Another remarkable landmark of Palermo is the Porta Nuova. The gate serves as a symbolic entrance to the historical center of the city. The gate was built in the second part of the 17th century. The construction presents a complex architectural composition of ingenious statues, large stanzas and pyramid shaped cupola. The most remarkable and significant historical landmark of the 18th century is the Orlean Palace …
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One of the most popular destinations of rest and recreation among local folks and city guests is the Foro Italico park. The park takes a vast territory and fits all kinds of activities and leisure. Beach recreation fans will love a scenic beach named Mondello. An attractive resort area is located in the nearest neighborhood of Palermo. The territory of the beach features numerous entertaining establishments and all …
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The Pasticceria Oscar restaurant specializing in ethnic cuisine will be a perfect place for a family dinner. In the evenings the restaurant is always crowded that is why a table for dinner should be reserved in advance. If necessary visitors can order to-go dishes there. Italian wines connoisseurs and those who can not imagine a meal without dainty fish dishes will love the Badalamenti Cucina e Bottega restaurant. …
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The World Festival on the Beach will be of great pleasure for diving enthusiasts. Exciting entertaining programs are organized for scuba diving fans as well. Year after year the festival turns of a greater format adding the program with interesting events and new competitions as by now the program of the festival is not limited just to water sports contests. The festival engages fencers and cyclers as well. An …
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Theater fans should definitely visit the Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele. It is Italy's biggest opera house and one of the largest in Europe, which regularly welcomes world-class opera singers on its stage. The sumptuous opera house was built in the late 19th century. It occupies a very beautiful classical building supplemented by original elements of decoration in the ancient Greek style. Nearby is a small …
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5. Tips are welcome everywhere. 10% of the total sum as a cash reward will be quite enough. Some upscale restaurants include service fee in a total amount of a bill. To reward a taxi driver one should just round up a sum according to the counter to any convenient one.
6. Street call boxes offer the optimum rates for inter city and international calls. The boxes are set in all the main streets of the …
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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
The electrical industry has been very developed since the year 1996. A large number of factories are operational within the territory of the country. They are engaged in the development and creation of profile equipment for various manufacturing activities, including chemical, food, and light industries. The state is also trying to maintain agriculture at the same proper level. Emphasis is currently on plant growing. Wheat, rice, corn, barley, potatoes, legumes, tomatoes, onions, olives, and other vegetables are some of the crops grow in the country. Quite a large part of exports are occupied by citrus and tobacco. In the southern part of the country, all agriculture is concentrated on growing almonds, which are actively sold not only throughout the European Union (EU), but throughout the entire world. The light industry is represented by textile and leather goods. This sector gives about 4% of the world’s shoe exports.
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