| Italy ((it)Italia) | |
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| Capital city | Rome |
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| Area | 301 338 km² |
| Population | 60 317 000 hab. () |
| Density | 200,16 inhab./km² |
| Nice | Italian |
| Minimum altitude | 0 m |
| Maximum altitude | 4 748 m (Mont Blanc de Courmayeur) |
| Form of State | parliamentary republic |
| Cash | euro (EUR) |
| Electricity | 230 V/50 Hz, European and Italian plugs |
| Telephone prefix | 39 |
| Internet suffix | .it |
| Flow direction | Right-hand drive |
| Spindle | UTC 1 |
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TheItaly is a country ofEurope, a peninsula separated, to the north, from the rest of the continent by the Alps and whose all other borders are coasts bathed by the Mediterranean Sea whose basins are the Ligurian, Tyrrhenian, Adriatic and Ionian seas, which has islands, the main ones of which are are there Sardinia and the Sicily.
Understand
Regions
 Map of regions of Italy |
Cities
- 1 Rome (Roma) – Capital of modern Italy and the Roman Empire.
- 2 Bologna (Bologna) – One of the largest university cities in the world, rich in history, culture, technology and culinary art.
- 3 Florence (Firenze) – The city of the Renaissance and its art which had a worldwide influence. Where Leonardo da Vinci lived.
- 4 Milan (Milano) – The fashion capital, but also the most important business center in Italy.
- 5 Genoa (Genova) – An important republic in medieval times. Its port brought tourism, commerce, art and architecture.
- 6 Naples (Napoli) –
One of the oldest cities in the western world, with a historic city center Unesco World Heritage. - 7 Palermo (Palermo) – Capital of Sicily, with eclectic beauty and oriental scent: "Palermo the flower".
- 8 Turin (Torino) – A well-known industrial city, home to FIAT, other car manufacturers and the aerospace industry. Le Corbusier defined it as the city with the most beautiful natural situation in the world.
- 9 Venice (Venezia) – One of the most beautiful cities in Italy, known for its history, its art and of course its famous canals.
- 10 Pisa (Pisa) – One of the medieval maritime republics, where the famous Leaning Tower is located.
- Bari – capital of Puglia, third metropolis in the South, dynamic commercial city, with its port and its Levantine fair.
- Catania (Catania) – City of Etna, listed as World Heritage by Unesco.
- Verona (Verona) – Most beautiful city of art in Veneto, after Venice, also a gastronomic city
- Messina (Messina) – in Sicily, a modern city.
- Padua (Padova) – Active economic center, city of art and pilgrimage.
- Trieste – capital of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, cosmopolitan city neighboring Slovenia
To go
Formalities
- See as well: Traveling in the Schengen area
Italy is part of theSchengen area. The citizens of the Swiss and the European Economic Area which includes theEuropean Union, theIceland, the Norway and the Liechtenstein only need a national identity card or a passport valid. They don't need any Visa to enter or circulate in the Schengen area and are generally allowed to stay as long as they wish.
Remarks (1) Nationals of these countries need a biometric passport to enjoy visa-free travel. (2) Serbian nationals with passports issued by the Serbian Coordination Directorate (residents of Kosovo with Serbian passport) need a visa. (3) Taiwanese nationals need their ID card number (a letter followed by nine digits) written in their passport to enjoy visa-free travel. |
Nationals of the following countries do not need a visa to enter the Schengen area: Albania(1), Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and herzegovina(1), Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, United Arab Emirates, United States, Grenade, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, North Macedonia(1), Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova(1), Monaco, Montenegro(1), New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. LUCIA, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia(1,2), Seychelles, Singapore, Taiwan(3) (Republic of China), East Timor, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela as well as holders of a passport of Hong Kong SAR, of Macau SAR and all nationals British (including those who are not citizens of the European Union).
- The visa-free travelers mentioned above and not members of theEEE or from Swiss cannot stay more than 90 days in a period of 180 days in the Schengen area in general and, in general, cannot work during their stay (although some countries in the Schengen area allow certain nationalities to work). The counting of days begins once you enter one of the Schengen countries and does not return to zero when you leave one Schengen country for another.
- New Zealand citizens can stay longer than 90 days, but without working if they do not have a work permit, in some countries of the Schengen area, namely Germany, Austria, the Benelux, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland
If you are not a national ofEEE or from Swiss, even if you are exempt from a visa, unless you are Andorran, Monegasque, San Marino or Vatican, make sure your passport is stamped both when entering and leaving the Schengen area. Without an entry stamp, you may be treated as having exceeded your stay when trying to leave the Schengen area. Without an exit stamp, you may be refused entry the next time you seek to enter the Schengen area as you may be assumed to have exceeded the time allowed on your previous visit. If you cannot get a stamp in the passport, keep documents like boarding passes, transportation tickets, etc. which can help convince border control personnel that you have stayed in the Schengen area legally.
