Italy has a public health system (SSN) that offers EU citizens with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) free emergency treatment. Quality varies regionally: In northern Italy and major cities, care is good to excellent, while in rural areas of the south, there may be limitations. Pronto Socco

Embassies & Consulates

German Embassy Rome: Via San Martino della Battaglia 4, 00185 Roma. Tel: +39 06 49213-1. Consulate Milan: Via Solferino 40, 20121 Milano. Tel: +39 02 6231101. Austrian Embassy Rome: Via Pergolesi 3, 00198 Roma. Tel: +39 06 844 0141. Swiss Embassy Rome: Via Barnaba Oriani 61, 00197 Roma. Tel: +39 06

Italy is generally safe for tourists. Violent crime against travelers is extremely rare. The main risk is pickpocketing, especially in: Rome: Metro (lines A and B), Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Termini Station Florence: Around the Duomo, on the Ponte Vecchio, at SMN Station Naples: Via Toledo, Spacca

Italy is a EU and Schengen member. For German, Austrian, and Swiss citizens: ID card or passport is sufficient (no visa required) Children: Own ID required (child passport or ID card) Stay: Unlimited (EU freedom of movement). For stays over 90 days, you must register with the municipality Customs:

DateHolidayNote January 1Capodanno (New Year)Everything closed January 6Epifania (Epiphany)La Befana brings gifts to children variablePasqua & Lunedì dell'Angelo (Easter + Easter Monday)High season, everything crowded April 25Festa della LiberazioneLiberation from Fascism 1945 May 1Festa del Lavor

Currency: Euro (€). Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted almost everywhere — since 2023, shops and restaurants are legally required to accept card payments from 0 €. Nevertheless: carry cash, as small bars, street markets, and some trattorias in the countryside only accept Contanti. ATMs (Ba

Since 2017, the EU Roaming Regulation applies: You use your German mobile package in Italy without additional costs (calls, SMS, data). Note: Fair-use policy applies — for longer stays, your provider may charge surcharges. WLAN: Widely available in hotels, cafes, and restaurants (often free). Qualit

Tourist Tax (Imposta di Soggiorno)

Almost all Italian cities and tourist destinations charge a tourist tax (Imposta di Soggiorno), calculated per person per night: Hotel CategoryPrice/Person/Night 1–2 stars / Hostel1–2 € 3 stars / B&B2–4 € 4 stars4–6 € 5 stars5–7 € The tax is paid directly at the reception upon check-out (often c

GermanItalianPronunciation Yes / NoSì / Noßi / no PleasePer favoreper fawo-re Thank you (very much)Grazie (mille)gra-tsje (mil-le) You're welcomePregopre-go Excuse meMi scusi / Scusami sku-si / sku-sa Good morningBuongiornobuon-dschor-no Good eveningBuonaserabuo-na-se-ra Good n

GermanItalian A table for two, pleaseUn tavolo per due, per favore The menu, pleaseIl menù, per favore What do you recommend?Cosa consiglia? I would like...Vorrei... The bill, pleaseIl conto, per favore A glass of red wine / white wineUn bicchiere di vino rosso / bianco Another b

GermanItalian Where is...?Dov'è...? How do I get to...?Come arrivo a...? Left / Right / Straight aheadSinistra / Destra / Dritto Train station / Bus stopStazione / Fermata dell'autobus AirportAeroporto A ticket to..., pleaseUn biglietto per..., per favore Round tripAndata e ritor

GermanItalian How much does it cost?Quanto costa? That's too expensiveÈ troppo caro Can I pay by card?Posso pagare con la carta? Do you have...?Avete...? Size (clothing)Taglia Sale / Special offerSaldi / Offerta speciale ReceiptScontrino / Ricevuta

GermanItalian Help!Aiuto! Call the police!Chiami la polizia! Call an ambulance!Chiami un'ambulanza! I need a doctorHo bisogno di un medico HospitalOspedale PharmacyFarmacia I lost my bagHo perso la mia borsa Someone stole my...Mi hanno rubato... Emergency number112 (EU-wide)

GermanItalian 0–10zero, uno, due, tre, quattro, cinque, sei, sette, otto, nove, dieci 20, 30, 50, 100venti, trenta, cinquanta, cento 1,000mille Monday – Sundaylunedì, martedì, mercoledì, giovedì, venerdì, sabato, domenica Today / Tomorrow / YesterdayOggi / Domani / Ieri What time i

Food & Drinks — Vocabulary

GermanItalian BreadPane Meat / FishCarne / Pesce Chicken / Pork / BeefPollo / Maiale / Manzo Vegetables / SaladVerdura / Insalata FruitFrutta Cheese / HamFormaggio / Prosciutto Ice cream (Gelato)Gelato Cake / DessertTorta / Dolce Oil / VinegarOlio / Aceto Salt / PepperSale

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Travel Guide Italy

Your complete travel guide for the land of art, cuisine, and Dolce Vita

Capital:Rome (Roma)

Language:Italian

Currency:Euro (€)

Entry:EU Identity Card

Best Travel Time:April – June & September – October

Flight Time:1.5 – 2.5 hours

Last updated: 10 March 2026 · 17 Chapters · 115 Sections

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Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Italy

7 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

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Regions· 8 Chapters

Chapter 3

Rome

10 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 4

Tuscany

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Chapter 5

Amalfi Coast & Campania

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Chapter 6

Northern Italy: Lakes, Cities & Mountains

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Chapter 12

Society & Culture

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Chapter 13

Food & Drink

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Regions at a Glance

Rome

The Eternal City: Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and 2,700 years of history to touch.

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Tuscany

Gentle hills, cypresses, Renaissance masterpieces, and Italy's best wine country.

Florence & UffiziSiena & PalioChianti Wine CountrySan Gimignano+1

Florenz Siena

Amalfi Coast & Campania

Dramatic cliffs, the best pizza in the world in Naples, ancient Pompeii, and the luxury island of Capri.

Naples & PizzaPositanoPompeiiCapri+1

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Northern Italy

Fashion capital Milan, romantic lakes, opera city Verona, and the breathtaking Dolomites.

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Venice & Veneto

The most unique city in the world: canals instead of streets, gondolas instead of cars, and a beauty that leaves you speechless.

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Sicily

Greek temples, Norman cathedrals, the smoking Etna, and Europe's best street food scene.

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Sardinia

Caribbean beaches, mysterious nuraghi, wild mountain landscapes, and an independent culture.

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Liguria & Cinque Terre

Five colorful fishing villages on steep cliffs, glamorous Portofino, and the best pesto in the world.

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