Even if you have never been to the Vatican, you probably know the same facts that annually attract millions of tourists to a small state. First of all, the Vatican is the center and main stronghold of one of the world religions, and besides this, there is also a place where a priceless collection of art objects is collected.

Attracted by ancient architecture and history? In this case, you will undoubtedly be pleased with the selection of famous Roman monuments of ancient architecture. We have selected for you the ten most important sights of the Eternal City, which you simply must visit. We advise you to read: museums and galleries of Rome, which every Roman Forum Forum (Forum Romanum) should see in the modern sense of the word originated here in the VIII century.

The magnificent capital of Tuscany is perfect for a romantic trip - whether it is a honeymoon, a celebration of a memorable date or just a weekend that you want to spend with your soulmate. And so that the trip does not bring disappointment, we have made for you a selection of the most romantic hotels in the center of Florence.

You can get to Verona from Moscow by airplanes of S7 and Aeroflot airlines, which operate daily direct flights to the city of Romeo and Juliet. The cost of a ticket is on average from 8000 to 12000 rubles (from 100 to 150 euros). The distance from Moscow to Verona is 2700 kilometers, travel time 3 hours 30 minutes.

Rimini is considered the most popular seaside resort in Italy for Russian-speaking tourists: tens of thousands of our compatriots come here every year. A considerable degree of popularity of the resort contributes to the huge exhibition complex located here, rich shopping, as well as an abundance of attractions in the area.

Umberto Gallery (Galleria Umberto I) is a huge indoor shopping complex in Naples. The chic passage is a masterpiece of modern architecture, so all tourists who are fortunate enough to spend several days in Naples, certainly visit it. Grace and luxury of a magnificent construction will not leave anyone indifferent.

If you live long away from your native country, sooner or later you will begin to notice new habits inherent in the local population. And what signs indicate that you are gradually becoming a real resident of Italy? You communicate with the local bartender on “you”, and he serves you first of all. On the way to becoming a real Italian, you introduced yourself to coffee culture, and also identified yourself in a bar nearby.

Italy asks the EU for help in the fight against immigration. Interior Minister Angelino Alfano is convinced that Europe cannot just turn a blind eye to a clearly crisis situation. Over the past 48 hours, Italian services have rescued 4,000 immigrants trying to reach Europe on boats. This was announced on Wednesday by the Italian Minister of Internal Affairs and asked the European Union to help deal with the "already evidently conspicuous" crisis.

The picturesque old town of Tivoli, located 24 kilometers from Rome in the province of Lazio, is incredibly attractive for those interested in history and architecture. Tivoli's architectural landmarks in Italy: fabulously beautiful villas with lush gardens and waterfalls. Tourists who come to Rome often prefer to visit Tivoli more "untwisted" sights of the Italian capital.

Burrata (Burrata) - Italian cheese, which is a wonderful combination of mozzarella and cream. Its name comes from the word burro, which means "butter." Each ball is a bag of mozzarella filled with filling. And although the burrat cannot boast a rich history, but it has a lot of interesting facts in its reserve, which we will tell you about now.

The distance from Verona to the city of Sirmione (Sirmione), located on the shores of Lake Garda (Lago di Garda), is 40 kilometers. You can get to Sirmione from Verona by public transport in about an hour and 1.3 euros by bus. A taxi will cost about 80 euros. There is also the option to travel by yourself on a rented car, but it is only suitable for experienced travelers.

Since 2015, the new national gallery has been closed for repairs. Construction is expected to last four years. New National Gallery (Neue Nationalgalerie), photo by Marc Fray The unique cultural heritage carefully preserved in the museums of Berlin never ceases to amaze. One of them is the New National Gallery (Neue Nationalgalerie), the pearl of the famous Cultural Forum (Кulturforum).

If you come to Venice for 1 day, then in the city itself there will be enough impressions for a walk. In Venice you can walk and ride a gondola on your own, go through our self-guided tour route in 1 day or visit the most interesting excursions with a guide. But if the program is longer than a few days, then you can not do without new ideas.

Until 1990, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome was the most grandiose building among Christian churches. However, its religious and cultural significance remains unchanged: there is no one in the world, and it is unlikely that there will ever be another cathedral that would symbolize the triumph of Christianity for nearly two millennia, without suppressing with its greatness.