Rome

Rome for gays and lesbians: clubs, hotels, useful addresses

Since the first World Pride 2000 festival began in Rome, it seems that Rome has become a special place for gays and lesbians. In Italy, there was never a ban on same-sex relationships as such, but until recently, public opinion was against openly talking about some problems.
Florence

Uffizi Gallery in Florence

In the wonderful city of Florence there are many attractions that delight the eyes of tourists, as well as cherish their sense of beauty. One of these structures - the Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi) - is located in the center of Florence between Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio bridge, attracting many tourists voluntarily and involuntarily, starting from those who accidentally wandered here, and ending with those who came to this amazing city specifically in order to fully enjoy the masterpieces of world fine art exhibited here.
Venice

The most beautiful bridges in Venice

Venice is a surprisingly romantic city with many cozy buildings and small canals separating them, where a unique atmosphere reigns. The city on the water boasts a huge number of attractions, visiting which tourists often forget about another marvelous feature of Venice - its bridges.
Liguria

Riomaggiore

The unusually beautiful, bright and colorful town of Riomaggiore is conveniently located on the elevated rocky coast of the Ligurian coast caressed by the sun in the northwestern province of La Spezia, Italy, in the territory of the Cinque Terre National Park “Five Lands”.
Cities of Italy

Shopping in Milan: Outlets, Sales, and Tax Free

Continuing the topic of shopping in Milan, which began in the first part of the article, today's conversation will focus on where and how to save money in the capital of world shopping. And if you have thoroughly prepared for your trip to the Apennines, and not only Milan will be on your route, we also recommend our earlier posts on this subject: Shopping in Italy: what, where, when, and Outlets in Italy.

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Google digitized Italian cuisine and culture symbols

The most popular Internet search engine in the world selected and "digitized" Italy’s brightest gastronomic products and handicraft products, which have already become the real national pride of Made in Italy Gran Padano, Chianti and Murano glass - all the pride of Italy is now available online A bit of Altamur bread, a little Parmesan a few clementines from Calabria, supplement all this with a glass of Chianti ... voila la, lunch is ready!
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Statue of Augustus the Strong | 2019
Germany

Statue of Augustus the Strong

The Golden Horseman is an equestrian monument to the Elector of Saxony, the Polish king Augustus the Strong. The ruler is depicted in the guise of Caesar and Roman armor, on a powerful Lipitsian stallion. The Golden Horseman (Goldener Reiter), photo by Peter Schär The Golden Horseman statue is located on the Neustädter Markt in Dresden.
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Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums: Things to Know | 2019
Cities of Italy

Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums: Things to Know

Only a small fraction of the treasures of the Catholic Church is available today for a public inspection in the museums of the Vatican. But every exhibit from this collection is priceless. The interior decoration of palaces, galleries and courtyards, where masterpieces of art of several millennia are exhibited, is unparalleled. And the Sistine Chapel is, without false pathos, the apotheosis of the creation of human hands on the path of serving high art.
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Rome in May | 2019
Cities of Italy

Rome in May

Rome in May is unusually good - wonderful spring weather offers pleasant walks along the streets and squares, visits to flowering parks and gardens, trips for excursions. May in Rome is already considered the high season, and therefore the city, literally, is simply awash with tourists; this is especially felt at the beginning of the month - those wishing to combine the May holidays with a trip to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum are a dime a dozen.
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Langer gang | 2019
Germany

Langer gang

Langer Gang is a long renaissance arched three-story gallery with 22 Tuscan columns. Between the columns there are coats of arms of lands belonging to the Vettinsky possessions. Langer Gang - Renaissance gallery, photo by Klaus Bostelmann "Long Stroke" (Langer Gang, German: Langer Gang) - another iconic landmark of Dresden, which, together with the stable yard (Stalhof, German
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Milano Marittima Hotels: Luxury Holidays on the Adriatic | 2019
Regions of Italy

Milano Marittima Hotels: Luxury Holidays on the Adriatic

Of all the variegated variety of Italian sea resorts, Milano Marittima can be considered one of the most "aristocratic". This is an excellent place to relax, there are excellent clean beaches, impeccable hotels and lots of places that will not let you get bored of young people, or older people, or even small children. Also, the resort is widely known for its water, salt and mud cure centers - every year thousands of tourists come here to improve their health.
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Graphene-based self-cleaning windows invented in Italy | 2019
Society

Graphene-based self-cleaning windows invented in Italy

In the course of research at two Italian universities, Sassari and Cagliari, an innovative “chemical exfoliation” technology was developed that allows the windows to “self-clean” using only sunlight. The new development is another way to use the material, for the study of which in 2010, scientists have already received the Nobel Prize.
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Stilo | 2019
Calabria

Stilo

Stilo is a small town and its surrounding area, an official administrative unit of the third level (commune) in Italy. Located in the region of Reggio Calabria. The population is 2813 people. Economics: agriculture, grain, wine, oil, cheese. There are deposits of iron and lead.
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Basilica of Santa Croce
Italy

Basilica of Santa Croce

The Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica di Santa Croce) is Italy's greatest Franciscan temple. It is called a place of special historical value, a museum of great works of art, the Pantheon of Italian glory. The history of the Basilica of the Florence Church of the Holy Cross was laid in 1294, on the site of a pre-existing church.
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Pope Francis was recognized as “Man of the Year” for the second time
Society

Pope Francis was recognized as “Man of the Year” for the second time

Pope Francis, who celebrated his 77th birthday on Tuesday with three homeless people, was voted The Man of the Year by The Advocate, the oldest American gay magazine. According to the editors of the magazine, despite the fact that the pontiff does not support gay marriage and couples, he became the first pope to completely change the "rhetoric regarding homosexuals."
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Ski resorts in Italy: 8 highlights of the Italian Alps. Part II
Trip planning

Ski resorts in Italy: 8 highlights of the Italian Alps. Part II

Millions of years ago, the waters of the warm sea splashed here, and today there is a mountain landscape of extraordinary beauty - the Dolomites, included by UNESCO in the list of World Natural Heritage Sites. Every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists come here from all over the world to combine business with pleasure, downhill skiing with wellness, and the charms of natural beauties with excellent Italian service.
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Dresden Castle Residence
Germany

Dresden Castle Residence

The Dresden Castle Residence is one of the oldest buildings in the city. Today there are several museums. The most popular is the "Green Arches" - a famous collection of jewelry. Dresden Castle Residence (Dresdner Residenzschloss), photo Franz Reichard Dresden Castle Residence (Dresdner Residenzschloss) - one of the oldest buildings in the city.
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Lindstedt Palace
Germany

Lindstedt Palace

Lindstedt Palace - part of the Potsdam ensemble of parks and palaces, is protected by UNESCO. Today, there are lectures, concerts, readings, dinners, receptions and weddings. Schloss Lindstedt Palace, photo tel33 Lindstedt Palace (Schloss Lindstedt) and the park, built by Frederick William IV in 1858-1860, are part of the Potsdam ensemble of parks and palaces.
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How to get from Memmingen to Munich
Germany

How to get from Memmingen to Munich

The Russian low-cost airline Pobeda began flying to the German city of Memmingen. Therefore, it is worth considering travel options from Memmingen to Munich. Flixbus Bus By Bus Traveling with Flixbus is the most economical option. Buses depart from Memmingen Central Bus Station (Memmingen ZOB) to Munich Central Bus Station (München ZOB).
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