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Italy Travel Guide

Visiting Italy

Italy is located in south central Europe and is often referred to as the boot-shaped country because of it shape when looking at it on a map. This country is one of the most populated in Europe with over 60 million people. The arts are very important in Italy with prominent cities like Florence, Rome and Venice being considered the cities of art.

With Italy’s vast history, the country has been attracting visitors for thousands of years. The capital city of Rome was the centre of the Roman Empire and a trip to the city will show you many historical building dating back to the Romans.

Guide to Italy

There are lots of things to do in Italy no matter what your tastes. Why not visit some Roman ruins? These are located all over the country and include Pompeii and Herculaneum, Roman Amphitheatres, and mosaics. The best place to discover Roman Italy is in Rome surprisingly enough. Here visitors can find the Colesseum, the Aqueducts, the Roman baths, and a large number of museums all dedicated to the history of the city

For people who aren’t too interested in history, visiting one of the numerous beaches in Italy is a good choice. Nowhere in Italy is far from a beach and many beaches also have a number of watersports available such as jet skiing and scuba diving for visitors to take part in. The beaches in Italy are truly beautiful and most (especially those right in the south) can be enjoyed all year round.

Italy is famous for its wine and what better place to visit the vineyards? Visitors can enjoy the amazing scenery at each vineyard and many places also include free wine tasting, or even wine tasting lessons. Trips to a vineyard can be organised through most hotels and tourist offices, or a simple online search for Italian vineyards can help you find them.

For people who enjoy the finer things in life – or those who just fancy a boat ride why not go sailing for the day? Sailing is the best place to experience areas of Italy including Sicily and Sardinia, and many charter companies will also include day trips to these islands in the price. Prices range depending on the length and options on each trip.

Important Information

Phone numbers Police 112 Fire 115 Medical emergency 118 General Emergency 113 Telephone Directory Assistance 12 Speed Limits 50km/hr when driving in towns 90 km/hr when driving on open roads 130 km/hr when driving on the motorway (100 km/hr when there are wet road conditions) Drinking Limits Legal drinking age – 16 years old to purchase alcohol Drink Drive Limit 0.05%

Traveling Around Italy

When arriving in Italy there are a number of public transport options available to you. But if you really want to see Italy in your own way and visit the things only you want to see then Car Hire Italy is the option you should choose. This is the only true way to make a holiday your own. Be sure to remember the drink drive limits and also the speed limits, as penalties can be high.

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