Rahim Tabet | Februari 13, 2016 |
Europe
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Italy
Italy (Italian: Italia English: Italy) is a European country that borders France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia. Under Italy's territory includes several islands, Sicily and Sardinia are by far the largest. The best known are smaller islands: Elba, Lampedusa, Ischia, Pantelleria, Lipari, Capri, Stromboli and Ustica. In addition, to find there are 2 independent mini-states within the borders of Italy. These two mini-states Vatican City, the pope is the head and San Marino. The capital of Italy is Rome. A number of major cities in Italy: Milan, Naples, Venice, Turin and Florence.
Travel and vacations to Italy
Italy is famous for its long coastline which is encircled almost the whole country. The country also has several large lakes such as Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore and mountain areas as Mont Blanc and the Apennines. In terms of food we know Italy especially the pizza, pasta and Italian ice cream. In the cultural field, there is also much to do in Italy. Think once again to the ancient city of Rome with the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Venice and all its waters and Milan with its cathedral and football stadium (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza). We know Italy further the scooter (long rows of parked scooters in cities) and fashion (shoes, clothing and perfumes) sold worldwide.
Regions of Italy:
Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Sardinia, Sicily, Trentino-Alto Adige, Tuscany, Umbria, Aosta Valley Veneto.
Official name: Italian Republic
Continent: Europe
Surface: 301 318 km²
Capital: Rome
Population: 60,813,326 inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 4810 m (Mont Blanc)
Distance (Amsterdam - Rome): 1,294 km
Flight time: approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June and September are the best months to travel to northern Italy.
April, May, June, September and October are the best months to travel to central and southern Italy.
This avoids the mild to cold winter months with relatively high precipitation and mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Italy. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
The bulk of Italy has a Mediterranean climate. The country has generally warm summers (around 30 degrees) and cool winters (approximately 9 degrees).
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Italy, please visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Italy you will find on Climate Info.
Current snow depths in Italy, visit Winter Sports.
Language
Italian is the official language in Italy. In addition, there are small-scale German, French, Slovenian, Greek, Friulian and speak Croatian.
Want free from or to Italian translate? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not required.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Embassy in Italy:
Dutch consulates in Italy: italie.nlambassade.org.
Italian Embassy in the Netherlands: amblaja.esteri.it.
Italian consulate in the Netherlands consamsterdam.esteri.it.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Italy.
Money
Italy paid a euro (EUR).
An overview of all ATMs in Italy can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
There is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Italy, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Italy you must drive on the right side of the road.
In Italy, for toll roads. An overview of all toll roads in Italy can be found at ANWB.
With the Google route planner, you can create a route to, from or within Italy.
Electricity
In Italy you need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Italy can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 112
- Fire: 112
- Ambulance: 112
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink tap water because of the chlorine content. This can cause stomach or intestinal problems.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning Italy can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Italy can be found at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Italy ending in .it.
Official websites of Italy: governo.it and enit.it.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Italy or +39 0039.
(You must leave the first 0 of the number to dial.)
To call from Italy to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(You will need to omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All prefixes in Italy can be found on Wikipedia.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Italy.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Italy.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Italy.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Italy.
Public holidays and school holidays
The national holiday of Italy is on 2 June.
All other holidays in Italy can be found at Beleven.org and Ilgiornale.nl.
All school holidays in Italy can be found in the school of Eurydice.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Italy? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Sights
In Italy they think quickly to the Colosseum and Venice, but Italy still has much more to offer. On our Attractions page you will find a comprehensive overview of the most beautiful and famous sights of Italy. Here you will find among them general information, opening times and admission prices.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Italy, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Italy?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Italy.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Italy can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Italy can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Italy.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 16 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum BAC is 0.5 (0 for novice drivers under 3 years).
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Most shops in Italy are closed for lunch?
... Churches in Italy are open daily?
... There every day 3,000 in the Trevi Fountain in Rome is thrown?
... Drop is an Italian invention?
... The Olympic Games have found in Italy three times instead?
