Treviso (Italian: Treviso)- a city in the Italian region of Veneto, the administrative center of the province of the same name. Located north of Venice at the confluence of the Sile and Botteniga rivers, which turns into the Cagnan river. The population as of November 30, 2010 is 82,911 people, the ethnonym is Trevisians (Italian trevigiani), area 55.5 sq. km.

Treviso is called the city of art and water. Indeed, the rivers Sile and Cagnane, crossing the historical center, canals and medieval mill wheels make the city look like the capital of the Veneto region standing on the water. That is why Treviso is sometimes called Little Venice. The unique architectural appearance of the city, many carefully preserved frescoes and works of medieval masters attract travelers and art lovers here.

The city was one of the centers of early Christianity in northern Italy; already in the 4th century it had its own bishop. The patron saints of the city are St. Liberal (San Liberale, celebrated on April 27) and the holy martyrs Theonist (Teonisto), Tabra and Tabrato, who died defending the ideas of Christianity in the 4th century.

Milestones in the history of the city

The etymology of the word "Treviso" - "Tarvisium" - has two interpretations: the first is associated with the Celtic word for "bull" - "tarvos", used in the name of the city with the Latin ending "isium"; the second - with the name of a tribe of Illyrian origin that lived in the city.

It is believed that the first settlement on these lands existed even before the arrival of the Romans and was located where the Church of St. Andrew currently stands. During Roman rule, Treviso became an important center of trade, located on a strategic route for the empire.

After the collapse of the Roman Empire, the city managed to avoid destruction by the barbarians. Tarvisium becomes one of the centers of Gothic and Lombard statehood. The Gothic ruler Totila, according to legend, was born here.

The city flourished during the reign of the Da Camino family (beginning of the 14th century), when Treviso acquired the status of an independent duchy. At this time, the city fortifications were updated, and new territories were annexed to the duchy. The city hosts numerous knightly celebrations. Treviso attracts the interest of travelers and poets who praise its beauty.

Having survived several decades of struggle with the Verona Scaligers and the period of rule of the Paduan Carraresi, in 1389 Treviso, to the joy of its inhabitants, became part of the Venetian Republic and subsequently shared the historical fate of the Serenissima (the Serene Serene - that is what the Venetian Republic was called during its heyday).

In 1797, after the fall of the Venetian Republic, the city passed into the hands of the Austrians. Its liberation by Italian riflemen took place on July 15, 1866, after which Treviso became part of the Italian region of Veneto.

During the First World War, the city was at the center of the Battle of Vittorio Veneto; after aerial bombardment, part of Treviso was destroyed. But the city suffered even more during the last world conflict from the American bombing on April 7, 1944.

Attractions

Gate of Saint Thomas

Fortifications

Treviso is a walled city. It became such in the 1500s, during the period of strengthening and expansion of the Venetian Republic. Currently, you can see restored fortifications, city walls, the length of which is 4 km, and rounded towers with semi-secret loopholes. The three historical gates of the city deserve special attention - St. Thomas (Porta San Tomaso), Forty Saints (Porta Santi Quaranta) and Altinia (Porta Altinia).

Signor's Square

Center of the historical part of the city

The main historical events in the life of the city are associated with its central Signori Square (Piazza dei Signori), with the Prefectural Palace (Palazzo della Prefettura, 1874 - 1877) and the adjacent City Tower (Torre Civica). On the Piazza della Signori there is one of the most significant architectural monuments of the city - the Trecento Palace (Palazzo dei Trecento, early 14th century), built in the Romanesque style. During the bombing in April 1944, the palace received significant damage, but thanks to the efforts of Ferdinando Forlati, it was restored and restored. Both in the past and in the present, city council meetings are held there. The Podesta Palace (Palazzo dei Podesta), built in the Lombardy style of the Renaissance (its construction began in 1491) and modified in the last century, also deserves attention.

