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Inside Italy: Written for Travelers by Travelers

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Inside Background
Culture 
Italy is rich in culture, history and traditions. Italians are very proud of...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
History 
Traces of Italy's glorious past can still be seen all over the country...
Last edited: March 16, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Time Out guide to Northern Italy and Milan Anything by Tim Parks about living...
Last edited: January 24, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
The Italian State Tourist Board is called ENIT (Ente Nazionale Informazione...
Last edited: May 12, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
In general the climate in Rome, and especially Florence and the Tuscan region...
Last edited: May 23, 2008
Car Rental Italy 
Useful Transportation Options Deals of  major and local car rental suppliers...
Last edited: June 29, 2008
Food 
Little is known about authentic Italian food until you actually get to Italy...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Getting Coffee in Rome and Other Tips 
It is hard finding a large enough cup of coffee in Rome.  American coffee  or...
Last edited: June 01, 2008
Getting to Italy and getting around 
Travelling to Italy Travellers wishing to visit  Italy can use a bus, train...
Last edited: July 10, 2008
Glorious Italian Food 
Italian Food and Wine: A Gustatory Adventure Eating is another great...
Last edited: March 17, 2008
Great Park 
Parks seem to be in short supply in Rome.  If you get to Via Vento, continue on...
Last edited: June 01, 2008
INTERNET POINT 
To surf the Internet at any public Internet point in Italy, a valid ID ( like...
Last edited: August 26, 2007
Introduction 
"Italy is such a rich country in so many ways. It offers spectacular views of...
Last edited: September 29, 2006
Italy Train Travel 
The Trenitalia website can be terrifically helpful, or terribly confusing.  The...
Last edited: September 14, 2006
Know Before You Go 
The following is basic information to make the most of a trip to Italy...
Last edited: July 12, 2008
Photo Gallery 
Here is a link to some photos of Italy. Images of Italy
Last edited: June 01, 2007
Scenic Views 
Italy is virtually surrounded by beautiful sceneries whether you travel North...
Last edited: May 20, 2007
Top 10 Things to Bring to Italy 
1.  Euros--many, many businesses in Italy do not accept credit cards, even in...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
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Schools of Italian 
In Florence, it is possible to take an Italian language course even for one...
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Banks & Money 
In Italy, as in most of  Western Europe, the official currency is the Euro...
Last edited: May 08, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Under a new law passed in May 2007, all non-EU foreign tourists in Italy are...
Last edited: February 06, 2008
Emergencies 
Emergency Telephone Numbers (all toll free) 112 for the 'Carabinieri' (one of...
Last edited: June 04, 2008
Important Phrases 
 Parla Inglese?  Puo' parlare piu' piano?  Do you speak English? Can you speak...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
Telephones 
In Italy you must always dial the area code AND the telephone number, even if...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
In Italy service is normally included in the restaurant or bar bill, and...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
How to Avoid Upsetting the Locals 
If you read reviews of Italy, you’ll find that Italians are regarded as either...
Last edited: April 02, 2008
Information to make travelling easier 
A little pre-planning can make your trip go a lot smoother. At least a week or...
Last edited: May 02, 2007
SIM card purchase in Italy 
If you have a European (GSM) cell phone and want a SIM card, these are...
Last edited: June 10, 2008
Train Travel Terminology 
This is a few key railway phrases in english & italian.: aisle = corridoio...
Last edited: February 26, 2007
Tuscany siestas! 
Some international car hire companies in downtown Pisa close at 13.00 until...
Last edited: October 26, 2006
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