your complete guide to Italy

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your complete guide to Italy
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General outline......................................4
Exploring Italy........................................6
The regions............................................8
Temperatures......................................10
UNESCO World heritage list..................12
Major events.......................................14
Special interest museums...................18
Mobile Apps.........................................20
Transport............................................26
Driving & distances...............................28
Accommodation............................... ...30
Churches............................................34
More to experience / explore.................36
Tourist cards........................................38
Frequently asked questions.................42
Useful Phrases....................................43
Embassies & organisations.................44
Useful websites...................................46
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contents
Welcome to the first leg of your trip to Italy!
The pages of this magazine will provide
you with useful information to plan your
trip, whether it involves a 24 hour day of
non-stop sightseeing, shopping, tours and
partying or simply relaxing in a hot natural
spring in the countryside while a homemade
meal accompanied by authentic local wines
awaits you.
Every day will provide a unique experience
that will live in your memory forever.
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general outline
GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
TIME ZONE
There is a great deal of variety in the landscape of
Italy, although it is characterised predominantly by two
mountain chains: the Alps and the Apennines. The
former extends over 1,000 kms in a latitudinal direction. It
consists of great massifs in the western sector, with peaks
rising to over 4,000 m, including Monte Bianco 4,810 m,
Monte Rosa 4,635 m and Cervino (the Matterhorn) 4,478
m. The height of the chain is lower in the eastern sector,
although the mountains are still of an extraordinary
beauty (the Dolomites). At the foot of the Alpine arc
stretches the vast Po Valley plain, cut down the middle
by the course of the Po River, the longest in Italy (652
km), which has its source in the Pian di Re (Monviso
Mountain) and flows into the Adriatic Sea through a
magnificent delta. The Alpine foothills are characterised
by large lakes: Lake Maggiore and the lakes of Como,
Iseo and Garda. The Apennines form the backbone of
the peninsula stretching in a wide arc, which is concave
to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Corno Grande (Gran Sasso
d’Italia), at 2,912m, is the highest peak. A large part of
central Italy is characterised by a green hilly landscape,
through which the rivers Arno and Tiber run. The southern
section of the chain pushes out to the east forming the
Gargano peninsula and, sloping down further south, the
Salentine peninsula. It then proceeds to the west with the
Calabrian and Peloritano massif stretching across the
Strait of Messina into Sicily. The main islands are Sicily,
rising up to the great volcanic cone of Etna (3,342m),
and Sardinia. The main archipelagos are the Tremiti
Islands in the Adriatic Sea, the Tuscan Archipelago,
the Pontine Islands, the Aeolian Islands and the Egadi
Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 7,500 km of coastline
is predominantly rocky, although shaped into numerous
bays and wide gulfs. A low coastline is found alongside
the plains of Tuscany, Latium, Campania and, especially,
in the upper Adriatic.
Italy is in the Central European time zone (CET) which
equals GMT plus 1 hour. Summer time (+ 1 hour) is in
force from the end of March until the end of September.
However each year, from approximately the last week of
March until the last week of October Italy adopts daylight
saving time and advances the clock one hour. From the
end of March until the end of October Australia is eight
hours ahead of Italy, while from the end of October until
the end of March the time difference increases to ten
hours.
New Zealand is ten hours ahead of Italy, increased to 12
hours from the end of October until the end of March.
FORM OF GOVERNMENT
At the end of World War II, Italy became a Republic with
a parliamentary form of Government. The President,
who is the head of state, serves a 7 year term in office
and may be re-elected. Italy is divided into 20 regions, of
which 15 have an ordinary statute (a statute approved by
parliament) and the other 5 (Valle d’Aosta, Trentino-Alto
Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Sicily and Sardinia) a special
statute approved by a constitutional law.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Australian and New Zealand visitors travelling on
a valid Australian and New Zealand passport are
allowed to enter Italy without a visa for tourism for a
maximum period of 90 days however, the passport must
be current when returning from Italy. Visitors are required
to register with the Foreigners Bureau of the nearest
Police Station (Questura) within eight working days
from the date of your arrival to obtain a permit of stay
(Permesso di Soggiorno). For further enquiries on other
types of visas, please contact the Visa Office at the Italian
Embassy/Consulate in your city.
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CURRENCY
Since 1 January 2002 the Euro € has been effectively
circulating in Italy and is now the only currency. Notes are
issued for €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500. Coins
are divided in Eurocents as follows: €0.01, €0.02, €0.05,
€0.10, €0.20, €0.50, €1, and €2.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1st January (New Year’s Day), 6th January (Epiphany),
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, 25th April (Liberation
Day), 1st May (Labour Day), 17th March (Unification
of Italy), 2nd June (Anniversary of the Republic), 15th
August (Assumption), 1st November (All Saints’ Day),
8th December (Immaculate Conception), 25th December
(Christmas Day), 26th December (Boxing Day).
Each city celebrates a public holiday on its ‘Saint day’.
VACCINATION & WATER
No vaccinations are required to enter Italy. Tap water is
safe to drink. Water from drinking fountains is safe unless
there is a sign “Acqua non potabile”. You may see this
sign inside trains, camping sites, etc.
LANGUAGES
The official language is Italian. However there are many
different dialects, which vary considerably from region
to region. In some areas they are considered separate
languages like Sardinian, Friulan and Ladin. German
is also spoken in the north close to the border with
Switerland and Austria and French close to the border
with France.
SHOPPING
Opening hours of shops vary from region to region. In
general shops are open from 09:00 to 12:30/13:00 and
from 15:30/16:00 to 19:30 from Monday to Sunday. They
are usually closed on Monday morning. Department
stores and shops in tourist locations may remain open all
day and, sometimes, until late in the evening.
ALCOHOL
You can bring in 2 litres up to 14% alcohol and 1 litre above
14% alcohol.
HEALTH & INSURANCE
To bring medicines into Italy a certificate
issued by a doctor is required indicating
that the medicine for personal use only
(a translation into Italian is advisable).
A reciprocal agreement exists between
Australia and Italy regarding Health
Assistance, which covers Australian
citizens (or a person who is permitted
to reside indefinitely in Australia –
people covered by Medicare), up to a
period of six months from the date of
entry into Italy.
The Italian Public Health Service
provides, through
local health centres, medical
treatment to Australian visitors
at hospitals and clinics that are
part of the health service, or at
authorised medical centres, upon
presentation of their passport
and possibly an Australian
Medicare card. It is important
to remember that if you need
to be admitted to hospitals
urgently you should advise the
hospital staff that you wish to
be treated under the AustralianItaly Health Agreement. There
is no reciprocal agreement
between New Zealand and
Italy. For Further information
please contact: The National
Prescribing Service for
medicines - 1300 888763
Medicare: 1800 500 147
POST OFFICES
Post Offices are generally
open from 08:00/08:30 to
18:30/19:00 from Monday
to Friday, Saturday from
08:00/08:30 to 12:00/13:00.
Stamps (francobolli) can
be
purchased at
any post office and any
authorised tobacconist.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency aid service 113
Carabinieri (army corp which is also a police force) 112
Fire Brigade 115
Guardia di Finanza 117
Ambulance 118
Australian Embassy in Rome 06 852 721
New Zealand Embassy in Rome 06 8537501
(International code for Italy from Australia is 001139)
(International code for Italy from New Zealand is 0039)
(International code for Australia from Italy is 0061)
(International code for New Zealand from Italy is 0064).
CREDIT CARDS
All major credit cards are welcome
TAX
According to EU law, non-EU residents can
obtain a refund from the sales tax (IVA/GST)
already included in the price of the goods
purchased in Italy. The goods must be for
personal use and exported, unused, when
exiting the country. The total value of the
goods purchased must exceed the value
of € 180,00. To obtain the refund you must
purchase frm outlets that offer ‘duty free’
facilities. Before leaving the store make
sure you have the appropriate document
required for a GST refund, (which
includes the details of the purchase).
The document must be kept together
with the receipt. If you are leaving
Italy headed for a country outside the
EU, you must obtain a stamp, on the
above mentioned document at the
Italian Customs Office (Dogana –
Ufficio Viaggiatori) located either at
the airport, at the border (if you are
travelling by road or train) or at the seaport, by presenting the relevant goods
(still unused) and the passport. The
stamp by Customs is required to certify
that the goods are being exported. Do
not use your purchased item before
showing them to the Customs offices.
Visitors to Italy, as well as all other
persons, are required to always obtain a
receipt after purchasing goods or paying
for services. In order to avoid paying the
fines laid down by Italian law, foreign
tourists must ask for these receipts.
You might be asked by a taxation officer
(Guardia di Finanza) to show the receipt
immediately after you leave the shop.
Failure to do so may result in a fine.
TIPPING
Tipping is not expected, however when
good service warrants it, leaving a 10% tip
would be appreciated. The same applies in
bars. Porters at major hotels will expect a
tip. It isn’t common to tip taxi drivers.
SMOKING
Smoking is not allowed in places that can
generally be defined as ‘public’ (Airports,
Post Office, Banks, Hospitals, Cinemas,
Theatres, Shops, Museums, etc.). Smoking
is not allowed in restaurants and bars
unless they have separate allocated
areas for smokers. Anyone smoking in the
prohibited area risks a fine.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The electrical current in Italy is AC, the cycle
is 50 Hz and the voltage is 220. Check the
local voltage with the hotel before using
electrical appliances. Plugs have two roundpronged plugs, making an adapter plug
necessary.