Piazza della Signori faces the central street of the city - Calmaggiore, the name of which comes from the Latin phrase “Callis maior” (“big, main street” - translated from Latin, used in the Venetian dialect, approx. author). The street is decorated with magnificent arches and leads the traveler from Signor Square to the central city cathedral. At the bottom of the buildings along Calmaggiore there are rows of shops called the Roman Gallery. At the end of it is the Lodge of the Knights (Loggia dei Cavalieri), built during the reign of Podesta Andrea da Perugia (1276), richly decorated with frescoes. It was recently restored.

City Cathedral

The city cathedral, dedicated to St. Peter, was built in the 11th - 12th centuries. The Romanesque crypt located there dates back to approximately 1030. Among the numerous works preserved inside the cathedral, it is worth noting Titian’s “Annunciation” (Tiziano), a work created by the great artist in the third decade of the 16th century. In addition to the cathedral itself, the complex of buildings includes a baptistery, a bishop's residence and a priest's house.

Church of St. Nicholas

Church of St. Nicholas

The church building was built by the Dominicans in the 14th century with the money of Pope Benedict XI. The size of the church exceeds all religious buildings in the city. The temple is distinguished by its strict Gothic style and excellent acoustics. The central hall is painted with frescoes by the artist Tomaso da Modena depicting the famous representatives of the order of that time. A very interesting fresco in which you can see a monk in glasses peering curiously at the pages of a book. In all likelihood, this is the first depiction of glasses in the history of art. Currently, the church is attached to the former Dominican monastery, which houses the seminary.

Monk, fresco by Tomaso da Modena

Shrine of Saint Francis

The austere architecture of this building - brick walls illuminated by rays of light pouring from the upper windows - creates an atmosphere of peace of mind and deep spirituality, combining the ideals of simplicity and majesty, which the Franciscans always strived for. Among the attractions of the interior of the temple, it is necessary to note the tomb of Francesca Petrarca, the daughter of the poet, buried in Treviso in 1384, located in its right wing. On the left side of the church there are magnificent frescoes by Tomaso da Modena and some of his students.

House of Carraresi

The Carraresi House (Casa dei Carraresi) was founded in the 14th century. and for a long time it was used as an inn where travelers could rest. On the façade you can see the coat of arms of the noble Carraresi family. The building was built in the Romanesque style; medieval frescoes have been preserved in its interior decoration. Currently, the Carraresi House hosts international exhibitions, conferences and seminars.

Buranelli

Buranelli

Buranelli is considered one of the most characteristic historical corners of the city. It is said that the fishermen of the island of the same name in the Venetian lagoon (meaning the island of Burano) moved to this part of Treviso. During the reign of the Habsburgs, Buranelli became a “fish warehouse”: in 1856, the Austrians decided to unite the individual islands and allocate special places for organizing fish markets.

The fish and vegetable market is located here and now. Residents love to walk or bike to this attractive, shady spot where they can admire not only the calm, fast-flowing waters and the trout swimming in them, but also the splendor of fresh fish and fragrant herbs for sale.

Dante's Bridge

"The place where the waters of Sile and Kanyana meet" ( Dante, "The Divine Comedy"): It is here, at the confluence of the clear waters of the Sile River and the slightly muddy Cagnan River, that another historical landmark of the city of Treviso is located. The bridge, which in 1865 was named after the great poet, has another name - “Bridge of the Impossible”: during the construction of this seemingly simple architectural structure, considerable difficulties arose. On the banks of the Sile and Cagnana, in this place there were workshops in which boats were made that were used in trade with Venice.

Ponte Dante ("Ponte dell" Impossibile") - "Bridge of the Impossible"

City museums

The main city exhibition is located in the Church of St. Catherine, built in the 14th century, and in the adjacent monastery of the Servants of Mary. The rich archaeological section presents historical values ​​found in the territory of Treviso, dating back to the 2nd century. BC. until the Middle Ages. In the monastery you can see a cycle of frescoes from 1300 - 1400. artist Tomaso da Modena, dedicated to the life of St. Ursula (Sant’Orsola), as well as other remarkable works created in the period before the 19th century. Among them are works by Bellini, Lotto, Titian and Tiepolo. In addition, in the City Gallery of Modern Art you can see some of the 20th century masterpieces created in Treviso. These are works by Gino Rossi and Arturo Martini.

