Sardinia is one of the most famous islands in the Mediterranean. This is a place with a long history that starts with the ancient Nuraghe up to the Phoenicians, Arabs and Romans. Currently the island belongs to Italy, but it has its own government. Simply everything is worth wondering on this island. You will find much fun exploring the culture of local people, their Sardinian Italian dialect, and the incredible …
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Nearby is the church of St. Michael, which many travelers recognize due to the colorful dome lined in mosaic tiles. This church is a vivid example of Baroque style. The exact date of its construction is unknown. The first official mention of the church dates back to the 14th century. It acquired its present appearance during a major reconstruction in the early 17th century. Parts of the old defensive structures, …
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Moving around in Italy - transportation
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In large cities such as Rome or Milan, you will meet an underground metro. Statistics show that the Roman metro carries an average of more than 3 million passengers daily. The quality of the subway is also at a very high level, equipped with all necessary security measures, paying great attention to the comfort of passengers waiting and traveling by metro. Rome’s city subway has two lines, just like that of Milan. The railway infrastructure is also at a very high level. The total length of railways is more than 15,000 kilometers. Of this number, about 1,000 kilometers are high-speed tracks. It should be noted that all the large cities are connected by direct rail routes. If you plan a trip to a remote province, then, most likely, transfers during the trip cannot be avoided. The government pays much attention to the safety of movement along the railway track. Therefore, all local electric trains and long-distance trains are serviceable and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable transport of passengers. Please note that all long-distance trains are divided into first and second class, and the cost of tickets varies significantly.
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Economy roadmap of Italy
According to data for 2016, the olive production in Italy reached record levels, which allowed it to take a leading position in the corresponding rating. Thanks to its favorable location, since ancient times Italy has been actively using all the gifts of the Mediterranean. The Republic is among the top ten countries in the world for catching fish and other seafood, as well as for processing and exporting them, both in the form of fresh carcasses and in the canned form. The state pays special attention to the development of the tourism sector. Italy for several years in a row, occupies a leading position in the ranking of the most visited countries in the world. Last year, more than 60 million people came to the country for vacation. However, according to statistics, a serious economic crisis contributed to the reduction of the tourist inflow and to date only 12% of the Gross National Product comes from the tourism industry. Earlier these indicators reached up to 19%.
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