- Advice for French-speaking travelers.
Most governments post the latest information about your destination online. Consult the following sites in particular: -Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.esteri.it-French Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.france.diplomatie.fr -Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium http://diplomatie.belgium.be/fr/-Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en-Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Canada www.voyage.gc.ca
Before departure, it is advisable to photocopy your important documents (identity card, introductory pages of your passport, credit cards, train / plane / bus / boat tickets, driver's license, green card insurance ...) Bring a set of these copies, which you will keep separate from the originals. This will make it easier to replace these documents in the event of loss or theft. You can also leave a copy in a file attached to an email sent to your own mailbox.
By bus
The Eurolines company[1] serves Italy: It offers some of the lowest prices on the market and the prices are often cheaper than those of the airlines.
By plane
National airline: Alitalia [2]
The majority of medium-haul flights land in one of these cities:
- Milan which has two airports: Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN); Bergamo Airport is sometimes referred to as "Milan Bergamo"
- Rome which has two airports: Fiumicino (FCO - Leonardo da vinci) and Ciampino (CIA)
- Bologna (BLQ - Guglielmo Marconi)
- Genoa (GOA - C. Colombo)
- Naples (NAP - Capodichino)
- Pisa (PSA - Galileo Galilei)
- Venice (VCE - Marco Polo)
- Turin (TRN - Sandro Pertini)
On a boat
Booking ships and ferries to Italy on iTraghetti.com
By train
Direct from Paris with the company Thello, difficult (longer, more expensive) from other cities.
By car
- Over there French Riviera : You can easily enter Italy by the A8 motorway (La Provençale) which connects to the neighboring motorway network on the A10 called Autostrada dei Fiori (Flower motorway) very winding. If you are not a fan of tolls and absolutely not in a hurry, take the well-known N7 and cross the border after crossing Menton where you pass the Italian side on the SS1 (called Via Aurelia). Plan at least an hour's journey from Nice (uneven road and hairpins).
- By the Alps : The Mont-Blanc and Fréjus tunnels are the best crossing points (although subject to toll) because they are generally connected to the French and Italian motorway networks. However, alternate circulation or total closures occur regularly due to work to bring safety standards up to date, more particularly at night. So remember to get information before leaving or consult the variable message signs located on the A6 motorway between Paris and Lyon. The national and departmental road network lateral to these two tunnels adds many road accesses to Italy: Col du Mont-Cenis, Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass and the very famous Col de Larche (named Col de la Madeleine on the Italian side ...). Here too, in winter it is essential to find out about their practicability due to frequent closings due to snow or landslide, even in summer.
- Only the Tende Tunnel is free and it links the Alpes-Maritimes to Italian Piedmont (RN 204 / SS 20) giving a view on both sides of the borders over magnificent mountain landscapes.
- The route du Montgenèvre (RN 94 / SS 24) which runs from Briancon towards Susa in Italy is relatively good. It allows easy access to the A32 motorway which leads to Turin.
- Over there Swiss : You can reach Italy by the Grand Saint-Bernard tunnel between Martigny (in Switzerland) and Aosta (in Italy). This one is not motorway but its passage is still paying (sorry for the info ...). It is nevertheless possible to bypass the toll structure by the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass itself by a very winding road but generally closed in winter due to snow.
It is also possible to reach Italy by the Saint-Gothard via the A2 motorway which connects Basel to Chiasso. Crossing the tunnel is completely free. You enter in Göschenen to come out 17 kilometers further to Airolo. And you will still have to go 111 kilometers before arriving in Chiasso.
For our claustrophobic friends or lovers of beautiful landscapes, you can take a landscaped road that climbs the Saint-Gothard pass. This time you will start from Andermatt to arrive in Airolo after 26 kilometers of winding laces at the foot of the eternal snows. Please note: whatever route you choose to take, it is always best to check that these roads are clear and accessible.
Other possibilities, except in winter, by the "Simplonpass" ("Sempione" in Italian), between Brig (Switzerland, Valais) and Iselle (Italy, Piedmont), or the toll railway tunnel, and by the "Ofenpass / Pass dal Fuorn ", between Zernez (Switzerland, Graubünden) and Mustair (Italy, Haut-Adige).
