According to one of the ancient traditions, the statue of the patron saint of the city is transferred to a boat. The boat with the statue makes a ride, and when the boat with the priceless religious relic returns back to the port, the locals greet it with joyful shouts and songs. After this a large procession escorts the statue back to the basilica. After such solemn procession all holiday celebrations in Bari are …
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The real storehouse of historical attractions is the Old Bari - picturesque historic district, where you can walk for hours along the atmospheric old streets and admire the buildings that were built in the era of the Middle Ages. The historic district is now featuring many interesting souvenir shops and restaurants that specialize in ethnic cuisine. In the immediate vicinity of the city there is a lot of amazing …
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Hotel Excelsior Congressi is popular among shoppers, as it’s in the immediate vicinity of the busiest shopping streets of Bari. Design of rooms is simple; nice bright fabrics and bunches of fresh flowers make atmosphere even more cozy and homely. The onsite restaurant, Rossani, is perfect for exploring traditions of Mediterranean cuisine embodied in delicious fish dishes. It’s certainly worth mentioning …
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Lovers of attractions and carousels will like the amusement park Gomma Park Largo 2 Giugno. Suitable places for recreation can be found for everyone. There is a beautiful playground with carousels for the little ones, and also a roller coaster for fans of extreme entertainment. Young visitors will be able to play pirates on the most real pirate ship, ride on small cars and try branded sweets at a local cafe. …
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A unique hotel B & B Santa Maria Del Buon Consiglio offers its guests to spend a few days in special ambience. All three minimalist rooms are set in a historic building. Pristine stone walls, designer furniture in the style of yesteryear, as well as amazing paintings and tapestries can be found all around. The romantic hotel has a room for couples that has a large four-poster bed and drapery of translucent fabrics. …
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Mongolfiera shopping center will please by a variety of stores. It includes excellent shops with clothes and goods for children and interesting stores offering exclusive household and interior goods. Ladies will be delighted to purchase luxurious evening outfits and accessories. United Colors of Benetton store is a true find for amateurs of original young style. It presents both men's and women's clothing. This is …
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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
Main imports of Italy are food products, various consumer goods, precise measuring instruments, and specialized equipment. The main trading partners are Germany, France, Italy, and China. According to data for the past year, unemployment in the country is more than 15% and this figure is constantly increasing. The average salary is 16,895 euros per month. More than 70% of GDP is income from the service sector, about 14% comes from the industry sector, and about 10% from construction. Italy’s GDP per capita according to the International Monetary Fund for 2016 was $20,217. This allowed the republic to rank the 28th place in the world. Inflation in Italy is less than 1.4%. During the crisis, GDP fell by 9%. However, according to the projections of international economic companies, the situation of the country is stabilizing. The external debt is 43 million dollars.
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