Practical Info A-Z
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Medical Care
Italy has a public health system (SSN) that offers EU citizens with the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) free emer…
Embassies & Consulates
German Embassy Rome: Via San Martino della Battaglia 4, 00185 Roma. Tel: +39 06 49213-1. Consulate Milan: Via Solferino…
Theft & Safety
Italy is generally safe for tourists. Violent crime against travelers is extremely rare. The main risk is pickpocketing…
Entry & Documents
Italy is a EU and Schengen member . For German, Austrian, and Swiss citizens: ID card or passport is sufficient (no vis…
Holidays
Date Holiday Note January 1 Capodanno (New Year) Everything closed January 6 Epifania (Epiphany) La Befana brings gifts…
Money & Payment
Currency: Euro (€) . Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted almost everywhere — since 2023, shops and restaurants…
Internet & Telephone
Since 2017, the EU Roaming Regulation applies: You use your German mobile package in Italy without additional costs (ca…
Tourist Tax (Imposta di Soggiorno)
Almost all Italian cities and tourist destinations charge a tourist tax (Imposta di Soggiorno), calculated per person p…
LGBTQ+ Travel
Italy is increasingly tolerant , but socially more conservative than Germany or the Netherlands. Same-sex civil partner…
Opening Hours
Shops: Mon–Sat 9:30–13:00 and 15:30–19:30. In tourist areas and shopping centers continuously and also on Sundays. In s…
Post & Parcels
Poste Italiane is... slow. A postcard to Germany takes 7–14 days (sometimes longer). Stamp for a postcard to the EU: 1.…
Travel Insurance
Recommended: Travel health insurance (covers private doctors and repatriation, from 10 €/year), Travel cancellation ins…
Electricity & Plugs
230V, 50 Hz — as in Germany. Plug types C (Europlug), F (Schuko), and L (Italian three-pin). The Europlug (Type C) work…
Strikes (Sciopero)
Strikes are commonplace in Italy — buses, trains, subways, airports, sometimes even museums and gas stations can be aff…
Tipping
Tipping (Mancia) is not obligatory in Italy — service is included in the price. However, a small gesture of appreciatio…
ZTL Zones (Traffic Restrictions)
The Zona Traffico Limitato (ZTL) is the biggest nuisance for drivers in Italy. Almost every historic city center has tr…
Customs
Within the EU, there are no customs checks . Generous guidelines apply for personal use (800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits,…
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