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Historical center of Siena
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
The historical part of Siena is also a world heritage site. This area has saved its Medieval aura. Piazza del Campo is a place where most of the excursions begin because around the square you can find a lot of interesting architectural buildings. A wonderful Palazzo Pubblico, a part of saved historical works – the Mangia Tower. The main decoration of the old square is the Fonte Gaia. The fountain had the present decorative frame constructed by Jacopo della Quercia, a famous sculptor. The fountain was built at the beginning of the 15th century. Its original sculptures were placed to the Siena’s museum and the fountain is decorated with the replica. One of the most outstanding monuments of Siena is the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta. This luxurious Gothic cathedral has been building … Read all
Old Town of San Gimignano
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
San Gimignano is a small walled medieval hill town in the province of Siena, Tuscany. It is one of the most beautiful and interesting towns in Tuscany. In 1990 its historical centre became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historical symbol of the city is a complex of strengthening structures and 14 towers. Every tower has its own history because every tower was built by one local family. So, the well-off locals tried to underline their crucial finance and social status. That’s why it was spent a lot of money for the building. According to the historical data, in the Medieval time, there were built about 60 towers but only 14 were saved until today. Torre Grossa is the tallest tower in San Gimignano, with 54 meters high. Torre del Diavolo is the most mysterious, twin towers Torri Dei … Read all
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Traditions and festivals in Italy
Rome
The most interesting national holiday is the Foundation Day, which is celebrated on April 21. This celebration has the tendency to stretch for several days. During the holiday, you will be able to enjoy a lot of interesting cultural events and rituals. Every year, locals choose the Goddess of Rome, which becomes the winner of the beauty contest. One of the main roles during the holiday is given to the Vestals - the girls in the image of the emissaries of the Roman goddess Vesta, who follow the … Read more 
Florence
The city of Florence captivates the tourists from all over the globe at any time of the year. And even those who have visited this city already, know: for the festive mood you can come back here again and again. Perhaps, this explains why tours to Tuscany are always in high demand. For this, Florence has all the possibilities. Many international, national and local cultural events and celebrations are held here. The first interesting event takes place in January - Chocolate festival, which is … Read more
Milan
Numerous festivals, carnivals, national and regional holidays occupy the key place in the Italian culture. The most enchanting, spectacular and bright events are held in the heart of Italy - in Milan. If you happened to visit Milan in early December, do not hesitate and celebrate the Saint Ambrose Day together with local people and hundreds of tourists. This is a purely Milanese holiday when residents honor the patron of the city from December 7 to 11 at the Sforza Castle. Here you will also … Read more
Venice
The most romantic city on the water, Venice, does not need any additional advertisements to attract tourists. This is one of the most exciting, mysterious, and unusual cities in the world. Location, history, architecture, the fusion of the city and water, traditions - all these are more than enough to become a popular and beloved destination by millions of tourist. In Venice, you will see a mixture of old times and traditions with new trends, avant-garde trends in music, dance and other forms of … Read more
Rimini
As a popular beach resort, Rimini is known in the world for its exciting festivals and holidays. The brightest and the most waited event is the Summer New Year, which is also named “Pink night”. It is a scale celebration featuring loud music, hot dancing and bright pink coloring of everything around. This festival was first organized in 2006. All the local folks and city guests liked the festival very much, so it was turned into a yearly event being a part of cultural program in Rimini. This … Read more
Naples
One of the main attractions of Naples - pizza - gives occasion to the gastronomic festival Napoli Pizza Village taking place at the beginning of June. The festival lasts ten days, during which the best chefs compete for the title of the best, offering visitors the most delicious pizza in the world. About forty-five pizzerias take part in the celebration, but the open-air event itself takes place on the famous promenade Lungomare Caracciolo. Bedsides pizza tastings, visitors to the festival can … Read more
Sorrento
Sorrento is the city with an amazingly beautiful scenery and harmonious atmosphere. It never ceases to attract artists and fans of rest in beautiful places. During leisure travelers will find a lot of surprises, because in addition to the flawless appearance a popular resort features its incomparable flavor. The main symbol of the city is a lemon. Local fruits differ much from those to which people in other countries are accustomed. Lemons are very big and incredibly tasty, and many travelers … Read more
Turin
Turin has a lot of interesting features. Many travelers associate this city with a delicious chocolate, while others recall the mighty bull that is the symbol of Turin. The name of the city comes from the Latin ‘taurus,’ which literally translates as ‘a bull.’ While walking around the city you can see that everywhere on hard sidewalk the image of a bull is engraved. Locals believe that if traveler would step on the engraving while walking, he will reap success in business. The main … Read more
