Don’t forget to visit the main square of Montepulciano on Thursday as this is the time when the largest market in the city starts working. Local farmers bring their best products to the market, so gourmet visitors have an opportunity to try different sorts of cheese and meat delicacies or simply buy true homemade wine. There are also several shopping stalls with souvenirs and exclusive crafts by local artisans. …
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Despite the fact that Montepulciano is not distinguished by wild nightlife, there are a lot of attractive venues for evening recreation. The coffee bar Caffe' Stella is a very pleasant place where the big company can have a wonderful time and enjoy classic national treats. In each town restaurants and bars, the guests are offered to taste the best local wines, cheese of the local production and other national …
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One of the outstanding historical attractions is the Albergo Il Marzocco hotel opened in the 16th century. It offers the guests to accommodate in comfortable rooms furnished with pieces of noble woods. Every morning, a buffet with pastry is served for the visitors. In the hotel, there is also a pub with a rich collection of wines of the local production and a very beautiful billiard hall. The hotel called …
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Near the picturesque square is Palazzo Tarudzhi that is one of the main symbols of Montepulciano too. The palace is incredibly beautiful and is distinguished by a gorgeous facade design but its interior has remained unchanged for several hundreds of years. One of the guests’ favorite entertainments is the visit of the old town hall, on the top of which an excellent viewing platform is equipped. It has a …
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One of the most popular treats you can try almost in all upscale restaurants is tagliatelle with truffles. Those who are delighted with meat dishes should definitely taste sausage products of the local production. In addition to exquisite treats, visitors of the restaurants are offered to try delicious local wines. The most popular wine that has literally brought the town world fame is Nobile. Connoisseurs of red …
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Italy - moving around the country
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Palermo Airport is 35 kilometers from the city Palermo, Sicily. The airport of Catania is also considered an equally important air harbor. It is located at a minimal distance from the city of Catania. Please note that this airport has significantly increased its throughput in recent years. One of the most popular resort terminals is the airport of Valerio Catullo Villafranca. This airport is located practically in the center of the country, in the area of Verona. The most convenient way to get to the city is by express buses. Please note that during the peak season, the number of flights which this air harbor takes, increases.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Italy
In Italy, people love holidays, and any: both national and religious. Even a football match can become a real holiday, for this sport the locals have a particularly passionate attitude. The victory of the beloved team results in a grand celebration, in which the whole city is involved. Italians celebrate New Year and Christmas on a big scale. Dozens of holiday festivals and carnivals are held during the preparation, and tourists from different countries come to see it with pleasure. The inhabitants of Italy are very friendly; anyone can join the event chosen according to their taste. The end of Lent, beginning in February and ending in early March, is also marked by carnival parties. Even church holidays in this country turn into an exciting action with disguises and masks.
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