The monastery of San Francesco was built in the early 15th century. It features unique architectural style. Graceful arches and pilasters give the building its original look; one of the distinguishing features of the monastery is an unusual form of pillars that was borrowed by architects from pagan temples. Among many cultural venues Museo Correale di Terranova deserves special attention. It was founded by members …
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Those who can’t relax without spa and sports training should definitely visit the modern wellness center, Ulysse Wellness Experience. It offers customers a wide range of services, from traditional massages and swimming pool to the exclusive spa and beauty treatments. Finish off the day with a trip to the city’s most popular bar - Banana Split. Visitors will find a huge selection of drinks and …
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Continue tasting local food in the restaurant Re Foods, which in addition to the original menu attracts customers with pleasant prices. Visitors can stay in the elegantly decorated room or on the spacious terrace, which overlooks the beautiful surrounding area. In addition to fine restaurants travelers are recommended to pay attention to little cafes and bakeries, as a selection of interesting goodies in them is …
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Sorrento is the city with an amazingly beautiful scenery and harmonious atmosphere. It never ceases to attract artists and fans of rest in beautiful places. During leisure travelers will find a lot of surprises, because in addition to the flawless appearance a popular resort features its incomparable flavor. The main symbol of the city is a lemon. Local fruits differ much from those to which people in other countries …
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The Bottega della Tarsia-Lignea museum will be a great place to discover the traditions and culture of Sorrento. The museum is dedicated to national crafts. Back in the Middle Ages, several unique apprentice schools were formed in the city. Sorrento is still famous for its craft workshops. The museum contains the most interesting and beautiful handicrafts of local artisans. It has a shop where one can purchase …
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1. Going to the beach, be sure to take special shoes and a thick beach mat. The coast in Sorrento is rocky, so it isn’t always safe to go into the water without shoes. You can use the piers on popular areas of the coast. 2. The high season is from mid -April to mid-October. At this time there is the most favorable weather for the rest. Fans of beach holiday are recommended to visit the resort in July or …
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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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