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Flag of Italy(Italian: Bandiera d'Italia), which is often called in Italian or tricolor (Italian [il trikoloːre]); is tri-color with three equally sized vertical fences in green, white and red, with green on the rise side. Its current form had been in service since June 18, 1946, and was officially adopted on January 1, 1948.
The first entity to use the Italian tricolor was the Cispadane Republic in 1797, which supplanted Milan after Napoleon's victorious army crossed Italy in 1796. The colors chosen by the Cispadane Republic were red and white, which were the colors of the newly conquered flag of Milan; and green, which was the color of the uniform of the Milanese Civil Guard. During this time, many small Franco-proxy republics of Jacobin inspiration supplanted the ancient absolute Italian states and almost all, with variations in color, the flags used were characterized by three stripes of equal size, clearly inspired by the French model of 1790.
Some associate specific meanings for the colors, and a common interpretation is that green represents the country's plains and hills; white, snow-capped Alps; and red, the blood shed in the wars of Italian independence and unification. A more religious interpretation is that green represents hope, white represents faith, and red represents charity; it refers to the three theological virtues.
Napoleonic era
The tricolor is reported to have been used for the first time on 13–14 November 1794 on a cockade worn by a group of university students in Bologna, led by Luigi Zamboni and Giovanni Battista De Rolandis [ is not it ] who tried to build a popular rebellion to overthrow the Catholic government of Bologna, a city that was part of the Papal Empire at the time. The Rights students defined themselves as "patriots" and wore tricolor cockades to signal they were inspired by Jacobin revolutionary ideals, but modified them to distinguish themselves from the French. The colors chosen were white and red, since those are the colors of the Bologna flag; some scholars argue that green was added only for the occasion, to give it a more ideological effect; Not everyone agrees that the cockades used by the Bolognese conspirators were actually three colors, as a myth that may have been created a year later. On 18 May 1796, a cockade with those colors, commemorating the Bolognese riots, was reportedly presented to Napoleon Bonaparte in Milan, who decided banners with the same colors would be carried by the Milan Civil Guard of the Lombard Legion and the National Guard.
First official tricolor Italiano, or the Italian tricolor was adopted on January 7, 1797, when the XIV Parliament of the Cispadane Republic, on the proposal of the deputy Giuseppe Compagnoni of Luga, decree "to make a universal and... standard or flag of three colors, green, white and red ..."This was probably because Legione Lombarda carried banners of red, white (from the flag of Milan) and green (from the uniform of the Civil Guard), and the same colors were later adopted into the banners Legione Italiana which was formed by soldiers coming from Emilia and Romagna. The flag was a horizontal square with a red top and, based on a white fess, the emblem consists of a garland of laurel, decorated with a trophy of arms and four arrows, representing the four provinces that formed the Republic. However, many Italians believe that the tricolor, or tricolor flag, represents hope (green), faith (white) and love (red) - apt words to describe such a Bel Paese "beautiful country".
That same year, after Napoleon crowned himself the first French Emperor, the Italian Republic was transformed into the first Napoleonic Kingdom of Italy, or Italico under his direct control. The flag of the Kingdom of Italy was that of the republic in a rectangular shape, raised with a golden Napoleonic eagle. It remained in use until Napoleon's abdication in 1814.
Kingdom of Italy
| usage | Civil flag and ensign |
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| share | 2: 3 |
| Accepted | 1861 (Sardinia 1851) |
| design | Vertical tricolor green, white, red, erased weapons of Savoy |
| usage | National flag, state and naval ensign |
| share | 2: 3 |
| Accepted | 1861 (Sardinia 1851) |
| design | Vertical tricolor green, white, red, erased weapons of Savoy And crowns |
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Variant flag of the Kingdom of Italy |
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| usage | war flag |
| share | 1: 1 |
| Accepted | One thousand eight hundred and sixty-one (Sardinia 1848) |
| design | Damaged Italian tricolor |
Between 1848 and 1861, a sequence of events led to the independence and unification of Italy (except for Venetia, Rome, Trento and Trieste, known as Italia unreunited, which were united with the rest of Italy in 1866, 1870 and 1918 respectively); this period Italian history known as Risorgimento, or renewal. During this period, tricolor became a symbol that united all the efforts of the Italian people towards freedom and independence.
1859 State flag of the Provisional Government of Tuscany; civil flag undifferenced from Sardinia.
The national flag is the most important element of statehood. It can be used to trace the history of the country. Of course, the flag of Italy was no exception. Two hundred years ago such a state did not exist at all.