- By theAustria : The largest crossing point is at the level of the Brenner Pass Between Innsbruck and Thirty (Austrian A13 and Italian A22) and generally does not pose a problem of passage, even in winter. The same goes for Villach (Austria, Carinthia) and Tarvisio (Italy, Frioul) (Austrian "A2" and Italian "A23"). Other possibilities, except in winter, the "Ploekenpass" ("Passo di Monte Croce Carnico" in Italian) , between Koetschach-Mauthen (Austria, Carinthia) and Paluzza (Italy, Frioul) and also the "Reschenpass" ("Passo di Resia" in Italian), between Nauders (Austria, Tyrol) and San Valentino alla Muta (Italy, Haut- Adige). Here again, the two motorway axes are tolled (compulsory sticker on the Austrian side ...). Please note, upon entering Austria, in addition to the price of the toll, the motorist is supposed to purchase a special sticker authorizing him to use the motorway network (its price is approximately 8 € for a minimum period of 10 days).
Circulate
The network of trains, buses, ferries and domestic flights make it easy to reach most destinations, often at relatively affordable prices. Getting around with your own vehicle offers more freedom. However, be aware that the prices of fuel ("benzina") are particularly high and that the highways ("autostrade") are quickly expensive.
Hitchhiking
Namely: hitchhiking is not at all widespread in Italy, we can wait a very long time. Almost the only ones that stop are the trucks.
By plane
Main airports:
- Milano Malpensa (30 km west of Milan) connected to the city by coach and train.
- Milano linate (3 km to the east of the city center) connected by very frequent buses.
- Bergamo Orio al Serio many flights from low cost companies (including Ryanair).
- Roma Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci (15 km west of Rome) also connected to the city by coaches and railway.
There are a lot of daily flights between these airports as well as abroad.
By train
The train is cheaper than in France. The majority of connections are provided by Trenitalia and a minority by private companies. Resquille is not advised given the usual presence of strict controllers in the trains. Prefer the cheaper regional and inter-city trains (20 € between Ventimiglia and Florence) than European inter-country trains. Be wary of multiple connections because of frequent delays. Tickets must be composted in the yellow machines, often placed at the head of the platforms. There are several categories of trains. A "regional" or an "interregionale" stops at almost all stations. The "Intercity-IC" trains and their international equivalents called "Eurocity-EC", provide fast connections between the main Italian cities. Even faster, the "pendolini", which can reach 250 to 300 km / h, are grouped together under the name "Eurostar Italia-ES". High-speed trains "Alta Velocità", called "Frecciarossa", "Frecciargento", "AV" or even "ESAV" are in circulation on the line Turin-Milan-Bologna-Florence-Rome-Naples-Salerno and cost almost two. times more expensive than Intercity high speed trains, but they also go almost twice as fast. Prices vary depending on class, travel time and time of booking. Most Italian trains include a 1re and a 2e class. A ticket 1re usually costs from 30 to 50 % more than a 2 bille class. A surcharge proportional to the distance traveled is applied to Intercity, Eurostar and Alta Velocita journeys. It is included in the ticket price. If you have a ticket for a slower train and board a fast train, you will have to pay this supplement on board. The problem does not arise in the Eurostar and Alta Velocità trains, accessible only by reservation.
By bus
Many companies crisscross Italy. Some serve winding local lines, others fast and reliable connections between cities (Intercity). Usually as competitive as the train, the bus is often the only means of transport available, along with the taxi, to reach small towns. Tourist offices can usually provide you with bus timetables. In large cities, most companies have ticket offices or make their tickets available to travelers in agencies. In the countryside and even in some towns, tickets are on sale in bars or on board buses, and reservations are not usually required. However, it is recommended in high season, for night or long distance journeys.
By car and motorbike
The condition of the road network is generally good.
However, for highways, the traveler must be vigilant to:
- the narrowness of the lanes and the meanders on certain highways (Salerno - Reggio Calabria) which can make them dangerous in the event of excessive speed and overtaking;
- the very short length of the insertion routes which may make it necessary to stop until the passage is free;
- the lack of rest areas and petrol stations on certain sections.
Most of the private motorways are chargeable and are indicated by a white A, followed by a number on a green background (which is often confusing for the French, who associate this green color with national roads).
Secondary roads, which are not always fully maintained, can have some surprises in store. On certain sections of the motorway, mileage signage to large cities is sometimes rare.
The driving style of the Italians is more or less similar to that of the French, that is to say often sporty, especially in the South where it is not recommended to express your dissatisfaction to them. In addition, the use of the horn remains frequent (to say hello or to warn of its presence ...), therefore do not see any sign of aggression.
Crossing roundabouts can seem quite difficult at first since motorists get involved in a rather hazardous way. The only way is to imitate them by telling yourself that the first hired has priority, unless a police officer (or a rifle) is nearby.
