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 Soccor

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:

Date Holiday Note January 1 Capodanno (New Year) Everything closed January 6 Epifania (Epiphany) La Befana brings gifts to children variable Pasqua & Lunedì dell'Angelo (Easter + Easter Monday) High season, everything crowded April 25 Festa della Liberazione Liberation from Fascism 1945 May 1 Festa

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 (

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

Italy is increasingly tolerant , but socially more conservative than Germany or the Netherlands. Same-sex civil partnerships (Unioni Civili) have been legal since 2016. Major cities (Rome, Milan, Bologna, Naples, Turin) have vibrant LGBTQ+ scenes with bars, clubs, and events. Milan and Rome host the

Shops: Mon–Sat 9:30–13:00 and 15:30–19:30. In tourist areas and shopping centers continuously and also on Sundays. In small towns and the south: lunch break (pausa pranzo) strictly observed from 13:00–16:00. Supermarkets: Mon–Sat 8:30–20:00 (large chains often until 21–22). Sundays: many open, but s

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