Immersed in ancient times, however, break with all that is modern fashion, Italy is the birthplace of La Dolce Vita – the sweet life that celebrates beauty and happiness.
Weather
Winters are long and cold in the Northern Alps, summers can be rainy with frequent storms. At the southern end is warm, but often hit by the sirocco – warm, moist wind from Africa which takes weeks of stifling heat to areas south of Rome. The pleasant temperatures make spring and autumn Best times to visit Italy.
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Milan: design and fine art of shopping
Milan gray facade hides the fact that it is the capital of innovation Europe.
Transportation: Getting there and moving
Malpensa Airport, located about 31 miles northwest of Milan, handles most international flights. For domestic flights and some European, use the Linate airport. Stazione Central, as its name suggests is located in the center of the city offers an extensive rail network.
Milan has an efficient public transport system is efficient. It has four metro lines, buses and trams.
climate
Other than the odd heatwave, the weather is generally temperate Milan.
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Events: What happens and what's hot
For all targeted consumer culture, Milan celebrates the spiritual and the world.
* The first ten days of June, we celebrate the Festa del Naviglio, a medley of parades, music and other shows.
* The Milan Jazz Festival rocked the city in November.
* The Festa di Sant'Ambrogio, December 7 is celebrated with services, offers and exhibitions at the Fiera di Milano. This is also the day that the famous opera house La Scala in Milan opens its season.
Rome: The Eternal City
Steeped in history and weighted with the world famous sights – the Vatican and the Colosseum, Rome stands as the epitome of the history and culture.
Transportation: Getting there and getting away
Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) is located 16 miles southwest of the city with Termini station A direct train runs every hour in the city. The main bus station is outside Termini station. The De Rome Metro service has two lines, both that pass through Termini. It runs 5:30-11:30 and 0:30 on Saturdays.
climate
The climate is temperate, with sunny skies and pleasant temperatures. However, July and August can be hot, November is usually rainy, and from December to February can be cool.
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Events: What's most interesting and
* Holy Week (Semana St.) is the time when Roman Catholics around the world come on pilgrimage to visit the churches of the city and hear the pope at the Vatican. The Good Friday procession Cross goes from the Colosseum to Capitoline Hill.
The Estate Romana (Roman Summer), is at the heart of Roman social life from June to September. It is a time where we hear the city to free concerts, street theater and outdoor cinema.
In September museums, galleries and shops stay open all night 20:00-08:00 on the occasion of the Notte Bianca (white night). It is also an era of free concerts and other events throughout the city.
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Alistair White has been in the travel industry for over 20 years and is the founder and CEO of Cheaper than Hotels. Cheaper Than Hotels offers Cheap hotels in Italy.
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