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Tourist trip to Italy is a sacred dream of many travelers. Unique architectural monuments, the sun and the sea made this country one of the most prestigious holiday destinations. There are a lot of tourists wishing to stay, as they say in Italian clothing among the visitors to Italy, that is not simply to wander through museums, art galleries and shops, but spend one day as Italians would normally spend. To do this you should use several simple rules. Rule 1. If you see a couple in a restaurant having dinner about five o’clock, you should know that these are (ie, not Italians). Inhabitants of Italy have dinner much later, about 9 o’clock. So those who wish to be among the “natives” during the dinner will have to defeat hunger and wait for the night. Anyway you’d better order a table in a restaurant in advance. Rule 2. Regarding the choice of dishes for dinner. Do not order ketchup for brand spaghetti! Seasoning to this dish is called sauce, and the name “ketchup” is perceived as an insult! Dessert is served immediately after fruit, this trifle is also advised to consider. Rule 3. Even if you have legs like a model has, we recommend to wear a long skirt, going on a trip in the Italian churches. One cannot say that there are special requirements for clothes in Italy, but it is not recommended to go to museums in beach attire. Rule 4. Do not try to deceive the inspectors, always and everywhere compost your ticket. Otherwise, you may not only find yourself in an unpleasant situation, but also not get to the planned excursion. Rule 5. In Italy as a rule tip is usually already included in a bill, so do not try to leave some small change in excess of the amount requested. Rule 6. Going on a trip to geothermal springs do not wear silver jewelry, it can darken and deteriorate because of the water. Rule 7. Most museums, churches and shops do not work during the afternoon siesta from 2 to 5 pm. But there are the most interesting programs on TV at this time in many cities of Italy. Rule 8. Try not to sit at tables in Italian bars. Having a snack at the bar, you will half of the same order. Rule 9. Before the trip try to learn a few phrases in Italian, it will prepossess to you not only staff, but also ordinary citizens.
Anna
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If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy on the border of both Switzerland and Austria. Among its tourist attractions are the Dolomite Mountains, that the famous architect Le Corbusier called “The most beautiful work of architecture even seen,” glacier lakes, and Alpine forests. In fact the region is composed of two parts, Trentino in the south and Alto Adige in the north. This article presents Alto Adige; a companion article presents Trentino.
When you live in Alto Adige you have to declare your first language: choices include Italian (26.5%), German (69%), and Ladin (4%). There is a German-speaking majority in fully 103 of 116 communes, and only 5 have an Italian-speaking majority. We won’t go into the sometimes painful history of German-Italian relations in Alto Adige except to say that the relations are now fairly good. As a tourist you’ll be able to enjoy the two cultures.
We’ll start our tour of Alto Adige at Caldaro near the border with Trentino. Then we will proceed basically clockwise visiting Naturno and Bolzano (the regional capital and largest city), and then pass the following towns and ski resorts which we won’t have time to visit on this tour: Chiusa, Bressanone, Brunico, and Dobbiaco. We resume visiting at Cortina d’Ampezzo, and proceed west to Canazei and to Lago di Carezza only about 22 kilometers (14 miles) from our starting point. We’ll do something here that we haven’t done previously. We present the place name in Italian and the German name in parentheses. Alto Adige, called Sued Tyrol in German, is still heavily German speaking and retains a distinctive Germanic, or more exactly Austrian, character.
Caldaro (Kaltern) is a village of about 7500 residents that annually attracts over 400,000 tourists. So you know the basis of its economy. Its architecture is a pleasing combination of Italian Renaissance and German Gothic elements as exemplified in the historic Church of Santa Caterina in the town center. The Caldero Lake claims to be the warmest in the Alps and so is enjoyable from May to September. Visit the Museo Provinciale del Vino (Provincial Wine Museum) situated in a princely manor. Caldaro is in South Tyrol’s best wine region and you can walk from the museum to vineyards growing rare and ancient grape varieties.
