Society

Graphene-based self-cleaning windows invented in Italy

In the course of research at two Italian universities, Sassari and Cagliari, an innovative “chemical exfoliation” technology was developed that allows the windows to “self-clean” using only sunlight. The new development is another way to use the material, for the study of which in 2010, scientists have already received the Nobel Prize.
Regions of Italy

Russian guide to Sicily: review of the Light from Palermo

I do not want to lie and write that we are personally acquainted with Sveta, a guide to Sicily from Palermo. That she conducted a city tour for me, so good that she decided to write a review about her on BlogoItaliano. Not. It was not so. Not at all like that. Neither this nor last summer I went to Sicily. But this acquaintance left such a strong impression that I wanted to devote a separate article to it.
Germany

Where to eat in the center of Cologne

Crowds of hungry and thirsty buyers only dream about where to have a bite to eat and drink in the city center. There are a lot of coffee houses and cafes on the shopping streets. Each shopping center has its own cafes and restaurants. In short, you do not have to look for a suitable place for lunch for a long time. On Hoyestrasse you will find small street stalls from which to sell.
Germany

New Town Hall in Munich

The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), photo by Suvad Sulic One of the historical and architectural sights of Munich is the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), located on Marienplatz Square. This is a neo-Gothic style masterpiece. Gothic arches, turrets and "lace" give the building a medieval look, despite the fact that the New Town Hall began to be built at the end of the 19th century, and was being completed and expanded.
Italy

Lido di Jesolo

If you are already thinking about where to spend your next summer vacation, I can advise you to pay attention to Lido Di Jesolo. This is a fairly young seaside resort, it began to develop in the sixties of the last century. The city is located on a long sand spit and is washed by the warm waters of the Adriatic Sea.

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What to see in Bologna: TOP-8 places worth visiting. Part II | 2019
Cities of Italy

What to see in Bologna: TOP-8 places worth visiting. Part II

Bologna today retained the color of the medieval city: the city streets are mostly narrow, resembling labyrinths, with numerous porticoes and arcades. And what are the medieval churches, cathedrals and palaces of the XIII and XIV centuries with their towers and battlements. In the first part of the post: What to see in Bologna: TOP-8 places worth visiting.
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Semper Opera | 2019
Germany

Semper Opera

Semper Opera is one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world. One of the world's oldest orchestras plays here. Semperoper Opera, photo by Kamerarauschen The Dresden State Opera Semperoper is one of the oldest opera houses in Germany. The theater dates back to the XVII century.
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Italian gestures are not consistent with the language of the deaf | 2019
Culture

Italian gestures are not consistent with the language of the deaf

The passion of Italians "speak hands" is known throughout the world. But as it turned out, many gestures contradict the language of the deaf-mute, which is used by thousands of people in the country. Therefore, the government is expected to draft a bill regulating the current situation. The ability to "talk with hands" glorified Italians around the world, along with pizza, pasta and espresso.
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Italy will sue rating agencies for 234 billion euros | 2019
Business and Economics

Italy will sue rating agencies for 234 billion euros

The Italian Court of Audit Corte dei Conti has revealed its plans to sue the three largest rating agencies for more than 200 billion euros. Corte dei Conti turned to Standard & Poor's, Fitch Rating and Moody's Investor Service, claiming that their activities could be illegal, as these companies significantly downgraded Italy and its cultural heritage from July 1, 2011 to January 13, 2012 and thereby caused damage to the country's economy at 234 billion euros.
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Braitestrasse | 2019
Germany

Braitestrasse

Braytestrasse - this cozy pedestrian street runs parallel to Schildergasse, next to the Opera House. Here are shops selling furniture, home decoration, clothes, shoes, jewelry and leather goods. Breite Straße Breite Straße - This cozy pedestrian street in Cologne runs parallel to Schildergasse, next to the Opera House.
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How to get from Munich Airport to the center | 2019
Germany

How to get from Munich Airport to the center

Munich Airport is significantly removed from the city. But still it will not be difficult for you to get to the center, because public transport runs regularly. Munich The distance from Munich Franz Josef Strauß Airport (Flughafen München "Franz Josef Strauß") to the center of the capital is about 40 kilometers - about 35-40 minutes drive.
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Gallery of Old Masters | 2019
Germany

Gallery of Old Masters

The Gallery of Old Masters is a must-see place in Dresden. You will be pleased to see the paintings of great painters so familiar from books and reproductions. There is an audio guide in Russian. Gallery of old masters (Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister), photo Sokleine Gallery of old masters (Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister) in Dresden is a world famous collection of unique paintings from the Renaissance to the Baroque.
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Ponza Island
Lazio

Ponza Island

Ponza - a large island of volcanic origin, part of the Pontic archipelago (Del ponto arcipelago) in the Tyrrhenian Sea (mar Tirreno), washing Italy from the west. The total area of ​​the island of Ponza is 7.3 km². On the island is the eponymous commune, which is part of the province of Latina (Provincia di Latina) in the Lazio region.
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Italian official spends millions on horses for rodeo
Society

Italian official spends millions on horses for rodeo

Arrested Daniele Santucci, 65-year-old president of the Italian Agency of State Institutions, illegally withdrew part of the money received from taxes and bought a ranch, a luxury car, gold coins and silver bullion. The financial police of the city of Lecco arrested the president of the governing council of an organization specializing in collecting taxes from state institutions.
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In Milan, opened the first museum for children
Milan

In Milan, opened the first museum for children

Beautiful Italy is famous for its architectural monuments that have stood the test of time, numerous art galleries where real masterpieces are stored, and amazing museums, the analogues of which cannot be found all over the world. What is only a number of “food” museums for agritourism worth: where else, if not in Italy, you will learn all about pasta and olive oil, or the catacombs of capuchins.
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Marcello Mastroianni
Famous Italians and Italians

Marcello Mastroianni

Biography Childhood and youth Marcello Mastroianni was born on September 28, 1924 in the village of Fontana Liri, located high in the Apennine mountains. Parents - Ottorino Mastroianni (Ottorino Mastroianni) and Ida Irolle (Ida Irolle). Later, the family moved to Turin, where his younger brother Ruggero (Rougiero Mastroianni), who also became an actor, was born.
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