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ITALY
Visiting Italy is a journey through history, art, and culinary delights. From the ancient ruins of Rome to the Renaissance treasures of Florence and the romantic canals of Venice, Italy offers a rich tapestry of experiences. Indulge in authentic Italian cuisine, explore charming medieval towns in Tuscany, and unwind along the picturesque Amalfi Coast. Whether admiring iconic landmarks or savoring gelato on cobblestone streets, Italy delights with its timeless beauty and cultural richness.
AT A GLANCE
CAPITAL
ROME
CURRENCY
EURO (€)
LANGUAGE
ITALIAN
POPULATION
60 MILLION
FUN FACT
There is an island in Venice that acts purely as a cemetery.
ELECTRICITY
For Italy there are three associated plug types, types C, F and L. Italy operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
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CURRENCY
Italy is well-equipped for card payments, and widely accepts Visa and Mastercard. You shouldn't have any issue using your card to pay for the train, restaurants, souvenirs, etc., but if you want to buy anything from street vendors, taxis, etc., you will need to have cash on hand. You can visit a local ATM once you arrive and withdraw euro.
TIPPING
When having a meal at a sit-down restaurant, a 10-15% cash tip is expected if you received excellent service. Some places will have a service charge already included in the bill, so you do not need to tip on top of that. You should always tip your hotel staff and porters a few euro whenever you use their services. You should also tip your tour guides (€5 per person for a half day, €10 per person for a full day).
ACCESSIBILITY
Most cities in Italy are accessible, or have accessible ways to see the city (e.g. golfcart tours). These tours are a good option in places like Rome where the roads are uneven. The Amalfi Coast is not as accessible do to being on the cliffside and having many stairs.
ITALIAN BASICS
Hello
Ciao (chow) / Salve (sahl-veh)
Goodbye
Ciao (chow) / Salve (sahl-veh)
Yes
Si (see)
No
No (noh)
Please
Per favore (pehr fah-voh-reh)
Thank you
Grazie (grah-tsee-eh)
Excuse me/Sorry
Scusa (skooh–zah)
My name is...
Mi chiamo... (me kee-amo)
What is your name?
Come ti chiami? (co-ma tee kee-ami)
Nice to meet you
Piacere (pea-ah-chair-eh)
Good morning
Buon giorno (bwohn johr-noh)
Goodnight
Buona notte (bwoh-nah noh-teh)
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