Hamburg comes the paint anti pee in the street

Who lives in a big city, especially if tourist, knows exactly what we're talking. From Rome to Madrid, from Berlin to Lisbon, every city is facing this problem, which is to have neighborhoods where every meter is a place to eat, drink and be merry, neighborhoods that are filled with people and where the number of chemical baths is inversely proportional to the number of persons. So when it comes the urgent need, we meet in the street to pee in front of a wall or a doorway or crouch behind a car or risk have it in while you wait for your turn to the local toilet. A situation which in the long run becomes unbearable, especially for residents, forced to live with unpleasant smells of urine and people who pees everywhere. One problem, however, seems to be resolved, at least as we show in Hamburg.

The city of Germany, in fact, is famous for its historic St. Pauli district, known for its bars that attract every year more than 20 million tourists who wander from one brewery to another to spend the evening drinking liters of beer . To put an end to the phenomenon of wildpinkler (in Italian, "pisciatori crazy"), have decided to paint the walls of the entire area with a paint "magical". As well explains an article in Der Spiegel, it is a water-repellent paint, usually used to coat the hulls of ships, but which, if applied on walls and doors, does not lose its effect. Namely to "reject" the pee, so that if the urinatore find them all on shoes and pants. The idea came to mind to residents who gathered in a committee and is not intended to drive away visitors, but simply give them the guidelines and make them understand how to behave when you are away from home, in full compliance next.

The Royal Palace of Caserta, photo gallery and mini review

In our journey through the Italian World Heritage sites by UNESCO today we visit the Royal Palace of Caserta, or Royal Palace of Caserta, historic house belonged to the royal house of the Bourbons of Naples which is located in Caserta, Italy. Besides the Palace, charming and immensely is also the park that surrounds it, made by an Italian garden - in which there are several fountains and the famous Great Falls - and the garden, characterized by thick forests.