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Rome is called the Eternal City because of its place in
the history of mankind. Rome, of course, has been the
centre of Christianity since St. Peter first established the
Christian Church. And before that, with the establishment
of the Roman Empire, it was the capital of the western
world. 2,500 years of history are crowded into its maze of
alleys, streets and squares: from ancient catacombs to
17th century palaces, 15th-century churches, and 20thcentury monuments and modern buildings.
After Rome, the other main regional capitals of Italy
are: Milan, Turin, Genoa, Venice, Trieste, Trento,
Bologna, Florence, Ancona, Perugia, L’Aquila,
Matera, Campobasso, Naples, Bari, Palermo,
Potenza, Catanzaro, Aosta and Cagliari. These cities
are important not only for their size and population but
also for their history; for the fame and wealth of their
monuments and museums; for all the natural beauties; for
the intensity of their social and economic life; for the traffic
which is centered in them; and because of all the great
tourist roads and railways passing through them.
Each of Italy’s chief cities jealously guards its own
character, its citizens taking such special pride in their
history, art, commerce, food and life that they are the
most enthusiastic host.
Sprawling Milan is the financial, banking, fashion and
design capital of Italy and an art and culture centre.
Turin (Torino), at the foot of the Alps, is outstanding
for automatic manufacturing and baroque architecture,
Genoa, birthplace of Columbus, has been Italy’s chief
seaport since Roman times.
Venice floats dream-like on canals and lagoons. Trieste
is a bustling and attractive seaport. Trento is a historic
old city that has had many battles fought for it. Bologna,
centre of wealth, learning and art, is famous for its
university and cuisine. Florence, “the cradle of the
Renaissance”, is an art centre to rival any in the world.
Ancona, capital of the Adriatic region of the Marche, is
a beautifully located seaside resort city. Perugia, hilltop
queen of the Tiber plain, is the headquarters of the
University for Foreigners, founded in the 13th century.
L’Aquila is a mountain centre in the Apennines.
MUSEUMS
MOUNTAINS
SPA
Opening and closing times of museums vary according
to season. It is best to obtain information about
hours of operation when you arrive in town. There
are approximately 3,642 museums, art galleries and
archaeological sites in Italy. Practically every Italian town
has its own museums and art galleries. Some of Italy’s
most famous museums remain open daily until 10pm.
Among the 16 that enjoy this new status are the Uffizi,
the Accademia Gallery and the Pitti Palace with the
Galleria Palatina, located in Florence; the Accademia
delle Belle Arti in Venice; Palazzo e Pinacoteca Brera
and Santa Maria delle Grazie (da Vinci’s Last Supper)
in Milan; the Egyptian Museum (Palazzo dell’Accademia
delle Scienze) in Turin; in Naples, Palazzo Capodimonte
with Pinacoteca, the Archeological Museum and the
Royal Palace. In Rome, extended hours apply at the Villa
Borghese, the Castel Sant’Angelo on the Tevere (Tiber),
Palazzo Altemps and the Museum of Modern Art. A visit
to some museums, sites and monuments can be booked
in advance on specific days. For a group, pre-booking
may be compulsory (for example, Leaning Tower of Pisa,
Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Leonardo’s Last Supper in
Milan).
The Alps are the highest and most fascinating mountains
in Europe, separating Italy from France, Switzerland,
Austria and Slovenia. Almost all of the sunny southern
slopes are in Italian territory. The highest peaks include:
Monte Bianco, Monte Rosa, the Cervino and the Grand
Paradiso. They are all located in the Aosta Valley which
is unique for its mountain climbing facilities and winter
sports centres. Among the most famous localities
are Cervinia and Courmayeur. The Aosta Valley has
magnificent natural scenery, poetic traditions, monuments
and castles.
The Dolomites: To the east between the valleys of the
Adige and the Piave rivers, lie the Dolomites – the most
fantastic and spectacular of the entire Alpine range.
The main groups include the Pale di San Martino, the
Latemar, the Catinaccio, the Sassolungo, the Sella,
and the Marmolada. This area is an immense park of
great natural beauty. Famous resorts include: Merano,
Madonna di Campiglio, La Mendola, Canazei, Ortisei,
San Martino di Castrozza and Cortina d’Ampezzo which
can be found in the valleys, on the gentle uplands and
beside Alpine lakes. Thanks to modern transport facilities,
cable cars and chair lifts, visitors can reach the highest
and most celebrated lookout points with ease. The
Apennines run from the hills of Cadibona (near Savona)
down into Calabria. They reach their highest point in the
Gran Sasso, forming a magnificent winter sports area.
This mountain chain counts a range of high tops, like
Monte Amiata in Tuscany, Terminillo in Lazio, Gran Sasso
and Maiella in Abruzzo, Monte Faito between Naples and
Salerno, Monte Serino and Monte Pollino in Basilicata.
The mountains of Sicily and Sardinia repeat the natural
beauties of the Alps and the Apennines. Etna, an
active volcano on Sicily’s eastern coast epitomises Italy’s
extraordinary contrast of nature.
The restorative powers of mineral waters and mud baths
that bubble up from Italian springs have been around
since Roman times. Many spas have become fashionable
resort centres, with excellent hotels, casinos, golf courses
and theatres. The best known spas are Aqui, St Vincent
and Lurisa in Piedmont; San Pellegrino, Salice Terme,
Bagni di Bormio and Sirmione in Lombardy; Abano and
Montegrotto in Veneto; Merano in Alto Adige; Roncegno
and Levico in Trentino; Salsomaggiore in Emilia;
Montecatini and Chianchiano in Tuscany; Fiuggi, close
to Rome; Agnano, Castellamare di Stabia, near Naples,
Ischia Porto on the island of Ischia and Sciacca in Sicily.
SEAS
Italy’s coastline measures 5,310 miles. Rocky, wooded
cliffs are indented by an infinite variety of beaches and
bays. To the west lies the Ponente which includes famous
seaside resorts like San Remo, Alassio and Varazze.
The eastern Riviera is famous for the towns of Nervi,
Portofino, Santa Margherita, Rapallo and Sestri Levante.
LAKES
The three largest lakes are Maggiore, Como and Garda.
These, along with the smaller lakes of Lugano, Iseo
and Idro make up a second Riviera of resorts with fine
hotels and villas providing a busy season of swimming,
sailing, golf and tennis from early spring to late autumn.
Jewel-like minor lakes scattered among the valleys of
the Alps include Caldonazzo, Molveno, Levico, Carezza,
Misurina and Santa Croce. Boating, swimming and fishing
are specialties of the lakes in central and southern Italy:
Trasimeno in Umbria, Bolsena, Bracciano, Nemi, Albano
and Sabaudia in Lazio; Lucrino and Fusaro near Naples;
and Varano and Lesina in Apulia.
Naples, on its justly famous blue bay, is the great city of
the south. Bari, where the bones of St. Nicholas lie, is a
modern city surrounding a tiny medieval town. Palermo,
capital of Sicily, merges Norman and Arab history and
culture. Cagliari, chief city of Sardinia, bears the stamp of
a long and varied history under Romans, Carthaginians,
Spanish and French.
ART CITIES
The great artistic legacy of Italy, unequalled anywhere in
the world, is not only distributed throughout the major cities and their famous museums; one can say in truth that
there is no Italian city, however modest, which does not
contain and cherish some share of this wealth of art.
Tuscany, which is only one region of Italy, by itself
possesses more artistic treasures than the whole of
Spain, which is the second country in the world for
cultural heritage. Practically all major styles of Western
architecture can be found in Italy.
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exploring
Italy
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the regions
AOSTA VALLEY
Aosta Valley is the smallest region in Italy. Here we can
find the highest peaks in the Alps: Cervino, Monte Rosa,
Gran Paradiso and the king of them all, Mont Blanc,
which at 15,781 feet is the highest mountain in Europe,
the roof of the old Continent. Famous all over Europe
and the destination for anyone who loves skiing, trekking,
snowboarding and ice skating. This region offers amazing
natural attractions, but other cultural and traditional
treasures also abound such as medieval castles.
PIEDMONT
Piedmont is a land of mountains. It is surrounded on three
sides by the Alps, with the highest peaks and largest
glaciers in Italy. Yet, nature is only one of the many
attractions, this region has many other facets: from Turin,
Italy’s first capital, with its history, remarkable cultural
heritage and slow food, to other cities such as Cuneo,
Novara and Alessandria.
LOMBARDY
The region has much to offer in terms of its natural,
cultural and architectural perspective. The mountains,
the plains and grand lakes of Lombardy form the perfect
backdrop for a vacation filled with nature, athletics, rest
and routes for discovering the territory. Mantua, once
ruled by the powerful Gonzaga family, and Sabbioneta,
the defining “ideal city” of the Italian Renaissance. Still in
Milan, a major architectural masterpiece is the renowned
Teatro alla Scala.
The imposing Duomo (Cathedral) is absolutely
extraordinary, constructed in white marble and dedicated
to the Birth of the Virgin Mary. Lake Garda, just like
Lakes Como and Iseo, ensures a restful and entertaining
holiday, with the chance to sail, windsurf, water ski,
canoe, cycle, trek, boat and take excursions to the
surrounding areas.