There is no fuel delivery problem. That being said, many gas stations on national roads close on Sundays, so watch your fuel gauge carefully. On the motorway, the big brands are present in addition to the many Italian oil companies but the prices can be significantly increased (sometimes more than 30%) and it is therefore wise not to wait until the last moment in order to be able to wait if necessary. In addition, the price is still increased by almost 10 cents per liter if the gas station attendant comes to fill the tank for you (you can a priori refuse).
The establishments located on the motorway rest areas frequently contain a snack bar (Autogrill which is the most widespread national brand) where it is possible to eat quickly. The dishes on offer are generally good, even the panini and lasagna. Convenient and not too expensive when you don't want to leave the highway.
All means of payment are generally accepted at highway and tunnel tolls in Italy. However, whether you are visiting or crossing the country, it is possible to buy the "Viacard". It is a prepaid recharge card at very attractive rates. It is unfortunately not accepted on highways in Sicily. Check with automobile clubs to order one.
Motorway information is available on 103.3 FM including in the Alpine tunnels.
- Road signs meet international standards, signs are blue on national roads and green on highways.
- For all two-wheeled vehicles, it is compulsory to drive with dipped beam headlights on in all circumstances.
- For all motor vehicles, driving with dipped beam headlights at night and daytime outside the city is compulsory. In addition, it is imperative to have a warning triangle and an approved reflective vest (CE standard). The latter must be in the passenger compartment (and not in the trunk).
- On mountain roads, snow tires (or chains) are mandatory in winter.
- For motorists, the use of a mobile is only authorized if it is equipped with a "hands-free" device.
- The services in charge of road control are authorized to use automatic devices or approved automatic technical systems used for the detection of speeding or prohibited overtaking (speed cameras, photographs, videos), provided that warning signs warn them beforehand. users.
- Finally, the maximum authorized blood alcohol level is 0.5 gram of alcohol per liter of blood.
- The sticker indicating the country must be affixed to the back of foreign vehicles, the "green card" (international insurance) is compulsory.
- Failure to pay a fine in the event of an offense may result in the immediate withdrawal of the driver's license.
- Be careful because some criminals take advantage of very dense traffic to puncture a tire and, subsequently, pretend to come to the aid of their victims to strip them of their valuables, or even their luggage. Other scenarios, such as the simulation of an accident on the edge of a highway, are also used, especially in the South.
- Beware of motorhomes because there have been many reports of theft in Italy.
- Beware of "narrow" roads before entering them.
- People inquire well for directions. Do not hesitate to ask them to draw a plan.
- More and more cities, such as Pisa, Parma, Turin, Siena, Brescia or even Trieste restrict access to the city center to their inhabitants only, whom it designates under the name of Zona a Traffico Limitato (ZTL, Zone à Trafic Limited): an automatic check is carried out (cameras) and the fine (which can be received at home even a year later) is very heavy in the event of an infringement (up to 110 € every time you pass in front of a camera!). If parking in such areas, the fine may swell to 166 € (with impoundment). Please note, the areas are poorly indicated (only in Italian) and are highly confusing. Some neighborhoods in Florence obey this system (parking in Santa Maria del Carmine square in the Oltrano district, reserved for local Italians neighborhood, otherwise PV of 7 € in 2005).
- In these cities (especially), parking in the center is often difficult if not impossible, and very expensive. It is therefore preferable to find a somewhat peripheral parking (the price of parking is generally divided into zones which depend on the distance from the center) or even to find a parking lot that is not too expensive.
Pay attention to the colors surrounding the parking space: yellow for prohibited, blue for paid and white for free.
Speed limits:
- City and agglomeration: 50 km / h
- National and secondary road: 90 km / h
- Expressway and other major axis: 110 km / h
- Highway: 130 km / h, 110 in rainy weather
Heavyweight :
- Coaches: 100 km / h on the highway and 80 km / h on the road
- Trucks: 80 km / h on the highway and 70 km / h on the road.
Car and two-wheeler rental:
- It is often cheaper to pre-book online than to rent a car from an agency in Italy.
The driver must generally be at least 25 years old, have a bank card and present their national driver's license (or international driver's license) .Do not shun small cars, which require less fuel and are easier to drive for negotiate narrow streets or small parking spaces.
- All over Italy, rental agencies offer two-wheelers ranging from small scooters to large engines. Count at least 30 to 150 euros per day / week for a scooter of 50 cm3 and up to 90/450 per day / week for a motorcycle of 650 cm3.
On a boat
While large ferries ("navi") commute to Sicily and Sardinia, medium-sized ferries ("traghetti") and hydrofoils ("aliscafi") serve the majority of smaller Italian islands. Most ferries transport vehicles, hydrofoils do not; for overnight crossings, passengers have the choice of cabin accommodation (2 or 4 people) and a reclining seat ("poltrona") The most economical "bridge" class, which allows seating in the lounges or on the bridge, is only available on certain ferries.