The Royal Palace of Caserta is considered the largest royal residence in the world, even bigger than Versailles and is one of the most visited tourist destinations per year, with about 500 thousand visitors. Made in the late eighteenth century by order of King Charles of Bourbon, the Royal Palace was his favorite home, built so pompous to compare with that of Versailles. Initially designed for Napoli was moved to Caserta to avoid it to be easily attacked by sea. The architect who built it was Luigi Vanvitelli, to which the king asked that the draft of the opulent mansion there was only the palace, also the park and the accommodation of the urban environment, with the procurement of a new aqueduct (Aqueduct Carolino) who crossed the adjoining complex of San Leucio. The new palace was to be a symbol of the new state Bourbon and manifest power and grandeur, but also be efficient and rational. The work lasted years, from 1751 to 1845, although it was inhabited as early as 1780. During these years not only died on King Charles of Bourbon, but also the same Vanvitelli, who was succeeded by his son. Example of the Italian Baroque, the palace is a complex of 1200 rooms and 1742 windows, 34 staircases, for an area of ​​about 47 000 m². The Royal Palace of Caserta, photo gallery and mini review Edited by debora March 14, 2012 The Royal Palace of Caserta, and the Gardens of the Palace, are beautiful, beautiful, really beautiful. And despite all the problems, such as the scarcity and contradictory nature of the information, the union meeting of two hours of Sunday morning (held on the day before), the dirt and the ruin of some of its parts, in spite of everything, the Royal Palace and Gardens remain beautiful, a must see at least once in life. Our Versailles was ordered by Charles of Bourbon, the future Charles III of Spain, who began work in 1751, entrusting them to Luigi Vanvitelli, risucendolo to tear the Pope (a kind of football-market era, where instead of the players, we were fighting artists). One requirement for Vanvitelli: build the most beautiful palace in Europe. Neither was able to see the finished work, indeed Charles went off to do the king in Spain, leaving the task to finish the work (and to find the money), to those who would succedduto. The construction of the palace was completed in 1845, under Francis II, the last of the Bourbons in Italy, but not the last king, to be able to enjoy such magnificence. One of the finest examples of Baroque in Italy, a building with a rectangular shape, with buildings that cross on the inside, on an area of ​​47,000 square meters, a 120-hectare park, which stretches over 3 km, understand well that if you decide to visit the Royal Palace and Gardens, you have to be well organized (and hope they do not organize an assembly surprise). In these two photographs, taken from the village of Casertavecchia, one can see how it fits the Royal Palace in Caserta modern; a huge palace and a long strip of green that goes back to a hill, completely surrounded by the city, which was built around. But at the time of its construction it was not so; here was the whole country, and to get from Naples to the Royal Palace, the King and his court, had to do 20 kilometers of road, immersed in what was to be the beautiful countryside bell. Charles wanted her here, also for security reasons, since at the time, the coasts were still beaten by African pirates to raid countries, and find slaves to sell in the markets of Tunis and Algiers. Getting to the palace by car is easy; Milan-Naples, Caserta exit, and follow the signs (5 minutes from the A1). To assess whether arriving by train, since the station is right in front of the large square of the Palace. The ticket office is on the left, after the gates. And here we have lived a little yellow. Meanwhile, calling by phone, office information, to book your ticket, we got two different answers (you can do, you can not do). Then arrived, we found having to pay a few euro more for the exhibition of Keith Haring in progress at this time (out of our interest), then we were informed that if you wanted to buy a ticket, it was mandatory to have the tour guide place (64 Euros), and that in any case, if you are in groups of more than 10 people is required to have mufflers (1.80 euro). Surely it will all be motivated, and with a purpose, but it is too much to ask to have accurate information on the obligations and transparent pricing (try to see the site of the Palace to believe)? Just entered, I was stunned by the size; everything is great, everything is great. And if we, modern travelers, accustomed to the skyscrapers and the issimi of modern civilization, we are impressed, imagine how you would feel a few centuries ago. The staircase leading to the upper floors is fantastic, and not surprising that it has been the set of many films and television series. A glance incredible. The staircase comes to a huge hall, in the center of the whole complex; from here you enter the Palatine Chapel (one can only look out) and to the royal apartments. Relax, you can not miss it, just follow the signs that guide us along the way, which starts from the huge stande representative, to get to the private ones, which although small, have their own little normal. There is much to see and so much history to consocere, so if you are going to deepen what you see on the tour, as well as dodge the various groups, you have to get well prepared, or take a guide, hoping that there understood , that kind speedy gonzales, well prepared in the history of art, and in cross-country running. Much to see; huge paintings of hunting scenes and views on the ports of the Kingdom, frescoes and tapestries which alone furnish the rooms, huge chandeliers that fall from high ceilings, and statues that imprezziosiscono environments, but also objects of daily use such as beds and cots, wardrobes , desks, chairs and desks. The portrait of the life of the King, as they could never know his subjects. And among the many beautiful objects, like a Murano chandelier, some curiosity, as the globe of the sky, a library pyramid, truncated at the top, and one of the first bidet in Italy, that officials of Savoy, in charge of doing the inventory, cataloged as "guitar-shaped basins of unknown use." And then you go out, and you get in the Gardens, where we we rested and refreshed, making a small picnic at the sides of the park, in the shade of the trees. A tip if you were not trained trekkers; to visit the park rent a bike, otherwise the risk, rather than concrete, and can only see part. The bibiclette are rented to the left, Appenna out on the back of the Palace. I can not tell how much there is availability of bicycles, but when I asked, aevano only normal ones; tandems and electric ones did not have any more. Leave a document, and you pay an hour early (there is also the horse-drawn carriage, but I did not ask how much it cost). To my bike, I paid 4 euro per hour. It was not too light, he marches that were not working very well, so on a few flights, I had come down, and take her hand. Despite this, an expense that would do it, because otherwise I would not be able to see the whole park. Half-hour bike ride, with some stops, to get to the top.

Having just spent an hour for the meeting (hours retrieved with a visit to the amazing village of Casertavecchia), we could not dwell too much on the English garden (at the top on the left as seen from the Royal Palace); so most of the simple impression of a romantic park and very cool, I can not tell you. Beautiful fountains, which break the perspective from the Palace to the hill, and provide a foothold to the will of the visitors, that fountain in Fountain, forget the fatigue and distances. My favorite is that of Venus and Adonis, with Mars in the treacherous role of the boar. When we returned home, I gave the girls asked if she had piaicuta the Palace. "It was beautiful," he said great. Then I gave her two small magnets, and at that point the smallest (6 years), to which I gave the one with the facade of the Palace, he told me: "Mom, but here are missing the litter." What can I say? Outside the palace, we are close to the station, and this does not help, but also in, here and there you could see things that were not, or to turn to the positive things you could improve. The general decorum, some parts of the park that seemed abbandanote, not to say then, information: simply lacking. Assembly, closed gates on Sunday for two hours, I do not mean anything; There are laws, and those who have to make sure they are respected. I'm just saying that at 9 am, after starting at 6, and organizing all the way out for over a month, I was quite angry. But then I have consoled with Casertavecchia, I do not know the gentlemen who came in pulmman from Veneto (and those from abroad). P.S. if you really want to take one of the guides proposed adgli abulanti, predetela at the gates, where they offer a 2 euro; 1 magnet costs 3 Euros, 5 Euros if you take two.

