Vatican

How to get to the Vatican

If you are staying in a hotel in the center of Rome, then in most cases you can get to the Vatican on foot. From airports it is convenient to take a taxi or transfer, cheaper and longer - take a bus or train. Consider in detail all the pros and cons of each option. From Termini Station in Rome The nearest metro station to the Vatican is called Ottaviano - it is a red line.
Business and Economics

Fiat bought back 100% of Chrysler's assets

The announcement of Fiat’s purchase of all Chrysler shares has stirred the public. Elkann: "I have been waiting for this day since 2009" The Italian concern Fiat has gained full control over the American automaker Chrysler. This event caused a lot of controversy, but Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne is right in saying that it will go down in history.
Italy

Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracheli

Santa Maria in Aracheli is a beautiful basilica on Capitol Hill. A grand staircase leads to it, created as a sign of Rome's deliverance from the plague. The church was built in the VI century on the site of the Temple of Juno, the same one in which the geese who saved Rome from the Gauls lived. And that's not it! Michelangelo and Donatello, columns from old (pre-Christian) temples of Rome and ...
Rome

Museum of Criminology in Rome

So, you threw a coin into the Trevi Fountain, climbed the Spanish Steps, and also managed to enjoy the amazing Colosseum. What are your future plans? Why don't you try something unusual that is radically different from everything you saw in the Eternal City? Visit the criminological museum in Rome, located at Via del Confalone 29.
Rome

7 reasons not to worry about the weather in Rome

What is the weather like in Rome? What to wear? How to stop worrying? We plan your perfect vacation in the Eternal City. If you don’t watch TV, do not read the news and are not inclined to worry at all, stop reading paragraphs 1 and 3 and save your time. Better read other entertaining articles about Rome.
Interesting about Italy

What the Italians give for the New Year

The New Year is already knocking on the window, salads are already being prepared, champagne is being bought, and children and adults are looking forward to gifts. New Year's gifts are a kind of symbol of the December holiday, and also just show attention to each other. Choosing a gift for a Christmas tree is a very responsible step and tradition, which must be approached with great care.

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Florence

Academy of Fine Arts in Florence

The Academy of Fine Arts in Florence (Accademia di belle arti di Firenze) is the first European art educational institution. The Academy's art collection is one of the most valuable in Italy. Most tourists go to Florence in order to get into the gallery of the Academy. History In the middle of the XVI century, Florence ceased to be a republic, but art to some extent still remained the property of the people.
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In Italy, children are no longer allowed in restaurants | 2019
Tourism

In Italy, children are no longer allowed in restaurants

In Brescia, the leadership of the local restaurant supported an “anti-child” policy, which is becoming increasingly popular in Italy and abroad. "No children allowed!" or a new European trend and the Italian restaurant "for adults" The situation is somewhat reminiscent of the same with dogs (for which, by the way, recently many bans have been lifted): children are prohibited from entering certain public places.
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Two Italian priests abducted in Cameroon | 2019
Society

Two Italian priests abducted in Cameroon

Two Italian priests and a Canadian nun were abducted by an armed man in northern Cameroon. This information has already been confirmed by the archbishop and local authorities. So far, the police find it difficult to answer who is behind this crime, although the Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram, which has special influence in this region, has come under suspicion of investigators.
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4 star Rome hotels in the center: TOP-5 BlogoItaliano | 2019
Trip planning

4 star Rome hotels in the center: TOP-5 BlogoItaliano

The main attractions of the Italian capital - the Colosseum, Pantheon, St. Peter's Basilica, the Trevi Fountain and many others are concentrated in the historical center of Rome. In the heart of the Eternal City are located and the best hotels of Rome 4 stars, differing in a convenient location, and also, often, very reasonable prices.
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Lake Como - a source of inspiration | 2019
Regions of Italy

Lake Como - a source of inspiration

On the porch of the Limone restaurant, with a plate of fish delicacies and a glass of white, we were struck by the thought: no matter how wonderful the vibrant Milan is, you want to relax your soul from the endless dynamics of the city and dissolve in the charm of enchanting landscapes with alpine mountains, cypress trees and fruit trees against the backdrop of a blue lake .
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The main stations of Milan: features and how to get | 2019
Cities of Italy

The main stations of Milan: features and how to get

Milan is one of the largest railway junctions in Europe. Every day, several hundred thousand passengers travel from its platforms. Given how many people use the city's train stations, BlogoItaliano decided to devote a separate article to them and talk about the features and important nuances of each of the three main city stations: Milano Centrale (MI C.
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Pompeii - a city buried alive | 2019
Naples

Pompeii - a city buried alive

Pompeii is an ancient Roman city in southern Italy near Naples. As you know, Pompeii was buried under a multi-layer layer of ash during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79. Today, the city is a huge open-air museum, which has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997. History The city was founded by the Oscans in the VI century.
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Excursions in Milan in Russian: 5 most popular | 2019
Cities of Italy

Excursions in Milan in Russian: 5 most popular

There is an opinion that with excursions in Milan is stressful. Allegedly, this is a business city and there is nothing special to watch there. But this is not so: the history of Milan is rich in vibrant events, the city itself is full of sights, and in its vicinity there will be enough interesting places even for a very long vacation. That is why I asked Oksana, a guide in Milan, about whom I wrote a personal review, to compile a TOP list of interesting excursions, which are most popular among travelers.
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5 best beaches in Genoa and the surrounding area
Cities of Italy

5 best beaches in Genoa and the surrounding area

The magnificent Genoa, located on the coast of the Ligurian Sea, is a popular tourist center with well-developed infrastructure. The only thing the city cannot boast of is good beaches, since most of the coastline is occupied by the seaport. Within the city there are several small paid beach areas suitable for swimming and equipped with everything necessary, but the beaches located in nearby resorts are considered the most convenient and well-groomed.
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Prosciutto
Italy

Prosciutto

Prosciutto is the favorite Italian ham in many countries. However, it has nothing to do with the ham that we are traditionally used to seeing on the shelves of domestic stores. Prosciutto is a dried pork ham - it is sold as a whole piece of meat or cut into thin slices.
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Pinot Grigio - dry white wine from Italy
Italian drinks

Pinot Grigio - dry white wine from Italy

The fact of the birth of dry white wine Pinot Grigio (Pinot Grigio) is amazing. The grape variety of the same name for its production is not a wild plant that has passed into the skilled hands of a person, and not the result of selection, but a real mutation of Pinot Noir berries. The strange variety did not have a green skin, like other white varieties.
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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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The happiest cities in Italy
The most in Italy

The happiest cities in Italy

“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” These words, immortalized in the US Declaration of Independence, remind us that the desire to be happy is almost the most basic task in everyone’s life. Along with the level of GDP, wealth and political freedoms, the level of happiness experienced by the inhabitants of the country must also be taken into account when assessing the state system.
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What the Italians give for the New Year
Interesting about Italy

What the Italians give for the New Year

The New Year is already knocking on the window, salads are already being prepared, champagne is being bought, and children and adults are looking forward to gifts. New Year's gifts are a kind of symbol of the December holiday, and also just show attention to each other. Choosing a gift for a Christmas tree is a very responsible step and tradition, which must be approached with great care.
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