Arturo Martini born in Treviso in 1889; he turned the laws of sculpture upside down with his revolutionary approach to creativity, using materials of a wide variety of nature when creating his works: from wood to stone, from clay to bronze.

Province of Treviso

One of the provinces of the Veneto region, area - 2,476.68 sq. km., population - 883,840 people (as of 12/31/2009), the territory coincides with the ancient Marca Trevigiana (a concept that appeared in the Middle Ages and designates Treviso with its adjacent city ​​territories).

The province of Treviso borders on the following provinces: in the north - with the province of Belluno, in the south - with the provinces of Venice and Padua, in the east - with the province of Pordenone (region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia), in the west - with the province of Vicenza.

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Martini is a type of vermouth produced for a century and a half by the famous Turin wine company Martini & Rossi. Nowadays, it is actively used both in its pure form and as part of mixes and cocktails.

Mainly used as an aperitif, but can also be served with meals. Over the long history of the drink, more and more new modifications arose, which ultimately led to the creation of a unique typology of Martini types. It was based on both the characteristic features of the composition and the level of sugar and alcohol content inherent in a particular type of product of the Italian company. Below are all types of martinis available for the retail market.

Types of Martini

Rosso- patriarch of the Martini family (produced since 1863). The drink is a rich amber color with a strength of 16 degrees. Contains caramel as a mandatory additive.

Extra dry- a drink born in 1900. Sometimes called the "Green Martini", which is only partly true due to the color of the bottle. At a strength of 18 degrees it contains an extremely low percentage of sugar. It is characterized by a straw color and a distinct aroma of iris, raspberry and lemon.

Bianco appeared in 1910. It has a light straw color. Although it is not inferior in strength to the patriarch, it is less bitter and softer. In particular, this effect is achieved by adding vanilla and other spices.

Rosato released in 1980. Pale pink drink with a strength of 15 degrees. Made by combining white and red wine. In addition, its characteristic feature is the addition of cinnamon and cloves.

Doro (D"Oro) appeared on the market in 1998. This is a drink with a strength of 9 degrees, made on the basis of white wine. Considering the focus on residents of Germany, Denmark and Switzerland, the taste and aroma of this type of martini contains pronounced shades of honey, citrus fruits, nutmeg, vanilla and coriander.

Gold from Dolce & Gabbana- an elite 18-degree drink that appeared in 2010. It contains, along with Sicilian citrus zest, such unexpected components as Calabrian saffron, Spanish bergamot, Indonesian cubeba pepper, Indian ginger and Ethiopian myrrh.

White semi-sweet champagne Martini Asti is made from White Muscat grapes, which grow in the provinces of Piedmont and Veneto. Asti Martini has a sweet taste, with a fruity bouquet of apples, peaches, orange and honey. It is recommended to serve Martini Asti at a temperature of 7–9 C°.

Dry sparkling wine Martini Brut was created by winemakers Martini & Rossi more than 80 years ago. For the production of Martini Brut, high-quality grapes of several classic varieties are used, the predominant of which are the noble Italian Prosecco and Pinot. Soft velvety taste. Has a pleasant lasting aftertaste.

Released for the 150th anniversary of the Martini brand. The recipe for "Lusso" was compiled by Luigi Rossi in 1871. His followers - winemakers Giuseppe Musso and Ivano Tanutti - rethought the ancient recipe and, while preserving the uniqueness of the drink, gave it a special modern “sound”. This is how Gran Lusso was born. The basis of the drink is vermouth made from Moscato Canello grapes, aged for a year in wooden barrels, red wine from Barbera grapes and an extract created according to an old recipe, which was aged for 8 years in small bottles. The drink was produced in limited quantities - 150,000 bottles. The taste of the drink is harmonious, inimitably bittersweet, velvety, rich, with notes of aromatic herbs, lavender and rose.

