Italy - Art, history, and incredible cuisine
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Italy

Art, history, and incredible cuisine

60M
Population
301K km²
Area
Apr-Jun
Best Time
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Italy Travel Essentials

Best Time to Visit

SpringAutumn
Months: April-June, September-OctoberShoulder seasons offer pleasant weather and manageable crowds. Summer scorching in south, winter rainy.

Important Dates

Spring Season
April to June
Perfect weather, flowers blooming, fewer crowds than summer
Venice Carnival
February (2 weeks before Lent)
Stunning masked celebrations - book far ahead
Ferragosto
August 15
Italy shuts down - shops close, locals on holiday
Vendemmia (Grape Harvest)
September to October
Wine harvest festivals in Tuscany and Piedmont

Safety

Safe (8/10)Safe country, watch for pickpockets at major sites
Tips:
  • Emergency number: 112
  • Validate train tickets before boarding - heavy fines

Money & Costs

100.00€/dayMid-Range
Cards: Widely accepted
Tipping: Not expected, but rounding up appreciated