Tourists wishing to stay in the historic district will surely appreciate I Portici Hotel Bologna. A chic historic building housing the hotel has been completely restored. Original decoration and unique frescoes adorning high ceilings have been preserved as much as possible. You can see priceless works of art not only in public areas - frescoes decorate ceilings of some rooms. The hotel is aimed at a wide range of …
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The park Piazza Trento Trieste does not have a large area. However, it attracts with its unique design. This beautiful small park is especially interesting to visit in the spring, when the trees bloom in it. In summer, the youngest visitors can run along the paths around the fountains and try branded sweets at a local cafe. For the locals, the park has become a favorite place for a picnic. Here you can arrange a …
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B4 Bologna Tower by Boscolo invites travelers to spend a few days in a stylish setting. Its rooms painted in cream shades are decorated with original designer accessories: pieces of furniture of unusual shapes, glass panels, light fabrics and fresh flowers. A spacious lobby of the hotel was decorated with the use of rare woods and marble. La Caveja restaurant serving national cuisine offers an elegant atmosphere as …
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In the immediate vicinity of Bologna, is a world-famous fur factory Mala Mati Marconi, whose visitors can purchase luxurious fur coats and other fur products at any time of the year. On its territory operates an excellent store with a worthy choice of goods. It is really attractive since high-quality fur coats can be bought on average 1,5-2000 euros cheaper than in ordinary boutiques. Traveling around the …
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Modest Hotel Pedrini occupies another former monastery building dating back to the 16th century. Each of the rooms has its own peculiar features. Fragments of pristine stone walls have been preserved in some of them, while in others, beautiful frescoes are restored on the ceiling. The bathroom is designed with the use of natural stone and beautiful tiles, and the atmosphere is complemented by antique furniture …
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5. Leaving tips in all restaurants, cafes and bars of the city is customary. As a rule, a typical amount of tips is 10 - 15% of the total bill. You can also leave tips to guides, maids in your hotel, hairdressers and local residents, who have kindly guided you to places of interest you seek.
6. The most beneficial way to make calls to other countries is to use telephone tubes marked with …
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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
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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