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The Italian Court of Appeal amazed the whole country with its sensational decision: the judges fully acquitted the 60-year-old resident of the city of Catanzaro in the south of the country. Pietro Lamberti was accused of molesting an eleven-year-old girl. The court ruled that a real feeling flared up between the accused and the girl.
The Grand Circus (Circo Massimo, Circo Massimo) is the largest hippodrome in ancient Rome, located on the left bank of the Tiber River, between the hills of Palatine and Aventin, almost in the center of the modern city. Name The name Circo Massimo - Circus Maximus - comes from the Latin Circus Maximus. One of the meanings of the word Circus is a venue, a place for equestrian competitions.
"Why don't we honor the excellent varieties of olive oil in the same way that we honor the exquisite brands of wine?" That is the question Tom Muller, a popular journalist and blogger, completed his book, Extraverginità, presented yesterday in the Chamber of Deputies. Since 2007, an American living in Liguria has studied various fraud methods used in the manufacture of one of the most famous products made in Italy.
The half-million city of Nuremberg is one of the strongest economically regions in Germany. This is a modern city, seething with life, in which the historical past creates a special atmosphere and comfort, inviting everyone to explore. Nuremberg The half-million city of Nuremberg (Nürnberg) is one of the strongest economically regions in Germany.
The wealth of Rome's attractions can only be compared with the abundance of interesting places in its vicinity. Of course, in search of impressions you can go further, since the train to the same Florence takes only 1.5 hours. But now we will not run so far: in the first part of the article, BlogoItaliano continues to explore interesting places in the vicinity of the Eternal City and shares its findings with readers.
The distance from Milan to Genoa is about 140 km. They can be overcome in about 2 hours by train, bus or car - the difference will only be in price and travel conditions. In this article, you will learn about the main ways to get from Milan to Genoa and vice versa, as well as the pros and cons of each option.
Oh, this is modern art! An Italian cleaning lady accidentally throws a piece of artwork into the trash. When cleaning one of the galleries in southern Italy, the woman simply did not see the inconspicuous masterpiece of art. Without the slightest suspicion and a twinge of conscience, the cleaning lady brushed off cookie crumbs scattered on the floor near the fireplace, which, as it turned out later, were part of a special composition.
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Throughout its long history, Italy tirelessly gave the world talented artists whose names are not forgotten to this day. Some of the creations of the great masters are in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. However, Venice, Milan and Florence also have something to brag about. We have prepared ten of the most famous and amazing art galleries.
The most famous seaside resort on the Adriatic coast, Rimini is a favorite vacation spot not only for Italians, but also for tourists from all over the world. The coast of the resort is about 15 kilometers of magnificent beaches with soft golden sand, conventionally divided into 10 areas. The first official beach in Rimini was opened in the middle of the XIX century, now there are more than two hundred of them.
Sales or, as Italians say, “Sconti” is exactly the time when exclusive items from world-famous fashion houses can be purchased at reasonable prices. As a rule, such events are held twice a year - in the winter and summer seasons. Their schedules largely depend on the geographical location of the city: traditionally, the sales season began in the southern regions, and then the northern ones picked it up.
The Royal Palace in Caserta is called one of the main attractions near Naples, and many travelers, constrained in time, prefer to pay attention to him, even to the detriment of Pompeii, Vesuvius or the Amalfi Coast. What is remarkable about the Palace when it works and how to visit it from Naples - you will learn about this and much more from this article.
Pope Francis, who celebrated his 77th birthday on Tuesday with three homeless people, was voted The Man of the Year by The Advocate, the oldest American gay magazine. According to the editors of the magazine, despite the fact that the pontiff does not support gay marriage and couples, he became the first pope to completely change the "rhetoric regarding homosexuals."
In 42 BC, Octavian and Anthony finally finally resolved the matter with Brutus and Cassius, after which they were able to triumphantly announce a vengeance for God-like Caesar. In theory, the triumvirate could be dismissed on this - the program was completed, but history knows very few cases when someone who took power, voluntarily refused it.
Beautiful Venice, Italy’s most romantic city, to an unprepared tourist may seem pragmatically expensive. However, there are many unusual corners and interesting sights here, which you can admire absolutely for free. San Giorgio Maggiore Island San Giorgio Maggiore Island is one of the most famous tourist panoramas in Venice, as it is located directly opposite the Doge's Palace and the Grand Canal.