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Dolomiti
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Dolomiti is the natural object of the world meaning. A lot of people know this mountain region as a nice place for skiing and snowboarding. Today this mountain group is a central object of the so-named national park. Its area is 15,9 thousand square meters. It has 18 peaks of 3 000 meters long. The highest peaks are covered with snow and lower areas are rich with beautiful pine and greenwood forest. The mountain regions have a lot of touristic routes. Most people come here in spring in order to admire with the rare blooming orchids. Also, forests are rich with animals. It is home for brown bears, martens, hairs and rare varmints. Not everybody knows that the park has several interesting historical areas. Lagazuoi region is one of them. At the time of the First World War, there was made a … Read all
Amalfi Coast
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Amalfi Coast since 1997 is also a world heritage site. This region attracts with the natural sightseeing and the unique architecture. There is placed a world-known colourful Positiano Village. It was built at the edge of the mountain. Also, it is possible to get to the seaside from it. Painted houses are the old tradition of this places. People still colour their houses in bright colours. Panoramic photos, made from the coast, are placed in every regional guidebook. Nevertheless the small size, Positiano is quite popular among tourists. There was saved an old church and a great number of hundreds of years old houses. There were opened mini-hotels with a traditional interior for tourists from the whole world. Amalfi is also a nice seaside town. The main symbol of the city is the Cathedral … Read all
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Preferred to Open 9 New Hotels in 2022
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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11.09.2024
In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah.
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11.09.2024
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes in Italy
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Italy with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Italy
This Italy map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.Maps of cities and regions of Italy
Rome
Forum Romanum. Forum Romanum was the political and religious center of Rome during the times of the Roman Empire. All most important decisions about executions and wars were made here. Later, after the fall of the Roman Empire, Forum Romanum was steadily forgotten and abandoned. Archeological excavations were started here only in the XIX century. The Forum is located approximately 10 meters below the level of Via dei Fori Imperiali Avenue that is located nearby. The remains of the Roman … Read more 
Lecce
In the region of Apulia, which Italy is famous for, tourists can visit a wonderful city called Lecce. Why does this city attract tourists so much? The settlement is incredibly picturesque and never ceases to amaze its visitors with unparalleled beauty. Local people often call their homeland the Athens of Apulia as there is a Greek community in the city. Some people call Lecce “Southern Florence” because of a great number of architectural landmarks in Baroque style. Perhaps, the “Golden … Read more
Alghero
Fabulous Sardinia invites travelers to visit it northwest coast and a true gem of this region – the gorgeous city of Alghero. This is a wonderful settlement that still hasn’t lost its medieval charm. The city is indeed a truly marvelous place with many historical attractions. Locals call their city “a small Catalonia” because Catalan is the main language in the region. Besides this, the majority of local families deeply value the customs and traditions of Catalonia. First people … Read more
La Spezia
In Italy, tourists can visit the picturesque city of La Spezia. Its atmosphere is drastically different from the atmosphere of the nearby settlements. As a rule, all towns in this region are peaceful and silent, but La Spezia is an exception. This is a loud and energetic city. Besides a vibrant atmosphere and interesting life, this city has many architectural attractions and rich historic heritage. In the past, La Spezia was often referred to as the “poetic bay” because many writers such as … Read more
Matera
Built on a rocky outcrop, Matera is, perhaps, the most unusual town in Italy. Tourists can still see old buildings carved directly in the rock massif. The whole settlement looks so picturesque that no wonder why travelers from different countries come here to see these unusual houses with their own eyes. Nowadays, there are roughly one hundred and thirty different attractions in Matera. These are dwellings, temples, and ancient churches in the caves. Although the number of foreign guests in … Read more
Ostuni
In South Italy, tourists enjoy visiting the coast of the Adriatic Sea. This is the location of a miraculously beautiful city called Ostuni. Quite often, you can hear tourists use another name for this settlement – Italy’s White City. This name is not random. Almost all buildings in Ostuni are painted in white and look like they merge to create one giant construction. That being said, this is not the only peculiarity that makes Ostuni so interesting to visit. The city has managed to keep its … Read more
Cefalu
In the fabulous island of Sicily, tourists can visit an interesting resort – the city of Cefalu. This is a truly enchanting region that has retained its antique look. Many tourists enjoy visiting this resort every year thanks to sandy beaches and clean water. Majestic rocks near in the vicinity of the city complete an idyllic view of the fishing village. Cefalu is most popular with the youth and families with children. That being said, every vacationer can easily find a suitable activity to … Read more
Florence
The central hall of the museum features Greek and Roman sculptures. However, these are not the most famous items in the museum. Its true diamond is a number of valuable paintings, such as "The Battle of San Romano" by Paolo Uccello, "Madonna and two angels" by Fra Filippo Lippi, "The Birth of Venus" by Botticelli, "Madonna and Goldfinch" by Raphael (by the way, the Uffizi Museum also exhibits the self-portrait of the master), "Bacchus" by Caravaggio and "Self-Portrait in Old Age" by Rembrandt. … Read more
