Italy
Southern Europe · Europe
- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- EUR (Euro)
- Language
- Italian
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1)
- Safety rating
- 8.1/10
- Best time to visit
- April–June and September–October.
Overview
Italy is an open-air museum of art, architecture, and culinary excellence.
Visa requirements
EU citizens travel freely. Non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in the Schengen Area without a visa.
Safety information
Italy is very safe. Pickpocketing is the main concern in major tourist areas.
Travel tips
Validate train tickets before boarding. Many museums require advance booking.