Europe
Italy
Pizza, pasta, ancient ruins and Renaissance masterpieces in every corner. Say buongiorno, take your time, and enjoy la dolce vita!
- Local time
- 20:43
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +39
- Capital
- Rome
- Languages spoken
- Italian
Health & vaccines
- No vaccine is required to enter Italy: just make sure your routine vaccines are up to date.
- Tap water is generally safe to drink. In Rome, the public fountains (nasoni) give free drinking water.
- Pharmacies (green cross) give good advice for small health issues.
- EU travellers: bring your European Health Insurance Card. Others: travel insurance is strongly recommended.
- Summer heat waves are frequent: drink often and avoid the midday sun.
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