By bike
The little queen enjoys great popularity in Italy. There are few specific traffic rules. Of course, cyclists are prohibited from riding on the motorway, so if you plan on transporting your own bike by plane be aware that you will need to disassemble and pack it for the trip and maybe pay extra. It may be useful to take some tools, as well as spare parts, lights, a lock and a helmet.Bicycles are allowed on all national trains marked with a bicycle logo. On these lines, you will only need to buy a separate ticket for your mount, of approximately 4 €, valid 24 h . Some international trains accept bicycles to 12 €. Removable bicycles, which take up little space, travel for free if they are packed, even on night trains. Bicycles can be carried free of charge on board ferries. City bikes and mountain bikes can be rented in most Italian towns. Count a minimum of 15 € per day and 60 € per week for the former, a little more for the latter. Some municipalities as well as a growing number of accommodation providers make bicycles available to tourists free of charge. Several large cities have developed a "bike sharing" system, which is very practical for visiting a city by leaving your car in the car park, outside ZTL of course.
By taxi
They have a bad reputation, and that is not totally unjustified. Only take official taxis "in uniform", usually white in color. Supplements may be required for luggage, night service or public holidays. If there is no meter, remember to set the price of the trip before leaving. Taxi drivers suffer from a bad picture. Unpleasant attitude and price of the race to the head of the customer are the most common complaints leveled against them. Check that the meter is at zero before driving off. Taxi ranks can be found in large and medium-sized towns. You can also hail them in the street;
To speak
The official language in Italy is of course Italian but we also speak German, French, English, etc. French is very well understood throughout Italy, often better than English. Locally, pronunciations, dialects and minority languages are still used (speaking Florentine Tuscan or particular Sienese with elision of C: periholoso for pericoloso). A Neapolitan may very well not want to understand a Tuscan and speak to him his dialect that the Tuscan will not be able to understand.There are still twelve recognized minority languages, with their local dialects, many of which are endangered: French, Francoprovençal or arpitan, German, Friulian, Ladin, Slovene, Croatian, Occitan, Catalan, Greek, Sardinian and Albanian.
French is however widespread in the Aosta Valley and Piedmont (alpine part only ...) as evidenced by the name of certain localities.
To buy
Cash
Italy uses theeuro. It is one of the many European countries that use this common currency. Euro banknotes and coins are legal tender throughout the country.
Countries which have the euro as official currency:
These countries are collectively referred to as the "euro area". |
One euro is divided into 100 eurocents Where euro cents abbreviated cents Where cents.
The official euro symbol is €, and its ISO code is EUR. There is no official symbol for Eurocents.
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- Tickets
- Euro banknotes are the same in all countries.
- Ordinary parts
- All euro area countries have issued coins with a distinctive national side on one side, and a common standard side on the other side. Coins can be used in all countries, regardless of the country of origin of the coin used, for example a one euro coin from Finland can be used in Portugal.
- Two euro commemorative coins
- They differ from normal two euro coins only on their "national" side and circulate freely as legal tender. Each country can produce a certain quantity of it as part of their normal parts production. There are also commemorative two euro coins "at European level". They are produced to commemorate special events, such as the anniversary of important treaties.
- Withdrawal of money
- Cash withdrawals from ATMs are billed at the same price as cash withdrawals in the country of origin for holders of a bank card from an account in a country in the euro zone. Money transfers between two accounts are also considered by banks as a transfer between two accounts in the same country.
Vending machines ("Bancomat") are very common. Beware of the bank withdrawal limit - the maximum amount you can withdraw per week - which is quickly reached: around 300 to 600 € per week depending on the bank, the ceiling is higher for high-end cards. A small precautionary measure: if you withdraw money from an ATM, use one preferably adjacent to a bank branch. Because in the event of a problem with your card (card swallowed, code error ...) you will have a contact person in the branch, at least during working hours.
Positions
They are generally only open in the morning, while the central post office in large cities is also open in the afternoon. In addition to the stamps, ask for the "priority" stickers for shipments abroad and put the letters in the boxes (red) specifying it (priority mail). Given the new mail routing problem, however, avoid various mailboxes in the street! Go directly to the post office to drop off your postcards. It's safer ... Italian postal services are reasonably reliable. Stamps ("francobolli") can be bought in approved post offices and tobacconists ("tabacchi") (recognizable by the white letter T on a black background). Since mail usually needs to be weighed, stamps purchased in tobaccochi do not always match the rate required for international shipments.
