Italian cheeses

Fontina - the cheese of the Valle d'Aosta region

Fontina (Fontina) - this is not the name of the temperamental Italian, but the name of the next cheese elder. He was born in the Valle d'Aosta region and has survived to this day almost unchanged. The cheese is noticeably different in taste from its alpine counterparts. We are not going to intrigue for a long time and offer you to get to know him better.
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Japanese pop star married Italian bartender

Popular Japanese singer Hikaru Utada married Italian Francesco Kaliano. The newlyweds met in a London hotel, where a young man worked as a bartender. The Spirit of the East penetrated the southern Italian town of Polignano a Mare (Polignano) (Apulia region, near Bari). 31-year-old Japanese pop star Hikaru Utada married 23-year-old bartender Francesco Calianno, a native of Fasano (also Apulia, Brindisi province), but three-quarters of whose relatives live in Polignano.
Restaurants in Rome

Review of roman restaurant La Viletta

La Viletta restaurant, which is a trattoria-pizzeria, we accidentally discovered in early April while walking around the Roman district of Trastevere with our guests from South Africa, Chibon and Mile. I was pleasantly surprised by the hospitality of the owner, who not only did not forbid taking pictures against the background of his establishment, but also tried his best to give the appearance more harmony by opening the doors.
Italy for everyone

Where to go in Italy for Easter

A visit to Italy on Easter is becoming more popular among Russian-speaking tourists. And although the Italians themselves respond very ambiguously to Easter in Rome, Florence or Venice, nevertheless, these directions remain the most popular because they allow you to get a “two in one” trip - to feel the traditions of Italian Easter and just have a good time, getting the most out of emotions from really spring weather.
Society

Italian driving style scares Europeans

Italian drivers are considered the most dangerous in Europe. This conclusion was made by researchers who recently conducted a survey on the tourist Internet portal Zoover and published it in the French magazine Auto Plus. The survey was presented in the form of a questionnaire, in which the inhabitants of Europe were asked to choose a country characterized by the most severe drivers.
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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Italian drinks

Liquor Amaretto

It is good to celebrate the holiday and in the morning, Italians can tell everything that happened. Their gourmet spirits are appreciated all over the world. One of the brightest representatives of the alcoholic world of Italy is Amaretto. This is an almond-flavored liquor. But, surprisingly, some species do not contain almonds at all.
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Rome Travel Guide: 5 Ideas Not for Everyone | 2019
Cities of Italy

Rome Travel Guide: 5 Ideas Not for Everyone

In Rome, there are many interesting places worthy of tourists' attention - the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, Villa Borghese, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and other famous attractions. But we will not talk about them, but about places that are not mentioned in the usual guides to the Eternal City. Our guide to Rome is for those who are tired of traditional excursion routes: tireless travelers looking for unusual places and longing for new experiences.
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The last supper of Leonardo da Vinci: not to be missed | 2019
Cities of Italy

The last supper of Leonardo da Vinci: not to be missed

If fate has thrown you to the northern capital of Italy, then the fresco of the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is worth a look. No wonder BlogoItaliano put it on the second line of the TOP list What to see in Milan. Another thing is that getting tickets to attend the Supper is almost impossible if you do not know where and when to look.
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Semper Opera | 2019
Germany

Semper Opera

Semper Opera is one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world. One of the world's oldest orchestras plays here. Semperoper Opera, photo by Kamerarauschen The Dresden State Opera Semperoper is one of the oldest opera houses in Germany. The theater dates back to the XVII century.
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The best beaches of Italy | 2019
Holidays in Italy

The best beaches of Italy

As the French writer Jean-Claude Izzo once said: "By the sea, happiness comes by itself." This saying is all the more true if the sea washes a beautiful beach with soft white sand and crystal clear water. Contrary to popular belief, in order to enjoy the wonderful beaches and the cleanest sea, it is not necessary to fly to the Caribbean or to the edge of the world.
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Europa Park, Rust | 2019
Germany

Europa Park, Rust

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The coming to power of Octavian Augustus - 2: how did Anthony and Octavian share power? | 2019
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The coming to power of Octavian Augustus - 2: how did Anthony and Octavian share power?

In the first issue, we told readers about the new difficulties that confronted Octavian, and the fun holiday of life that unexpectedly fell to Anthony. While Mark was having a great time in Egypt with Cleopatra, the “son of Caesar” was solving the sudden problems with his brother. Lucius Anthony, having entered Rome and showered in the capital, retreated to the north, hoping to gain supporters there and to oppose Octavian already as it should, but not with small forces, but did not have time.
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Japanese pop star married Italian bartender
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Japanese pop star married Italian bartender

Popular Japanese singer Hikaru Utada married Italian Francesco Kaliano. The newlyweds met in a London hotel, where a young man worked as a bartender. The Spirit of the East penetrated the southern Italian town of Polignano a Mare (Polignano) (Apulia region, near Bari). 31-year-old Japanese pop star Hikaru Utada married 23-year-old bartender Francesco Calianno, a native of Fasano (also Apulia, Brindisi province), but three-quarters of whose relatives live in Polignano.
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Library on the Italian beach
Tourism

Library on the Italian beach

Since 2012, real libraries have been operating on some beaches in Italy, where anyone can take a book for free, read it under a beach umbrella and return it before leaving. In summer 2012, the Italian environmental organization Legambiente sold in the south of the country, in the coastal communes of Castellabate, Montecorice and Pollica-Accharoli (Castellabate, Montecorice e Pollica-Acciaroli), a pilot project called "Beach Libraries".
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How to successfully pass a job interview in Italy
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How to successfully pass a job interview in Italy

Are you a foreigner looking for work in Italy? Do not cheat yourself because you have to go through a foreign language interview. We picked up some tips that will surely allow you to easily go through this procedure, as well as like a recruiting specialist. Please accept our congratulations if an Italian company has already invited you for an interview.
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Car rental at Fiumicino Airport: a few practical points
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Car rental at Fiumicino Airport: a few practical points

A year ago, when planning our trip, we decided to save money and booked a car rental in Italy via the Internet. As a result, the overpayment from the tariff announced on the site amounted to 130 euros for 6 days of rental. Lesson learned from the trip - in terms of insurance with Italians, you should be extremely careful.
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Montepulciano - a wine tale in Tuscany
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Montepulciano (Montepulciano) - a mysteriously beautiful city in the province of Siena among the picturesque valleys of the Tuscan region. It rises on a hill 600 meters high between the val d'Orcia val val and Val di Chiana valleys. Landscapes that open up from a hill look like a biblical paradise. The architecture of the city itself inspires a vague alarm and a desire to understand why this alarm arose.
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How to rent a boat in Venice for a walk along the lagoon?

Renting a boat in Venice (Venezia) for a walk along the lagoon is a great idea for those who want to look at a unique city as a local. Our friend and Maxim, the only Russian-speaking captain in Venice invited us in April to try a new way to study Venice and we were delighted! Renting a boat with a captain is much more comfortable than public transport, and also cheaper than a traditional water taxi 120 euros / hour.
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