Japan, the new statue of Hachiko opens to the public

Was celebrated a few days ago, precisely on March 8, the anniversary of the death of Hachiko, the Akita Inu dog breed became a symbol of fidelity famous worldwide. If you have visited at least once in a lifetime Japan, or if you are a fan of this fascinating country, surely know the story of the statue of this dog, located in Shibuya near the bus station. Hachiko fact - whose real name was Hachi, that means eight, number considered auspicious by the Japanese - was adopted by Hidesaburō Ueno, a professor in the agriculture department at the University of Tokyo. Every day for two years the dog has accompanied his master to the station of the district, where it was left to wait until the return. Until May 21, 1925 Ueno is struck down by a stroke during a lesson and died suddenly, without doing more back home. From that day the dog waited for his master in the same place for ten years, until his death. The sad story was reported on all the national newspapers and his body preserved in the National Museum of Nature and Science, though some of his bones were buried there Aoyama Cemetery, next to his master.

To commemorate this symbol of allegiance was made a bronze statue depicting dog, located right near the Shibuya station where the animal was usually wait. For several days, however, was set up and opened to the public a new sculpture depicting the dog with his master: the work is located on the campus of Tokyo Imperial University (also known as Todai) next to the Department of Agriculture where Ueno taught.

Events in Berlin, at the start of the exhibition "Women in Business" in the Castelli Women

From next April 2, 2015 there will be something more to see in Berlin. Will indeed be visited four castles of great historical and artistic interest thanks to the work of the Foundation of Prussian castles and gardens Berlin Brandenburg (SPSG), which manages the extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage of the German capital and Brandenburg, which has for capital Potsdam. Four great castles bind its history to that of many great women. These are the "Castles of women": Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, linked to Elizabeth Ludovica of Bavaria, Queen of Prussia; Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin, linked to Auguste von Harrach, Princess of Liegnitz; Castle Glienicke, Berlin, linked to - Maria of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, Princess of Prussia; Castle Schönhausen, in Berlin, tied a- Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern, Queen of Prussia. A series of events in the Castle Schönhausen will also mark the 300th anniversary of the Queen Elisabeth Christine of Prussia (1715-1797). Concerts and lectures will be devoted to the life and work of the little-known wife of Frederick the Great. The life of the queen will be commemorated with a presentation room in the castle garden.

The locations selected have a special bond with their illustrious inhabitants, who often have left an indelible mark even from a historical point of view. In the exhibition "Business Women" permanent exhibitions existing inside the castles will be supplemented and extended so as to focus attention on the role played by the rulers of the House of Hohenzollern and the role they played in the development of Berlin and Brandenburg.

Mantova, what to see

Today we look at what to visit in Mantova beautiful art cities of Lombardy: think that since 2008 the city, along with Sabbioneta, was included in law in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, mainly because of what was created by Gonzaga during the Renaissance. One day for sure not enough to visit Mantua, here you find many museums, churches, palaces and art venues to visit. Firstly you have to do a photo shoot from the bridge of San Giorgio, you see here in all its beauty the skyline of Mantua. But this is just the beginning. Mantova: the origins of the city

The origins of the city of Mantua are tied to an ancient myth. It is said that Mantova is connected with the prophetess Manto, that the Greek tradition of the diviner daughter wants Theban Teiresias. The events narrated in the myth say that Manto, who fled from Thebes, stopped in modern Turkey; while others describe his arrival, after long wandering in the territory, then completely swamp, which now houses the city. In this place he created a lake with her tears; according to legend, these waters had magical properties to confer prophetic powers to those who drank. Manto he met and married the river god Tybris (the Tiber) King of the Tuscans, and their son Ocno (also called Bianore) have founded a city on the banks of the river Mincio calling it, in honor of his mother, Mantua. This version of the mythical foundation of the city of Mantua is shown in Virgil's Aeneid. According to another theory, Mantova draws the origin of its name from Manth, Etruscan god, lord of the dead pantheon Tyrrhenian. Since I like the manors, let's start from the Castle of San Giorgio famous for its four towers, including the Tower of Northeast hosting the Bridal Chamber of Mantegna. Nearby is Piazza Sordello with the Palazzo Ducale, precisely residence of Gonzaga, full of paintings and statures (visit here lasts a couple of hours) and on the opposite side of the square is the Cathedral of Mantua, known even as St. Peter's Cathedral in Romanesque and Gothic. Also had a look at the Bishop's Palace, then press forward in the historic center of Mantua. Here is the Teatro Bibiena, one inaugurated by a young Mozart, photographed the monument to Dante Alighieri, while in Piazza Broletto is the Palazzo del Podesta with the Kiosk of Virgil and the famous Sottoportico of Lattonai. If you have not yet tired, in Piazza Erbe is the Palazzo della Ragione, the Rotunda of San Lorenzo (the requested city's oldest, in Romanesque and central plant) and the Clock Tower. In Piazza Mantegna is the Basilica of St. Andrew with a lot of Gothic tower, the one the Friday sports Sacred Vessels containing the "Precious Blood of Christ" brought to Mantua by Longinus; Furthermore there is also the memorial dedicated to Andrea Mantegna. If you want to then see another statue of Virgil, you have to go the Piazza Virgiliana, which also houses the Diocesan Museum, while in via Acerbi is the House of Mantegna. Here is also the Asked San Sebastian with the monument to the fallen in the First World War. Also worth seeing is the Palazzo San Sebastiano, former residence of Francesco II Gonzaga and now a museum, not to mention the Temple of San Sebastian. And how not to see the famous Palazzo Te, where Francesco II Gonzaga housed his mistress? Remember then along the way to photograph the many towers that dot Mantova.

