The bar is of great popularity among cocktail admirers and theme music connoisseurs. The most prestigious entertaining establishment of Parma is considered to be the Gavanasa club. It attracts elite public to enjoy interesting program and to taste dainty delicacies. Bright barmen shows are of immense popularity among the guests as the preparation of cocktails resembles a real acrobatic performance. The most popular …
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The house speciality is considered to be wild boar under cheese sauce, however the austere menu of the eating house will be of great interest for vegetarian diet followers as well. Vegetarians should definitely try pockets stuffed with lentils. The guests will be treated with a vast choice of fruit desserts. Among family run restaurants the Ristorante San Barnaba eating house is best worth visiting. The restaurant …
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The collection of the museum introduces the visitors to the history of development of ham production. Exciting excursions and cultural events are held within the ham holiday. There the tourists will also find one of the specialized stores offering popular sorts of ham and meat. The festival is not limited to gastronomy events only. During ten days of the holiday the city witnesses numerous exciting competitions and …
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Not far from the square is another interesting religious monument - the Monastery of St. John the Theologian. The ancient monastery was founded in the 10th century on the site of the former oratorio. Today, on the territory of the abbey you can see a historic church, as well as an old pharmacy where monks used to sell medicinal herbs grown in the monastery's garden. Within the walls of the ancient abbey is a …
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6. Local people are rather cordial and friendly towards foreign guests and are always eager to help with a piece of advice. The only condition of a successful communication with local folks is keeping to the etiquette. To win trust of the city residents tourists should learn several phrases in Italian as this will be highly appreciated by natives.
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Among religious landmarks of the city the abbey church of Saint John the Evangelist (San Giovanni Evangelista) is well worth visiting. The church is one of the brightest and most remarkable landmarks of the Renaissance epoch. A high building with ingeniously finished frontage keeps plenty of significant religious artifacts. Tourists should necessarily estimate the inner decoration of the church and enjoy beautiful …
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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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