The horticultural center of Naturno (Naturns) whose population is approximately five thousand, is near the westernmost point of our tour. Be sure to see the Seventh Century Church of San Procolo, especially its ancient frescoes which are among the oldest in the German-speaking world. Then drive a bit west to the Thirteenth Century Castel Juval now owned by Reinhold Messner, who holds two Mount Everest firsts. He climbed it solo and he climbed it without additional oxygen. This castle has become an inn, a winery, and a museum devoted to mountaineering and Tibetan art.
Bolzano (Bozen) is the capital of the autonomous province of Alto Adige. Its population is about 100,000, many of whom are German speaking. However, Bolzano does have a heavy majority of Italian speakers. This is one city where you will definitely be able to hear two languages and enjoy two cultures.
Perhaps you will start with the Museo Archeologico dell’Alto Adige (South Tyrol Archeological Museum) whose star attraction is Oetzi, the more than five thousand year old iceman discovered in Italy near the Austrian border in 1991. The museum offers many other exhibits, both predating and postdating the world’s oldest naturally preserved body.
The Gothic Duomo (Cathedral) was built from the Twelfth to Fourteenth Centuries. Of particular interest are its frescoes and stone pulpit. The Porta del Vino (Wine Gate) on the outside of the building shows peasants at work in the vineyards. Remember, this is wine country. The Fourteenth Century Chiesa dei Domenicani (Dominican Monastery) was badly damaged over the centuries including during World War II. Some of its paintings and frescoes are in bad shape, however others are magnificent.
Other churches to see include the Thirteenth Century Chiesa dei Domenicani (Dominican Church), which hosts Bolzano’s best collection of paintings and frescoes, its chapel Cappella di San Giovanni, and the Twelfth Century Vecchia Parrochiale (Old Parish Church) with a Romanesque crucifix predating the church itself and a Fifteenth Century Gothic wooden altar.
The vine covered Thirteenth Century Castel Mareccio (Mareccio Castle) is now a congress center with a courtyard that can accommodate up to two hundred people. A transparent roof ensures year round availability. The castle’s frescoes can be seen only on Tuesdays in a free guided tour, either in Italian or in German.
Make sure that you visit Bolzano’s two main squares. A statue of Neptune, god of the sea, overlooks the produce market in the Piazza delle Erbe. Go there before lunchtime and bring a picnic basket. The Piazza Walther with its Monument to Walther honors a local hero, the wandering minstrel Walther von der Vogelweide, a sort of Twelfth Century Bob Dylan.
Do you like walking? If so, enjoy numerous beautiful promenades including the 8 kilometer (5 mile) Passeggiata del Guncina with its view of the city, the Passeggiata di Sant’Osvaldo (Oswald Promenade) skirting vineyards on the edge of the city, and Passeggiate del Lungotalvera (Lungotalvera Promenade) along the river in the middle of town.
Cortina d’Ampezzo is a fairly exclusive, mostly Italian speaking, winter resort. Cortina was supposed to host the 1944 Winter Olympics but because of World War II had to wait until 1956. Known as “The Pearl of the Dolomites,” it lies in a meadow some 4000 feet (1.2 kilometers) above sea level, surrounded by mountains. Its great site has made Cortina the location of many popular films such as The Pink Panther and For Your Eyes Only. It seems that younger Italians prefer Madonna di Campiglio, described in our companion article on Trentino.
Canazei is popular, mostly German speaking, winter resort in the Val di Fassa. Among its attractions are lovely little village and slopes for all levels of skiers. Be sure to take the cable car up to Col Rodella for a truly magnificent view of the mountains.
We finish our tour of this beautiful region at the mile-high glacier lake, Lago di Carezza. In this lake you can see reflections of the surrounding forests and mountains. We’re almost back to our starting point of Caraldo. Don’t you feel like doing this circular tour again? There is so much that we have seen, but there is so much that we haven’t seen yet.
What about food? Alto Adige has a definite Austro-Tyrolean flavor. The most popular foods include wursts, cabbage dishes, dumplings, and potatoes. Pork is big, especially Speck, Austrian smoked ham. One local specialty that I have no intention of trying is salami made from donkey. I’ll stick with the sauerkraut.
Let’s suggest a sample menu, one of many. Start with Sauersuppe (Tyrolean Tripe Soup). Then try Zuppa al Vino Bianco (Stew with White Wine). For dessert indulge yourself with Kastanientorte (Pureed Chestnut Cake). Be sure to increase your dining pleasure by including local wines with your meal.
