Churches in rome

Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano

The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Lateran Hill (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano) is a papal archibasilica located in Rome. In the hierarchy of Catholic churches, the Lateran Basilica stands at the highest level, surpassing the ancient and revered churches such as Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica di S.
Tourism

On the beach of Veneto banned smoking

Tobacco lovers who try to smoke a cigarette on one of the most popular beaches on the Adriatic coast will be fined 50 euros as soon as the new law comes into force. Local authorities in Bibione supported the first ban on smoking on the beach in Italy, which would protect fans of the sun and sunburn from cigarette smoke, as well as protect the environment.
Trip planning

Shopping in Italy: what is profitable to carry

Italy is attractive for tourists not only as a country of interesting sights, magnificent sea and mountain resorts, fun holidays and festivals, but also as a place for excellent shopping. Shopping in Italy during the holidays is not only enjoyable and exciting, but also very useful and profitable: many goods, the cost of which in Russian stores are extremely high, can be purchased here at very affordable prices.
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Car rental in Italy: features of traffic rules and some fines

The magnificent railways of Italy make it possible to do without a car on a trip. This is especially true if most of the trip does not go beyond the boundaries of large cities, and transport is needed only in order to get from one tourist Mecca to another. However, if you plan to feel the real spirit of the country through the prism of its hinterland, car rental becomes not just an option, but a real necessity.
Italy

How to get from Fiumicino Airport to Rome

From the airport you can easily reach the center of Rome. There are several options: cheaper and more expensive. In all cases, you will reach the very center - Termini Train Station. Shuttle Bus to Rome From Rome Fiumicino Airport Leonardo da Vinci (L'aeroporto di Roma-Fiumicino) offers easy access to the center of Rome.
Germany

Köpenick Palace

Köpenick is a beautiful palace and a wonderful park. It's nice to take a walk, relax on a bench, enjoy the silence in the middle of the metropolis, feed ducks and swans, ride a boat, have a bite to eat in a restaurant in the park. Köpenick Palace (Schloss Köpenick), photo Stefan D Köpenick Palace (Schloss Köpenick) and the palace park are located in the center of the district of Berlin, bearing the same name.

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In Sicily, Italians park cars right on the beaches

Images leaked onto the Internet, showing cars parked right at the water's edge on one of the beaches of Sicily. The Italians are familiar with the concept of "crazy parking" firsthand. Their love for cars is almost as strong as for the beaches. However, when these two things merge into one, very curious cases can occur.
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Secrets of the painting "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci | 2019
Cities of Italy

Secrets of the painting "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci

Truly great works of art can be endlessly contemplated and endlessly described. From this they do not lose their charm, but can lose their destiny. The search for more new - secret and explicit - meanings leads researchers away from the primary source the further, the more time passes from the moment of its creation and the more seductively the opportunistic background of its careful study.
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Italian pizza - history, types, composition, recipes | 2019
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Italian pizza - history, types, composition, recipes

Pizza is a national Italian dish, which is a round open tortilla covered with melted cheese (usually mozzarella) and tomatoes. Cheese is by far the main ingredient in pizza. The remaining ingredients differ depending on the type of pizza. Today, pizza is one of the most popular dishes in the world.
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Italy in the spring | 2019
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Italy in the spring

Many people reject the very idea of ​​traveling to Italy during the cold months, because they associate their country exclusively with summer vacations, and it does not matter what price offers can be attractive. If you are one of them, but the “warmth” in your head is not so tightly connected with the word “summer,” then the idea of ​​visiting Italy in spring may even be attractive due to a number of factors.
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How to get from Pisa to Rome on your own | 2019
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How to get from Pisa to Rome on your own

The distance from Rome to Pisa is 360 kilometers. The fastest way to get there is by public transport - by train, cheaper - by bus, but you can make the trip more interesting, for example, by renting a car right at the airport and making a route through Florence, the Tuscany region and Umbria - drive through small fabulous towns.
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The main airports of Sicily | 2019
Regions of Italy