... Friday the 17th is an unlucky day in Italy?
Italy is famous for its long coastline which is encircled almost the whole country. The country also has several large lakes such as Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore and mountain areas as Mont Blanc and the Apennines. In terms of food we know Italy especially the pizza, pasta and Italian ice cream. In the cultural field, there is also much to do in Italy. Think once again to the ancient city of Rome with the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Venice and all its waters and Milan with its cathedral and football stadium (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza). We know Italy further the scooter (long rows of parked scooters in cities) and fashion (shoes, clothing and perfumes) sold worldwide.
Regions of Italy:
Abruzzo, Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lazio, Liguria, Lombardy, Marche, Molise, Piedmont, Sardinia, Sicily, Trentino-Alto Adige, Tuscany, Umbria, Aosta Valley Veneto.
Official name: Italian Republic
Continent: Europe
Surface: 301 318 km²
Capital: Rome
Population: 60,813,326 inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 4810 m (Mont Blanc)
Distance (Amsterdam - Rome): 1,294 km
Flight time: approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
May, June and September are the best months to travel to northern Italy.
April, May, June, September and October are the best months to travel to central and southern Italy.
This avoids the mild to cold winter months with relatively high precipitation and mass tourism.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and vacations to Italy. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels, villas and flights) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
The bulk of Italy has a Mediterranean climate. The country has generally warm summers (around 30 degrees) and cool winters (approximately 9 degrees).
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Italy, please visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Italy you will find on Climate Info.
Current snow depths in Italy, visit Winter Sports.
Language
Italian is the official language in Italy. In addition, there are small-scale German, French, Slovenian, Greek, Friulian and speak Croatian.
Want free from or to Italian translate? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a valid identity card or passport.
A visa is not required.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
US Embassy in Italy:
- Italy: Rome | Italiano
- Italy: Florence | Italiano
- Italy: Milan | Italiano
- Italy: Naples | Italiano
- Italy: VPP San Marino | Italiano
Dutch consulates in Italy: italie.nlambassade.org.
Italian Embassy in the Netherlands: amblaja.esteri.it.
Italian consulate in the Netherlands consamsterdam.esteri.it.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Italy.
Money
Italy paid a euro (EUR).
An overview of all ATMs in Italy can be found on our ATMs page.
Time Difference
There is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Italy, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Italy you must drive on the right side of the road.
In Italy, for toll roads. An overview of all toll roads in Italy can be found at ANWB.
With the Google route planner, you can create a route to, from or within Italy.
Electricity
In Italy you need an adapter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Italy can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 112
- Fire: 112
- Ambulance: 112
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink tap water because of the chlorine content. This can cause stomach or intestinal problems.
News and newspapers
The latest news concerning Italy can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Italy can be found at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Italy ending in .it.
Official websites of Italy: governo.it and enit.it.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Italy or +39 0039.
(You must leave the first 0 of the number to dial.)
To call from Italy to the Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(You will need to omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
All prefixes in Italy can be found on Wikipedia.
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Italy.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Italy.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of pictures of Italy.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Italy.
Public holidays and school holidays
The national holiday of Italy is on 2 June.
All other holidays in Italy can be found at Beleven.org and Ilgiornale.nl.
All school holidays in Italy can be found in the school of Eurydice.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Italy? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
SightsIn Italy they think quickly to the Colosseum and Venice, but Italy still has much more to offer. On our Attractions page you will find a comprehensive overview of the most beautiful and famous sights of Italy. Here you will find among them general information, opening times and admission prices.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Italy, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Italy?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Italy.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Italy can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Italy can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Italy.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 16 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum BAC is 0.5 (0 for novice drivers under 3 years).
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Most shops in Italy are closed for lunch?
... Churches in Italy are open daily?
... There every day 3,000 in the Trevi Fountain in Rome is thrown?
... Drop is an Italian invention?
... The Olympic Games have found in Italy three times instead?
... Friday the 17th is an unlucky day in Italy?
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