Milan is home to a huge number of museums, in which you can see unique historical artifacts and art objects. Castello Sforzesco is now home for a beautiful museum, which houses collections of rare paintings and sculptures. Besides this, the halls of the museum are decorated by very rare and precious museum pieces - antique furniture and tapestries. Poldi Pezzoli Museum is located in one of the oldest mansions in …
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Gasoline club is a much more romantic and tranquil institution. The music here doesn’t stop till morning. The program in this club is carefully selected, so it will please fans of various music styles. The club often hosts interesting dance shows and performances of popular music groups. Several times a week here are organized theme parties, which attract not only tourists but also locals. One should not …
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Blue Note is considered one of the most attractive restaurants in the city. It will be liked not only by fans of local cuisine, but also by music fans - the restaurant often hosts performances of famous jazz bands. Take a break from a busy sightseeing day and enjoy amazing gourmet delicacies available at the Bice restaurant. Among the specialties of this restaurant are veal cutlets, boiled crawfish with spicy herbs …
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In Milan, there are interesting hotels in all categories, and the budget segment is no exception. Vietnamonamour Bed & Breakfast is a great example. The hotel is open in an eye-catching 20th-century mansion. Vietnamonamour is made in an elegant oriental style. Furniture was made by famous Vietnamese craftsmen; guest rooms feature bamboo floors and high-quality Vietnamese bed clothing made of silk. Vietnamonamour is …
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It is worth noting that couples here do not walk through the city holding their hands - it is simply not common here. Even legitimate spouses should not display their relationship on publicity. Italians actively use body language during communicating, and this habit is highly "contagious" for visitors. With time tourists start realizing that this way it’s really much easier to express own emotions. Milan is …
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La Scala Theatre. Teatro alla Scala is one of the most famous opera houses not only in Italy, but also around the world. Performing on the stage of the theatre is a huge honor for any opera singer. The interior of the building has more in common with the interior of a cathedral, rather than a concert hall. Actually, the theatre was built on the site of Santa Maria delle Scala Church between …
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Moving around in Italy - transportation
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The government of Italy pays much attention to the country’s road network. Subsequently, the road surface is considered one of the best in the world. However, it is worth remembering that most autobahns in Italy are on a paid basis. The road network covers all parts of the country, even the most remote corners. The total length of highways is more than seven thousand kilometers. Along the roads you will come across hotels, snack bars and cafes, shops, service stations, and filling stations. We can therefore safely say that Italy has created the safest and most comfortable conditions for traveling by car. Buses are considered the most common type of public transportation. There are both intra-city and interurban trips. The quality of the vehicles varies considerably depending on the place of its use. Thus, in the big cities run modern luxury buses, and in small rural areas one can still meet old and dilapidated buses from the previous century.
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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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