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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.
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.
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.
In continuation of the first part, today we will continue the symbolic rating of the most interesting places connected with Ancient Rome, which are worth visiting if your path lies through the capital of Italy. And although the second part of the rating is places from 5th to 8th, we are sure that they are no less interesting than those considered earlier.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.