Dry sparkling wine Martini Prosecco is made from the grape variety of the same name, which is grown in the Veneto region in northeastern Italy. The taste of the wine is fresh, dry, with fruity notes of grapefruit, green apple, peach, and a spicy aftertaste.

Martini Rose- a relatively new product in the line of Bacardi-Martini sparkling wines, was created in collaboration with the World Champion among sommelier Enrica Bernardo. The hand-picked grapes for Martini Rose are grown in the Italian provinces of Piedmont and Veneto. The unique, light, slightly tart aromatic taste of the wine is achieved through a combination of white and red grape varieties with notes of citrus, peach and elderberry.

Martini Royale Bianco- a harmonious combination of classic Martini Bianco, aromatic herbs, spices and vanilla. Martini Royale Rosato is ready to drink. Simply pour it into a glass, add ice, a wedge of tropical lime and a sprig of mint. Vermouth has an exquisite taste with notes of vanilla, aromatic herbs and floral spices.

Martini Royale Rosato- a zesty, spectacular drink shimmers with deep notes of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg combined with lighter fruity aromas of raspberry and lemon. As a result of this original selection of components, the result was a sparkling cocktail with a somewhat bitter-sweet taste. This red fruit mix is ​​best poured into a glass already filled with ice and pour in some orange juice.

Martini classification

All Martini drinks can be classified according to the following parameters:

1. Price- varies depending on the segmentation of the drink. Thus, the group of vermouths Rossi, Extra Dry, Bianco, Rosato has a price of up to $8 per bottle.
2. Taste- from sweet to tart.
3. Color- red, transparent, amber, pink, beige. Exclusive and limited versions of Martini can be of any color.
4. Type of alcohol- vermouth and sparkling wine.
5. Fortress- from 9 to 18 degrees.

Given the flurry of creativity shown by Turin winemakers in recent decades, we can expect a further increase in the number of Martini varieties. In addition, do not forget that, in addition to this vermouth, the Martini & Rossi company also produces other alcoholic drinks: sparkling wines, 25-proof bitters and a strong herbal liqueur Spirito, designed for the Eastern European market.

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Martini is a world-famous brand of Italian vermouth, sparkling wines, and a variety of alcoholic aperitifs. From its very origins to this day, this drink has been considered a unique symbol of luxury, unsurpassed style, and the shimmering world of wealth and presentability. The production and sale of the brand's products is carried out by the large distillery Martini & Rossi, which is located in the north of Italy in the city (Torino).

It all started when, in 1847, a quartet consisting of ambitious and enterprising businessmen decided to found their own company, which would specialize in the production and sale of sparkling wines, liqueurs and other alcoholic beverages. The company receives the sonorous name “Distilleria Nazionate da Spirito di Vino”, and it quickly manages to gain a foothold in the Italian market.

Things began to go so well at the winery that by 1849 its products were filling the stores of France, and then other European countries.
The 1860s marked a period of dramatic change and change for the company. So, in 1860, one of the founders of the brand passed away, and this event activated the process of partial reorganization of production.

Three years later, in 1863, new faces entered the wine business:

• Young and energetic entrepreneur, Alessandro Martini;
• Teofilo Sola, who worked for Distilleria Nazionate da Spirito di Vino for several years as an accountant;
• The company's leading expert in the field of winemaking, Luigi Rossi.

With their coming to power, the company acquires a new name - “Martini, Sola e Cia”. In addition, it was at this time that legendary labels first appeared on bottles of produced vermouth, strongly reminiscent of those that can be seen on a bottle of Martini today.

Vermouth usually means a certain type of flavored wine, which is made not only from ripe grapes, but also from special herbs and spices. And, it should be noted that this type of alcoholic beverages existed in the company’s assortment until 1863.

However, thanks to a series of bold and somewhat extravagant experiments carried out by Luigi Rossi, it was possible to find that very unique recipe formula, which to this day is kept in the strictest confidence. It was the scheme for preparing spicy vermouth developed by the talented Italian that allowed the company to reach a new level, gain popularity and fame not only in Italy, but throughout the world.

