A typical street food in Siena is the fish and other seafood cooked on the grill by skilled chefs. There are always a lot of visitors next to such small restaurants, as their treats are of high quality. It is curious that natives seldom go to restaurants and prefer exclusively local food to other culinary trends. It is almost impossible to persuade them to try dishes that are popular in other countries, even the …
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Locals are proud of their history; cultural traditions of their ancestors are treated with great trepidation. Siena is one of the few cities in the country in which there is a unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages. Travelers who visit the city in summer will also be able to witness the interesting national celebration, the Palio festival. The most spectacular event is a horse racing, which is carried out in the main …
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A tour of the ancient palace of Kiji-Sarachini promises to be really interesting. The palace was erected in the 12th century for the noble Mariscotti family. For hundreds of years of existence, it changed many famous owners. Count Kiji-Sarachini was the last one. The historic building was named after him. In 1932, a musical academy was opened within its walls on instructions from the count. Later, it became one of …
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7. Thrifty travelers and those who prefer to visit only budget restaurants have to pay attention to local bakeries. There you can buy not only fresh bread, but also delicious pastries and a variety of sweets at most attractive prices. 8. Fans of quiet rest are recommended to visit Siena in summer, when the bulk of local students return home. During the school year, there is quite noisy and lively atmosphere in the …
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Interesting excursions are held here at the Fattoria farm, where you can learn a lot of cognitive information about the production of milk, cheese, and yogurt. Orto de 'Pecci Park will be a great stopping point for those who wish to admire the local views. In addition to the picturesque open spaces of the green zone, visitors will appreciate the variety of the animal world represented: peacocks, free-running …
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Siena is not known to host only medieval festivals – music is equally loved here. A confirmation of this is the Torrita Blues Festival which starts at the end of the first summer month in the nearby town of Torrita di Siena. At this time, on a specially equipped stage in the Piazza Matteotti Square, blues and jazzmen, as well as gospel performers, come from all over the world to perform. Another festival that …
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Italy - moving around the country
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Italy has an extremely developed air network. There are many airports in the country, including helicopter landing stations, and air bases. Most airports are working to transport passengers and have international status (designed for the reception and transit of passengers from the near and far abroad).The largest aerial harbor in Italy is the Da Vinci Airport. At the moment, four terminals are successfully operating within its territory. The airport is located about twelve kilometers from Rome. You can get to the airport by means of public transportation or by taxi service. Please note that free buses and even underground electric trains run between the terminals.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Italy
On the eve of the Catholic Epiphany in Italy, La Befana is celebrated, the main character of which is Epiphanius, a kind old woman. Upon giving, according to legend she, along with the magi, was to accompany the baby Jesus, but was delayed, and they went without her. Now she is looking for him, going into each house and giving out gifts, hoping to find the baby. The image of Epiphany is rather unfriendly; she wears a pointed hat and flies on a mortar. To make the festival more interesting, acrobats in old-fashioned costumes perform incredible tricks on special ropes. In addition to the masquerade, games and dances are arranged, in which anyone can take part. At the end of the celebration, guests can see the most beautiful fireworks. La Befana is held on the same day as the "Parade of Three Kings" in Spain, on January 5.
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