On the Apennine Peninsula there were many disparate political and economic entities, such as city-republics, small kingdoms and provinces that were part of other states. Naturally, they all had their own state symbols, as a rule, belonging to the dynasties ruling in these territories.
The modern flag of Italy was officially adopted only on January 19, 1946. The meaning of the colors: the vertical stripes are painted in three colors, where the symbol of faith is green, hope is white and love is red. The proportions of the panel are 2:3.
History of the modern flag of Italy
The colors of the flag were developed in 1796 under Napoleon, with an eye to the flag of France. It is still not known exactly who invented the national flag of Italy: according to one version, this combination of colors of the flag came from students at the University of Bologna. And on November 9, 1796, the first cohort of the Lombard Legion, consisting of Italian patriots and Jacobins, received the green-white-red tricolor in the Duomo Square in Milan before heading to Arcole.
The soldiers of the Lombard Legion later became the basis of the National Guard and wore a green uniform with red and white elements, i.e. colors of the national flag.
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However, at first the stripes on the Italian flag were horizontal. And only two years later, in 1798, it acquired its usual appearance - a tricolor with vertical stripes. It was approved as the national banner of the Cisalpine Republic, which in 1802 was renamed the Italian Republic. In 1805, Italy was proclaimed a kingdom, and the golden Napoleonic eagle appeared on the flag.
This flag was used for military purposes. The national flag of this type was in use until the fall of Napoleon and was revived only in the second half of the 19th century, which means a symbol of the unification of Italy. This event was associated with the name of Garibaldi.
Between these two milestones of Italian history, the coat of arms of the Savoy dynasty of Italian kings (a quiver with arrows surrounded by a laurel crown and military trophies) managed to appear on the flag.
And from 1925 to 1946, the royal crown was depicted on the state flag. It was removed after Italy was declared a republic in 1946.
What was the flag of Fascist Italy? 
During the reign of Benito Mussolini, the symbol of the ruling party was the familiar tricolor, but with fasces in the middle of a white stripe.
Fascia (fascio) in the era of the Roman Republic was an attribute of the power of the magistrate. They are elm or birch twigs in the shape of a cylinder tied with a red cord or leather belt. They symbolize the right of the city magistrate within the city walls to enforce his orders by force.
In rural areas, an ax or ax was inserted into the fasces, as confirmation of the magistrate's right to impose death sentences (in cities, such a right belonged to the people). The fasces behind the magistrate were worn by lictors (executors of the magistrate's decisions).
Over time, the lictor's fasces have historically come to be perceived as a symbol of the preservation of state power. Benito Mussolini, while promoting the national revival of Italy, certainly could not ignore this ancient Roman symbol of statehood. The name “fascism” itself is a derivative of the word “fascia” (“fascio”).
National flag of Italy and flags of other countries
Interestingly, the flags of Italy and Ireland are very similar. The proportions of the Irish flag are 1:2. It consists of three vertical stripes of emerald, white and orange. Naturally, these colors also have their own symbolic meaning, however, the site “Italy for Our Man” gave it its own interpretation: the color of green grass, the white skin of the Irish woman and her red hair. Agree, it is very similar to the truth. 
Thus, in order not to confuse the flags of these two states, you need to remember: the Italian flag is wider and its last stripe is red.
But the state flags of Italy and Russia are similar only in the proportions of 2:3 and the presence of two identical colors - white and red.
On July 6, 2005, the Italian parliament adopted a law according to which a fine of 1 thousand to 1.5 thousand euros is provided for blasphemous acts committed over the national flag.
For two hundred years now, the Italian flag has looked almost unchanged, practically without changing its appearance, which indicates the stable and progressive development of Italy. So let’s wish her to keep it up!
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Tirrenia Italy is a tourist resort town on west coast Italy. Tirrenia is located between Pisa and Livorno on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Particularly attractive for tourists are the Tyrrhenian sandy beaches with snow-white sand, interesting sights, unforgettable landscapes. Tirrenea is more suitable for a calm, measured family vacation. Fans of nightlife and clubs should look for another resort.
The province of the town of Tyreenia is Pisa. It is only 10 km away from Pisa. During the season it is difficult to find a free place here. Usually Italians and Germans come here - they appreciate the resort's snow-white sand and clean water. But recently the resort has become popular among the British and Russians.
Resorts of Italy: Tyrrhenian Sea
How to get to Tirrenia
By bus:
Take Line 010 bus for 25 minutes. Ticket price is approximately 1€ - 3€*.
