6. The most beneficial way to make calls to other countries is to use telephone tubes marked with «TELESELEZIONE» sign. As a rule, they offer the most advantageous tariffs. These public phones are operated by tokens and plastic cards, which can be purchased in any newspaper or tobacco outlet. Many bars and shopping malls also have pay phones, but their tariffs are usually less favorable.
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Bologna's museums are must-have destinations, especially since there are a lot of unique cultural institutions of this kind. For instance, a very interesting place is Museo del Patrimonio Industriale where various mechanisms are presented, Museo Delle Cere Anatomiche will please all those who are passionate about biology, and it would be nice to explore Museo della Resistenza di Bologna for tourists who're …
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Bologna is known for its meat delicacies. Keep in mind that experienced gourmets prefer to try them not in fine restaurants but in ordinary urban markets. Early Saturday morning, go to the nearby grocery market and be sure to try "Mortadella" sausage, which is produced only in Bologna. Local sellers are sure to treat you with special ham and cheese, and in small street tents, you can buy a portion of hot "Tortelli" …
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The birthplace of Guglielmo Marconi hosts two festivals dedicated to the cinema. The first one is held in April and is called Future Film Festival. As you could guess from the name, the event is focused on animation movies and new technologies. The second one is Il Cinema Ritrovato taking place in the middle of July where you can watch rare and little-known films. At this time, you can watch movies you like for …
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Historic Hotel Al Cappello Rosso occupying a building dating back to 1375 is ideal for an unforgettable honeymoon. The atmosphere of romance and coziness reigns in the old guest house for several hundred years. Both fans of the ultramodern style and connoisseurs of the traditions of the past will find a room they like. The hotel has a luxurious double room decorated with scarlet-colored accessories, as well as a …
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One of the most beautiful 19th-century buildings is occupied by Albergo delle Drapperie. Its original interior has also been preserved as much as possible during the renovation. Old wooden doors, beamed ceilings, bright velvet antique furniture, and an abundance of artworks form an incredibly romantic and sophisticated atmosphere in the hotel. Walking around the hotel, you can admire beautiful frescoes on the walls …
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Climate in Italy and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
If your goal is beach vacation, then you can buy a vacation package to the southern coast of Italy starting from the first days of May. In late spring, air temperature even in the northern regions reaches 21°C, and water can warm up to 18°C. The longest beach season is in Sardinia, as well as on the Tyrrhenian coast of Sicily. You can swim here from early May until early October. The peak of the season is July and August, the air temperature reaches 40°C. If you prefer a more comfortable temperature for a spa holiday, you can safely visit the country in September. The sea during this time remains warm, (about 22°C) and the air temperature decreases and reaches 25-26°C. Although, in the autumn period it is best to choose the southern coasts, since in the north with the onset of autumn the weather can become extremely unpredictable and changeable. The autumn season is very popular among budget conscious tourists, as it is during this period that tour operators offer simply mind-blowing discounts and lucrative offers.
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Atmosphere of Italy: religion and languages
One of the most common religions is Catholicism. The official state religion in Italy is Roman Catholic. There are even separate Catholic schools for children. Also worth noting is the fact that various directions of Christianity also operate within the country, including groups of non-Roman Catholics and the Greek Catholic Church. About 60,000 believers define themselves as Protestants. Pentecostals accounts for no more than 30,000 locals. More than 450 thousand locals consider themselves adherents of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Please note that in the past few decades a lot of migrants have come to Italy. In connection with this, the number of Orthodox Christians has increased and, currently, is about one million people. Also in the country, there are three schools of Buddhism that operate simultaneously. Today, the parishioners of this faith are more than sixty thousand.
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