Europe

Italien

Experience La Dolce Vita
Capital:
Rome

Language

Italian

Socket

Type C & F

Currency

Euro (€)

Best time to travel

April-October

Italy is a feast for all senses - from art historical treasures to incomparable cuisine. Every region has its own character and special charms.

Attractions

Rome impresses with the Colosseum, Vatican and Sistine Chapel. Florence is the Renaissance jewel with the Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio. Venice enchants with St. Mark's Square and gondola rides.

Tuscany offers picturesque hill landscapes and wine tours. The Amalfi Coast is pure romance, while Cinque Terre shows spectacular coastal towns. Milan is Italy's fashion and design center.

Tipping

Restaurants: 10-15% are common but not mandatory. Often a "coperto" (cover charge) is charged. Bars: Round to the next euro. Taxis: 10% or rounding. Hotels: 1-2€ per day for room service.

Traffic Rules

Highway: 130 km/h
Country roads: 90 km/h
Urban areas: 50 km/h
Residential areas: 30 km/h

Important: Many city centers have ZTL zones (Zona a Traffico Limitato) - only for residents! Alcohol limit: 0.5 per thousand.

Currency & Payment

Italy uses the Euro (€). Card payment is widespread, but cash is still often preferred, especially in smaller restaurants and shops. Contactless payment works fine in larger cities.

Attenzione: Many small trattorias only accept cash - always have some cash on hand!

Important Phone Numbers

Emergency: 112
Carabinieri (Police): 113
Fire Department: 115
Emergency service: 118
Road service ACI: 803 116

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