In 1864, the first export of the legendary vermouth in the company's history took place. Thus, boxes of alcoholic beverages were sent from (Genova) to the USA. Thus, it is the 1860s that is considered to be the time when the brand began to gain worldwide fame.

In 1865, an international exhibition of alcoholic beverages was held in Dublin, as a result of which Martini was awarded the first class medal for Quality. This was followed by a series of equally prestigious exhibitions and presentations in France, Great Britain, Australia and other countries.

In 1878, the export of goods to Russia began. Among the imported goods was not only the legendary Martini vermouth, but also some sparkling wines.

In 1879, after a long illness, the company's chief accountant, Teofilo Sola, passed away, and Luigi Rossi bought his share in production. Another rebranding takes place, and the company receives a new name “MARTINI & ROSSI”.

In 1893, the brand's products finally acquired their legendary, well-recognized label. This happened as follows: the current king of Italy at that time, Umberto I, issued a decree allowing the use of the country’s coat of arms when developing a branded product logo.

From the end of the nineteenth century until the 1990s, the company developed rather statically. The brand had a specific, established customer base, as well as the image of a manufacturer of exclusively high-quality goods. In addition, there was no other alcoholic company on the market of that period that would be able to compete with MARTINI & ROSSI.

However, this situation begins to change somewhat at the end of the twentieth century and in order to strengthen its position on the world stage, the brand’s management decides to merge the enterprise with another large winery - BACARDI. Thus, in 1992, a new label was formed - “BACARDI-MARTINI”.

Types of legendary vermouth

Currently, the Italian BACARDI-MARTINI wineries produce a whole range of different varieties of the legendary Martini vermouth.

Asti

It is nutmeg that gives the drink that unique tart floral-honey aroma and golden hue. Most people mistakenly assume that Asti is the same as champagne. Of course, these sparkling wines do have a number of common features, but their production technologies differ significantly from each other. Thus, the Asti preparation technology involves a double fermentation process, which must take place in special hermetically sealed steel vats. It is due to this that those very gas bubbles form in the drink.

It is noteworthy that the technology for creating Asti wines has been significantly improved by specialists of the Martini brand, and from now on this drink does not undergo double fermentation. Thanks to some secret recipe formula, the formation of gas bubbles can be achieved during the first period of fermentation in sealed containers.

Today production is concentrated in Piemonte in the wine-producing province of Asti ( Asti). In total, the brand owns approximately a third of the global Asti wine market.

In order to experience the full palette of Martini Asti flavors, the drink should be cooled to a temperature of approximately 8-10 degrees Celsius. It should be served in either a wide bowl-shaped champagne glass or a narrow flute-shaped glass.

Rosso

Martini “Rosso” is the very vermouth with which it all began, it has been produced since the distant 1862, and its name is translated into Russian as “red”. The drink has a richly sweet, tart taste, which is accompanied by some notes of bitterness. A distinctive feature of this type of vermouth is its sharp aroma with hints of tea.

Extra Dry

At the beginning of the 20th century, the “Extra Dry” drink appeared. It has a noticeable straw hue, as well as a persistent rich aroma, in which you can catch notes of raspberry berries, citrus and iris. It is noteworthy that the proportion of sugar in this vermouth is negligible, while the percentage of alcohol is higher than normal.

Bianco

The production of Martini "Bianco" was launched in the 1910s. It has a distinctive light straw color and a light and mild vanilla spice aroma. The taste is characterized by sweet notes without any bitterness. Typically served with ice cubes and lemon slices.

Rosato

In the 80s of the last century, the Rosato line of vermouths was released. This drink is characterized by a rich, intense aroma of cinnamon and cloves, and has a beautiful noble pink hue. In addition, it is the only one in the BACARDI-MARTINI production, which is made through the proper mixing of red and white wines.

Gold

Martini “Gold” is a unique alcoholic drink, the exclusive packaging of which was developed in collaboration with designers of the world famous brand “Dolce&Gabbana”. The basis of vermouth is dry white wine, which is diluted with a variety of spices, herbs and herbs.

