ENG Italy is known as one of the most romantic places in the world. Antique architecture, picturesque towns, magnificent landscapes and, of course, Latin-lover characters definitely help to keep un with this Italian stardust image. However, the question is what is the most romantic city of Italy? | IT E’ facile essere romantici a San Valentino: i quasi 200 mila messaggi di amore pubblicati in Rete nell’ultima settimana (più che raddoppiati rispetto alla settimana precedente) sono lì a dimostrarlo. Ma che dire del resto dell’anno? Quale è la città in Italia che sistematicamente è più romantica nelle sue discussioni (on-line)? | RUS Италия - одна из самых романтичных стран мира. Климат, античная архитектура, живописные улочки, необыкновенные пейзажи и, конечно же, страстные Latin lovers помогают поддержать уже давно сложившийся любвеобильный образ полуострова. Но вопрос, которым задались сами итальянцы в день Святого Валентина в этом году: какой же из всех их городов самый романтичный? |
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Maurizio Cattelan's middle finger is a controversial work of art displayed in front of the Italian stock exchange building in the center of Milan. The finger is the first and only sculpture of the famous New York based Italian artist exhibited in a public space. It is 11 meters height, and it is made of fine Carrara marble. ENG
People often travel to Milan for fashion and shopping, soccer and, this year, the Expo. Milan's fashion industry is known all over the world. Many passionate soccer fans come here to see a game at San Siro stadium. And this year, thousands of Expo tickets have been already sold all over the world. However, Milan can surprise even the expert travelers whose itinerary goal is the architectural and historical heritage of Italy. Turning a corner and escaping shopping streets of Milan, one can find many historical treasures often hidden behind not-so-appealing facades. ENG
Anywhere you go in Italy, don’t forget to explore the small towns around. Often time, fabulous jewels are tucked away in secret locations. One example of such a jewel is Val Nervia located just some kilometers inland from the famous Liguria cost. Withdrawing from the blue Mediterranean sea and going toward mountain landscape one will find rich land full of secrets. Such small towns as Dolceacqua, Isolabona, Pigna, Castelvittorio and many others represent the unique cultural, historical and architectural legacy of Italy, real pearls spread all over Liguria region. ENG
Expo Gate is a new temporary architecture in the heart of Milan. It was officially open on May 11th of this year and it will be disassembled in November of the next year, once Expo 2015 is ended. In the meantime it works as the Expo’s city info point and landmark, as a meeting point and as a spot for numerous cultural events. Expo Gate is located just in the heart of historical Milan on the pedestrian axis that links Duomo (the Cathedral) and Castello Sforzesco (the Castle). ENG
Balzi Rossi is a small beach just on the border between France and Italy. Here the legendary French Riviera begins. This place is amazing! And probably it looks even better in winter. Water seems more turquoise, lush bushes are blooming with an endless ocean of yellow flowers, the air is fresh and the wind is tepid. ENG
I am really sorry friends, but I did not have any time to post my last pictures from Venice. Each time I go there it is like a dream escape to a wonder world. By the way, do you know anything about Venetian gondola? Traditionally gondola has been the only water vehicle to ride Venetian water ways. It is slightly asymmetric and quite elongated. Even today its construction a difficult feat: about 280 components made of 8 different types of wood are employed. The cost of this boat is quite high eigher. People say, it starts from 25’000 eur. Well, at least a gondola trip costs much less: about 80 eur for a 40-minutes ride. Hmmm, I’d love to go...
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Previously we asked if you have been to Venice Biennale of architecture this year? If you visted Giardini's Central Pavilion? And which "elements'" room did you like the most? About 200 of you sheared with us your opinion. here are the result: ENG
Ovada is a small town near Genova. Only 11,714 people live there. But as any small borgo of Italy, Ovada is rich with its culture, architecture and gastronomic tradition. One of the best occasions to visit Ovada is its Fest of Wine and Truffles. On this day the city center transforms into one big open-air wine degustation set. All restaurants offer special white truffle based menus. And anybody strolling the narrow pedestrian streets of the ancient town can enjoy a limitless variety of local delicacies like cheeses, prosciutto, homemade honey and so on. ENG
Since two millenniums Italian architecture keeps amaze the entire world. The architectural capitals have been always moving from one place to another. Yet, Italian cities were always on the list. We all know such masterpieces as Roman Coliseum (80 AD), Venetian Piazza San Marco (1100), Leaning Tower of Pisa (1372) and Florence Cathedral (1436). Indeed, Italy is probably the only country that has been able to preserve since the beginning of time the title of the architectural heart of the globe and to stay up to date. The new century is not an exception. ENG
Just came back from my second trip to the 14th Venice Biennale. This time I went only to Giardini. And I should say I liked it much more than Arsenale that I visited some months earlier. Though my not very much positive feedback regarding Monditalia in Arsenale posted in June was perhaps given by the burning Italian summer sun… Back to Giardini. I just loved it! I loved the simplicity, the clarity, the architecture (and not architects!). One thing there I appreciated in particular: the fireplace hall. At the center of the room one encounters nothing else but a total-back-to-the-origin thing. “280,000 years ago…” says the display “fireplace was just a ground”. So simple! ENG
The universe is made of contrary forces that represent the dynamic equilibrium of the world. Day and night, light and shade, small and big, hot and cold balance each other preserving the harmony of our being. Ancient Chinese named this concept Yin and Yang. Physics teaches us that oppositely charged particles attract each other. But does this principle work even in terms of art and design? Пока большинство стремится к прогрессу, есть и те, что живут в утопии. Вместо привычной для нас благоустроенности они предпочитают спартанские условия. А взамен уютных квартир выбирают руины античных вилл. Такова парадоксальная реальность разрушенной Старой Буссаны, «несуществующего» итальянского городка на берегу Лигурийского моря. Переполненная мечтами, яркими цветами и необычным образом жизни Буссана — уникальное место даже для самых искушенных туристов.
