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Holidays in Italy: festival of fire on the Sicilian islands

The north coast of Sicily is still on fire, however not from volcanic activity, but from the dance fire show, which during the past few days continues to fascinate tourists.
Rome

Holidays in Italy 2011: unusual Italian museums

Italy is the country of museums. From the foot of the Dolomites to the coast of Sardinia: museums in Italy are an integral and indispensable part of the tourist landscape of each region. For those, who intend to spend interesting and exiting holidays in Italy, privet-italia.ru offers a list of fascinating Italian museums. These museums are not a collection of masterpieces, as, for example, Uffizi Gallery in Florence. In addition, each of them is able to attract tourist by its unusual exhibitions.

In Rapallo will celebrate the Appearance of the Holy Mother of God

Only forty kilometers from Genoa on the Mediterranean coast is located the town of Rapallo, which deservedly is thought to be one of the best resorts of the Ligurian Riviera. The main attraction of the city is the Basilica Santuario della Madonna di Montallegro.
Monaco

Real estate in Sardinia is one of the most expensive in the world

According to the rating, which was published by the German agency of resort and tourism property Engel & Völkers, Sardinia is among the European tourist destinations with the most expensive holiday real estate.
Rimini

Pink nights in Rimini 2011

As in previous years, in the Rimini Rose Night will take part all resorts of the Riviera Rimini region: from Cattolica to Comacchio.

Holidays in Italy 2011: best beaches of the season

Holidays in Italy 2011. Which beaches of this country are the best? Portal privet-italia-ru prepared rating of the beach resorts in Italy, which are gaining popularity in Russia and CIS countries.

Parade in honor of the 150th anniversary of Italy

On June 2, 2011 in Rome started celebrations devoted to the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. Festivities in honor of this memorable date will take place throughout Italy all year round. However, the parade in Rome became a kind of central event of the celebration.

Pisa is preparing to the battle on the bridge

At the confluence of the two rivers - Arno and Serchio, not far from Florence and only 12 kilometers from the Ligurian Sea, is located a small Italian city of Pisa.

Palio Ferrara 2011

Palio Ferrara is a grand medieval festival, which combines costumed processions and horse racing along the city, will be held in Ferrara on May 29, 2011.

All lakes of Italy in Iseo

Holidays in Italy near the lakes: offers for Italian lakes in details will be available at Festival dei Laghi - lake festival, which lasts from May 27 to June 2, 2011 at Iseo resort, situated on the eponymous lake in the province of Lombardy in northern Italy.

Italian wine festival in Tuscany

Trying of 400 kinds of Italian wine in one day is this task easy to perform at one of the largest wine festivals in Tuscany, which starts in Lucca on May 7, 2011.

Rentals in Italy 2011: summer advices

Renting of villa in Italy, apartments in Rome, home on the coast of Rimini, apartments in Lido di Jesolo, or a bungalow on the shores of Lake Como - booking of private accommodation online today emerged from the shadow of travel agents and is now availabl

Bari is preparing for St. Nicholas Day

Located in the south of Italy Bari is preparing for the big holiday. The most revered holy saint of the city and its patron saint is St. Nicholas. Here, in Bari, for almost thousand years in the Basilica of St. Nicholas is kept one of the main shrines of

Naples: Italian cuisine at Sapori & Saperi exhibition

In Naples from 14 to 17 April 2011 will be held one of many gastronomic exhibitions in Italy - Sapori & Saperi, where will be presented traditional products of the Campania region, as well as unique recipes of this Italian region.

Florence: new opening of the Basilica of Santa Croce

After five years of restoration in Florence was opened one of the major sights - the Basilica of Santa Croce.

Piedmont: festivals 2011

Piedmont is a region, where Turin is located, and which is known as cultural, culinary, historical and tourist center of Italy. Holidays in Piedmont are also remembered because there is held a lot of different festivals, which attract thousands of spectat

Rome prepares for beatification of John Paul II

Hotels in Rome are preparing for influx of visitors in connection with beatification of John Paul II.

Shopping in Milan 2011

Shopping in Milan. Today, against background of recovering from global financial crisis and rising of oil prices, this type of vacation in Italy is regaining its former popularity among Russians. More and more tourists from Russia go to Milan for shopping

Chianti festival in Italy

And although Chianti festival is held in spring in almost all localities in the region, the most colorful and entertaining celebration take place from 15 to 18 April in the small town of Cerreto Guidi.

Italy: pizza is included into UNESCO heritage list

Apart from pizza Italy offered to add to the list of intangible heritage a number of other equally significant events and crafts, among which are famous horse races in Siena or the violin crafts in the city of Cremona.

Rogo de la Vecia in Pordenone

On March 31, 2011 in the Italian town of Pordenone in Friuli-Venezia Giulia region in northern Italy will be held a unique and colorful event. Rogo de la Vecia is an ancient folklore festival, which is celebrated exactly in the middle of the Lent.

Turin: exhibitions devoted to the 150th anniversary of Italy

From March 17 in Turin will officially begin celebrations dedicated to the memorable date - the 150th anniversary of the establishment of unified Italy.

Tourists think Venice is "stinky"

Venice, the jewel of Italy and world travel cult, is among the most stinky tourist centers. British airline reservation portal Skyscanner.com conducted a survey among its users in order to identify directions, which atmosphere is full not only of antiques

Shrovetide is celebrated in Italy

This year in Italy is held the Year of Russia. One of the central events is celebration of Shrovetide in Rome. Coliseum and Forum area will be filled with the smell of pancakes, funny clowns, folk ensembles and numerous Shrovetide attractions.

7-star hotel in Italy will be built in Val Gardena

In the heart of the Dolomites, at a popular ski resort of Val Gardena in half a year will be built ultra comfortable 7-star hotel. In Italy it will be the first hotel of this level, there are only few 7-star hotels worldwide, among them are: Burj al Arab

In Milan will be held the largest tourist exhibition in Italy

held Borsa Internazionale del Turismo "BIT" - the largest tourism fair in Italy. It will feature the best offers from the leading travel companies from around the world.

Holidays in Italy are the best in the world

Holidays in Italy are the best in the world. U.S. travel companies called Italy the best tourist destination in the world. Rating of the leading holiday and tourism destinations is composed by the leading tour operators in the U.S. for several years.

Coliseum in Italy will be restored

Italy finally found someone who will take up a multimillion-dollar project to reconstruct the main attraction of Rome - the Coliseum. Diego Della Vella, the owner of one of the largest Italian footwear companies, announced his intention to sponsor a proje

Sales in Italy 2011: Shopping without plastic

Sales season in Italy usually lasts 1.5-2 months and ends on the eve of the Lent. Thus, sales in Rome this season will end on February 16. Next shopping season in Italy opens in mid-summer - July 7, 2011.

Tourist taxes in Rome: who, how and how much

Rome has decided not to miss an opportunity to boost the treasury at the expense of tourists. Authorities of the capital of Italy from 1 January 2011 introduced a special tax on tourists. One of the most visited cities in Europe, Rome, will now receive ad
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The most philosophical Italian city was found
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A village in Italy was put up for sale on eBay
Financial crisis in Italy is the catalyst of unusual initiatives of small settlements that need funds. One of these places is Pratariccia village in Tuscany. It was put up for auction on the eBay site for 2.5 million Euros.