A walk through the valley will appeal to those who are interested in the history of ancient Rome and Greece. Other local attractions include ruins of temples of Jupiter, Juno, Concordia, Demeter, Vulcan and other ancient gods; the age of old buildings is more than two and a half thousand years. Today, archeologists continue to work within the historic district of the city; you could see their valuable findings in …
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The hotel of Cardillo Bonocore Maletto is ideal for travelers wishing to be drawn in the atmosphere of national hospitality. It is situated in a gorgeous building, which is a vivid example of the classic Sicilian baroque. This famous hotel offers an upscale wellness center; well-kept neighborhood is occupied by a landscaped garden. The hotel Baglio Oneto located in the picturesque town of the same name is amazing. …
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The youngest visitors will enjoy Dinosaur Park with an abundance of huge pieces of prehistoric animals. Every day there is an unforgettable laser show and music performances for guests at the theme park. Fans of hiking would be offered to try a lot of interesting routes on the foothills of Mount Etna. Active volcano has about four hundred craters and it is very interesting to watch them. Local landscapes resemble …
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In addition to traditional treats from pork and veal, fans of meat dishes are offered pretty creative dishes made of horse meat. Traditional food is cotolette schnitzel and small rolls of veal, involtini alla siciliana, served with a variety of toppings. Choice of vegetable dishes in Sicilian restaurants is huge; in addition to meat and fish treats, guests are always offered to order fresh salads and …
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The most interesting holiday of February is the Carnival, which is celebrated in Acireale. This colorful and noisy celebration would be interesting for both adults and children. As for less significant and large-scale events, then they are represented by numerous fairs and gastronomic festivities. They are held on the island all year round, so fans of shopping and gastronomic tourism certainly won’t be bored. …
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Mount Etna continues to remain Sicily's trademark. It is the largest active volcano in Europe. Interesting tours are organized to the volcano. You can admire it from a safe distance. The large adjoining territory is constantly covered with ash and is absolutely lifeless. Here, you can make wonderful memorable pictures against lunar landscapes. Etna erupts frequently. Even if the eruption does not take place for a …
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Moving around in Italy - transportation
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In large cities such as Rome or Milan, you will meet an underground metro. Statistics show that the Roman metro carries an average of more than 3 million passengers daily. The quality of the subway is also at a very high level, equipped with all necessary security measures, paying great attention to the comfort of passengers waiting and traveling by metro. Rome’s city subway has two lines, just like that of Milan. The railway infrastructure is also at a very high level. The total length of railways is more than 15,000 kilometers. Of this number, about 1,000 kilometers are high-speed tracks. It should be noted that all the large cities are connected by direct rail routes. If you plan a trip to a remote province, then, most likely, transfers during the trip cannot be avoided. The government pays much attention to the safety of movement along the railway track. Therefore, all local electric trains and long-distance trains are serviceable and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable transport of passengers. Please note that all long-distance trains are divided into first and second class, and the cost of tickets varies significantly.
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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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