Мария Новожилова из Италии, специальнодля журнала КЛ | фото автора ENG
What do you know about copper? Although each of us has an idea about this golden-looking material, probably no one can actually realize the real importance and the whole multiplicity of its uses. Art, design, architecture, industry and technology: all largely employ the copper. Its unique properties make this material simply irreplaceable. It is resistant. Yet it is ductile and malleable too. Thus while diligently serving for technical purposes in some engineering works, it can easily change the form under the master hand of an artist.
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The Japanese always sell fruits piece by piece. They have long realized that each of them is a work of art. Thus, the Apple Throne is not a work of art. It is made to host a work of art.
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В то время как большинство дизайнеров экспериментирует с современными материалами и правильными геометрическими формами, есть и те, кто преследует совершенно другие, противоположные цели. Отказавшись от погони за техническим прогрессом, итальянский дизайнер и архитектор Андреа Бранци попытался вернуть в домашнюю атмосферу то самое тёплое, родное, знакомое и даже примитивное, чего так часто не хватало в «холодных» и строгих работах XX века. RUS
В миланском выставочном комплексе RHO Fiera в конце апреля состоялось знаменательное событие: трехдневная выставка старинных автомобилей итальянского и зарубежного производства — AutoClassica. Около 200 стендов представили легендарные авто прошлого и поделились самыми сокровенными секретами из их истории. Именно здесь были представлены уникальные экспонаты, свидетельствующие об успешной столетней истории «Мазерати», «Мерседес» с «крыльями чайки», «королевы 80-х» и многие другие. Продолжение статьи читать здесь. Time to work by Nacho Carbonell: a long hood able to contain tools, ideas and x-mas gifts; making funky objects is an unpredictable job and one should be ready for anything / "Время работать" Начо Карбонель: длинный капюшон для инструментов, идей и рождественских подарков; создавать необычные предметы - не непредсказуемая работа: здесь нужно быть готовым ко всему. Image copyright Maria Novozhilova / Фотограф Мария Новожилова
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This place does not exist. It used to be a small Italian borgo above the Liguria sea. Then, in 1887, it was hit by an earthquake… After the disaster, its inhabitants happily decided to move for living elsewhere forgetting the place. Absconding from fresh rubbles they left their old homes. Since then the town is left abandoned, and its buildings still stay half-destroyed. ENG
On a green and steep hill of the Liguria cost an old and lonely Italian lady leads her quiet life. Built of stone centuries ago, signora Pigna stays there with no change. Stiff but abounded, dreamy and mysterious her narrow streets whisper stories from the past. Windows are shut. Piazzas are empty. There are no people. Only random guests discover her beauty, walk through her paths reviving her youth. By Maria Novozhilova RUS
Кто был в Милане, наверняка хорошо запомнил Дуомо ди Милано, один из красивейших соборов всей Европы. Строительство Дуомо было долгим (его возводили с 1386 по 1892 гг.) и затратным. Знаменитый белоснежный и «кружевной» мрамор из Каррары и 96 уникальных статуй, украшающих внешнее убранство собора – всё дело искусных рук специально приглашённых итальянских мастеров. ENG
Italy is full of surprises. Small villages, divine landscapes and picturesque architecture are hidden all over the country. One of these Italian jewels, the “Humpback” bridge in borgo Dolceacqua (Liguria), is veiled by the green silhouettes of the maritime Alps. The small pearl of the Liguria cost was discovered by many. Yet, it is still know by few. Alas! The master hand of Claude Monet captured the charming grace of the monumental form back in 1884. Since then time seems to stay frozen leaving intact the bridge and its beauty. By Maria Novozhilova |
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