When it comes to Italian cuisine, pasta, pizza and, of course, famous cheeses come to mind. Residents of sunny Italy are proud of their cheeses; in August-September, grandiose festivals are held in some regions where guests of the festival taste various varieties, and cheese-makers share their experiences.
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The monumental column of Marcus Aurelius is one of the best preserved echoes of ancient Rome in the center of the Italian capital. It was erected at the end of the 2nd century AD to perpetuate the emperor’s victories in the Markoman War, and today it adorns the Column Square named after her. The total height of the column is almost 42 meters, which makes it the highest in Rome, despite the fact that at the end of the 16th century it was noticeably deepened into the ground for stability.
Via Corso is one of the main streets of Rome. Nowadays, it is considered a famous shopping center, but this was not always the case. This surprisingly wide and direct avenue appeared in the days of Antiquity. It was designed at the direction of Guy Flaminius as part of the road from Rome to the Adriatic coast.
The luxurious Navona Square is considered one of the most beautiful in the Italian capital. Her appearance in many respects evolved in the Baroque era. It was then that the area was decorated with elegant palazzos and fountains. From this article you will learn about the history and features of Piazza Navona, its world-famous fountains, as well as what role they played in the famous conflict of the geniuses Bernini and Borromini.
Capitoline Museums is one of the most famous and noteworthy collections in Rome. They are located in several palaces in the square of the same name, from where they got their name. It is noteworthy that it is these museums that are considered the oldest in the world, open to the general public. Capitoline Museums is also one of the centers of audio excursions in the center of Rome for the iPhone [link], released by BlogoItaliano in 2019.
The Church of St. Augustine is considered one of the first Roman churches of the Renaissance. It was erected at the end of the 15th century, and marble blocks broken out of the Coliseum were used for construction. In those days, the destruction of the monuments of paganism was common practice. Initially, the church was consecrated in honor of St. Tryphon, but a century later it became the property of the cardinal title of St. Augustine and was renamed.
The church of Santa Maria in Transportina was built on the site of the pyramid, which in the Middle Ages was considered the mausoleum of the founder of Rome, Romulus. The pyramid was demolished at the insistence of Pope Alexander VI, and in its place, at the end of the 15th century, the first gunners church was erected. The temple did not last long. Literally a few decades later it was dismantled so as not to block the shelling from the side of the castle of the Holy Angel.
The Borgo district began its history in the distant past. Once it was located outside the city walls next to the cemetery on which the Apostle Peter was buried. Over time, the number of pilgrims coming from different countries to the grave of Peter has steadily increased. They began to form communities called Schools. At Schools, a hospital and a church were built.
The first bridge over the Tiber, stretching to the castle of the Holy Angel, was built along with the mausoleum at the direction of the emperor Hadrian. Initially, it was called in honor of the creator "Adrian Bridge" or "Eliev Bridge", and in the VI century, together with the castle, was renamed the St. Angel's Bridge. Despite the external beauty, the bridge has a rather gloomy history.
Musical styles and directions come and go, while Italians' love of opera remains unchanged. Today, like 100-200 years ago, performances are discussed, they argue about theaters, crushing or laudatory articles are written about performers that find a warm response in the hearts of millions of Belcanto lovers. And the Opera House in Rome - Teatro dell'Opera di Roma - is just one of those stage venues, without which it is impossible to imagine a world musical culture.
Italian restaurants deserve special attention because they are justly considered one of the best in the Mediterranean. Italian cuisine is quite straightforward and its basis is made up of such simple ingredients as dough, cheese and vegetables. Meanwhile, opening the menu of an Italian restaurant, it is easy to get lost in a variety of unfamiliar names and dishes.
BlogoItaliano continues a series of articles about Italian cuisine, and this time in the focus of our attention its regional features. In the first part of the Culinary Guide, we talked about the taste traditions of Northern Italy. Now, continuing what we started, we’ll talk about the culinary traditions of Central and “Lower” Italy, and the cuisine in these regions, as you know, is rich in old recipes, rich in Mediterranean dishes and diverse.
Raising the topic of the history of Italy, we are not at all going to go deep into the jungle. But if you are already going to the Apennines, it is quite reasonable to notice some moments in the history of the Italian state, which you might not have known about. After all, this can help from a purely practical point of view. For example, when choosing souvenirs for loved ones.
The number of foreigners working and living in Italy already exceeds 5 million. This southern country also attracts our compatriots. What can you count on, how and where to look for work in Italy, and what resources are worth paying attention to? BlogoItaliano tried to find answers to these and other questions last weekend of the outgoing winter.
Italy gave the world many famous names of artists, sculptors, musicians, but perhaps Leonardo da Vinci was and remains the most famous person. You can talk about the great master indefinitely. We touch only one facet of his talent - painting - and tell about the great paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, which can be seen in museums and galleries in his homeland, in Italy.
When asked "what to bring from the Apennines," experienced travelers, in addition to traditional Italian souvenirs "as a keepsake," recommend not to ignore the products. After all, as you know, Italian cuisine is not only considered one of the most delicious in Europe, but is also incredibly healthy.
When it comes to Italian cuisine, pasta, pizza and, of course, famous cheeses come to mind. Residents of sunny Italy are proud of their cheeses; in August-September, grandiose festivals are held in some regions where guests of the festival taste various varieties, and cheese-makers share their experiences.
I would never have thought that I would touch on dating topics on BlogoItaliano, but demand determines supply. One close friend, who, by the way, married a Swiss, once remarked in a conversation: “Here you have a website about Italy, there are all kinds of trips, sights ... And the main thing on your website has never been.”
If you want to feel the real European Easter, then it's time to think about a trip to Italy. Traveling to the Apennines in the spring is in any case a good choice, but Easter in Italy is the main holiday of the season, and therefore a trip during this period is able to give especially rich impressions and emotions. Easter dates vary from year to year and are determined by the position of the sun and the phase of the moon.
Italian cuisine is too rich and diverse, so that all offers, dishes and thoughts could fit in within one post. However, what can be done for sure is to make a short list of what food in Italy is worth a try. There will be only one caveat. Some of the dishes listed below have a pronounced regional character, but when we get to them, we will, of course, focus on this.
Italian culinary traditions have been shaped over the centuries, absorbing elements of Greek, Arabic and Northern European cuisine, as well as neighboring France, Austria, Switzerland and the Balkans. Therefore, do not surprise the traveler with unusual names and recipes of traditional Italian dishes. The Mediterranean climate is a paradise for cereals, so flour products are used everywhere in food and in huge quantities.