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Oggi in figura, domani in sepoltura Here today, gone tomorrow
The 13th edition of culture week (XIII Settimana della Cultura) will kick off in Italy from April 9th to the 17th. During this time all Italian state museums and historical sites are open for free, they will waive their entrance fees.
This includes the following major attractions:
Florence - the Uffizi galleries, Bargello, Accademia, Pitti Palace Rome – Colosseum tickets and Colosseum tours, Borghese Gallery, Rome Cards Milan – Brera Gallery Venice – Venice Academy
For many, you will still have to book a reservation, but the actual ticket price is free (gratis). The event does not encompass church owned museums and property like the Vatican museum and the catacombs (Rome, Palermo). Also of noteworthy exclusion is the Palazzo Ducale in Venice. Guided tours and other excursions are also not covered.
There was a special that just aired on RAI television, Italy's main television network, about the brave firefighters in Italy. Many modern-day firefighting techniques go back to the days of ancient Rome.
Here is an interesting fact: The number of fire-related deaths per million in Italy is 2, well below the European average of 7 to 8.
Pictured below is the "Vigili del Fuco" or a firefighter's vehicle. The Italian phone number 115 is the phone number to dial (similar to 911 in the United States) for fire-related emergencies. Hopefully you will never have to dial that number if you should ever visit Italy for vacation. Let's take our hats off to the brave firefighters in Italy for the excellent job that they do each and every day.
December 15, 2010 - March 15, 2011 (Every year) Approximate dates
What can be better than skiing on the beautiful snow-capped slopes of Mt. Etna, and seeing burning lava? Yes, Mt. Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, is also a popular ski resort. Mt. Etna is easily reached from Catania and Taormina.
Here are some phone numbers for Mt. Etna lift companies:
