OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS :
with Italian-speaking guide ,using public transportation (3 metro tickets per person and earphones are included) .Confirmed with minimum 10 participants
Private bus at the same rate with minimum 40 participants

Historic Paris: 35 pp Euro

– After breakfast meeting with guide and guided tour (using public transportation) of the historic city : the Ile de la Cité, the heart of Paris, the largest island on the Seine, with the exterior of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Palais de Justice, Place Vendòme, the Palais Royale, Place de l’ Opera, Place Vendome

Modern Paris: 35 pp Euros

– After breakfast, meet with guide ,and start the panoramic tour of the city (by public transportation), with its modern part. Starting with the Eiffel Tower (exterior), we will continue with the Des Invalides complex, The Champ de Mars and the Ecole Militaire and then the Etoile and Arc de Triomphe, and the Champs Elysées

Passages and covered galleries: 35 pp Euros

– Departure with guide and public transportation, for a tour of the most intimate and hidden Paris: you will enter the inner lobby of the Palais Royal; here your guide, through the history of the Palace will tell of the intrigues of the characters who inhabited it; one among them, the feared Cardinal Richelieu. You’ll relive the most salient moments of Alexander Dumas’ novel and his Three Musketeers; but most of all, he’ll let you relive the splendor of the Belle Epoque. The walk continues through the atmospheric Passages and Covered Galleries,….stradines covered with galleries during the nineteenth century by glass roofs, which soon became meeting places and to this day are very pleasant because of the variety of antique stores, workshops, artisans, old booksellers, bistros, and small stores of all kinds some of which have remained similar to their origins. The visit culminates at the Galeries Lafayette to admire its amazing dome

Montmartre: 35 pp Euros

– Departure by guide and public transportation, and transfer to the foot of Montmartre, stroll through the Pigalle district, home to the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret, and ascent to Montmartre Hill where, from the great white Basilica of the Sacred Heart, you can overlook the entire city with your gaze. Stroll through the Place du Tertre, the artists’ square, once frequented by artists and literati

Ticket for cruise on the Seine: 15 pp Euro (ticket only without accompanying guide and public transportation tickets)

Boat departure every hour, from 10h00 to 21h30
no minimum number of participants required

PARIS VISITE SUBSCRIPTION (unlimited use of all public transportation and the Montmartre funicular)
1 day : 12.90 – 2 days 20.90 – 3 days 28.90 – 5 days 41.90
children 50% discount

Sacrifice , commitment and application , are certainly not three offspring that sound particularly sweet side by side with what for almost all of us is a passion; and after all, as Coach Paolo says, there must be a reason why there is the game of soccer, the game of tennis , the game of almost everything…except the game of running…
Running is not a game, we know exactly that as we know the fulfillment we get from it and I am sure that each of us between the difficulties of the path and the joy of the finish line , knows exactly where our attitude lies.

Goals then, each in our own spirit and with our own goals, but goals to pursue for this 2022 as well. Goals to be achieved if you will , together with us at KiRun.

For 2022 we have planned a calendar of events that we can prepare together , and through our posts, the blog , and of course the podcast discover weekly.

Here you will find KiRun’s 2022 calendar ( KI-RUN_Corse_2022 (1) ); for some events we will organize a trip , in others we will meet at the start , in all cases whether you choose to prepare with us or otherwise, whether you decide to travel with us or on your own, tell us about your experiences as to that friend/friend with whom you would talk about running without ever stopping …

Our wish for a 2022 full of great satisfaction we entrust to a phrase by Italo Calvino

Take life with lightness, for lightness is not superficiality, but gliding over things from above, not having boulders on your heart

Hofburg Palace

This is one of the most important palaces in Austria, the former home of the House of Habsburg and now the official residence of the Austrian Federal President. The Hofburg Palace encompasses a series of buildings totaling nearly 240,000 square meters; contained within it are several important historical artifacts, such as the Austrian National Library.
The beating heart of the palace is the Schatzkammer: this is the Imperial Treasury Chamber inside which is the treasury of the Habsburg family.
The most important treasures of the Austrian empire are kept in this room, such as the gold crown of the Holy Roman Empire and the imperial scepter.
Tourists have the opportunity to visit the 18 royal apartments, the Silver Museum, and the Museum dedicated to Princess Sissi, where all the personal possessions of one of the most important women in Austria’s history are housed.
Admission is chargeable.

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

This is one of the most impressive Gothic cathedrals in Austria. Its majesty attracts about 3 million visitors each year; in order to capture every single aspect of it, it is necessary to photograph it from different perspectives.
The cathedral’s roof is composed of more than 250,000 tiles depicting the coat of arms of Austria. Enclosed within the dome is the Pummerein: this is a historical bell, made by casting cannons that belonged to the Turks who besieged Vienna during the late 1600s; it is a truly majestic bell that weighs more than 20 tons.
The pulpit present inside the nave was made of stone following a style characterized by excessive decoration, typical of the Gothic-Flemish expression; the four Fathers of the Church were represented here but the identity of the author is still unknown.
Inside the cathedral it is possible to admire statues, altars and the tomb of Frederick III, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Instead, in the cathedral’s basement are the Catacombs, which are divided into two sections: in one of them are the remains of the Habsburgs, while in the other section the archbishops of Vienna are still buried.
Admission is free but there is the possibility of participating in guided tours for a fee.

Museum of Viennese Art History

Franz Joseph I, emperor of the Austro-Hungarian kingdom, commissioned the creation of a museum within which he could store all the works belonging to his family, the Habsburgs. To this day, in fact, it is one of the most important museums in the world.
In fact, works of art belonging to the Egyptian and Oriental tradition are kept here, but also paintings by Raphael (“Madonna in the Green”), Velasquez (“Infants”), Caravaggio (“Madonna of the Rosary”), Rubens (“Helen Fourment”) but also Tintoretto, Titian and many others.
Admission to the museum is chargeable, except for children up to 19 years old.

Green Prater

This is one of the landmarks of the city of Vienna, where young and old go to spend pleasant days. Here, in fact, it is possible to take walks, run, ride a bike but also have fun thanks to the 250 attractions there.
This park is located in the center of Vienna and is surrounded by kiosks and restaurants where you can enjoy local dishes.
Inside the park there is also the famous Riesenrad (Ferris wheel); built in the late 1800s and restored a decade ago, it is one of the most popular attractions in Vienna thanks to which it is possible to admire the majesty and beauty of Vienna at a height of 65 meters.
Admission to the park is free; however, there is a charge for the attractions.

Schoenbrunn Palace

Belonging to the Habsburgs, the royal household used to spend their summer vacations here; today it is a UNESCO World Heritage monument.
The palace is surrounded by a very large park (about 120 hectares), which was opened to the public as early as the late 18th century,where there are statues, greenhouses, a labyrinth, numerous fountains (the most famous being Neptune’s) and the Tiergarten: this is one of the oldest zoological gardens in Europe.
Inside the castle, in addition to the Royal Rooms, there is also a theater: this is one of the oldest theaters in Vienna, which is opened to the public only in rare circumstances.
Here it is also possible to admire the Carriage Museum, where the means of transportation of the time in which the Court royals moved around are kept.
The rooms of the castle are mostly furnished following a Rococo style.
The castle has a rooftop terrace that can be reached by the public where panoramic views can be enjoyed.
There is an entrance fee to the castle.

Gellért Mountain

It is the highest point in Budapest from which you can admire the wonder of the city below but also the Parliament, the Castle and St. Stephen’s Basilica, all of which are mandatory stops in your discovery of the city. Mt. Gellért is actually a hill of lush forests about 235 meters high on the right bank of the Danube. It bears the name of an Italian bishop, Gerard, a martyr sacrificed in 1038 after the death of Stephen I to whom a bronze statue was erected at the very site of his martyrdom because he was highly revered by the Hungarians.
Here we find thermal baths (we find a large number of them throughout Budapest) that also bear the name of the bishop and a small church carved into the rock also dedicated to the martyr.
It can be reached on foot if you are coming from Pest: cross the Elizabeth Bridge and then continue up a flight of steps with paths through nature that are not particularly challenging, however.
From here, still climbing, you reach the Citadel, which deserves special attention for its features.

The Citadel

From here, too, you can enjoy a breathtaking view as you walk around the walkway along the fortress ordered by Emperor Franz Joseph to control the city from mid-nineteenth-century uprisings. Inside, a bunker was built during World War II consisting of three floors in which wax statues depicting war scenes are displayed. And from here you can also admire the view of Margaret Island, a green lung in the middle of the Danube connected to the city by two bridges (the Arpad Bridge and the Margit Bridge).
Towering over the Citadel is the Liberation Monument representing the freedom gained by Red Army soldiers against the Nazis: a bronze statue depicting a woman raising the palm of victory to the sky.

The Fishermen’s Bastion

Continuing along the right bank of the Danube on Buda Hill, you can’t fail to stop at this enchanted place: seven neo-Gothic and neo-Romantic watchtowers built at the turn of the 19th and early 20th centuries that represent the seven Hungarian tribes that conquered the land of Hungary in the ninth century.
In the square behind the Bastion you can admire the statue of Stephen I of Hungary, Hungary’s first king, crowning what is, if you will, a celebration of Hungary’s origins and history.
The belvedere terrace embraces what is another must-see attraction: the Matthias Church, which was restored when the Bastion was built. One of the oldest buildings (it enjoys 700 years of history) that has witnessed royal coronations and weddings, it was turned into a mosque for a time before returning to its former glory after careful restoration in the late 19th century.

Buda Castle

The Castle, not far from the Bastion and Matthias Church, dates in its first construction to the 13th century but has undergone numerous restorations due to as many war events that devastated it in several places.
The castle’s interior has managed to retain the old opulent and ornamental appearance typical of Turkish art, while on the outside the figure has changed profoundly while maintaining a majestic and solemn profile.
The Castle houses the Hungarian National Gallery (4 wings of the palace, where works by various Hungarian artists are displayed), the National Library (where at least one copy of every book published in Hungary can be found), and the Historical Museum of Budapest (where we find the history of the city reproduced, from its earliest days).
To get down from the Castle and into Pest, simply take the funicular north of the Castle at St. George’s Square, which will take you directly to the impressive Chain Bridge over the beautiful blue Danube.

The Chain Bridge and the Parliament

The Chain Bridge is Budapest’s iconic suspension bridge: it joins in one soul two parts of the same city that are on opposite banks: Buda and Pest. The actual name is that of Count István Széchenyi who is the one who most wanted its construction, and it is a source of pride for Hungarians both for its modernity and its splendor. It is indeed evocative to walk through it at night, when the artificial brightness diffused along the chains builds a particularly picturesque unreal magic.
At the base of the two pillars that support the bridge on both banks, two stone lions rest while, at the end, you can admire the coats of arms of Hungary.
Mirrored on the banks of the Danube is the Parliament, another must-see destination and another symbol of the city. It is an imposing English neo-Gothic building (very reminiscent of the image of Westminster in London), with a central dome and several other side turrets all painted red, while inside, a Renaissance and Baroque style embellishes the rooms, giving them a regal and sumptuous appearance.
You can admire, in addition to the architecture that will leave you breathless, the treasures kept in the domed hall (one of the most beautiful): the jewels of the Hungarian kingdom and the holy crown that belonged to Stephen I of Hungary.

Around Pest

Just as Buda represents the historical soul of the city, Pest is its opposite: a pulsating, living, but still distinctive modernity distinguishes this part of the left bank of the Danube.
You will find restaurants and open-air bars where you can enjoy local delicacies, but also special settings that will enchant you with their uniqueness and importance to Hungarians.
How not to mention Vorosmarty Square, where you can taste the world-famous Dobos cake, or be enchanted by the art galleries or luxury stores that are the symbol of the city’s shopping. Or, still nearby, you can lose yourself in Europe’s largest market, Vasarcsarnok, where you’ll find bistros, food stalls or artisan stores of all kinds.
And don’t forget the Jewish Quarter and the Great Synagogue, a church converted by the Turks into a mosque and preserving a “prayer niche” that is one of the last remaining legacies of Ottoman rule.
As you can see, you are spoiled for choice because Budapest is a city that will offer you an endless array of possibilities: all to see and experience.

Vienna: general information
Vienna is the capital of Austria and is located in the northeastern part of the country, spanning 23 districts with a population of more than two million. The historic center of Vienna is the hub of the Austrian state’s economic and social activities, but it is best known for some of its important monuments, which tell the centuries-old history of this city. The entire historic center is surrounded by defensive walls from Roman times, creating a kind of division with the new modern conurbation. Vienna was for years the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and this dominance is well reflected in the opulence and wealth of its palaces and period residences. The Austrian capital is not only prized for its monuments, but is universally regarded as the home of classical music, in fact it was the birthplace of composers of the caliber of Strauss, Beethoven and Mozart. The passion for music continues to hover in the streets of Vienna, where it is not uncommon to come across classical music concerts improvised by up-and-coming musicians. This romantic and charming city is not only about history and music, but it is also one of the most important centers for Austrian and international cuisine, where you can taste traditional delicacies or try the latest gourmet novelties.
Vienna has been rewarded for its quality of life and efficient services, becoming the flagship not only of Austria but also of the northern European capitals. To get around Vienna, you can use the subway, public buses, as well as bicycles and electric scooters, and to save on the cost of the ticket, it is a good idea to apply for the Vienna Card, which is available at tourist information centers, major train or bus stations, or even online, on the city’s institutional website. To reach Vienna from Italy, there are direct flights from major Italian cities or you can also use the train, given its proximity to Austria.

