In Varese, there are several beautiful villas and mansions that deserve the attention of curious travelers. Villa Mirabello has been transformed into a museum that exhibits a priceless collection of archaeological artifacts. Some halls of the museum are dedicated to a collection of art, so visitors can see many precious works of famous medieval artists. Continue your acquaintance with works of local painters in the …
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Travelers interested in religious landmarks and everyone keen on mountain paths are welcome to explore the ancient “Sacred Path”. The Sacred Path of the Chapels of the Rosary was created yet in 1604. The cobbled path was made to connect the 14 chapels that present the “Mysteries of the Rosary”. The building lasted almost a century, attracting many talented sculptors and architects. Excursions to Sacro Monte …
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Ristorante Crotto Valtellina is one of the most romantic restaurants in Varese. It pampers its visitors with live music in the evening and a fabulous open-air terrace that is open in summer. Budget tourists will certainly like Golden Egg. A fantastic choice of pastries, sandwiches, snacks, salads, alcohol-free cocktails, and beverages is everything that hungry tourists need after long excursions in the city. Fans …
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The unusual location has also shaped the character of people who live in this area. The name Varese is of the Celtic origin – in the Celtic language “var” means water. Different nations passed the area of the modern city during its long history, bringing their own traditions and customs. Modern Varese residents are active, they like setting and achieving goals. Water has always been important to them due to …
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Among the religious sights, it is worth highlighting the Basilica of San Vittore. Its construction began in the late 16th century and lasted for more than 150 years. Today, the Basilica has preserved several chapels which were built in different periods. The Basilica is unique from the architectural point of view the monument; it is wonderfully combines elements of various architectural styles. The bell tower …
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Another original cultural center which will certainly appeal to young visitors is the Museo Castiglioni. In this museum which occupies a beautiful historical building, a rich collection of archaeological artifacts is collected. Here you can see fragments of stone on which images of animals and ancient writings are carved, as well as fragments of rock art. A significant part of the collection is dedicated to the …
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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
According to data for 2016, the olive production in Italy reached record levels, which allowed it to take a leading position in the corresponding rating. Thanks to its favorable location, since ancient times Italy has been actively using all the gifts of the Mediterranean. The Republic is among the top ten countries in the world for catching fish and other seafood, as well as for processing and exporting them, both in the form of fresh carcasses and in the canned form. The state pays special attention to the development of the tourism sector. Italy for several years in a row, occupies a leading position in the ranking of the most visited countries in the world. Last year, more than 60 million people came to the country for vacation. However, according to statistics, a serious economic crisis contributed to the reduction of the tourist inflow and to date only 12% of the Gross National Product comes from the tourism industry. Earlier these indicators reached up to 19%.
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