Among the variety of architectural attractions of Como, it is worth highlighting the beautiful Broletto Palace. This building is one of the oldest in the city; it was built in 1215 by order of the mayor. The beautiful palace is now considered a bright example of the early Gothic. On its façade, elements of decoration with multicolored marble were partially preserved. The history of this palace is very interesting. …
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After an eventful day, be sure to pamper young tourists with a tasty snack. It must be said that the city has many places for that. Thus, if your child wants ice cream, invite him/her to Gelateria Cavour, Gelateria Guidi or Gelateria Pasticceria Luisita. When it comes to delicious pastries, you can choose from Pasticceria Siciliana Vittoria, Beretta il Fornaio or Pasticceria Silvano Melillo. Finally, for delicious …
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Those who do not expect to spend huge sums on new outfits and accessories would probably prefer Como Shop. It attracts customers with affordable prices for quality clothing and accessories. This trade pavilion sells fakes of famous brands' products. A wide choice of bags, wallets, shawls, and jewelry, as well as clothing and beach accessories - all products in this store are of decent quality. For 20-25 euros, …
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4. You can rent a car at one of many rental agencies. An international driver's license and a credit card with the desired amount of deposit in the account would be necessary. The longer is the term of the lease, the lower the daily fee would be. Customers under 25 years are denied service.
5. Most stores open at 9:00 am and work until 7:00 pm; all shops definitely close for lunch. Large shopping …
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Local spas are ideal for relaxation, the best ones include FZ Massoterapia and Santa Maria Novella. Among bars and clubs where one can spend time after dusk, it is worthwhile to highlight a few ones that will surely appeal to every visitor to the city. Thus, party makers who want to enjoy strong drinks while listening to music will be happy to visit L'Officina della Musica, Enoteca Capitan Drake is recommended for …
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Local residents repulsed the invaders, and the witch was soon executed for treason on the main town square. Today, lush public festivities are organized on the day of the holiday symbolizing the strength and unbroken spirit of the small town. In the central square, a large puppet of the witch is burnt when darkness falls. Such an original folk festival is usually held in January when it invariably attracts many …
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Climate in Italy and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Italy is located in the center of Southern Europe. Thus, the weather on its expanses is quite comfortable all year round. In summer, temperatures are quite high here. However, due to the presence of four seas, even the hottest weather becomes milder and full of sea freshness. Winter here is quite mild, without heavy snow and frost. Therefore, you can plan a trip for any time of the year. It all depends on what kind of vacation you hope to get. The highest season in Italy begins in the second half of May. The weather during this period becomes quite stable and warm, and the water warms up to comfortable temperatures. In the southern part of the country, the beach season begins in mid-May. With the onset of summer, the inflow of tourists in Italy increases further. As autumn commences, a delightful autumn season begins on the southern coasts of Italy. The daytime air temperature becomes more comfortable for a beach recreation, and the water is warm.
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Atmosphere of Italy: religion and languages
The official language of the republic is Italian. It should be noted that this linguistic unit is actively used by representatives of other countries, including Switzerland and Argentina. Also of wide distribution are all kinds of dialects of this ancient language, for example, idioms. Between each other, these linguistic forms, of course, have much in common. However, their differences are so significant that often the bearers of certain dialects simply cannot understand each other. Statistics show that more than 42 million people today are native speakers of this language. Different dialects of the main language of Italy can be met in various Mediterranean countries. The most famous dialect is the Lombard dialect.
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