliet is located in northern Italy, in the Veneto region, with its capital in Venice.
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The best beaches of Naples and the surrounding area
Cities of Italy

The best beaches of Naples and the surrounding area

At first glance, Naples strongly favors beach holidays: the length of the coastline framing the bay of Naples in the city reaches 20 km. But do not forget that this is also one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean. Due to port emissions, bathing in many places is forbidden, and where the beaches are nevertheless cluttered between sea moorings, it is usually crowded and not very clean.
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In Italy, an unknown gives money to the needy
Society

In Italy, an unknown gives money to the needy

An unknown benefactor in the province of Varese at night leaves checks for thousands of euros to those who bring kindness to people. A note is attached to the check: "Thank you for your work." Associations helping patients are shocked. The first time this happened nine months ago. Real rain from bank checks with a total value of 41 thousand euros "poured" into the mailboxes of charitable organizations of the Italian city of Busto Arsizio (Varese province).
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The most romantic cities in Italy
The most in Italy

The most romantic cities in Italy

Italy can safely be called a paradise for lovers. In what other country will you find so many romantic places that are famous all over the world? They were sung by poets, they composed songs about them, but to hear and see are two different things. Which Italian cities should go to lovers? Venice Venice (Venezia) is a city that is called one of the most romantic not only in Italy, but throughout the world.
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