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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Famous Blown Glass
Italy is famous for its blown glass. Because there is so much to choose from, you shouldn't come home empty handed! But be careful, only a few of the shops offer the quality glass! One of the best shops for glass work is Fornance Campagnol-Marega-Salvadore in Murano, Italy! Heres a video showing how they make it:
http://youtu.be/k7R6gGrRE3k
http://youtu.be/k7R6gGrRE3k
Italiano Facts
- Italy is said to have more masterpieces per square mile than any other country in the world.
- Over 50 million tourists a year visit Italy. Tourism is vital to Italy’s economy and provides nearly 63% of Italy’s national income.
- The name Italy comes from the word italia, meaning “calf land,” perhaps because the bull was a symbol of the Southern Italian tribes
- Italy is among the world’s leaders of the fashion industry. In the 1950s, Italian designers such as Nino Cerruti and Valentino led the world in creating stylish fashions. Additionally, Armani, Versace, Gucci, and Prada have become internationally recognized. Italy is also known for fine sports cars, such as the Ferrari and Lamborghini.
- Italy has three active volcanoes: Vesuvius, Etna, and Stromboli.
- Italy invented the ice cream cone, eyeglasses, cologne, and the typewriter.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Best places for Dinner/Dessert
1) Riviera in Venice, Italy ($$$)
Refreshing atmosphere by the water, great service, and a beautiful non-touristy place to have dinner! Ranked #7 of over 3,000 restaurants in Venice!
2) La Proscuitteria in Florence, Italy ($$)
Refreshing atmosphere by the water, great service, and a beautiful non-touristy place to have dinner! Ranked #7 of over 3,000 restaurants in Venice!
2) La Proscuitteria in Florence, Italy ($$)
If you just want a simple tray of some of the best fresh meat and cheese of Italy come to Florence's #6 rated restaurant! This is the locals hang out/date night favorite.
3) Gelateria Paolin in San Marco, Italy ($)
Italy is known for their dessert 'Gelato' which is similar to ice cream but less thick and creamy and natural flavors rather than artificial. You will find Gelaterias all over Europe, but this is one of the recommended Gelaterias in Italy! The two most popular flavors are expresso and coconut!
Best places to eat for Breakfast/Lunch
Breakfast/Brunch
1) G.B. Bar in Milan, Italy ($)
This cafe is a great local place to have brunch for less that $10. Said to have the best Paninis in Milan!
Lunch
2) Alfredo's Fresh pasta to go in Venice, Italy ($)
A fun place to grab incredible pasta, made fresh daily thats a cheap and easy meal!
3) Busa-alla Tore in Murano Island,Venice, Italy ($$)
This is one of our family's favorite places to eat in Italy. Some of the best fish you'll ever have is in this quiet courtyard cafe off of the main shopping strips in Murano! *Very reasonable prices for the quality.
1) G.B. Bar in Milan, Italy ($)
This cafe is a great local place to have brunch for less that $10. Said to have the best Paninis in Milan!
2) Alfredo's Fresh pasta to go in Venice, Italy ($)
A fun place to grab incredible pasta, made fresh daily thats a cheap and easy meal!
3) Busa-alla Tore in Murano Island,Venice, Italy ($$)
This is one of our family's favorite places to eat in Italy. Some of the best fish you'll ever have is in this quiet courtyard cafe off of the main shopping strips in Murano! *Very reasonable prices for the quality.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Things to do in Northern Italy
While in Italy, here is a list of possible things to do:
- In the winter, you can ski in the Valtellina (Valley of Teglio) in the Swiss Alps
- You can travel to Venice and stroll in a gondola in the Venice canals and stay in a traditional Venice house known as a palazzo. Venice is a very popular tourist location.
- Lake Como is a beautiful lake and a perfect place to relax. It is a major tourist spot for relaxtion.
- It is You can visit the wine vineyards of Veneto and taste the most three famous wines, Bardolino, Valpolicella, and Soave with some of Italy's top cheeses.
- In Rome, you can throw your coin in the Trevi Fountain, tour the historical Pantheon and then see the Colosseum.
The Perfect Italiano Meal
The ideal Italian meal consists of extremely traditional Italian foods such as bruschetta, risotto, and gelato.
Bruschetta is grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and tomatoes. It is a popular apetizer in Italian meals.
Risotto is a rice meal cooked in a broth that makes it creamy. Risotto is usually served before the main meal as a small first course.
Gelato is the Italian word for ice cream and is a softer ice cream. It is found at gelaterias and is a popular dessert, just like ice cream but is lower in fat. A coppa is known as a cup to order it in and you typically order more than one flavor.
Popular drinks include wine, coffee, and mineral water.
Bruschetta is grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and tomatoes. It is a popular apetizer in Italian meals.
Risotto is a rice meal cooked in a broth that makes it creamy. Risotto is usually served before the main meal as a small first course.
Gelato is the Italian word for ice cream and is a softer ice cream. It is found at gelaterias and is a popular dessert, just like ice cream but is lower in fat. A coppa is known as a cup to order it in and you typically order more than one flavor.
Popular drinks include wine, coffee, and mineral water.
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