VENETO
The typical scenery of Veneto’s coast is the Venetian
lagoon, and, right on this very lagoon stands perhaps
the most unique city in the entire world - Venice. Veneto
expresses an extraordinary variety in its scenery: from the
Dolomites, dipped in the crimson shades of the sunset,
to the eastern shore of Lake Garda and Peschiera del
Garda, Torri del Benaco and other tourist destinations.
Verona’s historic center, a unique blend of the
Renaissance, Medieval and Roman architectonic styles.
Nature is another one of the Veneto’s excellencies: the
Dolomites. Padua, the city of culture par excellence,
offers its visitors many attractions. Vicenza, characterised
by the classical style of architect Andrea Palladio, has
also been granted UNESCO status.
TRENTINO - ALTO ADIGE
Trentino Alto Adige is situated in the very north of Italy
bordering Austria and Switzerland, and is best known
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for the beauty of its peaks. This setting encloses an
extraordinary variety of landscapes: magnificent snowcapped mountaintops, woods, wide valleys, streams,
lakes, the enchanting play of light between the spires
of the Dolomites, typical villages with soaring bell
towers, and the myriad shades of unadulterated nature.
Moreover, this region is the keeper of incredible artistic
treasures, monuments and architectural works that
combine Gothic from Austria with that of the Italian
Renaissance.
FRIULI - VENEZIA GIULIA
This region is situated in Italy’s northeast and borders
Slovenia and Austria. Friuli Venezia Giulia overlooks
the Adriatic Sea and is surrounded by high mountains,
enclosing many different landscapes. Trieste conceals
innumerable beauties - old cafés, neoclassical buildings
along the Grand Canal and other monuments revealing
the fascination of this central European city and its
glorious past. Another unmissable destination is
cosmopolitan Gorizia, with its Medieval castle that recalls
centuries of history. Udine is no less charming, with its
ancient castle and the precious works of Giambattista
Tiepolo. Finally, Pordenone is well worth a visit, with its
ancient buildings and the Corso, lined by typical long
arcades.
EMILIA ROMAGNA
The diversity between the mountains and sea offers
visitors to Emilia Romagna breathtaking views, in addition
to beauty for both the eyes and spirit, with a mixture of
the earthy colours, the aromas and the fresh sea air. Not
to mention that Emilia Romagna is a hotbed for music,
cinema and art appreciated nationally and internationally.
In Emilia Romagna, one can enjoy amazing views
anywhere, and the list of places to choose from is
endless. The provinces of the region are: Bologna (the
region’s capital), Ferrara, Forli-Cesena, Modena, Parma,
Piacenza, Ravenna, Reggio Emilia, and Rimini.
LIGURIA
The region features impressive mountains and lovely
rolling hills, colored by the green Mediterranean turf and
overlooking the Ligurian Sea. Genoa, a multi-faceted
city that combines the ancient with the modern, the past
with the present, colors with shadows. Cinque Terre, in
addition to Porto Venere and the islands of Palmaria, Tino
and Tinetto are another UNESCO Sites in Liguria. Those
who visit these places will hardly forget the charm and
atmosphere here.
MOLISE
Nature, history, art, age-old traditions and good food are
the treasures of this still largely-undiscovered region.
Many nature reserves protect the vegetable and animal
species representative of this area. The region comprises
the provinces of Campobasso and Isernia. The coast
boasts sandy beaches surrounded by Mediterranean
vegetation.
TUSCANY
Its landscape, artistic heritage and stand-out cities make
Tuscany an unquestioned protagonist of international
tourism. In this region, the most typical sceneries of the
region are those that merge the beauty of nature with the
millenary work of man. The charm of Florence is evident
along the Arno River, on the picturesque Ponte Vecchio,
and in the workshops of artisans that liven up the lanes
of the old town. Other extraordinary destinations include
Siena, with its Medieval town center, Pisa, famous for
its leaning tower, Arezzo, Lucca, with its city walls, San
Gimignano, the city of towers, just to mention a few.
UMBRIA
Everchanging, untouched landscapes in the green of
winding valleys make Umbria a region that will never fail
to amaze. It includes Lake Trasimeno, central Italy’s
largest lake.
The area still has the remains of Etruscan settlements.
The charm of Umbria derives from its fusion of art, nature,
peace and calm, the inspirations behind its various
localities that comprise Renaissance masterpieces and
small Medieval towns embedded in the hills such as
Assisi and Gubbio. Then Spoleto, a picturesque town
that boasts a thousand-year-old history, still preserves
images from the past in its Medieval and Renaissance
architecture.
THE MARCHES
into places where silence, colours, scents and flavours
remove visitors from the frenzy and stress of modern life
and offers unique sensations. The woods and forests that
cover the mountains are dotted with small and charming
villages, some even at an altitude of 1000 mt, where
pure air, genuine flavours and the beauties of nature are
combined with history satisfying every curiosity.
ABRUZZO
Abruzzo is located in central Italy and stretches from the
heart of the Apennines to the Adriatic Sea, on a mostly
mountainous and wild terrain. The route that spans from
the Gran Sasso down to the sea crosses territories that
are rich in history, traditions and art that never ceases to
surprise visitors. Thanks to its varied landscape, Abruzzo
offers a number of different vacation categories, all
exciting and surprising.
APULIA
Apulia is a charming region that can be visited all year
round and is suspended among nature, history, tradition,
tastes and spirituality. Apulia, the spur of the Italian Boot,
is an enchanting region that spreads lengthwise along the
sea - marvelous beaches that will delight every traveler,
from the sandy Torre dell’Orso and Porto Cesario,
to the rocky, boulder-encrusted Riviera of Otranto and
Santa Maria di Leuca.
The region is famous for the Trulli houses of Alberobello
as well as the splendour of Lecce and baroque Bari.
Surprising and wonderful in its diversity, this region of
Central Italy, with its winding yet symmetrical form, shows
off its multi-faceted beauty through cliffs and caves that
overlook unforgettable beaches, hills that are steeped in
history, and rich traditions and cultures, all set against a
backdrop of mountains The Marches protects its natural
environment through its National and Regional nature
reserves, the oases of the WWF reserves, and the Monti
Sibillini and Monti della Laga National Parks are peerless
in their scenery and trekking offerings.
CALABRIA
LAZIO
SARDINIA
This is the cradle of occidental civilization and Christian
culture, of lakes and legends, of thermal spas and
history, of ancient roads and verdant hills. This region
has different yet complementary features, unblemished
sceneries and spectacular horizons among the towns.
Visitors can enjoy incredibly beautiful views, like Villa
Borghese in Rome, the Italian capital.
CAMPANIA
The mild climate, the beauty of the coasts, the richness of
its art and history, and the love for food make Campania
the fascinating territory that it is. The journey begins with
the sea, the region’s uncontested queen, with its intense
colors, its coasts that are crawling with bays, coves and
rock faces.
This region is made even more charming by the
flourishing Mediterranean vegetation that alternates
with its small, charming towns that narrate the history
and traditions of Campania and make any stay here
unforgettable. Who can forget Naples, Pompeii,
Sorrento and the towns of the Amalfi Coast.
BASILICATA
One does not stumble across this region accidentally but
chooses to visit it in search of a new experience, plunging
Calabria is at the toe of the boot, the extreme south of
Italy. The warm climate, the beautiful colours of the sea,
rocky coasts that alternate with sandy beaches, a nature
that is wild and mysterious, the strong and genuine
flavours of local food and the vestiges of its ancient
origins make Calabria a unique place that vacationers
can enjoy in both winter and summer. The National Parks,
which cover most of inland Calabria, are a thrill for nature
lovers
A voyage over an emerald sea, past characteristic coves
and beaches of snowwhite sand … this is Sardinia, an
island that strikes its visitors with natural contrasts, the
lights and colors of a region that boasts old traditions and
a wild and pure nature.
The sea reigns over this region with its colours that
migrate into the coves, along the coasts, towards the
beaches and the most popular resorts. An example is
the Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) with Porto Cervo
set as its gemstone and uniting the history and culture of
ancient traditions with a joyful and colourful nightlife.
SICILY
It is one of the pearls of Southern Italy and can be
discovered, understood and experienced through a series
of itineraries dedicated to areas of interest ranging from
nature to history and traditions.
The power of the sea, allows for the opportunity to
experience the crystal-clear waters of the coasts of
San Vito lo Capo, Mondello, Cefalù, Marina di
Ragusa, Taormina, the Aeolian Islands, Pantelleria,
Lampedusa, and Ustica, just some of the many places
where one can practice sports all year-round.
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Unesco
Cathedral, Civic Tower & main square, Modena (1997)
The magnificent 12th-century cathedral is a supreme example
of early Romanesque art. With its piazza and soaring tower, it
testifies to the faith of its builders and the power of the Canossa
dynasty who commissioned it.
World Heritage List
Rock Drawings in Valcamonica (1979)
Valcamonica has one of the world’s greatest collections of
prehistoric petroglyphs – more than 140,000 symbols and figures
carved in rock over a period of 8,000 years and depicting themes
connected with agriculture, navigation, war and magic.
Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie
with “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci (1980)
The refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie forms
an integral part of this architectural complex, begun in Milan in
1463 and reworked at the end of the 15th century by Bramante.
On the north wall is The Last Supper painted between 1495 and
1497 by Leonardo da Vinci.
Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See
in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo
Fuori le Mura (1980)
The World Heritage site includes some of the major monuments
of antiquity such as the Forums, the Mausoleum of Augustus, the
Mausoleum of Hadrian, the Pantheon, Trajan’s Column and the
Column of Marcus Aurelius, as well as the religious and public
buildings of papal Rome.
Historic Centre of Florence (1982)
Its 600 years of extraordinary artistic activity can be seen above
all in the 13th-century cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore), the
Church of Santa Croce, the Uffizi and the Pitti Palace, the work
of great masters such as Giotto, Brunelleschi, Botticelli and
Michelangelo.
Piazza del Duomo, Pisa (1987)
The four masterpieces of medieval architecture – the cathedral,
the baptistry, the campanile (the ‘Leaning Tower’) and the
cemetery – had a great influence on monumental art in Italy from
the 11th to the 14th century.
Historic Centre of Siena (1995)
The whole city of Siena, built around the Piazza del Campo,
was devised as a work of art that blends into the surrounding
landscape.
Venice and its Lagoon (1987)
The whole city is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece in
which even the smallest building contains works by some of the
world’s greatest artists.
Historic Centre of San Gimignano (1990)
The town was built around 72 tower-houses and were symbols of
wealth and power. Only 14 have survived, however, the town has
retained its atmosphere and appearance.
The Sassi and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches of
Matera (1993)
This is the most outstanding, intact example of a troglodyte
settlement in the Mediterranean region, perfectly adapted to its
terrain and ecosystem.
City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas (1994)
The work of Andrea Palladio (1508–80), based on a detailed
study of classical Roman architecture, gives the city its unique
appearance.
Crespi d’Adda (1995)
An outstanding example of the 19th- and early 20th-century
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‘company towns’ built in Europe and North America by
enlightened industrialists to meet the workers’ needs.
Ferrara, City of the Renaissance, and its Po Delta (1995,
1999)
The completion of this project marked the birth of modern town
planning and influenced its subsequent development.
Historic Centre of Naples (1995)
Naples has retained the imprint of the successive cultures that
emerged in Europe and the Mediterranean basin. This makes it a
unique site, with a wealth of outstanding monuments.
Castel del Monte (1996)
When the Emperor Frederick II built this castle near Bari in the
13th century, he imbued it with symbolic significance, as reflected
in the location, the mathematical and astronomical precision of
the layout and the perfectly regular shape.
Early Christian Monuments of Ravenna (1996)
Ravenna was the seat of the Roman Empire in the 5th century
and then of Byzantine Italy until the 8th century. The buildings
show great artistic skill, including a wonderful blend of GraecoRoman tradition, Christian iconography and oriental and Western
styles.
Historic Centre of the City of Pienza (1996)
The architect Bernardo Rossellino, applied the principles of his
mentor, Leon Battista Alberti. This new vision of urban space was
realized in the superb square known as Piazza Pio II and the
buildings around it: the Piccolomini Palace, the Borgia Palace
and the cathedral.
The Trulli of Alberobello (1996)
The Trulli, limestone dwellings found in the southern region
of Puglia, are remarkable examples of drywall (mortarless)
construction, a prehistoric building technique still in use in this
region.
18th Century Caserta Royal Palace with the Park, the
Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex (1997)
The monumental complex is exceptional for the way in which it
brings together a magnificent palace with its park and gardens,
hunting lodges and a silk factory.
Archaeological Area of Agrigento (1997)
Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century B.C, its supremacy
is demonstrated by the remains of the magnificent Doric temples
that dominate the ancient town.
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre
Annunziata (1997)
When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it engulfed the two flourishing
Roman towns of Pompei, Herculaneum, and many wealthy
villas in the area. The wall paintings of the Villa Oplontis at
Torre Annunziata give a vivid impression of the opulent lifestyle
enjoyed by the wealthier citizens of the Early Roman Empire.
Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico), Padua (1997)
The world’s first botanical garden was created in Padua in 1545.
It still preserves its original layout and continues to serve its
original purpose as a centre for scientific research.
Amalfi Coast (1997)
An area of great physical beauty and natural diversity. It has
been intensively settled by human communities since the early
Middle Ages.
Portovenere, Cinque Terre, & the Islands (Palmaria, Tino and
Tinetto) (1997)
The layout and disposition of the towns and the shaping of the
surrounding landscape, overcoming the disadvantages of a
steep, uneven terrain, encapsulate the continuous history of
human settlement in this region over the past millennium.
Residences of the Royal House of Savoy (1997)
This complex of buildings, designed and embellished by the
leading architects and artists of the time, radiates out into the
surrounding countryside to include many country residences and
hunting lodges.
Su Nuraxi di Barumini (1997)
The complex consists of circular defensive towers in the form
of truncated cones built of dressed stone, with corbel-vaulted
internal chambers. The complex at Barumini is the finest and
most complete example of this remarkable form of prehistoric
architecture.
Villa Romana del Casale (1997)
One of the most luxurious of its kind. It is especially noteworthy
for the richness and quality of the mosaics which decorate almost
every room.
Archaeological Area and Basilica of Aquileia (1998)
Aquileia was one of the largest and wealthiest cities of the Early
Roman Empire. Most of it still lies unexcavated beneath the
fields, and as such it constitutes the greatest archaeological
reserve of its kind.
Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park with the
Archeological sites of Paestum ,Velia, and the Certosa di
Padula (1998)
The sanctuaries and settlements along its three east–west
mountain ridges portray the area’s historical evolution.
Historic Centre of Urbino (1998)
The small hill town has preserved its Renaissance appearance to
a remarkable extent.
Villa Adriana (Tivoli) (1999)
An exceptional complex of classical buildings created in the 2nd
century A.D. by the Roman emperor Hadrian.
Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco & Other Franciscan
Sites (2000)
Its medieval art masterpieces have made Assisi a fundamental
reference point for Italian art.
City of Verona (2000)
Verona has preserved a remarkable number of monuments from
antiquity, the medieval and Renaissance periods, and represents
an outstanding example of a military stronghold.
Isole Eolie (Aeolian Islands) (2000)
An outstanding record of volcanic island-building and destruction,
and ongoing volcanic phenomena.
Villa d’Este, Tivoli (2001)
With its palace and garden, it is one of the most remarkable and
comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture making this a
unique example of an Italian 16th-century garden.
Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto (2002)
The towns were all rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake on or beside
towns existing at the time.
Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy (2003)
The nine Sacred Mountains are groups of chapels and other
architectural features created in the late 16th and 17th centuries
and dedicated to different aspects of the Christian faith.
Monte San Giorgio (2003)
The pyramid-shaped, wooded mountain of Monte San Giorgio
beside Lake Lugano is regarded as the best fossil record of
marine life from the Triassic Period.
Etruscan Necropolises of Cerveteri & Tarquinia (2004)
These two large Etruscan cemeteries reflect different types of
burial practices from the 9th to the 1st century BC, and bear
witness to the achievements of Etruscan culture.
Val d’Orcia (2004)
The landscape’s distinctive aesthetics, flat chalk plains out of
which rise almost conical hills with fortified settlements on top,
inspired many artists.
Syracuse & the Rocky Necropolis of Pantalica (2005)
The site consists of two separate elements, containing
outstanding vestiges dating back to Greek and Roman times.
Genoa: Le Strade Nuove & the Palazzi dei Rolli (2006)
The first example in Europe of an urban development project
parcelled out by a public authority associated to a particular
system of ‘public lodging’ in private residences.
Mantua and Sabbioneta (2008)
Two aspects of Renaissance town planning: Mantua shows
the renewal and extension of an existing city, while Sabbioneta
represents the implementation of the period’s theories about
planning the ideal city.
Rhaetian Railway Albula / Bernina Landscapes (2008)
It brings together two historic railway lines that cross the Swiss
Alps through two passes.
The Dolomites (2009)
They comprise of a mountain range in the northern Italian Alps,
featuring several beautiful mountain landscapes.
Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (2011)
7 groups of important buildings (including fortresses, churches,
and monasteries) throughout Italy.
Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps (2011)
111 small individual sites encompasses the remains of prehistoric
pile-dwelling settlements in and around the Alps built from around
5000 to 500 B.C on the edges of lakes, rivers and wetlands.
Ville Medicee and Gardens in Tuscany (2013)
Twelve villas and two gardens spread across the Tuscan
landscape. Built between the 15th and 17th centuries, they
represent an innovative system of construction in harmony with
nature and dedicated to leisure, the arts and knowledge.
Mount Etna (2013)
Mount Etna is the highest Mediterranean island mountain and
the most active stratovolcano in the world. The eruptive history of
the volcano can be traced back 500,000 years and at least 2,700
years of this activity has been documented.
Vineyard Landscape of Piedmont: Langhe-Roero &
Monferrato (2014)
This landscape covers five distinct wine-growing areas with
outstanding landscapes and the Castle of Cavour, an emblematic
name both in the development of vineyards and in Italian history.
It is located in the southern part of Piedmont, between the Po
River and the Ligurian Apennines.
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú
and Monreale - Sicily (2014)
A series of nine civil and religious structures dating from the
era of the Norman kingdom of Sicily (1130-1194): two palaces,
three churches, a cathedral, a bridge, as well as the cathedrals
of Cefalú and Monreale. Collectively, they are an example of
a social-cultural syncretism between Western, Islamic and
Byzantine cultures on the island which gave rise to new concepts
of space, structure and decoration. They also bear testimony to
the fruitful coexistence of people of different origins and religions.