The main airports of Sicily

Sicily, which is so attractive for tourists, is a typical island, access to which is possible only in two ways - sea and air. Travelers from Italy or from nearby islands usually get to Sicily by sea, while tourists from other countries prefer airplanes - it is much faster and more convenient. Arriving on the island are waiting for three international airports located in different parts of the island - Palermo, Catania and Trapani.
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Islands of Italy for holidays at sea | 2019
Holidays in Italy

Islands of Italy for holidays at sea

Favorite travel routes in Italy pass through the famous major cities. Beach vacations on large islands such as Sicily (Sicilia) and Sardinia (Sardegna) are also popular. But no less interesting is the acquaintance with the islands of this country, not so actively developed by tourists and offering a meeting with the pristine nature and natural course of life of Italians.
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The Italians at the Olympics in Sochi will condemn the law against gays | 2019
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The Italians at the Olympics in Sochi will condemn the law against gays

Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta has confirmed his decision to go to the XXII Olympic Games, which will be held in Sochi from February 7 to 23. At a press conference in Doha, the politician said that he intends to attend the Olympics not only in order to support the Italian national team, but also to raise the issue of a law recently adopted in Russia directed against people of non-traditional orientation.
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In Italy, a stolen relic with the blood of John Paul II
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In Italy, a stolen relic with the blood of John Paul II

The blood vial of the pontiff John Paul II (Papa Giovanni Paolo II), which was stolen last week from the temple where he was stored, was discovered yesterday by Italian carabinieri. A unique relic was found in a garage owned by a local drug addict. It was he and his two accomplices who stole the reliquary from St. Peter's Church in the city of Aquila a few days ago.
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Kete Kolwitz Museum
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Kete Kolwitz Museum

The museum exhibits the works of Kete Kolwitz, a German artist, graphic artist and sculptor, one of the most striking expressionist figures of the early 20th century. Self-portrait of Kethe Kollwitz Museum Käthe Kollwitz Museum is located on the top floor of the Neumarkt Passage shopping center. It contains the largest collection of gloomy, but very emotional drawings, prints, posters and sculptures of Kolwitz.
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How to get to Siena on your own
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How to get to Siena on your own

Siena is located in the Tuscany region, 100 kilometers south of Florence. You can get to Siena yourself by train from Florence or by bus from Rome - these are the fastest and cheapest options. We, as usual, will consider all the ways. We advise you to read about the sights of Siena From Florence The road by car from Florence to Siena will take about an hour and a half, but this method is suitable only for travelers with the rights and the desire to be able to stop photographing landscapes along the way.
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The most beautiful and famous Italian actresses
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The most beautiful and famous Italian actresses

Italian cinema gave made great many of the talented actresses who are known throughout the world not only because of their beauty. These beautiful Italian women managed to win their place on the movie screen. It is difficult to list all the distinguished names, however we will still try and provide our vision of this list.
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One Day Hotel in Italy
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One Day Hotel in Italy

A new trend is spreading from Rome to Milan: hotels in the morning at a low price, but with an exceptional level of service. Useful addresses to remember. Stewardesses suffering from changing time zones, workers on business trips, athletes on vacation and - why not? - couples in love seeking to enjoy noon in complete solitude.
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The best beaches of Italy
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The best beaches of Italy

As the French writer Jean-Claude Izzo once said: "By the sea, happiness comes by itself." This saying is all the more true if the sea washes a beautiful beach with soft white sand and crystal clear water. Contrary to popular belief, in order to enjoy the wonderful beaches and the cleanest sea, it is not necessary to fly to the Caribbean or to the edge of the world.
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How to get from Milan to Florence
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How to get from Milan to Florence

You can get from Milan to Florence on your own by high-speed train in just 1 hour 50 minutes. If you take care of the tickets in advance, you can buy them for only 18 euros. A longer and not always cheaper way is to take a bus. The distance from Milan to Florence is 323 kilometers.
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