1. The most convenient way to cruise the city is on foot as many streets are closed for public transport and cars and are totally designed for pedestrians. Tourists may as well rent a bicycle in one of the numerous specialized rental centers. Many hotels possess their own rental stores.
2. System of public transportation is presented with buses and trams by which tourists can reach any district of …
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For those who have dreamed about driving Lamborghini or Ferrari, there is no better place than Autodromo di Modena. Here, you can take a tour with a professional driver and drive a sports car. By the way, there are three cultural centers dedicated to racing cars: Museo Stanguellini, Museo Enzo Ferrari (that is located in the house of a famous racing car constructor, so much attention here is paid to Enzo), and …
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In the city, there is also an attractive shopping center named Grandemilia. Its visitors can combine shopping and entertainment. In the center, there are excellent restaurants, cafes, attractions, and playgrounds for children. There are also a lot of boutiques and trade pavilions of famous European brands. There is one of the biggest shops in the city, Max Mara. In the shopping center, there are several shops …
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There a beautiful planetarium is in Modena – Civico Planetario F. Martino. It will also be interesting for the whole family to visit this place. The choice of cultural events that the planetarium offers to its guests is exceedingly diverse. Here interesting lectures are conducted, and popular science films about space are broadcasted too. Guests are also offered the chance to admire the sparkling sky through the …
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An obligatory point of the excursion program in Modena is visiting the market of Mercato Albinelli. It is historical and has been operating since 1931. In this market, you can try and buy the most popular national delicacies. Every day, free tasting of Parmesan, wonderful home-made wines and balsamic vinegar, which is one of the main symbols of the national gastronomy, is organized for visitors. In the …
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Modena attracts travelers not only with interesting historical attractions, but also with beautiful holidays celebrated during the year. The most colorful and most beautiful holiday is a traditional carnival held before the Lent. The noisy carnival has an interesting symbol - the traditional mask, Sandrone, that is the main part of local people’s carnival costumes. During the carnival, colorful parades take …
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Moving around in Italy - transportation
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Italy is one of the most economically developed countries in the world. Accordingly, the transport infrastructure in the country is at a very high level. Due to the fact that most of the territory of Italy is surrounded by sea, transportation by water is well developed. It is worth noting that historically, Italian channels were the most powerful among all maritime powers. Today, the influence of this type of transportation and turnover has a huge impact on the country’s economy. Regular ferry connections link not only the coastal territories of Italy, but also the country with neighboring autonomous territories, including the Canary Islands.
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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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