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major events
Epiphany Fair in Piazza Navona, Rome (Lazio)
January 5th. A fair of toys, sweets, and other presents takes
place out in the open among the beautiful Bernini Fountains.
Celebration of the Epiphany from the Byzantine Rite, Piana degli Albanesi (Sicily)
January 6th. Almond Blossom Festival, Agrigento (Sicily)
First half of February, folk festival of song, dance, costumes and fireworks.
Sa Sartiglia, Oristano (Sardinia)
February 24th to 26th. Medieval procession and jousting of masked knights.
Venice Carnival, Venice (Veneto)
February/March. Celebrations in costumes, entertainment in streets and squares. Music, mimes and fireworks.
Carnival in Viareggio, Viareggio (Tuscany)
February/March. Highlight of the Carnival festival is the procession of spectacular and colourful floats.
Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart), Florence (Tuscany)
Easter Sunday. A pyramid of fire works in the Cathedral Square is set off by a mechanical dove driven from the Altar
during Mass.
Celebration of Holy Week Assisi (Umbria)
(Easter Week), Calendimaggio, celebration of spring according to rites dating back to medieval times.
Procession of the Mysteries, Taranto (Puglia)
Good Friday. Renowned for its costumes and solemnity.
Sagra di Sant’Efisio (Festival of St. Efisio)
May 1st to 4th. Cagliari (Sardinia) One of the biggest and most colourful processions in the world. Several thousand
pilgrims (wearing costumes dating back to 1657) accompany the statue of the saint on foot, carts, and horseback.
Palio-San Secondo, Asti (Piedmont)
May 2nd. A 700-year old ceremony with a procession in 13th century costumes.
Sagra di San Nicola, Bari (Apulia)
May 7th. Historic procession in costume.
Festa dei Ceri (Race of the Candles), Gubbio (Umbria)
May 15th. A procession in local costume where tall shrines are carried to the church on the top of Mount Ingino.
Palio dei Balestrieri (Palio of the Archers), Gubbio (Umbria)
Last Sunday in May. Medieval crossbow contest between Gubbio and Sansepolcro with medieval costumes and arms.
Cavalcata Sarda (Sardinian Ride), Sassari (Sardinia)
Last Sunday in May. Traditional procession of more than 3,000 people in Sardinian costumes.
Gioco del Ponte (Bridge Battle), Pisa (Tuscany)
First Sunday in June. Medieval parade and contest.
Festa del Giglio (The Lily Festival), Nola (Campania)
The Sunday following June 22nd. A colourful procession in costume.
Calcio Storico (Historic Soccer Match), Florence (Tuscany)
June 24th to 28th. Revival of a 16th century football match in medieval costume. Fireworks display from the terraced
gardens overlooking the city.
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Traditional festivals are celebrated in most Italian towns and villages
in commemoration of local historical or religious events.
The most popular ones are listed here.
The dates of traditional festivals may change from year to year.
The Palio horse race, Siena (Tuscany)
July 2nd and August 16th. Procession and horse race. Participants are members of ancient city districts, competing for
the banner (Palio). Colourful medieval pageantry.
Feast of Santa Rosalia, Palermo (Sicily)
July 10th to 15th. Procession bands, fireworks in honor of the patron saint of the city.
Festa De’Noantri, Rome (Lazio)
July 19th to 26th. Folklore festival of Old Rome in Trastevere, including a colourful procession for the Vergine del
Carmine, folk dance and songs, carnival floats, and fireworks.
Il Redentore (Feast of the Redeemer), Venice (Veneto)
Third Sunday in July. Procession of gondolas commemorating the end of the Epidemic of 1575.
Torneo della Quintana (Joust of the Quintana), Ascoli Piceno (Marche)
First Sunday in August. Historical pageant in 15th-century costumes.
Palio del Golfo (Palio of the Gulf), La Spezia (Liguria)
Second Sunday in August. Rowing contest.
Sagra del Redentore (Feast of the Redeemer), Nuoro (Sardinia)
August 27th to 30th. Colorful procession in Sardinian costumes.
Historical Regatta, Venice (Veneto)
First Sunday in September. Traditional competition between two-oar racing gondolas & procession of ceremonial boats.
Giostra del Saraceno (Joust of the Saracen), Arezzo (Tuscany)
First Sunday in September, Tilting contest of the 13th century with knights in armour.
Palio dei Balestrieri, Sansepolcro (Tuscany)
September 8th. Crossbow palio between Sansepolcro and Gubbio. Medieval contest with costumes and arms.
Living Chess Game, Marostica (Veneto)
Second weekend in September, in an even-numbered year. The Chess game is played in the town square by living
pawns in costume.
Giostra della Quintana (Joust of the Quintana), Foligno (Umbria)
Second Sunday in September. Revival of a 17th century joust with 600 knights in costume, historical procession.
Festival of San Gennaro, Napoli (Campania)
September 19th. Religious ceremony honouring the patron saint of the city.
Flag Throwing Palio, Asti (Piedmont)
Third Sunday in September. Ancient festival with 800 costumed participants, historic procession and horse race.
Salone del gusto , slow food, Turin (Piedmont)
October. An international food festival that strives to preserve traditional and regional cuisine.
Eurochocolate, Perugia (Umbria)
October. One of the largest chocolate festivals in Europe. It lasts for nine days and is located in the main squares and
areas of Perugia.
Oh Bej! Oh Bej, Milan (Lombardy)
7-9th December. Milan’s patron saint is celebrated with a beautiful Christmas market filled with sweets and typical
products in the area surrounding the church of St. Ambrogio.
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other
major events
Their opera season is usually held from December to June, as do the seasons in Italy’s other major
opera houses: Teatro Massimo, Palermo; Teatro Regio, Parma; Teatro Comunale, Florence; Teatro
Vincenzo Bellini, Catania; Teatro Comunale, Bologna; Teatro Comunale Verdi, Trieste; Teatro
Carlo Felice, Genoa; Teatro Regio, Turin; Teatro Lirico, Cagliari. Shorter seasons are presented by
the Teatro Filarmonico in Verona, the Teatro Comunale in Ferrara, the Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in
Busseto, the Teatro Valli in Reggio Emilia and other theatres in Italy’s smaller cities.
In summer, spectacular open-air opera is presented at the Arena in Verona (June/August), Teatro
all’aperto Puccini in Torre del Lago near Lucca (July/August) and the Arena Sferisterio in Macerata
(July/August). During July and August the Teatro Rossetti in Trieste presents an Operetta Festival.
The most important Italian festivals of the performing arts are the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
(opera, concerts, ballet, drama) in Florence (April to July), the Festival of Two Worlds (opera, concerts,
ballet, drama, art exhibitions) in Spoleto (mid-June to mid July), the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro
(August), the Ravenna Festival (June/July) and the Opera Festival in Martina Franca in Apulia (end
July / August).
CONCERT HALLS
ROME - PARCO DELLA MUSICA.
PARMA - AUDITORIUM PAGANINI
MILAN - AUDITORIUM DI MILANO
TURIN - AUDITORIUM GIOVANNI ANGELLI,
Lingotto Concert Hall
MAJOR OPERA HOUSES
BOLOGNA - TEATRO COMUNALE - Largo Resphigi 1, 40126 Bologna. Season events: September/June
e-mail: [email protected]
www.comunalebologna.it
Arezzo: Arezzo Wave (July)
www.arezzowave.com
Aosta Organ Music Festival (from mid-July to midAugust) www.regione.vda.it/turismo
Bolzano International Piano Competition Feruccio
Busoni (August) www.concorsobusoni.it
Brescia Piano Festival (May and June)
www.festivalmichelangeli.it
Trieste Operetta festival (July and August)
www.teatroverdi-trieste.com
Urbino Drama and art exhibitions;
concerts in the Renaissance Theatre (August)
Catania Music and drama performances at the GreekRoman Theatre (from June to September)
JAZZ
Umbria Jazz Festival Perugia Umbria Jazz – July
www.umbriajazz.com
Chamber Music Festival - Cervo (Imperia) (July and
August) www.cervo.com
Pescara Pescara Jazz Festival – July
www.pescarajazz.com
Gardone Riviera Drama and concerts in the Vittoriale
degli Italiani open-air theatre of (July and August).
www.vittoriale.it
CONCERTS & BALLET
Major symphonic cycles and recitals are organized
thoughout the year by music conservatories,
associations and clubs with the participation of world
famous artists. Most major opera houses have
symphonic concert seasons and ballet seasons. A
famous International Ballet Festival is held at Nervi, near
Genoa, in July.
Lucca Sacred Music Festival
takes place in the most important churches (April to June)
Pavia Concerts in the Certosa (July to September);
drama performances in the open air (July to August)
Rome Concerts in the Church of Massenzio (June
through August). Winter season concerts of the new “Parco
della Musica”. Winter season concerts of the Accademia
Filarmonica Romana.
MITO Settembre Musica (September)
www.mitosettembremusica.it
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Music and drama festival - Taormina (Messina)
(July and August) www.taormina-arte.com
Ravello Festival (from June)
www.ravellofestival.com
OPERA
Italy’s opera ancestral home offers visitors a rich choice of
operatic seasons throughout most of the year. The Teatro
alla Scala of Milan, the Teatro San Carlo of Naples
and the Teatro dell’Opera of Rome are world-renowned
for technical perfection of performance and detailed
magnificence of scenery and costumes.
