National colorful carnival celebrations are another notable feature. They take place every year and do not remain without attention of curious tourists. Florentine Carnival is held in March and symbolizes the arrival of spring. Holidays, which were conducted in 15 - 16 centuries, are absolutely not similar to those carnivals that travelers can see these days. If earlier celebrations were accompanied by exceptionally …
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Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore. Without a doubt, this magnificent cathedral is one of the greatest attractions not only of Florence, but also of the whole of Italy. The construction of the cathedral was started in 1296; in 1995 it was completely renovated. The word «fiore» means “lily”. This flower is depicted on the emblem of Florence. A solid belfry stands near the cathedral. The façade …
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Hotel Montebello Splendid is the best choice for a secluded and intimate vacation. The magnificent building of the 18th century has been transformed into a hotel with beautiful rooms, the design of which is made in different color schemes. All rooms feature high beds with bed clothing made of quality Egyptian cotton. Some rooms come with a hydromassage bath. Hotel Montebello Splendid is surrounded by a peaceful …
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Older children will find much fun in the Museum of Geology and Paleontology (the Museo di Storia Naturale di Firenze), which collection is nothing but unique. The exhibition includes skeletons of ancient animals and figures of dinosaurs that inhabited our planet millions of years ago. There is also a rich collection of archaeological artifacts in the museum, and all children are recommended to take a look at it. …
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Savvy travelers will also like boutique hotel Porcellino Gallery, which design is dedicated to the culture of different countries of the world. The hotel has rooms that would bring guests to distant India. These rooms are decorated with elephant related paintings and textiles. Some rooms look like halls of a Buddhist temple and feature old stone figurines and oriental vases. There is a wonderful American style bar …
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To diversify your shopping trips, look into the popular "Stefania" confectionery. Its opening took place just over 20 years ago. Nowadays, this is a popular holiday destination both for tourists and local residents. There is a spacious hall with lots of tables there, and during the warm season, part of the tables are set on the open terrace. Here, you can taste branded sweets and buy wonderful cakes and takeout pies. …
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Climate in Italy and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
Also, trips to Italy are very popular during the New Year and Christmas holidays. It is worth noting that every Italian city has its own patron saints. For example, Milan has Saint Ambrosius, and on its day (December 7th) a simply incredible celebration is rolled up. Therefore, tourists quite often try to adjust their trip taking into account such large-scale city events. After all, this is the best opportunity to get to know the local population, their traditions, and understand their mentality. A large tourist inflow is also observed during the Venetian carnival, which occurs in the last days of January and continues until about 10th February. The fewest tourists in Italy are seen in October and in November, and also in winter, except for New Year’s holidays and Valentine’s Day. However, it is during this period that you can save a lot on vacation, because tour operators propose quite stunning offers.
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Atmosphere of Italy: religion and languages
No less popular is Sardinian. It consists of several dialects, whose speakers reside in different territories. It originated from the same area. Over time, it was never recognized as the official language of the country, although it is spoken by more than one million, five hundred thousand residents. According to its linguistic structure, it is very close to the Friulian and Catalan languages. This is due to the specific territorial distribution of the speaking population. If you believe the statistics, then the third most common language in Italy is the Friulian language. Its speakers, as it follows from the name, reside in the region with the same name. The native speakers of this language are more than seven hundred thousand people. Even in this case, no official rights were granted to the language. It should be noted that the phonetics of this language is quite complex, therefore there is no dialect of the Friulian language in the world.
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