Italy

Italy, slightly larger than Arizona, is a long peninsula shaped like a boot, surrounded on the west by the Tyrrhenian Sea and on the east by the Adriatic. It is bounded by France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia to the north. The Apennine Mountains form the peninsula's backbone; the Alps form its northern boundary. The largest of its many northern lakes is Garda (143 sq mi; 370 sq km); the Po, its principal river, flows from the Alps on Italy's western border and crosses the Lombard plain to the Adriatic Sea

 

 

 

  • LANGUAGE
    It’ll come as no surprise that Italians all speak Italian. Many also speak English and one or more other languages.
  • TRAVELLERS CHECKS
    Most shops in major Italian cities and tourist areas accept traveller checks.
  • TAX REFUND FOR PURCHASES MADE IN ITALY BY NON-RESIDENT VISITORS
    According to European Union (EU) regulations, as a non-resident visitor, you can claim a refund for the Value Added Tax (VAT) on all goods purchased in Italy and intended for personal use or be given as a gift.
  • MONEY BELT
    As in any other place in the world, there may be a risk of pickpockets when travelling on crowded buses or subways and at tourist sites.
  • GENERAL DELIVERY SERVICE
    Mail can be addressed c/o Post Office by adding “FERMO POSTA” after the name of the town.
  • ELECTRICITY
    The current in Italy is 220V, 50Hz so you’ll need to bring or purchase a transformer for standard 110V North American appliances.

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About Destination

‚When in Rome, do as the Romans.‚ Italy is a country full of wonders for tourists, the food, the fashion, the art and the three thousand years of rich history make travelling in Italy easy, safe and enjoyable. Italy has deep Roman catholic roots, customs and traditions are rooted in the family, whether nuclear or extended, as well as in …

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Special Food

1. Caprese Salad with Pesto Sauce A great antipasto bite to start your meal with. Juicy tomatoes and mozzarella cheesesalad topped with freshly made pesto sauce. 2. Panzenella Panzenella is a Tuscan bread salad, ideal for summer. It does not follow a particular recipe. but the two ingredients that do not change are tomatoes and bread. This salad is great …

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Do’s & Dont’s

Italy‚ Don’ts Do not wear shorts which are unacceptable in public. Be sure that your shoulders, knees and midriff are covered when visit churches. If possible, wear a hat or scarf. Do not use first names in Italian business. Personal and professional titles are used constantly in either casual conversation or formal writing. Do not enter a taxi without a meter. …

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