In the variety of architectural structures, the Torre Bissar deserves attention. It was built in 1174 and today, is one of the oldest buildings in the city. Surprisingly, this tower, which rises skyward at 82 meters, was miraculously preserved during the strongest earthquake in 1374. It remained intact during the Second World War. The ancient tower with a clock has been one of the main historical symbols of the …
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Not far from the Palladian basilica and other iconic sights of Vicenza, is situated the Hotel Campo Marzio, which also hosts the wealthiest and most demanding guests of the city. Its suites are decorated in noble cream colors, and each has an artistic lighting system in the bathroom. Here, refurbished antique furniture blends in with the modern interiors in rooms and public areas. On the first floor of this …
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G Boutique Hotel is another establishment that is unique from a design point of view. Each of the 17 rooms of this hotel is uniquely decorated with elegant designer furniture and lamps with artistic lighting effects. Some rooms are designed in accordance with the traditions of past years; they are adorned with chandeliers and lamps with crystal pendalogues, as well as with chic furniture made from precious wood. …
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The best place for gastronomic shopping is the market located on Piazza de Gasperi. It offers wonderful farm products from various regions of Italy. Here, you can buy both delicious home-made wine and rare varieties of cheeses, seasonal fruits, and vegetables. Many come to this market in search of fresh seafood. Tourists are attracted by a large choice of spices and seasonings, which they acquire as gifts to …
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Also not deprived of historical charm is the Hotel Doge. Its decor resembles that of a rich old palace. The most unique element of the historical interior is the painted ceilings and walls. The hotel was decorated with unique antique furniture. The interior beautifications are also chic: mirrors and paintings in gilded frames, marble and porcelain figurines, dashing handmade fabrics and napkins can be seen …
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8. It is very convenient to make calls to other cities and countries from payphones, which can be found close to large shopping centers and banks. You can use special plastic cards, credit cards or coins to pay. 9. The mains voltage is 220 V, all hotels have sockets of European standard. Ask for adapters for electrical appliances at the hotel desk or look for them in any specialty store. 10. In local …
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Climate in Italy and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
If you want to get acquainted with the cultural and historical heritage of the country, as well as enjoy all the delights of the Italian nature, it is worth choosing excursion tours. Many experienced tourists say that Italy is a real outdoor museum. It will be most comfortable to visit all the sights in late April when the long rains will end, and in May, when the weather is not too hot for constant walks. You can also go on excursions in September and in October. At the same time, it is worth noting that Italy is a very extensive country, so the weather in the south and in the north can significantly differ. It is therefore a good idea to find out about the weather in your exact chosen place of visit. In winter, as a rule, there are almost no excursions, since there are a lot of rainy days in the season.
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Atmosphere of Italy: religion and languages
German and its Tyrolean, Bavarian, and Carinthian dialects are considered the most common languages in Italy. They are spoken by less than three hundred thousand people. It is worth noting that due to the complexity and various phonetic nuances of these dialects, they can rarely be met anywhere else in the world. As for the religious situation, like in any other multinational country, there are representatives of different faiths in Italy. The Church in Italy is not fixed as a state structure, but in spite of this, it nevertheless exerts sufficient influence on all areas of social life the kingdom. In addition, historically, the Italians have become very responsible about religion. A huge number of monasteries and churches, dioceses and other religious structures operate within the territory of the country.
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