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ITALY
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Traveling in Italy is like to be engaged with a banquet whose doors seem endless. While you try to manage enjoyes of the artistic and architectural treasures, culinary delights and natural wonders wich the country is rich, there will always be the sensation of being stopped just for starter's menu! Few travel destinations can boast such a variety of cultural offerings and tourist attractions that can satisfy all needs, and few visitors leave the beautiful country without a strong desire to return.
You can visit Roman ruins, admire masterpieces of Renaissance art, stay in small medieval towns perched on hilltops, skiing in the Alps, explore the canals of Venice and see more churches than you can imagine. In Italy, of course, is also pleasant indulge in worldly pleasures offered by good wine and good food and look for the sweet life.
You can visit Roman ruins, admire masterpieces of Renaissance art, stay in small medieval towns perched on hilltops, skiing in the Alps, explore the canals of Venice and see more churches than you can imagine. In Italy, of course, is also pleasant indulge in worldly pleasures offered by good wine and good food and look for the sweet life.
ITALY INFO TRAVEL
WEATHER
The best seasons to plan a trip to Italy in spring (April-May) and autumn (October-November), when the colors of nature are particularly fine, mild temperatures and there are few tourists. Try to avoid August because the heat can be stifling, prices are soaring and the whole country is invaded by hordes of holidaymakers. August, then, is also the month when most Italians go on holiday, so many shops and offices are closed.
The ski season usually lasts from December to late March, for bathing in the sea, the best period is from June to September and for trips to the Alps the months shown are those from July to September. In southern regions the climate is usually mild in winter, but can not exclude to find cold and ice, especially in inland areas. Another tip is to plan your itinerary so as to participate in some of the many festivals and events that fill the Italian calendar, especially during Easter in many cities and regions are held processions and mystery plays figured, and every common dedication a feast day to their patron saint.
EVENTS
The Italian calendar is full of religious, cultural and historical holidays. Carnival is closely linked to the cities of Venice and Viareggio, while the most characteristic of the Holy Week processions are those of Taranto, Chieti and Sicily. Florence celebrates Easter with a profusion of fireworks during the Explosion of the Cart. Especially picturesque are the festivals in honor of the patron saints: in May we take those of St. Nicholas in Bari and San Gennaro in Naples and the Procession of Serpari central Italy, while June celebrates the Feast of St. Anthony in Padua . As for the celebrations linked to the history, there are the Corsa dei Ceri and the Crossbow in Gubbio and the Sardinian Cavalcade in Sassari (May), the Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics (which is held in rotation in Pisa, Venice, Amalfi Genoa and held in June), the Palio di Siena (July and August) and Venice Historical Regatta (September).
THE TRIP
Italian main international airport is Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) in Rome, but also Milan serve regular intercontinental. Also are nmany flights (both scheduled and charter) that connect directly other European cities to the various regional capitals of the country. Alitalia, which is the flag carrier, operating international and many European airlines.
If it is not always true that all roads lead to Rome are still many alternatives to reach Italy by train, bus or private vehicle. The bus is usually the cheapest option, but services are less frequent and much less comfortable than train.
The best seasons to plan a trip to Italy in spring (April-May) and autumn (October-November), when the colors of nature are particularly fine, mild temperatures and there are few tourists. Try to avoid August because the heat can be stifling, prices are soaring and the whole country is invaded by hordes of holidaymakers. August, then, is also the month when most Italians go on holiday, so many shops and offices are closed.
The ski season usually lasts from December to late March, for bathing in the sea, the best period is from June to September and for trips to the Alps the months shown are those from July to September. In southern regions the climate is usually mild in winter, but can not exclude to find cold and ice, especially in inland areas. Another tip is to plan your itinerary so as to participate in some of the many festivals and events that fill the Italian calendar, especially during Easter in many cities and regions are held processions and mystery plays figured, and every common dedication a feast day to their patron saint.
EVENTS
The Italian calendar is full of religious, cultural and historical holidays. Carnival is closely linked to the cities of Venice and Viareggio, while the most characteristic of the Holy Week processions are those of Taranto, Chieti and Sicily. Florence celebrates Easter with a profusion of fireworks during the Explosion of the Cart. Especially picturesque are the festivals in honor of the patron saints: in May we take those of St. Nicholas in Bari and San Gennaro in Naples and the Procession of Serpari central Italy, while June celebrates the Feast of St. Anthony in Padua . As for the celebrations linked to the history, there are the Corsa dei Ceri and the Crossbow in Gubbio and the Sardinian Cavalcade in Sassari (May), the Regatta of the Ancient Maritime Republics (which is held in rotation in Pisa, Venice, Amalfi Genoa and held in June), the Palio di Siena (July and August) and Venice Historical Regatta (September).
THE TRIP
Italian main international airport is Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) in Rome, but also Milan serve regular intercontinental. Also are nmany flights (both scheduled and charter) that connect directly other European cities to the various regional capitals of the country. Alitalia, which is the flag carrier, operating international and many European airlines.
If it is not always true that all roads lead to Rome are still many alternatives to reach Italy by train, bus or private vehicle. The bus is usually the cheapest option, but services are less frequent and much less comfortable than train.
Many are also ferries to Corsica, Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Malta, Albania, Croatia, Slovenia and Spain
LOCAL TRANSPORT
Domestic flights are expensive and probably worth to use only if you need to cover long distances and has little time available. In Italy you can reach virtually any destination by train or bus and services are efficient and quite cheap (though not always fast). The train is the easiest and stations are typically located within or near the historical city center. A little' harder is to navigate between different bus services, because companies are many, but this remains a very economic transport. If you have the possibility to travel by car, it guarantees maximum freedom and flexibility, allowing you to leave the main routes to discover little gems hidden in the hills or beaches. On the other hand, in this case, you must consider both the costs (supplies and motorway tolls are quite expensive), and stress that can bring to drive and park your car in a large Italian city.
Ships depart from Genoa for Sicily, Naples and Villa San Giovanni in Calabria, while Sardinia can be reached from Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia and Naples. The Aeolian Islands, Elba, the Tremiti, the Pontine Islands and Gulf of Naples (Capri, Ischia and Procida) are served by ferries and hydrofoils.
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Full name of the country:Italian Republic
Area: 301,277 sq km
Population: 58,103,033 inhabitants
Capital: Rome
Language: Italian
Religion: Catholic (with minority Protestant, Muslim, Orthodox, Jewish)
Type of State: Parliamentary republic
Area: 301,277 sq km
Population: 58,103,033 inhabitants
Capital: Rome
Language: Italian
Religion: Catholic (with minority Protestant, Muslim, Orthodox, Jewish)
Type of State: Parliamentary republic
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Timezone GMT+1
Electricity 220V, 50Hz
Weights and measures metric
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Timezone GMT+1
Electricity 220V, 50Hz
Weights and measures metric
