Italy culture and customs


Travel tips for your cycling vacations in italy

In this article we present common sense tips you can employ to ensure that you have a fun and safe vacation in ItalyWhen in Rome do as the Romans doThats an old cliche but its true When you travel to a different country youll come across different ways different customs Its important to know a little bit about the culture before you visit and of course there are common sense precautions you should follow where ever you travelAdvance PlanningDo you need medications of any kind Always bring the medication and the appropriate documentation to prove you need it with you You may be able to get the same kind of medication in Italy but then again you might not Better to be safe than sorryDo you plan to do any driving Find out if you can drive in Italy using your regular car license or if you need to get an international driving license If you are not familiar with international road signs learn them before you go While driving check out your route in advance so you have so...
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A quick tour of italy basilicata

If you are looking for a European tourist destination consider the Basilicata region of southern Italy Basilicata forms the instep of the Italian boot with two small seacoasts one on the Ionian Sea in the east and one on the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west Depending on your interests Basilicata may be an ideal vacation spot You can get classic Italian food and wash it down with fine local wine Basilicata is among the few regions of Italy as yet undiscovered by tourists Theres a tradeoff you wont have to fight the crowds to see what you want to see On the other hand youll have a hard time finding fancy hotels And its roads are not always the best hardly surprising when you consider the regions mountainous terrainMatera population sixty thousand lies south of the Apulia border This area has been settled for at least twelve thousand years In September 1943 Matera was the first Italian city to rise against the German invadersMateras ApulianRomanesque Cathedral dates from the Thirteenth Centur...
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I love touring italy northern sardinia

If you are in the mood for a European tourist destination you should really consider the island of Sardinia a region of southern Italy Depending on your particular interests this beautiful area can be an ideal vacation spot You can get classic Italian food and wash it down with fine local wine Much of Sardinia remains undiscovered by tourists while other sites are favorites of Italian and international jet setters and are priced accordingly This article presents northern Sardinia Companion articles present central Sardinia and southern SardiniaWell start our Sardinian tour in the northwest costal city of Alghero We head northeast to Sassari and briefly visit Porto Torres Stintino and Castelsardo at different points on Sardinias northern coast Then we head northeast to the island of La Maddalena on the Costa Smeralda We return to the mainland to finish our tour at Porto Cervo If you still have time and energy try to visit the Golfo Aranci resort and the port of OlbiaAlghero population...
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Nancy aiello tours launches its new luxury shopping rome tours with russian speaking rome guides

Your Shopping Tour of Rome will be the highlight of your travel to RomeRussian guests will enjoy a great Rome shopping experience with a Russian Speaking Rome Personal Shopper at their side discovering Rome shops and boutiques including Rome best jewelries made to measure tailored clothing and furs luxury watches the most sought after leather bags and accessories from the best Made in Italy brandsNancy Aiello Tours specializes in deluxe private tours of Rome with Official Licensed Russian Speaking Tour Guides including private transportation with fully licensed and insured ac limos with private drivers to discover not only the most famous Rome landmark sites but also the lesser known and off the beaten path Romes treasures Nancy Aiello Tours private Rome tours are designed for the discerning Russian travelers looking for unforgettable Roman Holidays and wonderful Rome shopping experienceSince 1997 Nancy Aiello Tours advises leisure and business Russian travelers with the finest most comprehensive t...
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Sightseeing on your italy vacation

You cannot go on an Italy vacation without doing some sightseeing In fact this is one of the most cited reasons for visiting Italy The country has a rich culture and a rich history All over Italy are historic buildings monuments museums and all kinds of places to visit that will make your Italy vacation truly eventful Italy is also a center for high fashion and along with the great food friendly people wine and the Catholic Church this may be one of the best sightseeing vacations you have ever been on It is important to make sure you see the most important sights before you leave So where do most people go to when they are on an Italian Vacation When you go to Italy you must visit Rome There are several popular places here for sightseers The Colosseum is a very famous landmark in Rome It is a huge open air theatre that was built by Emperor Titus in AD80 for games and gladiatorial battles When many people see the Colosseum the movie Gladiator comes to mind Another magnificent sight is the Pan...
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I love touring italy the trentino subregion

If you looking for a special European tourist destination why dont you consider the TrentinoAlto Adige region of northern Italy on the border of both Switzerland and Austria Its many tourist attractions include the Dolomite Mountains that the famous architect Le Corbusier called The most beautiful work of architecture even seen glacier lakes and Alpine forests The region is composed of two parts Trentino in the south and Alto Adige in the north This article presents Trentino a companion article presents Alto AdigeWell start our tour of Trentino at Rovereto near the border with Lombardy We proceed northeast to the local capital Trento and head west first past the village of Comano with its thermal waters then past the typical Trentino village of Tione Here we turn northeast to finish our tour at the ski resort Madonna di Campiglio There is a lot more skiing in the area but its over the border into Lombardy not very far from SwitzerlandThe medieval city of Rovereto population about 3...
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Highlights of rome and the vatican city tour rome in two days

Nancy Aiello Tours private tours of Rome offer first time visitors the opportunity to explore all major Rome sites and landmarks skipping the lines with their Licensed Rome Tour GuidesNancy Aiello Tours 48 hours Rome Tour will offer visitors the opportunity to embrace as much Romes history culture and lifestyle going beyond tourist attractions to explore Rome major sites and hidden treasuresDuring your two days in Rome Private Rome Tour you will visit the Coliseum inside the Eternal City of Rome landmark the ancient Roman Forum the amazing Trajans markets the Capitoline Hill from where you will enjoy the breathtaking view over the heart of ancient Rome The renaissance Capitoline Square which houses the newly redecorated Capitoline Museums the most ancient publicly owned museums in the world dating back to 1471 housing Italys richest collection of ancient Rome art among them the Etruscan SheWolf and the equestrian statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius This private Rome tour includes the impressive...
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