A sailor aboard the Pinta sighted land in the morning of 12 October 1492, and a new era of cultural exchange between America and Europe began.
Italian seaman Christopher Columbus was the first European to cross the Atlantic Ocean and to successfully land on the continent American. He never achieved its original goal: to find a new naval route to India. Instead, Christopher Columbus opened up exploration between Europe and America.
Columbus Day was first celebrated in New York in 1792 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Columbus' historic arrival.
In 1892, President Benjamin Harrison declared Columbus Day a legal holiday, that even today in the United States is held the second Monday in October. Today, many large cities to organize a parade, especially where there is some part Italy, celebrations abound.
Right now, the American people already started making preparations Columbus Day, this year marks the Monday, October 13th. Again, will celebrate the pride of Italy. This year on 5th Avenue, Peter Pace, a Italian-American from Puglia (the heel of the boot of Italy) will lead the parade in New York.
Among the most important events on the occasion of the celebration Columbus Day, "The Italian language week" deserves special attention. It will have a special focus on everything you need to know href = "http://newsblog.aboutitaly.net/en/" title = "About Italy"> about Italy. On October 10, in fact, the program is a conference press presentation of the event, followed by a Brunch with Tuscan wine and delicious food. The special event will continue in the afternoon with a special presentation entitled "The city of Florence" a new renaissance (from the prestigious past with great future prospects and projects) and a great concert of "Maggio Formazione.
The event is organized by the Italian Cultural Institute in collaboration with the Commission on Cultural Affairs and the city of Florence, and with the support of the Government Italian Tourist Board.
Florence Tickets – New Globus Viaggi will be the official sponsor of the city of Florence to promote and support the Columbus Day. New Globus Viaggi years operates successfully in the field of tourism thanks to the experience, the high quality of services offered, and the competence and courtesy that have always distinguished. For some years he became one of the main topics handled by the group tourism in Florence and Tuscany, obtaining the highest confidence of some of the major European and worldwide Tour Operators.
Florence Tickets allows tourists to the museums of Florence to purchase tickets online, and be assured immediate access to the masterpieces of the city without wasting time.
So … Do not waste precious time standing online!
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Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is one of Italy’s largest provider of in-country Italian courses in Italy since 1977. It is present in the most beautiful cities of Italy (Florence, Milan, Rome and Siena). Each year the company welcomes students from 60 countries to its Italian language schools.
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