1. In 1997, for the first time in the history of the company, the original Martini bottle changed its shape to a more elegant and modern one. The logo design has also undergone some minor changes.
2. To create its legendary vermouths, BACARDI-MARTINI uses over 100 varieties of herbs and spices.
3. Almost all vermouths produced by the winery have a sugar content of 16.
4. In 1977, the Porsche automobile company released a limited line of cars called the Martini Edition.
5. The Martini drink even appears in “The Hussar Ballad” by Eldar Ryazanov. At the 73rd minute of the film, you can see a bottle with the famous label standing on the mantelpiece.

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Martini is vermouth or fortified wine with the addition of an infusion of aromatic herbs. This is a very healthy drink. It is very difficult to find out reliably what the first Martini was made from, since the history of the creation of the drink is attributed to a wide variety of people. A beautiful legend says that Hippocrates was involved in the creation of the first vermouth, who made a wine tincture of wild star anise flowers with artemisia. He used this drink exclusively for medicinal purposes. We also owe Martini as vermouth to the bartender of the 19th century or the town of Martinez. Today Martini is a very popular brand; its name is associated with the manufacturers Martini & Rossi, whose plant is located in Turin. At first, vermouth was made exclusively from white wine. But currently, wine materials for it are produced from pink, red, and white grapes. The aroma is imparted by a whole collection of a wide variety of herbs, fruits, and spices.

Spicy-herbal base of the drink

The basis of any vermouth, which includes Martini, is alpine wormwood. Its share of the remaining components can be 50%. In addition to wormwood, when making a certain type of Martini, the manufacturer uses several dozen of a wide variety of herbs and spices, and sometimes this amount reaches a hundred. Depending on the type of Martini, it contains the following additives: yarrow from 18 to 20%, mint from 9 to 11%, cinnamon about 10, cardamom 7%, black elderberry 5%, nutmeg 3%. There will be several dozen other ingredients in smaller quantities. These are juniper, coriander, immortelle, ginger, St. John's wort, ash, chamomile, angelica, lemon balm, oregano. Herbs enrich the drink with special aromatic and flavor notes, making it brighter and more fragrant, as well as imparting a pleasant tartness. But no winemaker will reveal his secret about at what stage, in what sequence, the herbs are added to Martini. Since it is the ability to combine plants that allows you to obtain the unique tastes of this drink.

How is the versatility of taste created?

The bitterness in Martini can be not only due to wormwood, but it is imparted by the following ingredients: oakberry, horehound, cinchona bark, tansy. Lemon wormwood, lemon balm, and catnip are responsible for the citrus taste. Immortelle, juniper berries, rosemary, and St. John's wort will add some hint of resinity. Elderflower flowers, lemon zest, and coriander will add a nutmeg scent to the drink. To combine all the aromas into one harmonious composition, chamomile, clove, and iris infusions are used in production. And to consolidate this composition, cardamom, vanilla, and calamus extracts are used.

All components are dried, crushed to a powder, and infused on a water-alcohol base in special rotating vats. This stage continues for twenty days. When all the substances are completely dissolved in each other, creating the required wine bouquet, the drink is purified and filtered. Then sugar is added to improve the taste and alcohol so that the resins dissolve better. Next, the drink is cooled to -5 degrees and filtered again. Over the course of a week, the temperature is gradually raised to room temperature.

What is the difference between different types of Martinis?

The branded Martini began to be produced in 1863. The drink received worldwide love thanks to the unique combination of wine, herbs, and spices. Traditional vermouth is produced on the basis of white wine, which does not have a pronounced aroma and taste, and its strength is 11-13%. However, today vermouths are also produced from pink and red grapes, and the strength is increased to 16 degrees to maintain flavor balance, and for a dry Martini to 18. Plant extracts and infusions, sugar, and alcohol are added to the prepared wine base.

