Culture

How Rome prepares to celebrate New Year 2014

In Rome, preparations for Christmas and the New Year are in full swing. In almost all the main squares, Christmas trees have already appeared. The last and most important, of course, will be the Christmas tree in the Vatican, work on which is in full swing. On Friday night, December 11, there are few tourists in the Vatican. St. Peter's Basilica closes at 18.
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Church of St. Augustine in Rome

The Church of St. Augustine is considered one of the first Roman churches of the Renaissance. It was erected at the end of the 15th century, and marble blocks broken out of the Coliseum were used for construction. In those days, the destruction of the monuments of paganism was common practice. Initially, the church was consecrated in honor of St. Tryphon, but a century later it became the property of the cardinal title of St. Augustine and was renamed.
Society

Swiss Guardsman: “The Vatican is a gay paradise”

The former Swiss guardsman, who was a member of the Pope’s personal guard service, gave a frank interview to the Basel newspaper Schweiz am Sonntag, revealing amazing and scandalous facts. So, the guardsman said that he had repeatedly watched and became a victim of sexual harassment by Vatican personnel.
The science

Italian scientist has developed an engine running on urine

The idea belongs to Franco Lici and has already received the approval of Legambiente, an Italian non-profit environmental organization. Yellow fuel is environmentally friendly and almost 35% more economical than gasoline. For the primary product does not require any costs. To fill the tank there is no need to look for a gas station: just drink a little water, which "stimulates diuresis", and stop for a while in the parking lot.
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Spartacus Rebellion - Issue 6

In the last issue, the scythe did find on the stone - Rome opposed the insolence and numerical superiority of the runaway slaves with cold calculation and the iron legions of Crassus. Having solved the problems with the fighting spirit of his troops, Mark Licinius unceasingly drove the enemy back to the south, now and then entering into small skirmishes with the Thracian troops lagging behind or vigilant.
Wedding in Italy

Italian wedding in Lazio Massimo and Paola

Italian wedding photographer Gianfranco Catullo talks about a traditional Italian wedding: “I first met Massimo and Paola last February. It was a cold and snowy day. Yes, yes, do not be surprised! In Rome, sometimes it snows too. As you know, the climate in the Eternal City is mild, as in the whole of central Italy, so it is very rare to see the city in all white.

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Lyrics in Louboutin and Italian clip

Watch the video and read the text of the song “on Louboutin” of the Leningrad group in Italian. How do you like such an idea to learn a language? Text in Italian and Russian Noi non mi sentivo e ho vissuto come un uccello in gabbia Ma ho deciso di andare via andate dal ore e le il ho detto: Papa non ha bisogno dei tuoi soldi tutti i diamanti delle Mercedes me ne sono andata Ora ho citato completamente che toronto.
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Villa in Sicily by the sea: Villa Posidonie | 2019
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Villa in Sicily by the sea: Villa Posidonie

The idea to rent a villa in Sicily by the sea was infected by my friend Seryozha Kondobarov, who also met Mario once on the advice of his friends and since then has been taking his parents to rest in these wonderful places every spring and autumn. So far, we have been staying with Mario and Antonella in the neighboring villa, and at Villa Posidonie we stopped by to “take a closer look” during our June trip to the south of Italy.
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St. Peter's Basilica: history and how to visit | 2019
Cities of Italy

St. Peter's Basilica: history and how to visit

Until 1990, St. Peter's Basilica in Rome was the most grandiose building among Christian churches. However, its religious and cultural significance remains unchanged: there is no one in the world, and it is unlikely that there will ever be another cathedral that would symbolize the triumph of Christianity for nearly two millennia, without suppressing with its greatness.
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What to try in Florence with food | 2019
Italian food

What to try in Florence with food

Italian food is known all over the world, but many people do not know that every region and even city has its own special dishes. Florence (Firenze) - the capital of the Tuscany region (Toscana). Its traditional cuisine was greatly influenced by the historical events of the Middle Ages. Another factor that undoubtedly affects the formation of the local menu is the fruits of Tuscan farming and farming, such as tomatoes, rosemary, porcini mushrooms, truffles, olives, eggplant, oregano, basil, as well as various types of meat, cheese and bread.
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Italians are leaders in the acquisition of technology | 2019
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Italians are leaders in the acquisition of technology

Global manufacturers of multimedia devices and household appliances should seriously think about additional deliveries of their goods to Italy: the inhabitants of this country are ready to purchase the latest market news, regardless of how much money they have available. Recent studies have shown that Italians spend more on acquiring equipment than other European nationalities.
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Naples airport and how to get to the city | 2019
Cities of Italy

Naples airport and how to get to the city

Naples International Airport annually serves millions of passengers, and in order to get to your hotel or resort without interference, you need to immediately understand the interweaving of routes and directions. After all, Naples is not only one of the largest megacities and most beautiful cities in Italy, but also an important transport hub connecting the north and south of the country.
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Italy Lottery 2013: € 5 million winnings | 2017
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Italy Lottery 2013: € 5 million winnings

The lucky winner of the lottery ticket, which won 5 million euros in the Italy lottery 2013, was a resident of the Italian province of Lecco in the Lombardia region. Thus, Madame Luck rewarded the Lombardy region, where since 2002 there have been no major wins. That year turned out to be very happy for one of the inhabitants of the province of Rho, which is located near Milan: then he hit the jackpot and claimed 5 million euros.
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Grand Canal in Venice
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Grand Canal in Venice

The Grand Canal (Grand Canal, Italian. Canal Grande) "permeates" the whole of Venice, curving in an S-shape originates from the St. Mark's Basin and ends at the Santa Lucia train station. This old sea route extends almost 4 kilometers in length, and its width varies from 30 to 90 meters.
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Sights of Rome: how to save time and money
Cities of Italy

Sights of Rome: how to save time and money

Visiting Roman sights can cost a pretty penny, and long lines do not add inspiration, no matter how wonderful the award awaits. Therefore, Blogoitaliano decided to devote time to studying the question of what ways to save time and money exist for organizing interesting and eventful Roman vacations.
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The largest airports in Italy: TOP-5 most popular
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The largest airports in Italy: TOP-5 most popular

Air traffic on the Apennines is well developed: there are airports in almost all the more or less large cities and tourist centers of the country. Italian airports accept both domestic and international flights, making traveling around the country very comfortable. Infrastructure is also paid special attention to: at any of the airports you can find cafes, restaurants, first-aid posts, bank branches, currency exchange points, duty-free shops.
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Marcello Mastroianni
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Marcello Mastroianni

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How to get to Rome from Fiumicino Airport
Cities of Italy

How to get to Rome from Fiumicino Airport

Fiumicino or, as it is also called, Leonardo da Vinci is Italy’s largest passenger airport, receiving the largest number of flights, and therefore with a high degree of probability it can be assumed that your trip to Italy will begin from here. However, getting to Fiumicino is another saying: the Rome airport is quite far from the city itself.
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Verona Hotels 4, 5 stars: TOP-5 most popular

There are a lot of hotels in Italian Verona. Only Booking.com is ready to offer its guests about 1000 various accommodation options. Therefore, choosing the best one is not an easy task. To save your time in finding the best hotel in Verona, Blogoitaliano decided to choose the best accommodation options in the very center of the city for those who value increased comfort and luxury.
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Mountains Tre Cime di Lavaredo in the Dolomites

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