At a Glance
Capital
Rome
Local Currency
Euro (€ or EUR)
Local Time
GMT +2
Official Language
Italian and Catalan
Visa Information
Power
Electricity in Italy conforms to the European standard of 220V to 230V, with a frequency of 50Hz. Wall outlets typically accommodate plugs with two or three round pins.
Local Weather
With its hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, Italy experiences a Mediterranean climate. Winters in Italy are cool and humid in the north and the mountainous zone. In the summer these winds can bring very hot, unpleasant weather, sometimes even up to the northern districts of Italy.
Tourism Website
Health Information
Vaccinations
Recommended Vaccines for Italy
Health Tips
Family Services
Babysitting Services
Baby Gear Rentals
Transportation Advice
Automobiles
Car Seat Laws
According to the Italian law, any time you sit in a vehicle fitted with seat belts, it is mandatory that you use them. Children who are under 36 kg (97 pounds) or 150 cm (4 ft, 9 in) must use appropriate child restraints.
Driving
Italian law requires drivers that don’t have a European Union driving license to show their home country license as well as an International Driving Permit if (or when) they’re pulled over.
Transportation Services
You can catch a taxi at the ranks outside most train and bus stations, or simply telephone for a radio taxi. Trains in Italy are convenient and relatively cheap compared with other European countries. Find more information on transportation in Italy here.
Emergency Services
Police
113/112
Fire Department
115/112
Ambulance
118/112
Other Things To Know
Tipping Customs
You are not expected to tip at restaurants in Italy. A service charge is sometimes added to the bill, ranging from 1 to 3 Euros, or 10% – 15%. If the service is exceptional, it is okay to give a tip, although this is never expected.
Important Holidays
Safety Issues
Just like all popular European destinations, Italy is a safe country. Violent crime is rarely reported and tourists are not likely to have any incidents involving anything more than petty crime.
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