It was constructed in 1173; the tower’s height estimates 56 meters. The restoration of the complex has been completed recently. The tower’s foundation was strengthened securely, so, according to architects, it should stand at least three hundred years. Many legends are connected with the main symbol of the town. However, no one knows the answer to the main question – why the tower doesn’t fall. …
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The most significant cultural establishment of the city of Pisa is the National Museum of San Matteo (Museo nazionale di San Matteo). Its exposition counts more than a thousand of priceless objects of art. The museum is hosted in a scenic building of an ancient monastery which is surrounded with parkland of the same breathtaking beauty and charm. An interesting collection is presented in the Museum of Duomo Museo …
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The park is located close to the ruins of ancient Roman fortress. That is why a serene family leisure in the parkland may in a moment change to an engaging exploration tour over historical spots of the city. The city of Pisa invites its guests to visit the botanical garden named Orto Botanico which will undoubtedly be of great surprise for its visitors presenting its vast collection of unique exotic plants. More than …
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Among upscale eating houses of the city of Pisa the La Mescita restaurant is worth visiting. The restaurant is a perfect place for holding of any festive event. Even though the upscale eating house features pricing policy which is higher than average, it is always crowded and a table should be reserved in the restaurant in advance of several days. The city of Pisa offers several excellent pizza houses to visit. The …
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The holiday was banned in the beginning of the 19th century. It was held the next time only in the middle of the 20th century. Dangerous breakneck fights taking lives of hundreds of knights were decided to replace with less life challenging and more exciting competitions. One of the most engaging and emotional contest which is held within the holiday is pulling of a cart. One of the newest and most engaging …
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In Pisa, there is a wonderful Botanical Garden, which is another historical symbol of the city. Founded in the 16th century by one of the local researchers, today the botanical garden is one of the oldest not only in Italy but also in the world. By the end of the 16th century, a specialized botanical university was established here. An equally interesting cultural facility is Opera del Duomo Museum. It occupies …
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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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