Discount cards and packages
Those under 18 and over 65 can access many museums and cultural sites for free, and those aged 18-25 often pay half the price. In some cases, these benefits are only valid for nationals of EU countries, there are maps and packages specific to a city or region. In many destinations, you can save money by opting for a "biglietto cumulativo", a combined ticket that allows you to enter several partner sites at an advantageous rate. The European Youth Card ("Carta Giovani" ") entitles you to hundreds of discounts at hotels, museums, restaurants, shops and nightclubs. A student or teacher card, or an international youth travel card allows you to benefit in particular from reduced rates on plane tickets, but also many other advantages. All the mentioned cards are sold by Centro Turistico Studentesco e Giovanile www.cts.it, a travel agency for young people with branches all over the country. The last three are available all over the world from student associations, youth hostels and some youth travel agencies. You can also order them online before your departure on the site www.isic.fr, where you will also find all the necessary information concerning them. Big cities (and even some medium ones) often offer an interesting system of pass, combined ticket or card sometimes associating public transport and various reductions, with the visit of the principal centers of interest. Museums do not always accept payment cards, plan cash.
Eat
Food
Italy does not present a single cuisine, but regional gastronomies.
The typical meal includes antipasti (hors d'oeuvres), a primo piatto (pasta or risotto or soups), a secondo piatto (main dish of meat or fish), contorni (vegetable garnishes), dolci (desserts).
- Pasta (Pasta) - in all forms and in all sauces (ragù alla bolognese, al pesto, olio e aglio, alla panna, all'amatriciana, burro e salvia, carbonara, Neapolitan, etc.), from north to south
- Gnocchi - in almost all regions
- minestrone - all kinds of soups, in all regions
- Pizzas - especially in Naples where they are super good (everywhere in Italy there are good pizzerie), like margherita, calzone, four seasons, bianca, with variation according to the regions
- polenta e asino - a specialty from northern Italy around Piedmont and Lombardy, it is actually polenta, a kind of very dense cornmeal with which Gorgonzola is often mixed and served with a portion asino that is to say donkey
- Vitello tonnato (vitel'tonné) - typical Piedmontese dish, with a Sicilian version
- Risotto alla milanese - specialty from the north, from Lombardy, consisting of rice, saffron, onion, meat broth and beef marrow. As well as of course Parmesan ... Every region of the north, or almost has its risotto
- Osso Buco - veal in sauce, Lombard specialty
- Scaloppa alla milanese - breaded cutlet, veal, pork or chicken, Milanese specialty
- Saltimbocca - Latium specialty, veal cutlet rolled in a slice of raw ham with chopped sauce
- Piccata - thin slices of veal sautéed and served with a sauce made from lemon juice, capers and butter
- Bisteca alla fiorentina - marinated in olive oil, wine vinegar and garlic, before passing quickly on the grill, is a treat
- Brasato - braised beef using regional red wine
- Fegato alla veneziana - Veal Liver At The Venetian
- Gulasch - Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Baccalà alla vicentina - cod Vicenza style, in Veneto
- Focaccia - specialty of the north, Liguria
- Tiramisu - specialty of Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Lazio, which compete for paternity ...
- Panna cotta- dessert
- Strudel - from Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, rolled pastry of central European origin
- Panettone milanese- specialty of Lombardy
- Pandoro veneto - specialty of Veneto
- Gubana friulana - typical Friulian dessert.
The most famous cheeses are: gorgonzola, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, pecorino, grana, asiago, montasio, fontina, mascarpone, provolone, taleggio.
Do not hesitate to taste all the flavors of ice cream (gelati) offered in Italy, we find strange things like beer ice cream. Turin chocolate is famous.
Finally, Italy is also famous for its delicious cold meats and cheeses, a real treat. As well as its olive oils.
- Italian restaurants listed in the Michelin Guide
Boissons
À la différence du café français, le café italien est particulièrement corsé. Vous trouverez une multitude de déclinaisons pour tous les goûts – capuccino, caffè con latte, moca, latte macchiato, corretto (corrigé par une goutte d'alcool), lungo (allongé), etc. Pour le goût français demander un caffé lungo ma non americano.
Les apéritifs sont généralement servis avec une multitude généreuse d'amuse-gueule sur la même table ou sur un buffet, pour le même prix (ou par un petit supplément).
Les vins sont excellents (Barbera, Barolo, Barbaresco au Piémont; Franciacorta en Lombardie; Chianti, Brunello en Toscane, Ramandolo et Picolit au Frioul-Vénétie Julienne), mais aussi les bières artisanales, des eaux minérales plates et gazeuses réputées, ainsi que des jus et boissons aux fruits divers et des sirops.