Parma. Seasib events: October/April.
www.teatroregioparma.org
ROME - TEATRO DELL’OPERA, Piazza Beniamino Gigli 1, 00184 Roma.
Season events: September/June.
[email protected] www.opera.roma.it
TURIN - TEATRO REGIO, Piazza Castello 215, 10124 Turin. Season events: September/June
www.teatroregio.torino.it
TRIESTE - TEATRO LIRICO GIUSEPPE VERDI,
Piazza Verdi 1, 34121 Trieste. Season events: October/June e-mail: [email protected]
www.teatroverdi-trieste.com
CATANIA - TEATRO MASSIMO BELLINI, Via Perrotta 12, 95131 Catania. Season events: October/May
www.teatromassimobellini.it
FLORENCE - TEATRO COMUNALE,
Via Solferino 15, 50123 Firenze. Season events: September/April – April/July .
www.maggiofiorentino.com
GENOA - TEATRO CARLO FELICE, Passo Eugenio Montale 4, 16121 Genova.
Season events: October/June. e-mail: [email protected]. www.carlofelice.it
MILAN - TEATRO ALLA SCALA, Season events: September/July.
www.teatroallascala.org
NAPLES - TEATRO SAN CARLO, Via San Carlo 98/F, 80132 Naples. Season events: September/July
[email protected] www.teatrosancarlo.it
PALERMO - TEATRO MASSIMO, Piazza G.Verdi, 90138 Palermo. Season events: October/July.
e-mail : [email protected]
www.teatromassimo.it
PARMA - TEATRO REGIO, Via Garibaldi 16/A, 43100
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special interest museums
ROME
CARS:
Ferrari Museum, Maranello
Via D. Ferrari 43, 41053 Maranello (Modena)
museo.ferrari.com
Lamborghini Automobili Spa
Via Modena 12, 40019 Sant’Agata Bolognese (Bologna)
www.lamborghini.com
Museo Automobile, Torino
Corso Unita’ d’Italia 40, 10126, Torino
www.museoauto.it
SOCCER:
San Siro Tour & Museum
Via Piccolonimi 5, Gate 21, 20123 Milano
(Stadium G.Meazza). www.sansirotour.com
Juventus Museum
Via Druento 153/42, Torino
www.juventus.com
MUSIC:
Casa della Musica
Piazzale San Francesco 1, 43121 Parma
Opening hours Wednesday-Friday 10.00-14.00
Saturday: 10.00-18.00 Sunday: 14.00-18.00
Monday, Tuesday closed.
[email protected]
www.lacasadellamusica.it
SEA:
Museum of The Sea and Navigation
Genoa
www.turismoinliguria.it
MILAN
Fondazione Prada
Fondazione Prada, Via Fogazzaro 36, 20135 Milano.
Office hours: 09.30–18.30 Monday to Friday.
www.fondazioneprada.org
Museo Bagatti Valsecchi
Via Santo Spirito 10, 20121 Milano
www.museobagattivalsecchi.org
Museo alla Scala
Largo Ghiringhelli 1, Piazza Scala 20121 Milano.
www.teatroallascala.org
Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Via Manzoni, 12 , 20121 Milano
e-mail:[email protected]
www.museopoldipezzoli.it
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Auditorium della musica
Exhibition and guided tours: Sala Santa Cecilia, Sala
Sinopoli, Sala 700, Cavea, Foyer, Parco Pensile,
Dall’Augusteo all Auditorium.
www.musicaperroma.it
Scuderie del Quirinale
www.comune.roma.it
www.scuderiequirinale.it
Palazzo Venezia
Via Del Plebiscito 118. Open everyday: 08.30-19.30 Closed on Mondays, January 1, December 25.
The box office closes at 18.30
New art venues in Rome
Rome has recently opened new
venues dedicated to the arts.
The House of Cinema is located in
the appropriately named Largo
Marcello Mastroianni. In the 19th
century it was a restaurant, then
a cheese and milk shop until the
1930s when it was turned again into
a luxury restaurant “Casina delle Rose”.
In the Dolce Vita years the venue
hosted the fashionable “La Lucciola”
nightclub until its closure in 1976.
The House of Cinema hosts a library
on the history of cinema with more than
40,000 books, a cinema for the presentation
of new films and discussions and a specialized
bookshop. The House of Theatres is the new Rome
venue devoted to live theatre, housing also special
collections and historic materials. Located in Villino
Corsini in the park of Villa Panphili, it is a place for
meetings, exhibitions and theatre with a multi-disciplinary
perspective combining study and training with the
“making” and “watching” of theatrical performances. The
House of Architecture is located in Piazza Manfredo
Fanti and hosts the Roman Acquarium. It is a fascinating
symbol of the presence of modern architectural
values in the capital, providing the city with a new and
evocative space for architecture. The House of Jazz
in Villa Osio, was built inside 3 farmhouses and has a
150 seat auditorium, a rehearsal and recording room,
accommodation quarters for artists, a restaurant and bar.
The House of Jazz is immersed in a 3 hectar park located
between the Baths of Caracalla and the beginning of Via
Cristoforo Colombo and it is ideal for open-air concerts.
The Parco della Musica (The Music Park), is Rome’s
new music centre. This outstandingly beautiful venue,
which includes 3 concert halls, is the most innovative and
engaging modern project ever carried out by the City of
Rome. It hosts concerts by the celebrated Accademia di
Santa Cecilia as well as foreign orchestras, ensembles
and soloists. www.turismoroma.it
TURIN
Egyptian Museum
Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, Torino
www.museoegizio.it
Pinacoteca Agnelli Gianni e Marella Agnelli
Lingotto, Via Nizza 230/130 (Entrance: Centro
Commerciale 8 Gallery).
FONDAZIONE GIOVANNI AGNELLI. For Information:
CENTRO DI DOCUMENTAZIONE DELLA FONDAZIONE
Via Giacosa 38, 10125 Torino
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Biennale di Venezia
San Marco, 1364/a
Ca’ Giustinian, 30124
Venezia.
www.labiennale.org
Accademia Gallery
Campo della Carita’, Dorsoduro 1050
30100 Venezia
www.gallerieaccademia.org
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Cappella degli Sgrovegni
www.cappelladegliscrovegni.it
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Il Castello dei Burattini Musei Giordano Ferrari.
The Giordano Ferrari collection represents the most
important Italian collection of theatre animation. Puppets
are featured as part of this great collection that captures
the different regions of Italy, its culture and traditions.
Musei Civici di San Paolo
Via Melloni 3/a, Parma.
www.castellodeiburattini.it
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Leaning tower and Piazza dei Miracoli
Visits, which are for 40 minutes, and for not more than
30 visitors at a time, must be booked in advance and are
accompanied by a guide.
www.opapisa.it
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The Gallery of Modern Art
Villa Saluzzo Serra, Via Capolungo 3, Nervi (near
Genoa). Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am -7pm.
www.gamgenova.it
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Venaria Reale: The best guide to understanding the
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for exploring all the beauties of the Region
of Umbria.
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transport
RAIL TRAVEL
Public and private coach services link the cities and almost all populated centres. There are busses,
trams, and, in the main cities, there are also underground railways. The main international car hire
companies have branches all over the country, in most airports, sea-ports and railway stations.
Information offices are available at stations thoughout
Italy, with details regarding National and European
destinations.
MOTORWAYS AND ROADS
The Italian rail system is operated by TRENITALIA.
The rail network is well developed and widespread,
especially between major urban centres and tourist
areas. The fastest trains operate on the networks
between the major cities while the regional trains
usually stop at all stations. You will find that rail travel
in Italy is cheap and efficient.
Train Classification
ITALOTRENO - High Speed train service connects
two lines: Turin-Salerno, stops in Milan, Reggio Emilia,
Bologna, Florence, Rome and Naples. Venice-Naples,
stops in Padova, Bologna, Florence and Rome
FRECCIAROSSA - trains connecting Turin-MilanBologna-Rome-Naples-Salerno on the high speed line.
FRECCIARGENTO - TRAINS CONNECTING
Rome to Venice, Verona, Bari/Lecce, Lamezia Terme/
Reggio Calabria on the high speed lines
and traditional lines.
FRECCIABIANCA - connecting Milan to: Venice,
Udine and Trieste: Genoa and Rome; down to
Bari, Lecce on the traditional line.
ETR: (also known as Eurostar) – very fast trains
stopping only at major cities.
1st and 2nd class – supplement payable –
booking compulsory.
INTERCITY: Fast trains stopping at major cities –
1st and 2nd class – supplement payable –
booking recommended.
INTER-REGIONALI: Trains stopping at many
cities – 1st and 2nd class.
REGIONALI: Local trains stopping virtually at
every city within the same region. Normally
2nd class only.
SLEEPER trains operate between major
Italian cities and to foreign countries.
RAIL PASSES & TICKETS: Can be
purchased from your local travel agent in
Australia and New Zealand. Seniors
(75 years and over) can obtain a
“Carta d’argento” (silver card) that allows
them to travel at a discounted rate on
some trains.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Please be aware that once you
have purchased a ticket, you must validate it before
boarding the train at the special yellow machines
located along the platforms. Failure to do so will result
in a fine.
For rail information visit www.trenitalia.com
road services
Italians drive on the right and overtake on the left. The
roads in Italy are quite good and Italy has a fine network
of motorways (Autostrade). Although the motorway
network is quite extensive, there is also a good network of
state roads to get you around. These state roads (strade
statali) are often just as good. As a tourist you may find
that avoiding motorways is a good idea. The provincial
roads (Strade provinciali) will bring you into the Italian
countryside.
