Where to go in Italy
Italy travel information
When to visit Italy
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- Time zone: +1 GMT
- Flight time: Around 2 to 3 hours
- Currency: Euro
- Tipping guideline: At discretion
- Health considerations: No major health risks
- Capital: Rome
- Population: 58,697,744 (2023)
- National languages: Italian
- Electricity and plugs: Type C/F - 230V, 50Hz
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: No (For stays of up to 90 days)
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