Rome

Termini Station in Rome

The main transport gate of Rome is Termini Train Station (Stazione di Roma Termini - Giovanni Paolo II). Every day, trains starting from Termini deliver passengers to all major cities in Italy, as well as to Paris, Munich, Geneva, Brussels, Vienna. 29 railway platforms located on 225 thousand m2 allow Termini to let over 150 million travelers a year through, which ensures the station the status of one of the largest transport hubs in Europe.
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Caesar's Death, Before and After - Issue 4

In the last issue, the hit hit Mark Anthony put raking paws both on the state treasury and on the entire archive of the correspondence of the late Caesar, and only the very unexpected testament of the dictator somewhat confused his plans. March 19, taking with him the bloodied rags that were recently the toga of the “father of the nation,” Anthony went with guard to the funeral of Guy Julius.
Restaurants in Rome

Review of Taberna De 'Gracchi - delicious restaurant near the Vatican

Taberna De 'Gracchi Restaurant is just a 10-minute walk from the Vatican Museums. Yana and I found this place on the recommendation of friends, since we had been looking for a tasty restaurant for lunch in the Prati area for a long time. But in order to whet your appetite, let's plunge a little into history, because the name of the restaurant and the street already has so many interesting things!
Germany

Spreewald

Spreewald is a protected area in the state of Brandenburg. The unique river reserve is called "German Venice". The main goal of travelers is Lede village. Spreewald - "German Venice", photo Alex Location of Spreewald Spreewald is a protected area in the state of Brandenburg. This beautiful region is located 100 km southeast of the capital of Germany.
Rome

Where is the center of Rome - how to choose the right hotel?

The historical center of Rome and the geographical are completely different places. Rome is a huge metropolis, the largest city in Italy with a population of about 4 million people. Since 5-6 storey buildings prevail in Rome, the area of ​​the city is huge. The ring road has a diameter of about 20 km, and due to the many narrow streets and the relaxed Italians, transport and just everyday chaos reigns in us.
Trip planning

The best beaches for families with children in Italy: TOP 5 according to Blogoitaliano

If you are planning a vacation with the whole family in one of the many resorts in Italy, you probably really want to make the right choice. After all, if adults can somehow "philosophically" react to an unsuccessful vacation, then disappointing their children for any parent is completely unacceptable. There are so many sea resorts in Italy that finding the best beaches for families with children on their own is not an easy task.

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Culture

Miss Italy, 75 years of history in one calendar

Twelve pictures praise the beauty of the last winners of the contest of the most charming representatives of the beautiful half of Italy "Miss Italy is constantly evolving, does not stop there, and celebrates its 75th anniversary with a sweep and enthusiasm," - so Patrizia Mirigliani, daughter of the famous founder of the competition who died in 2011
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Trapani: Night City Atmosphere | 2019
Trapani

Trapani: Night City Atmosphere

After dinner at Calvino, one of the best pizzerias in Sicily, and maybe all over the world, Mario and Antonella and I went for a short walk along the nightly Trapani. Let me remind readers that this happened at the end of November - at this time there are practically no tourists on the island. I admit, the city impressed me very much.
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Isola Bella - Borromeo Palace and Gardens | 2019
Piedmont

Isola Bella - Borromeo Palace and Gardens

On the beautiful lake of Lago Maggiore in northern Italy, 400 meters from the coastal town of Stresa, there is a picturesque castle island, island park. The entire small area of ​​the island of Isola Bella (Isola Bella) is occupied by the palace and park complex of Count Borromeo. When Count Vitaliano VI Borromeo (Vitaliano VI Borromeo) began in 1632 the construction of the palace and park complex, which later became famous, Isola Bella (ital.
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How to get from Rome to Bari on your own | 2019
How to get there

How to get from Rome to Bari on your own

The distance from Rome to Bari is 429 km. The fastest way to get there is by plane, more interestingly by car, and cheaper by train and bus. In the article we will consider in detail all the options. Go! By train From Rome's central station, Roma Termini, to Bari, regional and high-speed trains from Trenitalia depart 5 times a day.
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San Marino - a city-state in Italy: how to get, attractions, shopping | 2019
Cities of Italy

