Society

2 million dangerous carnival masks seized in Rome

Today, Roman police seized about 2 million masks and other carnival attributes that do not meet established standards. According to preliminary estimates by experts, smuggled goods pose a direct threat to health: they are highly flammable due to the high content of cyclohexanone.
Milan

Milano Card - how to save money for tourists in Milan?

Advanced travelers can save tens of euros in Milan by purchasing the Milano Card online. What bonuses does the card give? For 24 hours, the card costs 8 euros, for 48 hours - 14 euros, and for 72 hours - 19 euros. Consider, for example, a 48-hour Milano card worth 14 euros. The card already includes a ticket for all modes of transport for 8.25 euros, so we need to beat off at least 14-8.25 = 5.75 euros.
Italy

Top 10. What to see in Rome

In Rome, each person finds for himself something important, necessary, interesting. See my TOP 10 of what needs to be done in Rome; which corners of the Eternal City to visit; what historical secrets to join? Be sure to see the Colosseum of Rome - the center of attraction for travelers around the world - a city that has carried its greatness through the centuries.
Culture

The Singing Nun: “I leave my future in the hands of the Lord”

Italian nun Cristina Scuccia said she relies on “the will of the Lord” for her future in the vocal show “The Voice of Italy,” which finale this week. The 25-year-old charming servant of the church this spring became a real sensation thanks to her amazing and lively performances on the vocal show "Voice", the Italian analogue of the American "The Voice".
Umbria Hotels

My favorite villa in Umbria - Relais Parco Subasio

Last May, we planned a trip to Assisi, one of the most beautiful cities in Umbria. Yes, in the very one where in the basilica of St. Francis are 13th century Giotto frescoes. I recommend everyone to see this beauty at least once in a lifetime. Umbria is one of the few regions of Italy in which there is no sea, but this is also charming.
Italian cheeses

Kasu Marzu - rotten cheese with live larvae from Sardinia

"Tastes are different!" - says an English proverb. The Italian product that will be discussed now confirms it unsurpassed. And, if you experience slight discomfort from moldy cheeses, then at the sight of Casu marzu you will be swooned. The homeland of Kasu Marzu cheese is the island of Sardinia (Sardegna).

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Rome

Book Fountain in Rome

The Fountain of Books (Fontana dei Libri) is an unusual decoration that flaunts on the wall of the city archive of San Ivo alla Sapienza (Archivio di Stato di Roma). A fountain with drinking water, of which there are thousands in Rome, is decorated intricately and originally, and asks for a photograph! Description The Fountain of Books was built in 1927.
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All airports of Milan | 2019
Cities of Italy

All airports of Milan

Milan is served by three airports - Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo. They accept both international and domestic flights, so it is easy to get to Milan both from abroad and from any other region of Italy. Flights at competitive prices can be found through the service Aviasales.ru, but for now we will tell you a few words about each of the airports, how to get from them to the city center and give links to detailed articles about transport to Milan for each of them.
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Italian is the fourth most studied in the world. | 2019
Culture

Italian is the fourth most studied in the world.

In the first place, as expected, English, in the second French, and in the third - Spanish. The Italian language is in the lead thanks in large part to the famous Italian cuisine. The list of languages ​​studied in the world includes more than six thousand names (!), Arranged in a strict sequence of universal classification.
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Cagliari - the capital of Sardinia in Italy | 2019
Regions of Italy

Cagliari - the capital of Sardinia in Italy

Cagliari is a relatively small Italian city. It is located in the middle of a cozy and picturesque valley on the south coast of Sardinia. For all its compactness, it is Cagliari that is the administrative center of the island of Sardinia. The complicated and very colorful history of the city, rooted in antiquity, has left us a rich cultural heritage.
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Amalfi - a fabulous city on the coast of Italy | 2019
Regions of Italy

Amalfi - a fabulous city on the coast of Italy

Modest in size, Amalfi is literally a paradise for a vacation in southern Italy. Medieval houses like nest of swallows are piled on the picturesque slopes that go directly to the shore of the Tyrrhenian Sea. All of them are entangled with stairs, and cozy green gardens are laid out on terracotta roofs. It seems that some brilliant artist painted Amalfi, he is so unreal and magical.
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How to book a cheap hotel in Rome 3 stars | 2019
Hotels in Rome

How to book a cheap hotel in Rome 3 stars

Friends are often asked to recommend and help book a cheap hotel in Rome, of course, to be conveniently located and pleasant inside. So to say the best option for minimal money. I’ll immediately warn you that the concept of inexpensive and high-quality starts in Rome with marks of 80-100 euros per day. Today, we will simulate the situation of your trip using a real example and try to choose hotels as if the local resident, that is, me, would choose it.
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Flea market in Navigli | 2019
Milan