Bianco

Martini Bianco has a very pleasant spicy aroma of iris, lemon, raspberry and a mild taste with no bitterness. It is produced using Italian white wine. In Bianco you can feel the astringency of the herbs a little, but you can still smell the vanilla very well. It is vanilla and herbal tincture in combination with dry wine that gives Bianco such a unique, refined taste.

Rosso

Martini Rosso is characterized by a bitter taste, rich caramel color, and herbal aroma. There is very little sugar in it. This is the oldest vermouth, it is almost 150 years old.

Rose

To make Martini Rose, a blend of white and red grape varieties is used. It has a very delicate taste, which is why young girls prefer it. This is the first semi-dry wine from Martini.

Rosato

Martini Rosato (pink) has notes of cloves, cinnamon, and a hint of flowers. Rose wine is used in the production of this vermouth. This vermouth is also not very bitter, its composition includes white and red wine. The spices are clearly felt in it. Rosato appeared at the end of the 20th century.

D'oro

Martini D'oro consists of white wine enriched with vanilla, honey, citrus aromas and fruity notes. It is called golden because of the hue that caramel gives it.

Martini Fiero

This drink is made with a lot of citrus fruits, so the aroma is very strong of blood orange.

Extra Dry

It is characterized by low sugar content and high degrees of strength (18). It clearly shows the flavors of lemon, raspberry and, slightly weaker, toffee.

Bitter

Bitters have a bittersweet taste with a high alcohol content, rather than wine, as in other types of vermouth. Its strength is 25 degrees.

The composition of various types of Martinis is kept strictly secret, so this company secret has made it possible to create an aura of elitism and prestige around the brand. Martini has become a symbol of success and the sweet life; enjoying it means touching the elite of society.

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Internet address: http://www.regione.taa.it
Provinces: Bolzano/Bozen, Trento

Apples, for example. Or the green cover of the valleys, or the blinding whiteness of the snow-capped mountain peaks, or the peace of the lakes - this is all Trentino-Alto Adige (South Tyrol) - an area, the mention of which involuntarily evokes the peace, virgin purity of nature and its beauty. This “calming”, but not at all boring image, found its fortune through tourism. Anyone who holidays on Lake Garda, in the National Park dello Stelvio, at the foot of the amazingly beautiful Dolomites or in another equally green valley, goes skiing in the resort of Madonna di Campiglio or in San Martino di Castrozza, will find exactly what what you are looking for: beautiful nature, pleasant hospitality, excellent cuisine, and will not leave disappointed.

Lombardy holds the lead in population by a wide margin - almost 10 million people (this is 1/6 of the population of Italy), in the smallest Valle d'Aosta there are only about 126 thousand people. Geographically, two regions can be distinguished: Sicily and Piedmont - more than 25 thousand km?. The most densely populated area is Campania - more than 400 people/km². And most of all communes are in Lombardy - 1544.

Region LOMBARDY

The administrative center is MILAN.
Internet address: http://www.regione.lombardia.it
Provinces: Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantua, Milan, Monza and Brianza, Pavia, Sondrio, Varese

It is the most developed, richest and most populous Region of Italy. That is why it is one of the most unexpected surprises for a tourist arriving there, who does not know much about its natural, historical, archaeological and artistic heritage.

In Italian, the accent in the name of the province falls on the penultimate syllable: “Lombardia”.

Take Milan, a major industrial and commercial center. Everything that is advanced and modern in the world takes place here: from technological innovations to fashion, from advertising to design, from lifestyle to political “experiments”. It is Milan that determines the main trends in the life of modern Italy. The rest of Lombardy is dominated by marvelous landscapes: lakes, rivers, hills, thermal spas, mountains, parks, as well as architectural and artistic monuments in many towns in the region. There is a lot to discover for many.

Region Piedmont

Administrative center of AOSTA
Internet address: http://www.regione.vda.it
Provinces: no

We can say about this Area that it is located vertically. And not only in terms of relief due to the presence of a large number of mountain peaks surrounding it, among which Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Western Europe (4807 m) - but because of the amazing accumulation of monuments in such a small area.

