Your complete student travel guide β airports, visas, cities, climate & programs
ποΈ Capital
Rome
π Region
Europe Β· Southern Europe
π₯ Population
58,927,633
π Area
301,336 kmΒ²
π Calling Code
+39
π Timezone(s)
UTC+01:00
Official Language(s)
Currency
β¬ euro (EUR)
Mediterranean in the south (hot, dry summers; mild winters). The north is continental with cold winters and warm summers. Spring and autumn are ideal for study abroad.
Plug type(s) used in Italy:
Tipping is welcome but not obligatory. Round up or leave a small amount.
Cards are widely accepted. Cash is useful for smaller vendors and markets.
Italy is safe for students. Watch for pickpockets near tourist sites, on trains, and in crowded markets. Zips on bags and money belts are recommended in Rome, Florence, and Naples.
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U.S. Department of State
β οΈ Travel Advisory π Visa InformationOpens on travel.state.gov
Register your trip and locate emergency contacts before you depart.
π U.S. Embassy Directory β Register Your Trip (STEP)STEP alerts you during emergencies and helps the embassy locate you.
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