Italy Travel Guide
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than almost any other country, and Rome is where many trips begin. The capital combines ancient monuments such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon with Vatican City and the baroque squares of the historic centre.
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- Central European Time
Destinations in Italy
- Rome travel guideRome travel guide: the Colosseum, Vatican Museums and Trevi Fountain, the best neighbourhoods to stay in, trains from Fiumicino and when to go.
About travel in Italy
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than almost any other country, and Rome is where many trips begin. The capital combines ancient monuments such as the Colosseum and the Pantheon with Vatican City and the baroque squares of the historic centre.
High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains link Rome with Florence in about 90 minutes, as well as Naples, Venice and Milan.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Italian
- Time zone
- Central European Time (UTC+1), summer UTC+2
Best time to visit Italy
April to June and September to October are the most pleasant months. July and August are hot and crowded in the cities, and winter is mild in Rome but cooler in the north.
Hotels and things to do in Italy
Italy travel FAQs
How do you get from Rome to Florence?
High-speed trains run from Roma Termini to Firenze Santa Maria Novella in about 90 minutes.
Do hotels in Italy charge a tourist tax?
Most Italian cities, including Rome, charge a city tax per person per night, usually paid at the hotel.
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