Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was left without a Christmas tree, according to Italian magazine Corriere della Sera. The thing is that Berlusconi is in an extremely difficult financial situation for him, and he simply can not afford to put a green beauty. Numerous lawsuits and protracted proceedings left the former Prime Minister of Italy on the brink of ruin.

The warmth of Italy lies not only in the sun, sea and the smiles of local residents. Behind the scenes is always a cheerful mood and an incredible desire to talk, a passion for coffee is hidden - a drink that for Italians has become both a fuel and a source of vital energy. Nobody knows exactly how many cups of espresso and cappuccino are drunk in Italy in one day.

Italy is one of the countries with a rich culture and ancient traditions that are rooted in the Renaissance. To get an education at universities that are filled with the spirit of such geniuses as Leonardo da Vinci, Giordano Bruno, Dante Alighieri is a true honor. And today Italy remains a country in which higher education has its undeniable and attractive aspects for students from all over the world.

As the French writer Jean-Claude Izzo once said: "By the sea, happiness comes by itself." This saying is all the more true if the sea washes a beautiful beach with soft white sand and crystal clear water. Contrary to popular belief, in order to enjoy the wonderful beaches and the cleanest sea, it is not necessary to fly to the Caribbean or to the edge of the world.

Signoria Square is the heart of Florence. The historical, political, and now the tourist center of the ancient "flower city". A beautiful ensemble of medieval buildings and unique statues. The history of the square In 1980, during the restoration of the square, fragments of ancient buildings were discovered: a term, an ancient Roman theater, and sewing workshops.

The town of Piacenza is located in the north-west of Italy, in the region of Emilia-Romagna - not far from Milan. The benevolence and hospitality of the inhabitants of Piacenza is eloquently testified by the inscription carved on the gates of the city: "Gentlemen, welcome! And also all those who come." The name of the city also hides the promise of a wonderful pastime, because the original name given to the settlement - Placenia - comes from the Latin "lamenter", which means "pleasant" (place).

The capital of Italy is attractive to tourists not only as the center of the Catholic world or the city of many historical and architectural monuments, but also as a place where you can successfully combine business with pleasure. A vacation in Rome is not only an interesting excursion vacation, but also an excellent shopping, the result of which, depending on the degree of enthusiasm, becomes an updated or completely new wardrobe.

On the coast of Sicily, where the island and mainland of Italy is shared by the Strait of Messina, the picturesque and very interesting in its originality port city of Italy Messina. Many important historical events and ancient legends are associated with these places, which have left their mark on the appearance of the city, its architecture and peculiar character.

The magnificent Genoa, or as the Italians call it Genova la Superba, is one of the largest ports in Europe, a city of shipbuilding and heavy industry, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and Nicolo Paganini, as well as a popular tourist center, declared in 2004 by the European Capital of Culture. There are many interesting sights in Genoa - the old port, medieval palaces, houses of famous personalities, as well as museums, the number of which the city can be proud of.

Camposanto Cemetery, known simultaneously as the Monumental (Camposanto Monumentale), or the Old Cemetery (Camposanto Vecchio), is located in the northern part of Piazza Miracle. The name “Camposanto” is literally translated from Italian as “holy field”. This is due to the widespread belief that the cemetery was erected around the capsule with the sacred land from Calvary, brought by the 12th century archbishop of Pisa - Ubaldo d'Lanfranci - from the Fourth Crusade.

The Italian post will issue a special Nutella brand in honor of the 50th anniversary of the product, popular both in the country and abroad. The world's sweetest postage stamp will be released in the near future. In addition to Ferrero (Ferrero), the post will provide the same service to the other 38 Italian companies that celebrate anniversaries this year.

If you have early eviction or late check-in and your hotel / apartment does not provide luggage storage, you can leave your personal belongings in one of the lockers in the center of Rome. There are 5 lockers in Rome in total and one more is located at Fiumicino Airport - on the map below you can find the closest to your place of residence.

Italy is one of the oldest and most beautiful countries in the world. It gives numerous tourists a mild climate and magnificent landscapes, works of great masters and excellent Italian cuisine. After all, Italians became widely known outside their country as gourmets and big sweet tooth. Italian desserts deservedly embody sophistication of taste and consistently high quality.

Brazil has already won one World Cup 2014: its fans are recognized as the sexiest in the world. The second place in the ranking is for Italians. Now it remains to wait for the result on the field. Who said that at the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, a good sight and wrestling can only be seen on the field?