Housing
Il y a plusieurs options, y inclus des hôtels et pensions("alberghi e pensioni"), des résidences hôtelières ("residence") des chambres d'hôte avec petit-déjeuner ("bed & breakfast" ou "BeB"), ou sans ("affitacamere"), des fermes-auberges ("agriturismi"), des chambres dans certaines institutions religieuses ("case di accoglienza religiosa"), des auberges de jeunesse ("ostelli per la gioventù"), des résidences universitaires ("case dello studente"), , théoriquement ouvertes aux étudiants étrangers pendant les vacances, lorsque les chambres sont disponibles, des refuges (rifugi) en montagne, des villages-vacances ("villaggi turistici"), des hôtels diffus ("alberghi diffusi"), des aires de stationnement pour camping-cars ("sosta camper"), des campings ("campeggi") et des meublés de tourisme, maisons et appartements ( "case e appartamenti vacanze"). Dans chaque brochure italienne, dans chaque guide "papier" francophone, ou sur les sites internet multilingues, vous pouvez lire plus d'information.Sur des sites internet spécialisés, on peut échanger sa maison ou son appartement, en cas de séjour fixe en un seul lieu.
Le voltage est le même qu'en France (220 v), mais l'écartement des prises de branchements varie parfois quelque peu par rapport aux normes françaises et internationales. Il est recommandé en conséquence de se munir d'un adaptateur universel. Celui-ci est notamment indispensable pour le branchement des prises d'ordinateur ( à 3 branches).
To work
An association from Haute Savoie, the TELI Club, propose également des informations et conseils pour séjourner et travailler en Italie. On y trouve notamment des offres pour partir en jobs d'été et des places au pair entre autres. Voir sur [4]Autre site également à conseiller : Italie1 sur [5]
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European roaming
Since June 15, 2017, "European roaming" has been introduced. It allows all SIM card holders belonging to one of the European member countries to maintain the same pricing conditions as in the country of origin.
Telephone calls and Internet browsing are valid at no additional cost in all European countries, unless authorized by national authorities (generally minor operators) or when a data Gbit threshold is exceeded, which increases year by year. To use this service, simply activate the roaming option on your mobile phone.
The participating countries are those ofEuropean Union (Germany, Autriche, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary , Ireland , Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, République tchèque, Romania, Royaume-Uni, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden), those ofEuropean Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and some Oversea territories (Azores, Canary Islands, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Madeira, Martinique, Mayotte, The meeting, Saint-Martin).
Health
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L'Italie ne représente aucun risque majeur sanitaire. Aucun vaccin n'est recommandé et une trousse de premiers soins sera bien suffisante pour les petits problèmes quotidiens. Il est préférable d'avoir son rappel antitétanique à jour surtout si on fait du camping. Par précaution, vous pouvez prévoir aussi un répulsif anti-moustique. Attention, les médicaments homéopathiques sont chers en Italie, il vaut mieux le prévoir et les emporter avec soi. Notez dans votre portefeuille les noms des personnes à prévenir en cas d'accident. Si vous êtes allergique à certains produits ou traitements, notez-le aussi (cela aidera les médecins). Prenez avec vous vos ordonnances et un résumé de votre dossier médical. Si vous portez des lunettes ou des lentilles de contact, prévoyez une paire de secours. Vous pouvez donc partir tranquille. Il convient toutefois d'être vigilant face au soleil et éviter les expositions longues et répétitives, de même que face au froid.
Quand vous allez faire des courses dans les supermarchés et supérettes, n'oubliez pas de prendre des gants avant de vous servir en pain, en légumes ou en fruits. Il y en a toujours à côté des produits et il est mal vu de ne pas s'en servir.Détail trivial, il y a assez peu de toilettes publiques en Italie. Les toilettes des bars et des musées, souvent en excellent état (profusion de marbres et de céramiques) conviendront parfaitement aux besoins plus ou moins pressants.
La carte européenne d'assurance maladie, nominative et individuelle, donne droit à une prise en charge médicale (mais pas au rapatriement sanitaire) pour les citoyens de l'Union Européenne, ainsi que pour les Suisses.Pour les autres, au même titre que les Italiens, tous les étrangers ont droit à un traitement d'urgence gratuit dans les hôpitaux publics. Les autres soins , en revanche, ne sont pas toujours pris en charge : il est donc conseillé de souscrire une police d'assurance qui vous couvrira en cas d'annulation de votre voyage, de vol, de perte de vos affaires, de maladie ou encore d'accident. Avant de souscrire, vérifiez bien que vous ne bénéficiez pas déjà d'une assistance avec votre carte de crédit, votre mutuelle ou votre assurance automobile.
En cas de maladie, on peut contacter le Consulat de France qui se chargera de vous aider, de vous accompagner et vous fournir la liste des médecins francophones. En cas de problème grave, c'est aussi lui qui prévient la famille et qui décide du rapatriement.