What to do in the spring: the tracks of wolves in the appennino Parma

The Wolves. Roam free in the woods and rarely show up. In fairy tales are almost always bad, symbol of ancestral fears, yet the charm and strength that embody are legendary. Wild spirits in nature and especially protected species and to be protected, the wolves are animals important to the environment, whose presence in the woods of shows balance and biodiversity. To discover the true essence of the wolf, surpassing fairy tales and folk beliefs that surround its mythological figure, from 15 March to 26 April 2015, for four Sundays, you go on exciting excursions penetrating in the woods west of the Parma Apennines, accompanying adventure with a lunch copyright-based local products, while listening to stories and events related to the habits, biology and the environment in which he lives the wolf.

The initiative is called "Fame by wolves: 4 convivial hiking on the trail of the wolf", and is organized by Legambiente, WWF, CAI, ADA, Lipu and Parks of the Duchy under the patronage of the Province of Parma. To find out even more about this fascinating animal, in the Regional Park Carrega Woods, only 15 km from Parma, is the Reference Center Wolf managed by the Parks. Moreover, between 1100 hectares of trees, beeches, oaks, chestnuts and streams of the park there is the echo B & B The Call of the Wood, to stay immersed in a beautiful natural landscape. The program of Fame by wolves. Sunday, March 15 you forward in the Reserve of Ghirardi, lunch with the Farm Heaven of Strela, where a narrator reveal the power of the animal legendary: "A menu of carnivore." March 29 is the hike on Mount Segarino (Bedonia), before the break at the Tavern of Coco where you tell the mystery of "The Big Bad Wolf: ancient tales and urban legends." On April 12, you climb Mount Vergastrelli (Albareto), then have lunch at the Refuge "Beech crusader" and participate in a discussion on "What makes the wolf sexy: traveling in the biochemistry of attraction." On April 26, the adventure ends with the tour "In the footsteps of wolves", lunch at Pizzeria Trattoria di Corchia and a story on "Images of a possible coexistence". To participate in "Fame by wolves" have to book (Legambiente - tel 0521.238478 - mail: info@legambienteparma.it), the price for a room is to max € 25, with discounts for children.

What to do in Dublin: the St. Patrick's Day

And 'the most awaited festival by the Dubliners and the Irish all: St. Patrick's Day, the St. Patrick's Day, a national holiday that irandese held March 17. A day in which Ireland throughout celebrates with parades, festivals, music and fun, from Dublin to Limerick, Galway to Wicklow. Affectionately called by the Irish St. Paddy's Day, the feast of St. Patrick's Day celebrates the patron saint of Ireland. The celebrations are focused on everything related to the green, symbol of Ireland, why people dress in green, you eat foods of the same color and mostly features the shamrock, the traditional symbol. Each year the Irish communities prepare to take to the streets in procession, but it is in Dublin held the festivities more alive. In Dublin takes place on St. Patrick's Festival, a cultural event and music that lasts several days, usually 12 to 17 March. The capital is transformed into a huge stage where street artists and bands from around the world improvised concerts on street corners, all full of fun and washed down with good Irish beer like Guinness. But it is definitely the parade of 17 March the most awaited event by tourists and Dubliners, leaving at 12 Parnell Square to get up to St. Patrick's Cathedral. A huge and colorful parade where masked parade migliorli Irish and international talent, ending in a night of "craig", a term that sums up the spirit of hospitality and friendliness of the Irish carefree. To enjoy the best the city, the stages missed if you are in Dublin for the St. Patrick's Day are: O'Connol Street, Henry Street, Bridge O'Connol, a ride in the park of Trinity College and a walk to the via street Artists Grafton street and of course the Guinness brewery.