Flea market in Navigli

Every last Sunday of the month in the Milan area of ​​Navigli, a traditional antique flea market takes place, an analogue of the Roman Porte Portez. Lovers of junk and antiquities, as well as collectors will find here hundreds of items of useful and not very things that have not been needed by most modern people for a long time.
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Polyglot: Italian in 16 hours, abstract 6 lessons | 2019
Polyglot

Polyglot: Italian in 16 hours, abstract 6 lessons

Bon Giorno! It is time to consider a group of verbs that describe movement. Words like GO, COME play an important role in the life of travelers. GO, RIDE ANDARE - GO, RIDE ("Andare") IO VADO - I GO ("Io Vado") TU VAI - YOU GO ("Tu Vai") LUI VA - IT GOES ("Louis Va") LEI VA - IT LEI VA IS GOING - YOU ARE GOING (respectfully) NOI ANDIAMO - WE ARE GOING ("Noi Andiamo") VOI ANDATE - YOU ARE GOING ("Howo Andate") LORO VANNO - THEY ARE GOING ("LORO VANO") TO COME, ARRIVE VENIRE - COME, COME ("Venier") IO VENGO - I COME ("Io Wengo") TU VIENI - YOU COME ("Tu Veni") LUI VIENE - HE COMES ("Louis Vienne") LEI VIENE - SHE COMES LEI VIENE - YOU COME (respectfully ) NOI VENIAMO - WE COME ("Noi Venyamo") VOI VENITE - YOU COME ("Howl Veni") LORO VENGONO - THEY COME ("Loro Wengongo", emphasis on first syllable) In the past tense: ANDARE - ANDATO - WELL VENIRE - VENUTO - COME ESSERE - STATO - BE We will analyze the rule for the formation of past tenses for the verbs: WELL and COME: IO SONO ANDATO - I WENT (Io Sonno Andato) IO SONO VENUT - I COME ("Io Sleepy Venuto") IO SONO STATO - I WAS ("Io Sleepy Stato") Feminine: IO SONO ANDATA - I GO ("Io Sleepy Andata") IO SONO STATA - I WAS ("I Sleepy Stata ") IO SONO VENUTA - I ARRIVED (" Venuta ") Plural: NOI SIAMO ANDATI - WE SENT NOI SIAMO VENUTI - WE WERE NOI SIAMO STATI - WE WERE Plural, feminine: NOI SIAMO ANDATE - WE SENT VENE NOII - WE CAME NOI SIAMO STATE - WE WERE Example: IO NON SON O STATA IN ITALIA - I HAVE NOT BEEN IN ITALY NOI SIAMO STATI - WE HAVE NOT BEEN By the way, from the verb VENUTO the word BENVENUTO was formed, which in Russian sounds like WELCOME, if you translate word for word - GOOD THAT YOU COME.
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How to get from Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice

How to get from Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

The international airport in Venice, Marco Polo (Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo, VCE) is rightfully considered one of the largest in Italy, despite the fact that it has only one terminal. Its close proximity to Venice and Padova (Padova) only adds to its popularity. The airport itself is located in the city of Tessera.
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Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Rome
Rome

Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Rome

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Rome (Museo Leonardo da Vinci) looks rather modest compared to other attractions, but it has its own atmosphere and reveals to its visitors the facets of the talent of a world-famous Italian. What is interesting here? The area of ​​the museum is not large.
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Unique apartments in Rome with panoramic views
Apartments for rent

Unique apartments in Rome with panoramic views

There are very few apartments with panoramic views of Rome, but when planning a trip in advance you have a unique chance to observe the Eternal City from the most beautiful angle. The cost of renting an apartment is from 120 to 250 euros per day, which is comparable with a good hotel in the center. If you are traveling with a family or company of up to 6 people, then living in such apartments will be even more profitable.
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Palio in Siena: Italy's most famous horse racing
Regions of Italy

Palio in Siena: Italy's most famous horse racing

Twice a year, the whole of Siena enters a feverish movement in anticipation of the main event - Palio, the famous horse racing, attracting more and more tourists every year. But the townspeople themselves have no time to rest these days. Each quarter throughout the year lives for the sake of Palio, and it is from the latest preparations that the status of the community in the eyes of neighbors and rivals depends.
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What to see in Florence in 1 day: itinerary
Cities of Italy

What to see in Florence in 1 day: itinerary

Florence is a city of arts, the cradle of the Renaissance. The city is very conveniently located almost in the middle of the road between the north of Italy and its capital. It will not be difficult to get to Florence from any major city, be it Venice, Milan or Rome. Therefore, many travelers to Italy try to include Florence in their itinerary, preferring to spend only 1 day here.
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Autobahns in Italy and a map of Italian freeways
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Autobahns in Italy and a map of Italian freeways

Like everywhere in Europe, autobahns in Italy are a convenient way to travel between cities. They are exceptionally well thought out and cover routes between major cities. However, there are a few points that are better to take note of the Italian freeways before setting off on a journey.
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