An emergency triangle must be carried in the vehicle at all
times. Seat belts must be worn in the front and rear seats.
The use of mobile phones is prohibited if they required
being hand held. Helmets must be worn on two-wheeled
vehicles.
Speed limits are as follows (unless otherwise displayed):
BUS TRAVEL
There is a fairly extensive network of bus services in Italy
provided by a number of private companies. These bus
services vary from small local services connecting rural
communities to luxury express services between big
cities.
FERRIES AND HYDROFOILS
There are many services linking the islands by sea to
the mainland. The main links are by car ferries and
hydrofoils. In addition, ships from all the countries around
the Mediterranean are moored in the well-equipped Italian
ports. The main Italian ports for embarking on the Islands
of Sicily and Sardinia are: Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia,
Fiumicino, Naples and Villa San Giovanni.
FERRY COMPANIES ON THE WEB
Campania – www.caremar.it
Sicily – www.siremar.it
Sardinia – www.sardiniaferries.com
Elba/Giglio/Capraria – www.toremar.it
Adriatic Coast – www.tirrenia.it
Sardinia/Elba – www.moby.it
Sardinia/Sicily – www.gnv.it
Campania/Sicily/Aeolian Islands – www.snav.it
Lazio/Campania – www.alilauro.it
Ponza – www.vetor.it
Sardinia – www.corsica-ferries.it
Sicily – www.usticalines.it
Liguria/Cinque Terre - www.navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it
For General information and bookings on-line visit:
www.traghetti.com
Motorway Highway
Major Roads
Towns / Cities
130 km/h
110 km/h
90 km/h
50 km/h
Penalties for violation of speed limit vary in proportion
to the amount of the excess. The Italian Motorway
Code follows the Geneva Convention and Italy by using
international road signs. Motorway signs are indicated
by the letter “A” followed by a number written in white on
a green background. They are almost all subject to tolls,
except for some brief stretches, especially approaching
urban areas. Wearing of seatbelts is compulsory for frontand back-seat passengers as well as for the driver. The
use of mobile phones while driving unless they have a
hands free device. The alcohol limit is 0,5 grams per litre.
Tolls can be paid through the following methods:
- TelePass: A telematic system that allows you to pay the
toll without stopping.
- By Cash: When the sign background is white, it means
that the lane is exclusively for cash payment. The sign
shows the icon of cash with in addition the symbol of a
hand, indicating the presence of a cashier.
- ViaCard charge card: a magnetic prepaid charge
card, of the amount of 25, 50 or 75 euros, which can be
used to pay tolls in all automatic toll lanes and in lanes
with cashier of all motorway network in Italy. The Viacard
charge card can be used for any type of vehicle travelling
on motorways, either private or commercial. The Viacard
charge card in euros can be used anywhere on the Italian
motorway network disregarding its expiry date.
- Payment with credit card and Maestro Cards
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A new signage layout has been implemented to
achieve major directness and visibility, based on colour
identification associated to the different payment options
and on a standard use of colours, icons and symbols.
Clear and immediate understandable signs allow
drivers arriving at the toll to choose quickly the lane
corresponding to their payment option, avoiding both
confusion, and slowing down of the car flow near the pay
tolls and, more importantly, help cut down the number of
accidents due to sudden manoeuvring or moving from
one gate lane to the other.
Entrance gate
The lanes reserved for Telepass owners are provided with
new signage settled above the marquee, characterized
by a yellow background sign reading “reserved Telepass
owners”. All the other gate lanes where tickets are issued
are characterized by signs settled nearer the ground at
the entrance of the lane.
Exit gate
The new signage is meant to quicker the payment,
allowing users, along the 2.855 km of the Autrostrade per
l’Italia network, to see and locate clearly and immediately
the various payment options available at each exit gate.
For travel, traffic and road information please visit:
www.autostrade.it or www.aci.it
TAXI
Taxi service is readily available throughout the country.
Meters are compulsory and fares are displayed.
IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED TO USE ONLY OFFICIAL
TAXIS WHICH ARE EASILY IDENTIFIABLE. IGNORE
OFFERS FROM DRIVERS OF PRIVATE CARS WHO
OFTEN LOITER AROUND AIRPORTS AND RAILWAY
STATIONS.
Extra charges: Night service supplement between 10 pm
and 6 am. Sunday and holiday supplement + luggage
(per item).
For taxi trips outside the city boundaries, fares will be
based on distance.
PETROL
Almost all service stations in the country are equipped
with pumps for unleaded petrol and diesel fuel. Service
stations are usually open from 07:00 to 12:30 and from
15:00 to 19:30. During weekends and public holidays they
operate with an alternative shifting system, generally only
in the morning. Service is guaranteed 24 hours a day on
the motorways. Carrying petrol in containers is prohibited.
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Australian and New Zealand drivers licence holders wishing to drive in Italy have two options:
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308
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336
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551
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Udine
276
382
504
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684
515
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Venice
159
265
387
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567
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Verona
141
247
282
164
781
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549
295
Taormina
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858
415
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Option 1) Obtain an international driving permit
IMPORTANT ROAD SIGNS
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is proof that
you hold a valid driver licence in your home country
at the date of issue of the IDP and should be carried
with your domestic driver licence. IDPs are issued
through state and territory motoring clubs and the cost
to obtain one ranges from about $20 to $60. To obtain
an International Driving Permit, please contact the
relevant IDP authority in your state:
New South Wales - NRMA
Queensland - RACQ Ltd.
Victoria - RACV
South Australia - RAA
Western Australia - RAC
Tasmania - RACT
Northern Territory - AANT
New Zealand - Automobile Association (AA)
Stop: Red, Octagonal and says ‘stop’ in
the centre
Parking areas: Circular sign with a red border and
red diagonal slash through the middle and a blue
background.
Do not enter: Red circle with a white horizontal bar
through the middle.
No Vehicles Allowed: White border and round with a
red circle around the border.
One Way: Rectangular sign with an arrow pointing
out the appropriate direction and the words ‘senso
unico’.
No Passing: Round white sign with a border and tow
cars in the centre, the right car is black, the left car is
red.
Option 2) Obtain a valid translation into Italian
of your Australian or drivers licence from an
accredited translator
The translation must then be accompanied by a
valid Australian or New Zealand drivers licence. To
obtain information on accredited translators please
contact your local Italian Consulate or Embassy.
TYPES OF ROADS
Autostrada: Motorways and freeways
Major roads: Dual carriageways and highways with
more than one lane in each direction.Minor roads:
Narrow, winding roads with one lane in each direction
and generally moving fast.
White roads: Narrow, dirt or white gravel roads
through the countryside, known locally as ‘strade
bianche
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ACCESSIBILITY
A Committee “for the promotion and the encouragement of Accessible Tourism” was established in Italy in response to
the demand of focusing the whole tourism system on people and their needs. Infrastructure for disabled travellers is
constantly improving. Some busses have busses with wheelchair access and often churches are equipped with ramps and
lifts. For further information:
Milan - www.milanopertutti.it - www.expofacile.it
Rome - www.turismoroma.it/info-viaggio/accessibilita?lang=en
Naples - www.turismoaccessibile.org/?lang=en
Venice - www.comune.venezia.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/1318
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HOTELS
There are about 38,000 hotels in Italy. Every hotel has
rates fixed in agreement with the Provincial Tourist Board.
Most hotels quote all-inclusive rates, which include taxes,
service, heating or air-conditioning. Hotels are classified:
5-Star Deluxe, 5-Star, 4-Star, 3-Star, 2-Star and 1-Star.
The term pensione (or pension), that describes a small
hotel, is no longer used in Italy. Pensions are now called
1-Star or 2-Star hotels.
MOTELS “ALONG THE ROAD”
Italy has an extensive network of motels that provide
motorists with modern and comfortable accommodation,
parking facilities and delicious regional food. Many motels
also have swimming pools, private beaches, tennis
courts, small parks and gardens.
BED AND BREAKFAST
Bed and breakfast establishments are family run and
privately owned. B&B’s are not actually authorised to
prepare meals and so breakfast is usually pre-packaged.
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They consist of convents, monasteries and other religious
institutions offering accommodation, usually at very
affordable prices, great locations but with restrictions.
PRIVATE HOMES
Accommodation in private homes is available in most cities and towns. Contact the local tourist
office of the city or town and request “un elenco di affittacamere” (list of persons letting rooms).
Private homes are not official establishments and are not rated by the tourist office.
ALPINE HUTS
The Club Alpino Italiano owns nearly 600 huts in the mountain districts and publishes a yearly
book with a map and information on access, equipment and tariffs. Touring Club Italiano publishes
several volumes giving detailed mountain itineraries and excursion information that includes the
huts. www.cai.it
FARMHOUSES (AGRITOURISM)
Italian cottages and farmhouses are available for holiday rental.
YOUTH HOSTELS AND STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Youth Hostels can be found all over Italy in the major
cities and are run by the AIG (Associazione Italiana
Alberghi per la Gioventu’), affiliated to Hostelling
International (HI). A HI card is not always required, but is
recommended.
For details on how to obtain one you can contact: www.
