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Italy

Twenty regions, each with its own language, cuisine, and identity. The most layered travel experience in Europe — and arguably the finest food culture in the world.

Rome
FCO · Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) — Italy's largest hub. Leonardo Express to Roma Termini: 32 min, €14.
Milan
MXP · Malpensa — main intercontinental hub
LIN · Linate — European, 7km from city
BGY · Bergamo — budget carriers
South & Sicily
PMO · Palermo · CTA · Catania (near Etna) · REG · Reggio Calabria · NAP · Naples
Rail & Ferries
Trenitalia and Italo high-speed trains. Rome–Naples: 1h10. Rome–Florence: 1h30. Ferries to Sicily from Villa San Giovanni (near Reggio Calabria) run 24 hours a day.
Currency
Euro (EUR €) — Cards widely accepted in cities. Carry cash for markets, smaller trattorias, and towns in the south.
Tipping
Not expected. Rounding up or leaving €1–3 per person at restaurants is appreciated. Leave small coins at bars. Always cash — never by card.
Coperto
Most restaurants add a coperto (cover charge) of €1–3 per person for bread and linen. Legal and completely normal.
Coffee Culture
Espresso at the bar: €1–1.50. Cappuccino is a morning drink only — ordering one after 11am marks you as a tourist. Sitting costs more than standing.
Time Zone
CET — Central European Time
UTC+1 winter · UTC+2 summer (CEST)
Vs. US Eastern
Rome is 6 hours ahead of New York in winter (5 when clocks change).
Italian Hours
Lunch 12:30–2:30pm. Dinner 7:30–10:30pm only. Afternoon riposo (2–4pm) means many shops close. Sunday closures common outside tourist areas.
Rome
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–OctHot & Busy: Jul–Aug Hot summers (35°C+), mild winters. Spring and autumn are perfect for sightseeing.
Sicily
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct Very hot and dry in summer (38°C+). One of the sunniest places in Europe year-round.
Reggio Calabria
Best: May–Oct Mediterranean climate with some of the warmest winters on the Italian mainland.
Language
Italian — Regional dialects vary enormously. Standard Italian universal. Always greet with Buongiorno/Buonasera.
Key Phrases
Buongiorno/Buonasera — Good morning/evening
Grazie — Thank you
Per favore — Please
Il conto, per favore — The bill
Dov'è il bagno? — Where is the bathroom?
English
Spoken in tourist areas of major cities. Less common in rural areas and rural Sicily. Italians are warm — try, gesture, and smile.
Schengen Area
USA, Canada, UK, Australia can enter visa-free up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
ETIAS
EU pre-clearance system expected to launch. Check travel.ec.europa.eu for current status.
Dress Code
Churches require covered shoulders and knees — carry a scarf. Vatican enforces strictly. Swimwear in town centres is illegal in many coastal towns.
General
Very Safe Italy is safe for tourists. Petty theft is the main concern — pickpockets at monuments and on public transport.
Emergencies
112 — European emergency
113 — Police (Polizia)
118 — Ambulance only
Scams
Tourist menus near major monuments are overpriced — walk one street away. "Friendship bracelet" strangers. Unofficial taxis at airports.

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Rome

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Sicily

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Reggio Calabria

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