Italy
Осколки великой империиItaly -Mediterranean country located in the extreme south of Europe.
The country consists of the peninsula , large islands (Sicily and Sardinia) and numerous smaller islands .
This is a country with great history.
In the V-III centuries BC. Oe.on this earth there was one of the leading civilizations of the Ancient World and Ancient , Ancient Rome , which reached its peak of power in the II century AD. Oe. Then, under the control of space was modern Scotland in the north to Ethiopia in the south, and from Armenia in the east to Portugal in the west. The territory of Italy was the main part of the Roman state.
In the Renaissance to the 15th century , Italy was again the center of attention all over the world , giving him great artists such as Fra Angelico , Raphael, Botticelli , Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci .
The modern Italy is among the ten most developed countries.
In an industry dominated by the country's heavy industry in the leading role in its engineering. Among its industries particularly notable automotive industry ( fifth in the world ). The most powerful Italian firm - concern FIAT. Italy - the birthplace of scooter .
The favorable climate , which allows long to grow citrus , almonds, peaches , walnuts , hazelnuts, grapes , olives . Country belongs to the first in Europe to produce rice.
Италия-страна шедевровBecause of its ancient history and diverse climate and landscape , Italy is one of the most popular tourist countries.
Italy immediately washed five seas , and the tourist infrastructure is developed on the banks of each of them.
In the chic Courmayeur can descend on skis, and in the Dolomites to climb the snow-capped peaks , walk in the hills of Tuscany, or around the island of Sicily .
In areas of Lombardy and Veneto, not far from Milan and Verona , it is possible to travel around the beautiful lakes prialpiyskih , even in ancient times formed in the valleys, glaciers laid : Garda , Como and Maggiore.
in major Italian cities - Rome, Milan, Naples and Turin can be seen not only the traces of ancient civilizations , but also masterpieces of contemporary architecture and art.
The capital of Rome - one of the oldest cities on Earth. Traces of human settlements here date back to the IV. BC. Oe. But by his oldest city dates back to 753 BC. Oe.As legend has it , the city was founded by the brothers Romulus and Remus, brought up by a she-wolf in a cave at the foot of the Palatine hill.
In the center stands the grandest monument of ancient Rome - the Colosseum. Pantheon ( temple of all gods ), which serves as a national mausoleum.In Rome, preserved not only the individual monuments of antiquity , but entire architectural ensembles of the era. Among them - the building of the Forum to act as the first market area, then the center of social life in Rome.
And as in every big and small town , you'll find something interesting for yourself .
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Kitchen.
You should always remember that the Italians firmly adhere to the traditional kitchen, carrying in their dishes and the smell of history characteristic of this nation.
Each region is famous for any dish. Emilia - Romagna , for example, is known for its sausages. The traditional dish of Tuscany - a steak. The Romans are famous for the ability to roast pigs.Naples -born dish is pizza . The first dish dinner ( minestra ) train more often from a variety of pasta (pasta) . Second - fish or meat . Often on the dinner table contains seafood, vegetable salads and fruits.
In Florence must eat lampedotto (lampredotto), sandwich , which is prepared on the streets of the city.
recommend tasting pizza from Naples , which became known as DOP - s named , invented by the Italian Government. Ingredients are simple: the dough, tomato sauce, marinara with Oregano .You poympete that a real Italian pizza you can find only in Italy. Neapolitans themselves believe it's all about the taste of water in Naples.
If you find yourself in the Italian truffle season , do not miss the chance , order uova con Tartuffe (uova con tartufi) - eggs fried in butter truffles.Even if there is no food in the restaurant's menu , no doubt, that most likely the chef will prepare the ingredients and what you ask.
Useful information.
Emergency Phones :.
Background - 100,
carabinieri (police ) - 112 ,
accidents - 113,
Ambulance - 118,
Fire Brigade - 115,
vehicle technical assistance - 116.
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