We conclude with a quick look at Trentino-Alto Adige wine. Trentino-Alto Adige ranks number 16 among the 20 Italian regions when it comes to acreage devoted to wine grapes and number 14 for total annual wine production. The region produces about 55% red and 45% white wine. There are eight DOC wines of which three are found in Alto Adige (one DOC wine is shared with Trentino and another with Trentino and with Veneto.) DOC stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata, translated as Denomination of Controlled Origin, presumably indicating a high-quality wine. A whopping 79.1% of Trentino-Alto Adige wine carries the DOC designation, this is by far the highest percentage in Italy. The Alto Adige DOC designation is divided into several subzones. The most recent Trento-Alto Adige wine that I tasted was a Vino Novello (New Wine) that probably wasn’t typical of Trento-Alto Adige wine but was typical of Vino Novello wine. The less said the better. However, there are several fine Alto Adige wines. The San Leonardo, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is said to be quite good but is pricey. You may do well with a less expensive bottle based on the local red Lagrein grape, if you can find one.
In his younger days Levi Reiss has authored or co-authored ten computer and Internet books. Now he prefers drinking fine Italian, German, or other wine, accompanied by the right foods and the right people. He knows what dieting is, and is glad that for the time being he can eat and drink what he wants, in moderation. He loves teaching various and sundry computer classes at an Ontario French-language community college. Visit his new wine, diet, health, and nutrition website www.wineinyourdiet.com and his Italian wine website www.theitalianwineconnection.com.
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Pescara is a coastal city located just a few hours of Rome heading off the Adriatic Sea in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Because of the river after the city received its name, Pescara was an important maritime port of the Roman Empire, nowadays transformed into a populated place with a wealthy economy that encompasses industries such as foods and chemicals, building materials, manufacturing and clothing, but specially the tourism industry.
Just the Aeroporto Internazionale d’Abruzzo moved 3,300 tons cargo and 371,247 passengers during 2007, figures that help you understand why the sandy beaches of Pescara are among the favorite summer destinations in Italy, although the city’s beneficial climate makes it appropriate destination to visit all year round.
Despite its historic background, there are not ancient ruins to visit in this city because it was devastated by Nazis during the World War II, although many buildings and monuments were successfully restored after Pescara’s reconstruction in the 1960s and guided city tours can take you to discover them.
Anyway, walking through the city visitors can enjoy the unique architecture of Pescara admiring its waterfront residences, or finding the historic building that survived the war, including the Church of the Spirito Santo, the Cathedral of San Cetteo, the Church of Sant’Andrea Apostolo, or the Sanctuary of the Madonna dei Sette Dolori that dates from 1757.
When it comes to sightseeing some of the places to visit around Pescara include the Museo Cascella and Museo Ittico and the Palazzo del Governo, where past and present of Pescara have a permanent display along with sheep-raising culture that was the former activity of founder residents.
Pescara has also 21 ski areas that run from the highest region of the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea, so even in winter Pescara boos tourist activities at resorts such as Campo Imperatore, Roccaraso, and Campo Felice. When it comes to mountains, there are many others providing hiking and climbing opportunities, such as the Corno Grande, the Corno Piccolo, the Majella, Ill Calderone, and other smaller peaks.
Throughout the year, the streets of Pescara are also filled by harmonious sounds coming from folk festivals and the bustling activity around the city’s ice-cream shops and its traditional trattories. However, summer is also scenario of the annual International Jazz Festival, and the “Ennio Flaiano” prize that is awarded to the best performers and writers on theater, cinema, television, and literature.
When planning your vacations, do not forget that a large extension of land in Pescara has been designated regional and/or national parkland, including the Sirente Velino Regional Park, Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, Lago di Barrea, the Majella National Park, and the Parco Nazionale d’Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise.
Close the Pescara, there are several Medieval and Renaissance town within the national park system, including Castel del Monte, Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Pacentro, and Pescasseroli easily accessible as a day trip visit to admire a Medieval castle and two towers that the Nazi never found.
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