La réputation des hôpitaux italiens serait assez désastreuse, néanmoins les services se sont considérablement amélioré ces dernières années.
En cas de problème, les pharmaciens sauront vous orienter. Ils délivrent des médicaments sans ordonnance pour les troubles mineurs, et suivent en principe le mêmes horaires que les autres commerçants- ils ferment la nuit et le dimanche. Les pharmacies de garde ("farmacie di turno") restent ouvertes pour les urgences; les officines fermées sont tenues d'afficher les coordonnées des plus proches.
Il est interdit de fumer dans les lieux publics fermés (bars, restaurants, bureaux, trains, bus...)
European citizens
Citizens ofEuropean Union (EU), who fall unexpectedly ill during a temporary stay, studies or a professional stay, are entitled to the same medical care as in their country of residence. It is always useful to take the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which constitutes physical proof of your insurance in an EU country. However, if you do not have the card with you or if you cannot use it (as in the case of private assistance), you are still entitled to treatment, but you are obliged to pay the costs on the spot. , then you will ask for a refund on your return.
The countries in which health coverage is provided are all those that are members of theEuropean Union (Germany, Autriche, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary , Ireland , Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, République tchèque, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden), those ofEuropean Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), the Swiss, the Royaume-Uni and the Oversea territories member of the European Union (Azores, Canary Islands, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Madeira, Martinique, Mayotte, The meeting, Saint-Martin).
Security
L'Italie est un pays relativement sûr. Certaines zones, attention au vols dans les grandes villes (Milan, Rome, Naples, Palermo).
Voici la liste des services de police en Italie :
- "Polizia statale" (police d'État), vols, prorogations de visa, permis
- "Carabinieri" (police militaire ou gendarmerie), délinquance, maintien de l'ordre et respect de la loi sur les drogues,
- "Vigili urbani" (police municipale affectée à la circulation), amendes de stationnement, mise en fourrière,
- "Guardia di finanza" ( lutte contre la fraude fiscale et le trafic de drogue)
- "Guardia forestale" (aussi appelée "corpo forestale", protection environnementale).
On ne peut qu'être admiratif devant l'élégance des policiers italiens, qui arborent des tenues estivales à faire pâlir un amiral: pantalon blanc, chemise blanche, le tout admirablement coupé, et casquette bleu marine. les gendarmes ne sont pas en reste avec leurs bottes de cuir noir et leurs pantalons à bandes rouges.
On note un certain nombre de vols à l'arraché dans les plus grandes villes et près des sites historiques (à Rome, à Naples à Bari et à Florence notamment), de vols à la tire dans les transports en commun (trains-couchette et autobus urbains) et dans les musées et enfin de vols de véhicules automobiles (principalement de camping-car et caravanes en bord de mer). On signale aussi des vols dans les véhicules (à Naples et à Bari) après que l'attention des occupants soit détournée sous un prétexte quelconque (souvent une crevaison prétendue ou intentionnellement provoquée). Les délinquants peuvent être à pied ou, plus fréquemment, en vélomoteur.
En ce qui concerne la ville de Naples, il est recommandé de faire preuve d'une vigilance accrue dans le centre historique, le quartier espagnol et aux abords de la gare. Dans ces zones, il est préférable d'éviter de porter de manière ostensible des bijoux, des montres de valeur et des appareils photographiques ou caméras vidéos. De même, à Rome, il faut faire attention si on prend une ligne de bus (no 64) qui relie la gare centrale de Termini au Vatican.
Si la mafia et ses diverses branches sont tristement célèbres, il ne faut jamais oublier qu'ils ne concernent pas l'Italie en général comme on pense souvent, mais essentiellement le sud du pays. Puis, ils ne sont jamais impliqués dans la petite criminalité et ne sont pas un problème à ce niveau pour les touristes ou les passants. En tout cas, ne pas parler ouvertement de toute organisation mafieuse ou autre organisation criminelle: cela reste un sujet tabou.
Government travel advice
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Respect
Certains Italiens du Nord n'aiment pas ceux du Sud et inversement. Ne les comparez pas.
Les Italiens sont assez tolérants, mais respectez la loi toutefois.
Les Italiens sont un peuple plutôt croyant, Rome étant le siège de l'Église Catholique. Respectez les traditions catholiques ainsi que les lieux de cultes.
N'oubliez jamais que la mafia est un problème qui affecte principalement le Sud de l'Italie et non l'Italie en général. Parler de mafia ou s'interroger sur la mafia en Lombardie ou en Toscane est non seulement offensif, mais totalement déplacé. Éviter également d'aborder le sujet dans le Sud car cela peut être un thème délicat.
