Benito Mussolini (Benito Mussolini) - Italian politician, leader of the fascist movement, author of articles, Prime Minister from 1922-43. He began to engage in politics, becoming a member of the Socialist Party, from where he was subsequently expelled. In 1919 he organized a party of fascists. On October 28, 1922, as a result of the coup, he took power into his own hands and on November 1 he headed the government.

Ventimiglia is a rather small (population of approximately 24,500 people) Italian city located in the westernmost part of Liguria, province of Empire. Liguria is considered one of the most picturesque regions of Italy (it is not without reason that Italians call it “the happy horseshoe of Italy”, hinting not only at the geographical form, but also at the significance for the country), and Ventimiglia can be called an adornment of the Ligurian coast.

Umbria, the capital of which is the city of Perugia, is the only region of the Apennines that does not have access to the sea. However, remoteness from the sea does not prevent tens of thousands of tourists from visiting this ancient, breathing medieval atmosphere city annually. From a tourist point of view, the most interesting place in Perugia is the historical center, which is a chaotic labyrinth of narrow streets filled with churches, museums and unique archaeological sites from the time of the Etruscans.

Yesterday, December 11, the opening ceremony of the 26th World Winter Universiade took place: 3,600 people from 61 countries of the world arrived in Trentino to participate in the event - athletes, their coaches and technical staff. After the summer Universiade in Kazan, which was held from July 6 to 17, the winter Universiade moved to Trentino, and will be held from December 11 to 21, 2013.

Pasta alla norm is one of the most popular in Sicily. She just cooks, but, despite all the simplicity of cooking, she has grace. And every housewife has her own little secrets that make this dish incredibly tasty. It reflects the very essence of the island: ripe meaty Sicilian tomatoes, bright purple eggplant and Sicilian ricotta find unity in this dish.

Whatever the reason for a trip to Venice - visiting the La Fenice opera house and then returning to the hotel along the night lights on San Marco - this is an impression for life. If you need someone to pleasantly surprise in Venice (especially with a romantic connotation), then it is impossible to come up with a better way than opera or ballet in La Fenice.

Roman law formed the basis of the lawmaking of all ancient civilization, and subsequently became the foundation on which the legal thought of the peoples of the Romano-Germanic group inhabiting Continental Europe was formed. Until now, they are a compulsory subject of study at relevant universities around the world, bearing a special philosophical, historical and cultural significance.

Jenidze is a former tobacco factory, today it is an office center. It is decorated in a special Moorish style with a mixture of Art Nouveau. During construction, chimneys and exhaust pipes were “disguised” as minarets. Yenidze, photo by Klaus Bostelmann Yenidze - a former tobacco factory, a curious building that looks like a giant mosque, is located near the historic center of Dresden.

In the city of L'Aquila you can find one of the most beautiful churches in the Abruzzo region - the Church of St. Mary of the Helper or as it is also called the Church of the Holy Souls (La chiesa di Santa Maria del Suffragio, Chiesa delle Anime Sante), founded in 1713 as a room for the brotherhood of the Virgin Mary of the Helper, or suffragists, from which she got her name.

The beautiful halls of the New Palace are decorated with ancient statues, busts of emperors, poets, philosophers and orators of antiquity. In the courtyard is the Marforio fountain with a "talking statue." In the Hall of Gladiators, see the famous sculpture Dying Gall! I recommend not to miss this museum. Have fun!

Many people reject the very idea of ​​traveling to Italy during the cold months, because they associate their country exclusively with summer vacations, and it does not matter what price offers can be attractive. If you are one of them, but the “warmth” in your head is not so tightly connected with the word “summer,” then the idea of ​​visiting Italy in spring may even be attractive due to a number of factors.

You can find fashion shops on almost every street in Rome, where both exclusive branded items and clothes of more democratic brands are presented, as well as various souvenirs, jewelry, accessories. Blogoitaliano already wrote about what to bring from Rome to please ourselves and loved ones, today we will go further and tell you WHERE it is better to go shopping so that shopping in Rome does not bring disappointment.

Venice is an indecently expensive city in terms of housing. Here you can pay for 3 stars, as in other places for 5, while the service very often leaves much to be desired. Today BlogoItaliano has selected for you the best 3 star Venice hotels in the historical part of the city.

When walking around Berlin, be sure to check out Museum Island. The history of Babylon, Egypt, Persia, Gothic and romanticism - all this in its five museums. Conveniently, on a museum map in a couple of days you can get around them. The island also has a beautiful Cathedral. The Museum Island (Museumsinsel), photo by Vitalij Sosna The Museum Island, or as it is also called the Museum Island (Museumsinsel), is located on the north side of the Spreeinsel island on the Spree river in Berlin.