San Marino - a city-state in Italy: how to get, attractions, shopping

Not everyone knows that in Italy there is not one "state in the state", but two. In addition to the Vatican, another dwarf state, surrounded on all sides by Italy, is San Marino. Its area is only 61 square meters. km This, by comparison, is slightly more than 20 times smaller than Rome, but even with such a modest size, the state of San Marino includes as many as nine commune cities, and almost every one of them has something to see for a sophisticated traveler.
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Tomb of Juliet | 2019
Italy

Tomb of Juliet

If there is a house of Juliet, then there must be her grave. A stone sarcophagus on the territory of an ancient Franciscan monastery long ago took the place of the grave. This place is actively visited by tourists from all over the world. Tomb of Juliet, photo by Paulina The story of Romeo and Juliet is considered genuine. The works of writers of different times talk about the unhappy love of young couples.
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Aventin Hill | 2019
Italy

Aventin Hill

Aventin is a good place for those who are tired of the bustle of the city. Here you will find the Rosary, the Orange Garden and a view of Rome from the observation deck. Be sure to look into the church and the keyhole of the residence of the Order of Malta, having stood a short queue. Aventin Hill, photo Aleksandra Piechorowska Aventin (Italian: Aventino, lat.
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Public transport in Rome
Cities of Italy

Public transport in Rome

The historical center of Rome is relatively small (about 2.5 km from the Colosseum to Plaza de España), which makes it possible to travel between MANY popular attractions even on foot. Nevertheless, no matter how you like to walk around Rome, it is unlikely that you will be able to avoid getting acquainted with the public transport system of the Eternal City, and therefore we decided to devote a separate post to it.
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Lavazza Coffee Museum in Turin
Turin

Lavazza Coffee Museum in Turin

Do you measure your life in coffee spoons? If so, then I advise you to visit the fantastic Lavazza Museum (Museo Lavazza) in Turin, dedicated to the rich coffee culture in Italy, as well as the history of the largest and most famous coffee brand in the world. I did not expect before the visit that the coffee museum would make such an impression on me.
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Temple of Portune in Rome
Churches in rome

Temple of Portune in Rome

The Temple of Porto (Tempio di Portuno) in Rome is located on the Bull Forum (Il Foro Boario), on the banks of the Tiber. In ancient Rome, near the temple there was a port and a market where livestock was traded. The ancient Roman temple of Portune is one of the few surviving buildings of antiquity. History The Temple of Portuno is dedicated to Portuno or Portumnu - originally the ancient god of keys, gates, barns and cattle.
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Baptistery of St. John the Baptist in Florence
Florence

Baptistery of St. John the Baptist in Florence

The Baptistery of St. John the Baptist is one of the three main components of the architectural ensemble of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the famous symbol of Florence. A traveler who enters Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo) from the main entrance to the Duomo will certainly mark the squat building in the foreground.
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Herculaneum - the city that died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Naples

Herculaneum - the city that died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Herculaneum (Ercolano) - an ancient Roman resort town on the shores of the Gulf of Naples (Golfo di Napoli), in the province of Naples (Napoli). Now on the part of its territory is the modern city of Ercolano. History According to legend, Herculaneum was founded by Hercules himself (Ercole). In reality, most likely, the first settlements on the territory of the city belonged to the Oscans - the ancient Italian people.
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The most beautiful palaces in Venice
Venice

The most beautiful palaces in Venice

Sailing on a cozy river bus or in an elegant gondola along the Grand Canal, you can not help but pay attention to the wonderful facades of the Venetian palaces! Your eyes will fall on the beautiful buildings, concealing the secrets and secrets of the city, as well as reminiscent of its former greatness. We have selected the five most beautiful, in our opinion, palaces of a beautiful city on the water.
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The best foreign films about Italy
The most in Italy

The best foreign films about Italy

Despite the fact that for decades Hollywood, it would seem, managed to achieve the incredible, including the development of amazing special effects, there is something special in Italian films that sets them apart from others. Italian cinema has shown the world not so many really outstanding films in recent years, but now we will talk about foreign film studios that have made films related to this wonderful country.
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