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.

“To be born again or to be reborn” (renasci) - this is how Latin translates the name of an era of world significance in the development of culture. The Italian Renaissance or Renaissance (Italian: Rinascimento) paved the bridge between antiquity, the Middle Ages and the New Age. The reason for the prosperity of art lies in the readiness of the country's best minds for progressive changes.

BlogoItaliano already wrote earlier about how to get from Rome's airports to the city center, but many travelers settle near the Vatican, and the methods described earlier are less convenient for them. Therefore, we decided to devote separate material to the topic of how to get from the Fiumicino Airport to the Vatican most easily and without transfers.

Santa Maria Maggiore is on the list of 7 Roman pilgrimage basilicas. This is one of the most important monuments of early Christian art, one of the most beautiful European basilicas, a great example of world baroque. In the square in front of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Santa Maria Maggiore (Basilica di S. Maria Maggiore) is one of the 4 main basilicas of Rome, which is spoken of in superlatives.

Today, the results of recent research on employment were summed up. According to analysts and political scientists, the results are simply shocking: since 2008, Italy has been steadily moving towards the title of "The weakest country in Europe." The thing is that over the past five years, Italy has been going through very difficult times: the economic crisis not only crippled the country's financial situation, but also affected the wages and employment of its population.

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.

Taxi in Italy is not cheap and is considered to be one of the most expensive in Europe. Moreover, tariffs in various cities of Italy sometimes do not just differ, but differ very dramatically. For this reason, and also in order not to confuse the reader even more, we tried to avoid the taxi topic on BlogoItaliano, and if touched, we did it casually.

In April 2015, BlogoItaliano made a special trip to Rimini to learn more about the famous resort city, so popular among Russians in the summer months. Here I was lucky to get acquainted with the guide Victoria, whom I dedicated a separate article on the pages of the site. Then Vika promised to send descriptions of excursions that are of the greatest interest among "our" tourists.

The history of Palermo (Palermo) has 28 centuries. Over this enormous period of time, the main city of Sicily knew many rulers, experienced times of prosperity and decline. Modern Palermo is full of vivid colors, contradictions and sights, such a rich history of past centuries has made it.

The oldest building in the Cologne district Sylz is named after the White House. This is a medieval palace from the number of historical "water castles". White House - Secluded Water Castle Secluded Castle White House (Weißhaus), built in the 14th century. on an elevated stone base, surrounded by water. In the Middle Ages, a man-made pond guarded the peace of the Benedictine brothers (it served as the residence of the abbots of the brotherhood of St. Panteleimon).

Choosing the best beach in Italy is not so easy. In a country that, by and large, is one solid coast, there are an infinite number of options, each of which stands out with something special. Nevertheless, having studied and compared numerous reviews, BlogoItaliano tried to create its own rating, which brings to your attention.

Pasta alla norm is one of the most popular in Sicily. She just cooks, but, despite all the simplicity of cooking, she has grace. And every housewife has her own little secrets that make this dish incredibly tasty. It reflects the very essence of the island: ripe meaty Sicilian tomatoes, bright purple eggplant and Sicilian ricotta find unity in this dish.

Valentino, Gucci, Moskino, Ferret, Missoni, Ferragamo, Pucci, Cavalli, Fendi, Armani, Alesandro Mendini, Gaetano Pesce, Ettore Sottsass, Giovanni Pontius - these famous names are known even to those who are more or less interested in fashion and design. Famous Italian quality and style have long won the hearts of lovers of beauty and comfort.

Salvatore Ferragamo (Salvatore Ferragamo) - a famous Italian fashion designer shoes, created handicrafts for many Hollywood stars: Lillian Gish (Lillian Gish), Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn Monroe), Rudolph Valentino (Rudolph Valentino), John Drew Barrymore (John Drew Barrymore (John Drew Barrymore ) and others. Invented square and wedge-shaped heels, the founder of the brand of the same name.