Our first hand experience with toll rates in Italy
Guide to Northern Italy’s toll roads What you must know before you drive in Italy: Their highways (Autostrada) are all toll roads and there are multiple toll points per highway Toll fees are irregularly applied – you can drive 50 km and see no toll points and after that pass three consecutive toll points for the last 20 km You get a ticket when you enter the highway and pay on the toll point exit pushing your ticket in the machines There are two types of payment: Telepass lane and cash (biglietto) lane – always go in the cash lane Be prepared: check your toll fee here There are three…
Milan is overrated – visit Bergamo instead
Why you should visit Bergamo instead of Milan – top reasons Bergamo is a city close to Milan, 60 km north-east. It’s mostly famous for its airport which many of the low budget airlines use instead of the Milan Malpensa airport. However, Bergamo is much more than an airport town. With its population of 121 000, Bergamo is a charming Italian city including both old heritage and modern vision. Climbing the infamous Milan cathedral Top reasons to visit Bergamo Most Italian cities look similar, but each one has its own charm. It’s the same with Bergamo. The city is unique in its own way and if you’re stopping there on…
Bus to Bergamo airport
Getting from Bergamo Airport to the town of Bergamo Bus number 1 or 1A Runs every 30 minutes Runs during the night too Route: from the airport – train station – city center – Funicolar station – upper (old) town Stops close to Best Western and San Marco hotels Ticket price: 2 EUR Bus 1 is a city network bus that links passengers from the airport to the town of Bergamo and back. It goes from Bergamo airport (bus stop is in front of the airport entrance) to Bergamo train station situated in Piazza Marconi. It then proceeds to the city center then onto the Funicolar station and then up…
Visiting the Basilica of Superga in Turin
Basilica of Superga – a must see in Turin! Today I will show you one of the unpopular places in Turin, which is worth the visit – the Basilica of Superga. Location Basilica of Superga is located on the outskirts of Turin. Situated on a hill, it shows a wonderful view over the whole city. How to get there We reached the basilica by rental car. The drive is 20-25 minutes by Strada Comunale Superga. Using public transport, you can follow these directions: Get on bus 19 from the center of the city (the stop is on Po river, 100 meters or so from the central bridge). Then you get…
Visiting Allianz Stadium
One day at the new Allianz stadium of Juventus F.C. During our visit in Turin we made a stop at the popular Allianz Stadium. This was a must-see location for us as fans of the Turin football club. How to reach the Allianz Stadium The stadium is located away from the city center but can be reached easily by transport or car. Buses you can use to reach the stadium: 72 or 72b VE1 W60 If you use one of the buses above, you will arrive at bus stop Fermata 2442 – Stadio, which is right in front of the stadium.
Video from collapsing highway bridge in Genoa, Italy
The disaster stroke Genoa in very bad condition but reason for the fallen bridge is still not confirmed Huge tragedy stroke Italy today – bridge, part of an Italian highway collapsed. The reason is still not clear but some comments point to the extremely bad weather in the region as well as a huge vehicles queue waiting on the bridge itself. Here is a video from the collapsing Genoa bridge minutes after the incident happened: We really hope Italian emergency rescue teams will do their best to help those who are still stuck somewhere in the ruins of the fallen bridge in Genoa.
Top 4 unpopular reasons to visit Turin
Find out some unpopular reasons to plan your trip to Turin! Turin is an important business and cultural center in Northern Italy, Piedmont region. To most people, the city is known as the home of the famous football club Juventus. The city is much more than that, however. Read below to find out why! 1. Lively center but not crowded with tourists Turin is a city where people live with their families. This is not a huge tourist destination like Rome or Milan. The city center is build around the river with many bars and restaurants, lively crowds and no overwhelming masses of tourists. It’s cleaner, safer and quieter. 2.…
How I climbed the Milan cathedral
Climb to the terraces of the Milan Duomo cathedral If you’ve ever considered going to Milan, you must have heard or seen pictures of the famous Duomo cathedral. The most popular attraction in Milan, it gathers thousands of people each month.
How we reached Milan center using urban transport
How to get to Milan center using their urban transport Navigating and parking in Milan can be a real nightmare. The city is big, crowded and finding a parking spot is very difficult. Also, the inner area of the city known as Area C is congestion charge active. This means that in order to see the center and all landmarks, you have to pay a fee of EUR 5 just to enter. Parking costs extra, if you find an available spot. City of Rome Using the urban transportation is much easier and cheaper in any case if you want to visit the center of Milan. I would recommend to use…
First time traveler’s experience in Rome
What to see in Rome – the eternal city We spent a week in Rome, half of it visiting the Vatican and the museums there. However, that’s not all what Rome is about, so we decided to take a stroll around the city and see Rome’s culture and history. The Colosseum Of course, top historical site on the list was the Colosseum, located on Piazza del Colosseo. An ancient Gladiator battle ground, Colloseum was impressive from afar and absolutely stunning close by. Everyone has seen pictures of it online, but to see it in person was a memorable experience. We did not get inside as the queues were enourmous.…
