UK buyers looking for property in Italy may benefit from an improved weather forecast model and a web portal that makes it possible to monitor smog levels in the air in Lazio region.
In the heart of Italy and along the Thyrrhenian Sea, Lazio is the center of the Italian political life thanks to the presence of the government and the Vatican, and a favorite destination of tourism for the innumerable monuments of the Roman civilization. The surrounding regions of Rome is often quiet, depopulated and rather run-down. For tourists, the good side of this is the tracts of unspoiled countryside, the dilapidated but surviving historic town centers. So it could be an ideal location for anyone looking to move to a busy urban region.
In good news for visitors, a new technology in the weather forecast model has been presented by the environmental assessor Filiberto Zaratti and the Lazio Regional Agency for Environmental Protection extraordinary commissioner, Corrado Carrubba. If Smog monitoring predictions reaches high risk levels of smog following 24, 48 and 72 hours or the limits set out by the European Union are about to be reached, the corresponding municipalities are notified and can begin to take action.
Lazio also allows tourists to choose a different kind of tourism, discovering the oeno-gastronomic itineraries and showing the unique traditions and peculiarities of Lazio cooking style. In addition to this, nature is the main attraction of the Region which makes it an ideal place for vacations. And, all initiatives are aimed at bettering tourist offer and to preserve the environment and making the Region attractive both to foreigners and Italian visitors.
Mar 23, 2010
Holy Week processions brings many out-of-town visitors to Pulsano
Those who own a property in Italy may want to head to the the town of Pulsano during Easter as the town celebrates the Holy Week with solemn processions and rituals of ancient traditions. Travelers who visit the town during the Eatser will preserve memories of the hooded faces, sounds, laments and hymns in towns teeming with unique examples of artistic, cultural, and food and wine heritage.
The town is located 16 km south-east from Taranto. The history of Pulsano is linked to the Mother Church dedicated to S. Maria La Nova. The celebrations for the Saint Patron’s Day call back to Pulsano thousands pilgrims from all around the world. Tourists, interested into natural landscapes, wild beaches and crystalline waters, will find that this is the best place to enjoy peace and tranquility.
On maundy Thursday, the Pilgrimage of the Perduini: the members of the Confraternity proceed slowly swaying, barefoot and with hooded garments and proceed to the Mother Church. On Good Friday, the long and solemn Procession of the Mysteries, the most important and inspiring for the area will start at 15:30 local time and it is expected to attract visitors from far and wide to Pulsano which is good news for rental property investors in the region.
According to the official tourism portal of Apulia, Pulsano’s first beginnings were among the oldest property in Italy constructed around the 14th century BC - the only Bronze Age dwellings to have been discovered on the Gulf of Taranto. The portal added that the traditional buildings still provide the backdrop for some of the most significant Holy Week celebrations in the country.
The town is located 16 km south-east from Taranto. The history of Pulsano is linked to the Mother Church dedicated to S. Maria La Nova. The celebrations for the Saint Patron’s Day call back to Pulsano thousands pilgrims from all around the world. Tourists, interested into natural landscapes, wild beaches and crystalline waters, will find that this is the best place to enjoy peace and tranquility.
On maundy Thursday, the Pilgrimage of the Perduini: the members of the Confraternity proceed slowly swaying, barefoot and with hooded garments and proceed to the Mother Church. On Good Friday, the long and solemn Procession of the Mysteries, the most important and inspiring for the area will start at 15:30 local time and it is expected to attract visitors from far and wide to Pulsano which is good news for rental property investors in the region.
According to the official tourism portal of Apulia, Pulsano’s first beginnings were among the oldest property in Italy constructed around the 14th century BC - the only Bronze Age dwellings to have been discovered on the Gulf of Taranto. The portal added that the traditional buildings still provide the backdrop for some of the most significant Holy Week celebrations in the country.
Mar 2, 2010
Rome property owners could head to important art show
Art lovers who are considering buying a property in Italy, a new museum of contemporary art could make the capital city an ideal location.
In 2002, two buildings inside the Slaughterhouse complex, which has a total surface area of 105,000 square metres, were assigned to MACRO specifically to promote and disseminate an interest in and appreciation for contemporary art. The Macro Future has been constructed in 2003 with the intention of becoming a point of reference for contemporary Italian art and has begun to stand out for the richness and variety of its cultural and artistic events, mainly targeted at young audiences.
The original buildings, that portray the whole architectural complex, built by Gioacchino Ersoch between 1888 and 1891, bear witness to the transition from Classic to modern architecture and provide a noteworthy historical example of late 19th century industrial, monumental and rational architecture. The Macro future will showcase collections of art from famous Italian artists such as Gianni Asdrubali, Giovanni Albanese and Cristiano Pintaldi.
The entire complex will house a permanent collection of modern art from around the world, artist workshops, teaching space, exhibition rooms, a bookshop and the Art Cafè and restaurant. Macro is open to the public all year round for six days a week - allowing regular access for even the most enthusiastic of visitors.
In 2002, two buildings inside the Slaughterhouse complex, which has a total surface area of 105,000 square metres, were assigned to MACRO specifically to promote and disseminate an interest in and appreciation for contemporary art. The Macro Future has been constructed in 2003 with the intention of becoming a point of reference for contemporary Italian art and has begun to stand out for the richness and variety of its cultural and artistic events, mainly targeted at young audiences.
The original buildings, that portray the whole architectural complex, built by Gioacchino Ersoch between 1888 and 1891, bear witness to the transition from Classic to modern architecture and provide a noteworthy historical example of late 19th century industrial, monumental and rational architecture. The Macro future will showcase collections of art from famous Italian artists such as Gianni Asdrubali, Giovanni Albanese and Cristiano Pintaldi.
The entire complex will house a permanent collection of modern art from around the world, artist workshops, teaching space, exhibition rooms, a bookshop and the Art Cafè and restaurant. Macro is open to the public all year round for six days a week - allowing regular access for even the most enthusiastic of visitors.
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