Tivoli

Villa d'Este in Tivoli

Villa d'Este is located in the town of Tivoli, which can be reached by driving 24 kilometers northeast of Rome. Formerly an ordinary monastery, for several decades by the hands of skilled craftsmen it was turned into an architectural masterpiece. The unprecedented beauty of the garden, many diverse fountains, grottoes and ponds allow it to be called the most beautiful attraction both in Tivoli and throughout Italy.
Trip planning

Car rental in Italy: everything you need to know when booking a car

Renting a car in Italy is an inexpensive pleasure, and almost any holder of an international driver’s license can rent a car, regardless of the existing driving experience. However, when planning a trip to Italy in a rented car, it is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the rules of travel around the country in advance to avoid unpleasant situations.
How to get there

How to get from Bergamo airport to the center of Milan

Bergamo Orio al Serio Caravaggio International Airport (Aeroporto di Bergamo-Orio al Serio) is located 50 kilometers from the center of Milan. To get to Milan from Bergamo airport is the cheapest way by bus for 7 euros or by train, but you can also use a taxi that will take you immediately to the hotel.
Holidays in Italy

Tips for tourists in Italy - safety precautions

Many of us go on vacation to Italy, having forgotten everything except the upcoming vacation, including the advice of tourists and the authorities of the destination. Italy is actually a fairly calm and safe place to travel, but this does not mean that the country's guests will never find themselves in difficult and unpleasant situations.
Cities of Italy

How to get from Bologna to Venice and / or from Venice to Bologna

Bologna is a very good starting point for any route. From here you can easily and quickly get to Milan, Florence, Padua and even Rome, and living in Bologna will cost much cheaper than in other popular cities in Italy. However, the city itself deserves special attention. Bologna and Venice are separated by some 150 km, so getting from one point to another and back will not be difficult, and you can make this voyage one day.
Germany

Tegel Palace

Tegel Palace is a romantic place and almost unknown to the general public. This is the property of the Humboldt family. Inside the mansion there is a museum with antique furniture, paintings and a collection of sculptures, most of which are Roman replicas of ancient Greek sculptures. Tegel Palace (Schloss Tegel), photo by Jens-Olaf Walter

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Is Rome beautiful at night?

Do you remember Rome appearing before the heroine Audrey Hepburn in the movie "Roman Vacations"? This amazing and black-and-white city in which cheerful and laid-back Italian life was seething. The streets of Rome and the sights from the 50s of the last century, when one of the most popular films about the Eternal City was shot, did not change much.
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Transportation in Hamburg | 2019
Germany

Transportation in Hamburg

Hamburg is a tourist and business city. And transport is one of the main components of the life of the city. In order not to be distracted by his study during the trip, let's look at all types of transport and travel now. Transport in Hamburg Hamburg's transport system is perfectly organized. It includes subways and trains, buses, ferries and taxis.
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Museum of Hygiene | 2019
Germany

Museum of Hygiene

In the "Museum of Man" is worth going to look inside yourself. "Adventure is a man," is the name of the main exposition. Most exhibits can be touched and twisted. German Hygiene Museum (Deutsches Hygiene-Museum), photo dave-patten Another interesting place that is simply impossible to ignore is the German Hygiene Museum (Deutsches Hygiene-Museum) or the Museum of Man, which is located east of the Dresden Town Hall, once owned by the Robotron factories.
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Cathedral of Saint Agatha in Catania | 2019
Catania

Cathedral of Saint Agatha in Catania

The Church of Saint Agatha (Cattedrale di Sant'Agata) in Catania is located on Cathedral Square (piazza del Duomo) opposite the famous fountain Elephant - a symbol of the city. It is almost a historical center, not far from which is located the main city pier. The construction of the cathedral was dedicated to the martyr Agatha, who is the patron saint of Catania.
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What you need to know about Sicily | 2019
Sicily