What to see in Vienna
The city of Vienna has a wealth of attractions, but if you have little time to visit, there are some points of interest that you absolutely cannot miss, let’s see what they are.

The first destination for any tourist visiting Vienna for the first time is Hofburg Palace, the Imperial Palace of the Habsburg Empire, which now houses the residence of the Austrian President. Hofburg Palace is an imposing building that covers 240,000 square meters and houses inside the National Library, the Spanish Riding School and the Museum dedicated to Princess Sissi. Tourists can admire not only the impressive gardens and courtyards, but also the Royal Apartments, about 18 rooms, richly frescoed, that contain the furniture and personal belongings of the imperial family. Also in the historic center is the majestic St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its roof of colored tiles representing the Austrian coat of arms, which has become the symbol of the Austrian city over time. The cathedral is built in the Gothic style and fascinates visitors with its grandeur, but also with its mystery, as there are so many myths and legends related to this cathedral.
If you are staying in the center of Vienna, do not miss a walk along the Innere Stad, the city’s most famous street, dotted with historic buildings and palaces, including Mozart’s and Strauss’s house. To continue your discovery of Vienna’s historic center, you can visit the Museums Quartier, a 60,000-square-meter area where Baroque buildings, museums and modern art galleries, exclusive cafes, and fashion and design stores mingle.
Near the Hofsburg Palace is the Vienna State Opera, Austria’s most famous theater, directed in the past by such musicians as Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss and Karl Böhm. The Vienna State Opera hosts about 50 internationally significant operas each year, and it is possible to book a guided tour. For those who want to take a break from Viennese art and culture, a stroll through the Prater, the city’s largest park, which houses some 250 attractions and the famous Ferris wheel, giving you a breathtaking view of the Austrian capital, is a must. Inside the Prater are a number of kiosks and small restaurants, where you can try Austria’s most important delicacies in the company of genuine Viennese.
The city of Vienna is not only famous for its historic center, but there are other places of interest to visit that can be reached by metro or public transport. On the outskirts of Vienna, you can visit Schoenbrun Castle, one of Austria’s most important palaces, which is distinguished by the intense yellow color of its facade. In addition to admiring the royal apartments and the Castle Theater, a visit to the Carriage Museum and the Ballroom is not to be missed. The heart of Schoenbrun Castle is definitely the garden, which also contains a labyrinth, a statue park, and the oldest zoological garden in Europe. Also just a few kilometers from Vienna, Belvedere Palace, a Baroque-style residence mostly known for its art gallery, dedicated to the great painter Gustav Klimt and other important painters, is definitely worth a visit. In the Belvedere Palace you can admire Klimt’s “The Kiss” as well as masterpieces by Schiele, Monet, Kokoschka and Van Gogh and many Baroque or Renaissance-style rooms. Other places of interest to visit in Vienna include other must-see museums such as the Albertina Museum, devoted entirely to graphic art, or the Leopold Museum, a permanent collection of modern art.

When to visit Vienna
The climate in Vienna is continental, so it is characterized by long, harsh winters and mild summers with little precipitation. There is no best time to visit Vienna because it offers different kinds of attractions and scenery depending on the different seasons. The Austrian capital is famous for its Christmas markets and festive atmosphere during December-January, so it could be an ideal destination for a family trip during the Christmas vacations. In summer, Vienna’s parks and gardens become populated and festivals, concerts and outdoor cultural events are organized, making the historic center a hub of merriment and vitality.

What to eat
Vienna is famous for its cafes and pastry shops, a true paradise for those who love good food and drinking fine wines. If you visit Vienna, you should definitely try the famous Austrian soups such as frittaten made of savory crepe strips or Viennese beef soup, perfect to enjoy when the weather is too cold and you want to warm up. Vienna’s most famous dish is definitely Wiener Schnitzel, a breaded veal cutlet, which you should try with a nice mug of ice-cold beer and a side of boiled potatoes. Vienna is also the capital of pastry, and for those with a sweet tooth, it is a must to try the original Sacher Torte with whipped cream or ice cream, or snack on some Viennese strudel or Kaiserschmarrn, also known as the emperor’s omelet.

Where to stay.
Vienna offers different types of accommodations for tourists, in fact there are plenty of hotels, hostels, room rentals and bed & breakfasts in every corner of the city. If you plan to spend a weekend in Vienna, we recommend choosing a hotel or bed & breakfast located in the historic center, so it will be easier to reach the most important attractions. For those who want to save on the cost of accommodation, simply search for an apartment or hostel on the outskirts of Vienna, so you can reach the center by bike or public transportation.