Wildlife in Italy Bats and rodents make up 50 of Italy’s approximately 80 mammal species. Hedgehogs, rabbits, hares, red foxes and marshes are found all over the country. Squirrels, ferret, husmår, badgers and deer are also common, but lacking in Sicily and Sardinia. Wildcats, wild boars and porcupines are found in the south. The alpine…
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Transport in Prague
It is very likely that the visitor will walk a lot in Prague, a city just perfect for that. Not to mention that exploring the city in this way ends up being a more enriching experience, because in this way, it is possible to explore hidden streets, admire the architecture of the city – which looks…
Theater in Italy
Italian theater established itself mainly from the Renaissance, but had a prehistory in Roman ancient theater and in medieval theater, with the development of ecclesiastical song plays as the central one. The Renaissance and Baroque can in many ways be described as a golden age in Italian theater because of the enormous importance these periods…
Tourism in Italy
Italy is one of the world’s leading tourist countries, with 62 million foreign tourists a year (figures from 2018). Tourism is an important industry that accounts for around five percent of the country’s gross domestic product. The largest number of visitors comes from Germany, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Austria, Russia, the…
Prague Nights
If you do not give up doing something after the sun goes down, Prague, for sure, will not disappoint you. That’s because nightclubs, bars and pubs are found in the most diverse parts of this legitimate “party town” that definitely entered the hall of European destinations most sought after when it comes to nightlife. The Wenceslas Square and…
Architecture in Italy
About the early architecture of the Netherlands, see the Etruscans (art), the Roman Empire (art) and early Christian art. The classical tradition of the Roman Empire has marked the country’s architecture through the ages. We see the ruins of Antonius and the Faustina Temple at the Roman Forum in Rome, from 141 AD In the…
Geography of Italy
Italy lies between 35 ° 29ʹ ( Lampedusa ) and 47 ° 05ʹ north latitude, and between 6 ° 33ʹ and 18 ° 30ʹ east longitude. The border to the north with Switzerland and Austria follows largely the watershed between Po and the Danube. In the west, the border with France mainly follows the watershed…
Prague Boat Ride
In Prague, the visitor finds a good number of companies that offer boat trips on the famous river that dominates the urban landscape of the city, the Vltava (Moldava, in Portuguese). An excellent way to give a beautiful tour, both for those who have little time and for those who wish to review the main sights…
Crafts and Design in Italy
Italy’s crafts have been leading in Europe for several periods, from antiquity onwards. During the Renaissance (15th-16th century) glass art and the production of faience were world-leading. In the 20th century, the country’s design was both progressive and innovative. Car manufacturers like Ferrari and Lamborghini have covered the luxury segment, while Fiat is a cheaper…
Literature of Italy Part
13th century (duecento) The use of Italian language in literature began in the 13th century. Previously, almost all literature was written in Latin. In Italy, the legends of King Karl and King Arthur were freely redefined in their own Franco-Italian language. The first troubadours from Northern Italy wrote in Provencal, but in Sicily the real…