Some suggestions for a safety trip to Italy

Italy Located in Southern Europe, Italy is a peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea, northeast of Tunisia. Italy is one of the many tourist destinations, in addition to Italy is one beautiful country, Italy also have the wonders of the world, if you intend travel to Italy maybe you need to know some things about the state of Italian, here are some things you should remember before you travel to Italy.

WEATHER AND CLOTHING

In general the weather is very hot and steaming in the dead of the summer. We recommend that you wear light clothing. Be sure to have sunglasses, hat and sunblock, as they are essential. Afternoon thunderstorms (brief) are common in Rome and inland cities, so you may want to consider bringing an umbrella. It is essential to follow dress standards (no bare shoulders or knees)and is strictly enforced in many churches, especially in Rome at St. Peter's and the Vatican Museums and at the Basilica di San Marco in Venice.

SAFETY
Remember to protect yourself against such as purse-snatchers from pickpockets. It is recommended that you wear a money belt or a pouch on a string around your neck. When you have to carry a purse make sure that is around your neck and tucked between your body and arm, make sure it's all safe. A word of caution: "gypsy" children are widespread in Rome, are skilled pickpockets that are quick, and know more tricks than you do.

TELEPHONES
Since hotel tend to overcharge for long distance and international calls. It is best to make such calls from public phones, using telephone cards. For general information in English dial 176. To place international telephone calls via operator assisted service, dial 170 or long distance access numbers. The country code for Italy is 39.

If you are in need of additional information or have found what you are looking for. I suggest that you complete an internet search for additional information.Have a safe, enjoyable and I hope your trip to Italy happy "good luck".
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