Naples

Naples Toledo metro station - the most beautiful in Europe

The American news agency CNN has published a rating of the most beautiful subway stations in Europe. According to an authoritative publication, the most amazing and original platform in the metro is located in the Italian city of Naples and is called “Toledo”. Another world-famous newspaper, The Daily Telegraph, approved the choice of its American counterparts.
Germany

Russian colony Alexandrovka

Even before Potsdam entered our history after World War II, Russian Cossacks settled here. Surprisingly, for 200 years it was possible to maintain the authentic atmosphere of the patriarchal Russian village. It seems that there is no such miracle even in Russia. So the Russian village could look! Colonist’s House, photo Olaf Aleksandrovka - the ideal Russian village in Germany In 1806, Napoleon’s army defeated the Prussian-Saxon troops, and an alliance with France against Russia was imposed on the defeated Prussia.
Society

Pope Francis calls on Italian government to find homes for all families

Pope Francis called on the Italian government to find homes for all families Speaking to the congregation in the main square of the Vatican, among whom there were protesters against the Italians, Pope Francis called on the Italian authorities to provide shelter to all those in need. The protesters pope tried to express his opinion and achieve goals peacefully, without using any violence.
Florence

How to spend one day in Florence as interesting as possible?

Of course, one day in Florence is very small, and we recommend spending at least 2-3 days here. But how to spend this day as efficiently and interestingly as possible? Consider the real situation and plan from my practice, for example, a trip from Rome to Florence for one day. Imagine that you are relaxing in Rome, you have a hotel or apartment booked there, and having looked at the main attractions of the Eternal City, you want to get to know Florence.
Vatican

How to buy tickets to the Vatican Museums online, without intermediaries?

Today, we will learn how to buy tickets to the Vatican Museum online, without intermediaries and queues, and queues at the box office there at peak times for three or four hours. If 4 hours of your time in line costs 4 euros for an online reservation, then you can save 5 minutes by reading this manual. Of course, we will book in advance (for 3-4 weeks) on the official website of the Vatican Museums box office - the remaining sites are either agencies and charge you an additional fee for the service.

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Germany

Jena University

More than 20,000 students are studying at Jena University and 340 professors are teaching. We can say that the university is a "city-forming enterprise." In addition to the historical buildings, Alma Mater today also occupies part of the buildings belonging to the Carl Zeiss concern. The main building of the University, photo Barbara Müller-Walter The idea of ​​creating the University of Jena came to Elector Johann-Friedrich the Magnanimous in 1547, a monument to him now stands on the main square of the city.
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The best hotels of San Remo 3, 4 and 5 stars | 2019
Regions of Italy

The best hotels of San Remo 3, 4 and 5 stars

The delightful San Remo is a city of flowers and festivals, elegant parks and magnificent gardens, luxurious villas and ancient palaces, traditional Italian streets and luxurious boutiques as a magnet attract tourists from all over the world. A network of city hotels offers guests of the resort city a host of different accommodation options - both expensive and luxurious, as well as more budget ones.
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Galileo Galilei - the founder of exact science | 2019
Famous Italians and Italians

Galileo Galilei - the founder of exact science

The name of the outstanding Italian scientist Galileo Galilei (Galileo Galilei) is well known even to people who are far from physics, mathematics and astronomy. His fundamental works and inventions had a significant impact on the development of scientific thought of the XVI - XVII centuries and subsequent eras. Biography Galileo Galilei was a convinced rationalist who believed that all phenomena and laws of nature have their own explanations and are subject to the human mind.
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Tivoli in Italy: history, sights and excursions | 2019
Regions of Italy

Tivoli in Italy: history, sights and excursions

The picturesque old town of Tivoli, located 24 kilometers from Rome in the province of Lazio, is incredibly attractive for those interested in history and architecture. Tivoli's architectural landmarks in Italy: fabulously beautiful villas with lush gardens and waterfalls. Tourists who come to Rome often prefer to visit Tivoli more "untwisted" sights of the Italian capital.
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Where to eat tasty and cheap in Rome - my favorite restaurants | 2019
Restaurants in Rome

