One of the city's most beautiful and attractive parks is Parco Rio Crosio. You can walk or ride a bike along the numerous paths throughout its area. Many benches are installed in the shade of trees. In the park, you can see not only beautiful plants but also admire some symbolic monuments. You will also find children's playgrounds, so it's nice to visit this place with kids at any time of the year. If the …
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To discover the most interesting shops, go check the streets of the historic district. A must-have destination for ladies is the famous fashion store Truffa 1938 Abbigliamento Donna, which sells chic designer outfits of all possible styles. Here you can choose an original dress for a special occasion or nice casual clothes. The store will certainly appeal to fans of glamorous outfits. Nearby is Damadora, a …
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In the evening, head to one of Asti's stylish bars or pubs - the city offers more than enough places to have a nice time at night. If you miss your favorite beer while on vacation, go to Jack Madden Pub. It is styled after a classic Irish pub, with massive wooden furniture and authentic vintage accessories. That's where you can taste the most popular beers from various countries. The pub is also known as a live …
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Of special interest are the city's historic palaces, many of which have also been converted into museums. The most beautiful historical monument is Palazzo Mazzetti that was totally reconstructed in 2000. Currently, the palace houses the main city museum, which has gathered a very interesting and diverse collection. Here you can see ancient weapons, chic porcelain items, and works of art. The palace contains a rich …
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For many years, authorities of the neighboring Italian cities wanted to set up their authority in Asti. This fact caused the independence war that divided the city’s population. Because of the unstable civil situation in the city, the King of Naples claimed authority over the region. Asti became developing slowly, and some of the ruined buildings were restored. However, the authorities kept changing until the …
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Moving around in Italy - transportation
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The government of Italy pays much attention to the country’s road network. Subsequently, the road surface is considered one of the best in the world. However, it is worth remembering that most autobahns in Italy are on a paid basis. The road network covers all parts of the country, even the most remote corners. The total length of highways is more than seven thousand kilometers. Along the roads you will come across hotels, snack bars and cafes, shops, service stations, and filling stations. We can therefore safely say that Italy has created the safest and most comfortable conditions for traveling by car. Buses are considered the most common type of public transportation. There are both intra-city and interurban trips. The quality of the vehicles varies considerably depending on the place of its use. Thus, in the big cities run modern luxury buses, and in small rural areas one can still meet old and dilapidated buses from the previous century.
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Economy roadmap of Italy
Italy’s main problem is fuel and energy dependence. The speed of development of the country is one of the largest in the whole European Union, yet Italy cannot provide itself with a source of energy. Last year, more than 80% of all consumed energy was imported. 99% of all used natural gas and 85% of oil are imported. It is worth noting that earlier the sources of nuclear energy has been developing in the country, but after joining the euro zone all stations of this type were closed. This state of affairs gave the government a powerful push to finance and support developments devoted to alternative energy sources. To date, active development in this field of activity is being carried out; wind and solar power storage stations are being constructed, likewise water energy is being used. The main exported goods are vehicles, various products of the chemical industry, ships and boats, food products, electronic devices, medicines, and other consumer goods. The main export partners are France, Portugal, Italy and England.
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