The sights of Siena are interesting because many houses, palaces and temples have been preserved in their original form. Many of them were even pardoned by the bombing of World War II, which destroyed many architectural masterpieces. That is why there is no doubt that every stone in the historical part of the city, every house and temple is not the skillful work of restorers, but a real medieval rarity that has come down to us through the centuries.

The Arc de Triomphe of Septimius Severus (Arco di Settimio Severo) in Rome is a unique work of art created by unknown masters almost two millennia ago, expressing the idea of ​​the greatness of a man-warrior and a man-creator of great and immortal art. Construction History A trip to Rome introduces us to three famous triumphal arches: the Arch of Titus (Arco di Tito, the oldest built in 81).

Geographically small, Amalfi seems to be literally “kissed by God,” because with its history, sea beauties and characteristic features it resembles a fairy-tale city from a magic novel where there is unearthly love, battles, inventors, sages. Isn't that a fairy tale?

At the Old Catholic Cemetery are monuments made in the style of Baroque, Rococo and Classicism. Here you can see the grave of Giovanni Casanova - the brother of the legendary seducer and the burial place of composer Carl Maria von Weber. Old Catholic Cemetery The Old Catholic Cemetery (Alter Katholischer Friedhof) in Dresden is located in the Friedrichstadt district.

Republic Square (Piazza della Repubblica) in Rome is a famous tourist attraction with an interesting history. At the same time, its modern compositional solution is considered the standard of architectural forms of a new time. For many years, this part of the city remains a favorite vacation spot for both the indigenous people and guests of the Italian capital.

In ancient monuments there is something surprisingly attractive, large-scale, mysterious. When I look at the white gates of Borsari, I try to imagine what they looked like during the heyday of the Roman Empire, how merchants passed through them, horsemen rode through, brave legionnaires marched. Facade of Port Borsari Porta Borsari - ancient gates.

The owner of a hotel in Italy shot a video in which he teaches rich Russians how to avoid being rude and rude while relaxing in Tuscan luxury resorts. The summer tourist season has come, and Italians are trying to convey to rich Russian tourists a simple thought: "Maybe you have money, but there are no manners."

With revenues for 2013 of 53 billion euros, the Italian mafia Ndrangheta earned more than Deutsche Bank and McDonald's fast-food restaurant chain combined. The income of the influential Italian mafia was calculated by the Demoskopika research center, whose employees managed to establish almost all of Ndrangheta's sources of profit.

Arid summers and dangerous bacteria had a big impact on the amount of the crop, which negatively affected the prices of olive oil: in just a few weeks they rose from 2.40 to 2.70 euros per kilogram. This year, Italian olive groves were infected with very dangerous viruses for plants, including a microbe called Xylella Fastidiosa, which literally “attacked” the Puglia region.

Finding a good fish restaurant in Rome is not an easy task. After 4 years of living in the Eternal City, I still could not find a place worthy of feedback, as well as recommendations on our website. And so, on the advice of my colleague and one of Rome’s best guides, Vladislav Doro, Yana and I finally got to the Fish Market restaurant.

Perhaps the history and culture of Ancient Rome did not know anything grander than the Colosseum (Latin Colosseus - "huge"; Italian Colosseo), also known as the Amphitheater Flavius ​​(Latin Amphitheatrum Flavium). Built during the large-scale reconstruction of Rome, the Colosseum, for 4 centuries, was the most prestigious place for entertainment for residents of the capital and the empire.

Monterosso (Monterosso al Mare, Monterosso al Mare) - the largest city of the Cinque Terre National Park of Italy (Cinque Terre). Here is the largest sandy beach in the “Five Lands”, a giant statue of Neptune, the symbol of Monterosso - the Aurora tower, dividing the city into old and modern quarters, and many more interesting sights.

Even if the volcano Vesuvius did not show any activity, falling asleep forever, stories, legends and traditions associated with his name would already be more than enough for the whole mountain system. But he only pretends to be sleeping, constantly reminding himself of either an earthquake or thick puffs of smoke escaping from his vent or creeping along the slopes.

A common myth: all Sicilians are mafioso, or at least do not impede the criminal activities of clans. This is far from the case. Otherwise, Palermo airport would not have been named in honor of two irreconcilable fighters against the mafia, who died tragically at her hands - judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino. Now their names on the plaque at the entrance to the terminal serve as a reminder to the whole world that justice exists and is inevitable.