Aosta itself is rich in history - the administrative center and the only province of the region. Traces of ancient Augusta Praetoria (Latin name Aosta) are clearly visible, such as the Arch of Emperor Augustus (25th century BC), and the remains of the Roman Theater. The nature of the valley is beautiful - from the impressive heights of Mont Blanc to the enchanting severity of the landscape of Cervino (height 4478 m), from the striking magnificence of Monte Rosa (Pink Mountain), which received its name from the color that it takes when light is reflected from its huge glaciers, to another mountain peak, Gran Paradiso, located in the center of the natural park of the same name, spread over an area of ​​over 200,000 hectares.

Region LIGURIA

Porticoes that protect from bad weather and provide shade while walking through the historical center of Bologna and an endless, colorful scattering of umbrellas on the sun-drenched beaches of Romagna. On the one hand, Emilia-Romagna is Bologna - a modern, dynamic, prosperous city, still able to maintain a “human face”, on the other, a coastline stretching for tens of kilometers, filled with tourists who are attracted by the combination of three things - “sun, sea, entertainment". One of the most economically prosperous regions of Italy, Emilia-Romagna is a truly gigantic “casket” filled with pearls of architecture and masterpieces of painting. It is known for its ancient universities and modern centers for training in the field of culture and the arts.

Here we wish you bon appetit. What does appetite have to do with it? And you enter any restaurant in Emilia or Romagna, and you will immediately understand everything.

Region TUSCANY

The modern Italian language originates from the literature of the great Dante, Petrarch and Boccaccio. Could there be an even deeper connection, a more noble and higher tribute on the part of an entire people towards Tuscany as a single language? But the debtor to Tuscany for its exceptional contribution to European culture is the whole of Europe, which has strong and long-standing ties with it. It was in Tuscany that the majestic Age of Humanism and Renaissance arose and developed in the XIII-XV centuries, which radically renewed the culture and art of that time, leaving an indelible mark on European civilization. The great geniuses of that era worked in Florence - Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonaroti, Filippo Brunelleschi.

Region Marche

Perhaps it is the charm of these places, perhaps the mesmerizing atmosphere wherever you visit, but sooner or later, everyone who visits Umbria comes to the conclusion that the great, gentle, gentle, poetic, filled with holy joy and complacency, St. Francis could only have been born here, in these parts, where nature is always in bloom, radiant and enchanting.

Region Lazio

Region ABRUZZO

Administrative center of AQUILA
Internet address: http://www.regione.abruzzo.it
Provinces: Chieti, L'Aquila, Pescara, Teramo

Abruzzo holds the record - 30% of its territory is protected by environmental laws. No other area in Europe can boast the same. It is no coincidence that Abruzzo is called the “area of ​​parks”. There are three National Parks, one Regional Park, dozens of territories and nature reserves protected by special laws.

Molise region

Administrative center of CAMPOBASSO.
Internet address: http://www.regione.molise.it
Provinces: Campobasso, Isernia

Let's take a chance and come up with a slogan for this small, charming region in the South of the Adriatic: “Visit it before it becomes fashionable.” Indeed, it is not difficult to predict a massive influx of tourists to these regions, where everything retains the “aroma” of ancient times: from wonderful landscapes to folk traditions, from gastronomy (dairy and other products typical of these places taste amazing) to the everyday life of local residents, imbued with the spirit community, from their hospitality to the clean sea, from the skill of the artisans to the measured existence of the villages.

Area CAMPANIA

Administrative center NAPLES
Internet address: http://www.regione.campania.it
Provinces: Avellino, Benevento, Caserta, Naples, Salerno

They say that the Neapolitan dialect is better known in the world than the Italian language. This, however, might not be surprising: music, as we know, is a universal language, and the words inseparable from it are easy to remember. Neapolitan songs are known all over the world. Who hasn’t heard and at least once sung “O sole mio”?

Naples itself is already ancient history. This is the most unique city in the world, bewitching and captivating everyone who has spent at least a few days in it.

Region Apulia

Puglia ranks first among the regions of Italy in winemaking, as well as in the collection of olives and the production of olive oil.