Business and Economics

Italy protects its olive oil, cheese and sausage

The Italian government intends to apply to the European Commission with a proposal to make some changes to the process of supplying local products to the UK. The thing is that the English-speaking country recently has a special regulation that prohibits the import of products that are potentially threatening obesity.
The science

What were the inhabitants of Pompeii

After 1900 years, the victims of a volcanic eruption in the Italian city of Pompei (Pompei) "appeared" to the general public. Over the past few years, Italian archaeologists painstakingly scanned and restored in detail the remains of 86 people who died during the eruption of Vesuvio in 79 AD.
Italian language

Medici or Medici: who controlled the throne?

For several consecutive years, in mid-October, I have been leaving for a week in one of the European cities to relax and see how they live there. Brussels turned out to be a charming, fragrant chocolate and beer-foamy French-speaking city. From the words "bonjour" and "arevoir" sometimes dizzy, and in the throat began to tickle from the gressed French "r".
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.
Venice

Venice Carnival in 2019

The last month of winter in Italy is a mixture of unrestrained and fervent fun, smiles, dances and competitions, which one of the most popular carnivals brings with it not only in the land of sun and wine, but throughout the world. From year to year, the Venice Carnival attracts thousands of tourists who want to plunge into the amazing atmosphere of the holiday and fairy tales.

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Politics

Hemp caused a split in the Italian parliament

Legalization of marijuana: to be or not to be? A bold bill was introduced by Luigi Manconi (Democratic Party of Italy). League reaction: “Now let's prostitution as well” Some say that this is the way to legalize hard drugs. Others are convinced that hemp is no more harmful to health than alcohol or cigarettes.
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Public transport in Rome | 2019
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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Best Pastry Shops in Rome | 2019
Restaurants in Rome

Best Pastry Shops in Rome

I once dreamed of becoming a pastry chef and even learned this, so the words "shu", "chibust" and "biscuit" are not an empty phrase for me, the most unpleasant thing about this is increased demandingness, I can drive my nose through the window for half an hour and don’t buy anything , unpleasant tiramisu, which added cream, because we are not in America, and to bypass even the most comfortable coffee houses, if they have tasteless brioches and cornetti.
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All airports of Rome | 2019
Cities of Italy

All airports of Rome

You can get to the Italian capital in several ways, but faster and most conveniently - by plane. Just a couple of hours of flight and you are in Rome. Guests of the Eternal City are met by two airports - Fiumicino and Ciampino, located in the suburbs of the capital. In the 30s of the last century, another airport operated in Rome - Urbe, but during the Second World War it was badly damaged as a result of the bombing and after restoration it was transferred to the city flying club.
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Palazzo Massimo in Rome | 2019
Rome

Palazzo Massimo in Rome

Strict and at the same time solemn Palazzo Massimo (Palazzo Massimo alle Terme), located in the heart of Rome. The once luxurious mansion belonged to the family of Pope Sixtus V, and over the past decades has turned into one of the buildings of the National Museum of Rome (Museo Nazionale Romano).
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Spanish tourist undressed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence | 2019
Culture

Spanish tourist undressed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence

A tourist from Spain amazed visitors to the Uffizi Florentine gallery, stripping naked in front of one of the most famous Renaissance masterpieces. Standing close to one of the most popular creations of the great artist Sandro Botticelli, “The Birth of Venus” (“Nascita di Venere”), which depicts the goddess of beauty and love, the 25-year-old guy silently undressed.
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U-boat watch | 2019
Italian brands

U-boat watch

U-Boat Watch is a world famous Italian brand specializing in the production of premium watches. The products are distinguished by an unusual characteristic design, massiveness, impressive thickness of the case. A peculiar highlight of the watch are the large numbers, unique in appearance, located on the dial.
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Italian: Polyglot, lesson 1 | 2019
Polyglot

Italian: Polyglot, lesson 1

We should not perceive language as a dictionary, a list of grammatical rules, structures, although this of course takes place and it is difficult to do without it. Nevertheless, all this can be reduced to an absolutely working minimum. Well, it would seem - words. There are thousands and thousands of words in every language, but there are statistics that say that 90 percent of spoken language in any language is in 300-400 words.
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Why is Italy so?
Tourism

Why is Italy so?

Italy has many secrets that many people seek to know. Someone decides to buy a plane ticket and completely plunge into the atmosphere of celebration and fun, someone reads articles on Italy in encyclopedias, and someone follows the path of least resistance and looks for answers to his questions on the Internet.
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Sights of Messina
Messina

Sights of Messina

Messina's main attraction is Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo). Here is the Cathedral (Duomo di Messina), with it - a museum-treasury. Nearby stands a bell tower, on the walls of which there is a unique clockwork made in Strasbourg in 1733. In front of the cathedral is the Fountain of Orion (Fontana di Orione), dedicated to the son of the sea god, Neptune.
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Rome
Italy

Rome

The city is ancient and modern, arrogant and charming - the largest in Italy, the most popular in the world - is Rome. It spreads over seven hills along the two banks of the Tiber River. The Eternal City has preserved for us the treasures of many bygone civilizations. Rome The streets of Rome are like living legends. They tell, demonstrate, shock.
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Arch of Druze and Germanicus in Spoleto
Spoleto

Arch of Druze and Germanicus in Spoleto

Located in the town of Spoleto, the arch of Druze and Germanicus (Arco di Druso e Germanico) is an architectural monument from the time of the Roman Empire. The building that has survived to this day will soon celebrate its 2000th anniversary. History During the Roman Empire, this arch was the entrance to the Forum, now in its place is Piazza del Mercato - the city market square.
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Pisa
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Pisa

Tourists, once in Pisa, immediately rush to the Square of Miracles, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, in order to see the Leaning Tower and take a standard photo as a keepsake. Of course, Miracles Square deserves close attention, but the city is not a single tower! And Pisa is the hometown of the astronomer, physicist and mathematician Galileo Galilei.
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Taxi in Rome: tariffs, rules and useful nuances
Cities of Italy

Taxi in Rome: tariffs, rules and useful nuances

The Roman official taxi is a white car with a rooftop identification light plate and a Comune di Roma sticker with a license number on the doors. Every second traveler is faced with a taxi in the Eternal City, and so we decided to devote a separate article to them, from which you will learn about tariffs, discounts and local features.
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The Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome
Rome

The Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome

The Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana Dei Quattro Fiumi) is located in Rome (Roma) on Piazza Navona and is considered one of the most beautiful fountains in Italy. The fountain was created by Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, a genius of the Baroque era. History of creation In the middle of the 17th century, the construction of the Palazzo Pamphilj was completed at Piazza Navona.
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