What you need to know about Sicily

Sicily is the largest island of the Mediterranean Sea and at the same time an important part of Italy. Located near the very "toe of the Italian boot", it is washed immediately by three seas - the Mediterranean, Tyrrhenian and Ionian. The island is known for its magnificent nature, contributing to an excellent holiday, as well as ancient monuments of history, occupying a leading position among the attractions of Italy.
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The most American places in Rome | 2019
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The most American places in Rome

Today, the Eternal City receives a special guest: no one else, namely the President of the United States of America, decided to pay a business visit to the Italian capital. The head of one of the most powerful states in the world will visit the Colosseum, meet with Pope Francis, Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and President Giorgio Napolitano.
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Panna Cotta - Italian dessert with the taste of "dolce vita" | 2019
Italian desserts

Panna Cotta - Italian dessert with the taste of "dolce vita"

Panna cotta is another Italian dessert on sweet tables all over the world. In it, the union of simple and affordable ingredients gives rise to a unique alchemy of the most delicate aromas. Its name translates as "boiled cream", although dessert is served cold. A simple classic recipe for panna cotta made from cream, sugar and gelatin over time was enriched with a variety of components.
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San Gimignano - a city of 14 towers | 2019
Sienna

San Gimignano - a city of 14 towers

The medieval open-air museum is the name for the tiny town of San Gimignano, located in central Italy, in the province of Siena (Provincia di Siena). The city was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1990. It seems that the destructive power of time was powerless in front of this fabulous corner of Tuscany.
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How to get from Verona to Lake Garda and back
Cities of Italy

How to get from Verona to Lake Garda and back

If you are in Verona and have a couple of free days, you should definitely carve out at least 1 of them on Lake Garda - one of the most picturesque corners of northern Italy. The distance from Verona to the lake is only about 25 km, and you will learn how to get there from the city from this article.
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Villa d'Este in Tivoli
Tivoli

Villa d'Este in Tivoli

Villa d'Este is located in the town of Tivoli, which can be reached by driving 24 kilometers northeast of Rome. Formerly an ordinary monastery, for several decades by the hands of skilled craftsmen it was turned into an architectural masterpiece. The unprecedented beauty of the garden, many diverse fountains, grottoes and ponds allow it to be called the most beautiful attraction both in Tivoli and throughout Italy.
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Munich
Germany

Munich

If you happen to travel to Germany, then by all means one of the travel points, for sure, will be the capital of Bavaria, the city of Munich. One of the ancient cities of Europe. Located on the Isar River, in southern Germany. Munich, photo mirlos25 Munich dates back to 1158, when the city was first mentioned in historical documents.
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Sports Cologne
Germany

Sports Cologne

Beyond the Rhine, in the Doin district, is the Cologne Arena ice palace, where the city hockey team Kölner Haie (Cologne sharks) is training. The Cologne team won the German championship eight times. Hockey in the city is very popular and causes general interest. Every year in September, a Ford Cologne Marathon is held in Cologne.
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Bergamo airport and how to get to Milan
Cities of Italy

Bergamo airport and how to get to Milan

Perhaps it’s in the blood of the Bergamians to be "servants of two masters." So the Bergamo Airport Orio Al Serio, territorially related to the Italian town of the same name, is also served by the huge Milan. True, rather, as a quick assistant, since most flights take the main Milan Malpensa airport.
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Thermal baths (Claudius Therme)
Germany

Thermal baths (Claudius Therme)

To relax completely, head to this luxurious spa located in Reinpark next to the cable car station. Thermal Baths (Claudius Therme) To relax completely, head to this luxurious spa located in Reinpark next to the cable car station. Outdoor and indoor pools are filled with natural mineral water.
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Sights of Rome, where you can buy tickets online. Part II
Cities of Italy

Sights of Rome, where you can buy tickets online. Part II

Anyone who has stood the long queue for tickets to popular tourist sites in Rome at the peak of the season will not lie - this is a tedious and unpleasant thing, especially when the thermometer goes over 40. I happened to talk with tourists who spent more than an hour on these lines. It is clear that this did not contribute very much to the good impressions of the visit.
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