Where to eat tasty and cheap in Rome - my favorite restaurants

One of the most popular questions asked by our guides during excursions: Where to eat tasty and inexpensive in Rome? Where do the Italians themselves go? Do not recommend tourist places. Dear friends and readers, the time has come to share with you my favorite restaurants in Rome. For a long time, these addresses were available only to our friends and customers and were transmitted directly as secret and exclusive.
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Center of Rome: 12 most interesting places | 2019
Cities of Italy

Center of Rome: 12 most interesting places

The center of Rome is rich in attractions, like no other place in the world. From the abundance of remarkable places in the Eternal City, my eyes run wide. That is why BlogoItaliano has compiled a list of 12 of the most interesting places in the center of Rome so that you can easily get around the most important thing. And to make it easier for you to plan your trip, we marked all the most important places on the map, which you will also find in this article.
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Pantheon dome secret revealed | 2019
Culture

Pantheon dome secret revealed

The Italian scientist Eugenio La Rocca proved that the oculus in the dome of the Pantheon was used by the emperor Augustus instead of a theater spotlight. Just imagine how impressed the audience was the picture of Emperor Augustus, illuminated by the sun's rays, like theatrical spotlights, exactly at the moment when he crossed the threshold of the temple!
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Venice planned to close for cruise ships | 2019
Tourism

Venice planned to close for cruise ships

The bad news for those who wanted to include Venice in the list of cities for the cruise: the Italian authorities plan to close the Venice lagoon for cruise ships, offering companies an alternative route. In 2015, huge cruise liners will be prohibited from entering the historic center of the Venetian lagoon in connection with a new bill by the Italian authorities, which are trying to solve the problem of water pollution at the national level.
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Annual Holidays in Cologne
Germany

Annual Holidays in Cologne

The history of some holidays that are celebrated in Cologne is rooted in local traditions, others have appeared recently, but each is a great reason to relax and have fun. At the Cologne Carnival, Cologne is a city of holidays and festivals. Millions of people from all over the world gather at local festivals.
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Four Italians in the Top 10 most beautiful football players in the world
Sport

Four Italians in the Top 10 most beautiful football players in the world

The Brazilian media concern ranked the 10 most attractive footballers of all time. Almost half of the list was taken by Italians. Antonio Cabrini (Antonio Cabrini), Paolo Maldini (Paolo Cesare Maldini), Francesco Totti (Francesco Totti) and Fabio Cannavaro (Fabio Cannavaro). Four of the ten most beautiful football players in world history of Italian origin.
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Jena - an ancient city in Thuringia
Germany

Jena - an ancient city in Thuringia

Optics, glass and light: the great scientists Karl Zeiss, Otto Schott and Ernst Abbe in the second half of the XIX century turned Jena into one of the leading industrial centers in Germany. This provided the city with not only the laurels of the industrial center, but also the status of the city of science. The glorious past and present of the city are told by numerous museums in Jena.
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Ligurian coast: the best beaches of the Italian Riviera
Regions of Italy

Ligurian coast: the best beaches of the Italian Riviera

The Italian Riviera, stretching from the French border to Tuscany, is a rather narrow coastal strip between a mountain range formed by the Alps and Apennines, and the Ligurian Sea. Thanks to the mountains protecting the coastal zone from cold winds, the climate on the Ligurian coast is very warm and mild, which is very conducive to a comfortable stay.
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National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome
Rome

National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome

The National Gallery of Modern Art (in its native language “Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderno", also known as GNAM) is located in the picturesque Roman Park of Villa Borghese. More than seven dozen exhibition halls are filled with five thousand exhibits. The National Gallery of Modern Art is a logical complement to the Borghese Gallery located in the same estate.
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The most interesting cities in Italy: TOP-10 from BlogoItaliano. Part I
Italy for everyone

The most interesting cities in Italy: TOP-10 from BlogoItaliano. Part I

If Greece is famous for its islands, then Italy is a city. On the Apennine Peninsula there are many beautiful cities that are interesting from any point of view: whether it be culture, history or architecture. Traveling through the cities of Italy is best done by train, because the local driving conditions may seem extreme to many, and the Italian railway system is very extensive and inexpensive.
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