The best way to get acquainted with the culture and traditions of Tuscany is to visit the picturesque town of Montepulciano at the end of September. For the last few years it has been a regular venue for one of the most important and interesting cultural events in the region, the Festival of Crafts. The first festival was held recently, in 2007; since then it has become an annual event. It is considered one of the …
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Tuscany is a favorite place of gourmets too. National restaurants and colorful markets will really impress all the tourists. In Tuscan restaurants, the visitors can taste several types of juicy beefsteak cooked only over an open fire. You can also taste many popular national dishes in local markets. Seafood and different inexpensive legumes are offered in small cafes. An important attribute of the national cuisine …
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Travelers looking for solitude won’t have a problem to find a suitable place to stay. They should definitely visit Maremma, a significant part of which is occupied by the nature reserve. It is believed that this is where you will find some of the most peaceful and secluded beaches in the country. One of the most unusual holiday destinations is the island of Monte Argentario. More recently, tourists were …
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4. Travelers are strongly recommended to exchange currency before the trip; in this case the terms would be more favorable. Despite the fact that the number of banks and exchange offices in Tuscany is very large, a very large fee is charged for currency exchange. 5. Travelers who have limited time and want to see main attractions should definitely use service of City Sightseeing. It offers very interesting …
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From a gastronomic point of view Tuscany is one of the most mysterious and attractive areas of Italy, because this is where locals have preserved centuries-old culinary traditions. The main aspect of local cooking is preserving the essence of the product and its unique flavor; that’s why local chefs are very reluctant to spices and seasonings. Those who want to taste typical national food are recommended to …
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There is another well-known entertainment center, Acqua Village water park, in Livorno. High hills and huge swimming pools, spacious terraces and cozy cafes would help you to relax all day long. Horseback riding is very popular among guests of Tuscany; Marrema area is ideal for riding. There are several equestrian centers and great riding schools; everyone can use their services. In the vicinity of Tirrenia there …
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Moving around in Italy - transportation
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The air transport network in the country is also highly developed. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that the greater part of passenger traffic is concentrated only in 3 major Italian airports, of which the Da Vinci airport terminal is the main one. Among popular flights not only international passenger flights are popular. About one third of the boards are used in domestic flights. It is worth noting that in Italy, as in most countries of modern Europe, bicycling is gradually gaining popularity. In the major cities of Italy today, high-quality bicycle paths have been laid along most major roads. Motorists relate to such road users with great respect.
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Economy roadmap of Italy
Today, Italy is considered one of the most highly developed countries in the world. It occupies a leading position in terms of industrial production in the whole of Western Europe. One of the most important industries in Italy is the extraction of minerals. There are quite a lot of them on the territory of the kingdom, with mercury currently taking the lead position. Also on the territory of the country, you will find that uranium ore, silver, iron ore, lead-zinc and copper ores, as well as potassium salts are being mined. The next important sector in Italy is engineering. It is focused mainly on the construction of ships, due to the territorial location of the country.
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