At the stop P.Za S.Paolo A Ripa D'Arno, take bus line 010.
Buses depart every hour. Drive 25 min.
Carrier Consorzio Pisano Trasporti
By car
It's a 15-minute drive by car. The distance between Pisa and Tirrenia is 15.9 km. When driving, 1 liter of gasoline costs 1€ - 3€*.
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Tirrenia weather
Tirrenia has a mild Mediterranean climate with comfortable temperatures for relaxation, which is very beneficial for the immune system.
- The best hotels in Tirrenia
- Hotel Bristol. Offering an outdoor pool and garden, Hotel Bristol is located in the village of Tirrenia, just 1 km from the beach. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.Hotel Garden
- Garden Hotel is located in pine forest, 100 meters from the beach in Tirrenia.
Note! The hotel has big garden and parking. The Cosmopolitan Golf Club is nearby.
- Hotel Florida Tirrenia is located in the province of Pisa, next to the golf course. The Tuscan Archipelago is 100 meters away. The hotel has all the conditions for a relaxing and fun-filled holiday.
- Family Hotel Riviera Blu is located in Tirrenia, just 100 meters from the sea. It offers free parking. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
- Il Cavaliere Nero is just a 2-minute walk from Tirrenia beach, and 10 km from Pisa and Livorno port. This modern 2-star hotel features a restaurant and pizzeria.
Sights of the province
Piazza dei Miracoli
Piazza dei Miracoli was originally called Cathedral Square, but later received a more familiar name to tourists - Square of Miracles. The square is home to four architectural and historical masterpieces that are the most iconic landmarks of Pisa - the Pisa Cathedral, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Campo Santo Cemetery and the Baptistery.
This is where the main attractions of Pisa are concentrated: the leaning tower, the Duomo, the baptistery, the Campo Santo and the Ospedale Nuovo di Santo Spirito (Hospital of the Holy Spirit), where the Sinopian Museum is now open.
If you visit the attractions on the square separately, then the cost of visiting them is as follows: Duomo Santa Maria Assunta - free (but you will still have to take this “free” ticket at the box office). Baptistery of San Giovanni – 5 euros*. Leaning Tower of Pisa – 18 euros*. Campo Santo – 5 euros. Museums – 5 euros*.
Campo Santo
Campo Santo is a historical building in the northern part of the Cathedral Square of Pisa. Campo Santo (also known as "Camposanto Monumentale") is known to everyone as memorial cemetery or "Camposanto Vecchio" - "old cemetery". From an architectural point of view, the Camposanto cemetery is a huge, oblong structure and a magnificent example of the Gothic style at the same time.
Campo Santo
This building was the fourth in a row cathedral square. The construction of the massive Gothic cloister began in 1278 by the architect Giovanni di Simone and was completed only in 1464. There is an opinion that this should not have been a cemetery at all, but the Church of the Holy Trinity, but the design was changed during the work. It is reliably known that the oldest part of the building is the western one, the eastern part has completed construction.
Cathedral (Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta)
Author of the project Cathedral became the famous architect Busceto di Giovanni Giudice. The funds for the construction of this architectural work were tribute from the Balearic Islands. Consisting of five naves with their transept divided into three naves, the cathedral is topped by a majestic dome surrounded by a loggia. The facade of this famous cathedral combines elaborate decorations of marble (which also appears in its interior), mosaics and bronze. Also, in the decoration, both internal and external, Arabic motifs are clearly visible. For example, in the interior decoration of the cathedral, elements characteristic of Muslim mosques can be traced.
Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta
The Pisa Cathedral is a true masterpiece of Italian architecture, created in the Romanesque style.
Externally, the cathedral looks quite monumental. Initially, it had the shape of a Greek cross with crossbars of equal size, in the center of which was a dome. If you look at the plan of the modern cathedral, it looks like a Latin cross.
Its façade is made of white marble and gray stone, complemented by decorative elements of colored marble. Above the central entrance you can see the name of master Rainaldo, who is the author of the facade. Also from the outside of the cathedral, the tomb of Busqueto with an inscription indicating the date of the start of construction of the cathedral attracts attention.
Initially, on the façade of the cathedral (on the eastern side) a sculpture of the Pisa Griffin was placed, which is the largest metal Muslim sculpture of the 11th century. At the moment, the original sculpture is in the cathedral museum, and a copy is located in its former place.
The Tyrrhenian coast of Italy resorts is a city popular among tourists. This is where you can relax comfortably on white sand beaches, go to sea cruise, visit the sights, relax with the whole family.
* Prices are current as of September 2018.
