Europe
Italy
Pizza, pasta, ancient ruins and Renaissance masterpieces in every corner. Say buongiorno, take your time, and enjoy la dolce vita!
- Local time
- 20:42
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +39
- Capital
- Rome
- Languages spoken
- Italian
Places to see
Colosseum, Rome
The giant amphitheatre of ancient Rome, with the Roman Forum next door. Book your time slot online. colosseo.it
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo's ceiling and centuries of art. Book ahead and cover shoulders and knees. www.museivaticani.va
Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael: the heart of the Renaissance in one museum. www.uffizi.it
Pompeii
A Roman city frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD. Bring water, a hat and good shoes. www.pompeiisites.org
Venice
Canals, bridges and palaces. Get lost in the quiet districts, far from the crowds of San Marco. www.veneziaunica.it
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
