🇮🇹 Italy · Europe
Safety Italy
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Italy is a safe destination with an immense cultural heritage. Pickpockets operate in the tourist areas of the big cities (Rome, Florence, Naples). Naples calls for a little more caution. The rest of the country is very peaceful.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
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Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- Outlying districts of Naples at night
- Termini station in Rome — pickpockets
- Active volcanic areas (Etna, Vesuvius) — follow the instructions
Emergency numbers
Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire department
115
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- None required
Drinking water
Tap water drinkable in most cities. The Roman fountains ("nasoni") are safe.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes in summer in wetland areas, but no tropical diseases.
General notes
Good-quality public healthcare system. Emergency care is accessible to everyone.
Women travelers
Generally safe. A few street comments possible but rarely aggressive. Travelling alone is entirely feasible.
LGBTQ+ travelers
The big cities are welcoming. Italy legalised civil unions in 2016. Rural areas and the south are more conservative.
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