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(Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventú) AIG,
Operates over 50 hostels throughout Italy
(www.informagiovani.it). Student hostels exist in many
Italian towns and are available not only to students under
taking courses but, when available, also to students
visiting the country for holidays. Useful information can
be found at: www.cts.it. Centro Turistico Giovanile (CTG),
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Italy has well equipped conference and meeting facilities
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VILLAS & APARTMENTS
Italy offers an extensive range of accommodation in Villas
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CAMPING
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CHURCHES
Churches are open from early morning until 1 p.m.
and then again in the afternoon. Major cathedrals
and basilicas are open all day. Special hours apply
during particularly significant religious periods such
as Christmas, Easter, Lent, etc. To visit churches a
suitable “dress code” is required and visits are not
allowed during religious services.
PAPAL AUDIENCES AND THE VATICAN
Masses with the Pope at the Vatican can be
celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica, in St Peter’s
Square or both together depending on the
celebration and the expected number of people
attending. Most of the masses from the Pontifical
liturgical calendar at are celebrated at St Peters
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people. There are some Masses when the Holy See
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chance of getting your tickets.
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a letter notifying you that they have received your request
and where to take the letter at the Vatican to collect
tickets. They will not confirm tickets have been issued
until you go to the prefecture office for collection.
There you will either receive your tickets or a letter to say
there was not enough availability.
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chance there is of availability.
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the chance of having your request granted so we suggest
to not book extra tickets unnecessarily.
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request together with a letter from your parish or some
authority of the church.
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Tickets for Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica with the Pope:
If you need between 1 - 6 tickets you can get tickets
directly from the Swiss Guards usually from 3 days
before the Mass at the “Bronze Door” from 8am till 8pm
Summer Time - 8am till 7pm Winter Time. However if it’s
a Popular Mass such as Christmas Eve or Easter Mass
you will need to reserve tickets in advance to guarantee
availability. If you will need more than 10 tickets for any of
the Masses you will definitely need to reserve in advance,
and then collect your tickets usually 1-3 days before the
event from the Prefecture of the Papal Household.
Masses with the Pope at St.Peter Square:
For the seated area you will need a ticket but mostly you
can attend standing without a ticket.
Tickets will be asked for at the entrance of the Mass.
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Tickets are collected at the Preffetura Vaticana located
just after the “Bronze Doors” at St Peter’s Basilica
normally from 5-4 days days before the event from 8am
till 6 or 7pm depending if it’s winter or summer.
Tickets are always free.
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FOOD AND WINE
SPORTS & ADVENTURE
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Italy has always been a synonym for “great cuisine”,
offering an unmistakable explosion of flavours, scents,
and aromas. Aside from having one of the most famous
cuisines, it also proposes an immense variety of different
regional dishes and recipes.
Italy offers endless and amazing opportunities for
those seeking a vacation dedicated to sports and
physical activity - for those who want to be in close
contact with nature both during the summer and the
winter, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and unique
landscapes.
Feeling good in Italy is easy. This country boasts the
largest number of thermal spa centres in the world, with
a tradition of body and soul treatments that dates back
thousands of years - to ancient Rome. Throughout the
country, from north to south, it is possible for visitors to
experience a unique vacation centred on general wellbeing l at our numerous natural thermal springs. These
places are renowned for their therapeutic properties and
for their excellent aesthetic treatments. There are ancient
baths that have remained intact for centuries and take
visitors back in time, offering a primitive sort of appeal,
with their natural saunas, hidden caves surrounded by
vegetation, and hot steam with a pleasantly ferrous scent
- excellent spots for reinvigorating the body and treating
the skin.
Visitors cannot miss the food and wine itineraries journeys through Italy’s gastronomic culture, in search
of ancient recipes, genuine products, and simple food
inspired by classic Italian cooking and innovative
creations. World renowned products such as Parmigiano
Reggiano (Parmesan) cheese, Parma and San Daniele
ham, Modena balsamic vinegar, Genoa’s pesto, buffalo
mozzarella from Campania, Alba truffles, and cured
meats are just some of the symbols that make Italy the
land of good food. And how could anyone forget pasta
and pizza, universal synonyms for Italy?
Italy’s wines, those noble ambassadors of Italian
excellence throughout the world, must not be
neglected. The pleasure of tasting a fine wine in its
native environment is unparalled - a glass of Chianti or
Brunello di Montalcino in Tuscany, of Barbera or Barolo
in Piedmont, of Prosecco di Valdobbiadene in Veneto, of
Lambrusco in Emilia Romagna, or the Sicilian wines or
the white wines in Friuli and Trentino-Alto Adige, or the
great reds of the Valtellina, just to provide a few renowned
examples.
Italy has a world of flavours to taste and tempt the palate ,
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There are qualified and well-equipped facilities to assist
guests and meet their every need. Italy’s countless
marinas and ports, and various tourist organizations
offer opportunities to indulge in water sports, such
as windsurfing, kitesurfing, swimming, sailing, and
waterskiing.
For mountain lovers, there are infinite options. During the
summer: biking, walking, horseback riding, whitewater
rafting and kayaking along streams and rapids, fishing
in the pristine waters of rivers and lakes, paragliding and
hang gliding over spectacular landscapes. During the
winter, the mountains become a paradise for those who
wish to practise winter sports. There are also several
options for cyclists - from mountain biking to downhill and
street biking with scenery boasting undeniable beauty
and challenging hills to tackle. A number of bike-tour
itineraries provide a range of ability levels and include the
option of lodging in comfortable and practical bike hotels
equipped to accommodate aficionados of this sport.
Whatever the season, whatever the passion, Italy is the
place for a sports-related vacation beyond compare! Italy
is the perfect background for cycling, rafting, mountain
biking, hiking, horseback riding along amazing bridle
paths…and many other outdoor sports.
A thermal spa vacation is always revitalizing, thanks
to effective treatments and a wide range of services,
but, most importantly, thanks to the enchanting natural
landscapes in which they are located. Italy has various
world famous thermal spas: Saturnia, Montecatini, San
Gimignano, Abano, Salsomaggiore and Ischia, to name
just a few for a holiday devoted to health, beauty and
physical well-being, in quiet resorts with all mod cons.
Special consideration should be given to the wide array
of options available at the wellness centres in TrentinoAlto Adige, Umbria and Tuscany. Their facilities are
specifically equipped to make use of the latest apparatus
and techniques, with innovative treatments that provide
guests with a vacation dedicated to physical well-being
and relaxation.
BUSINESS & STUDY
Italy is the ideal destination for business tourism: many
international airports, appropriate infrastructures and
breathtaking landscapes. It’s no wonder that the Bel
Paese stands out as the favorite place for congressional
tourism. Its amazing regions offer a wide range of choices
throughout the year: both large and small cities have new,
high-quality structures for national and international fairs,
making it possible to discover the charm of Italy in the
time not strictly dedicated to business.
Italy is an excellent choice of location for congresses,
meetings and conventions. The Italian territory boasts
numerous congress centres suitable for any kind of event,
with modern and prestigious structures equipped with
everything you need to make your congress successful:
hotels, and specialized infrastructures and services that
guarantee high-quality service. Italy provides the best
backdrops for a great congress: from the capital, Rome,
to the exciting Milan, without forgetting other cities such
as Turin, Rimini, Florence and its many cities of art, to
name but a few. That is not all – meetings can also be
organized in the many locations around the wonderful
Italian lakes, rivieras, or mountain sites. As a choice Italy
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ABRUZZO
The Fidelity Card is the Discount Card for the Parco
della Majella.
www.parconaturalemajella.it/i-vantaggi-della-fidelitycard/
APULIA
Scopri la Puglia The Tourist Card which allows you to
visit museums and tourist attractions, shopping, eating
and enjoying the area
www.scoprilapuglia.com/touristcard.html
ALTO ADIGE
The Museumobil Card combines two different offers,
allowing you to take all modes of public transport during
your stay in Alto Adige, as well as access 78 of the
region’s museums and collections!
www.mobilcard.info
CALABRIA
Discover Calabria Card: makes travel easier for tourists
in Calabria! www.discovercalabriacard.com/progetto_
discover_calabria_card.html
CAMPANIA
Campania Arte Card a rechargeable card for travelling
and discovering the fascinating cultural heritage in Naples
and the rest of the region - with ease, on a budget, and to
your advantage! www.campaniartecard.it
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tourist
cards
EMILIA ROMAGNA
The Romagna Visit Card is an access pass that
guarantees varying type of offers - including free
entrances, discounts and other specials - in selected
museums and attractions in the Provinces of ForlìCesena and Ravenna. Vacation in Romagna, vacation in
quality! www.romagnavisitcard.it
Bologna Welcome Card: discover the sites and
attractions of Bologna practically and economically,
with the Bologna Welcome Card - the card especially
dedicated to travelers to the Emilian Capital.
www.bolognawelcome.com
Castelli del Ducato di Parma e Piacenza Card:
this Card is your official pass to experiencing enchanting
places and living the area’s countless manors and castles
to the fullest: from antique accommodations to tyical
restaurants, from historic artisan workshops and refined
boutiques to the top museums.
www.castellidelducato.it
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
FVG-Card is your all-access pass to discover both
excitement and savings in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
www.turismofvg.it/FVG-Card
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LIGURIA
The “Cinque Terre Card” grants: - guaranteed access
to the pathways and equipped routes of the Park utilization of the Park’s sustainable transport - entry to
nature observation centers and to the various “territorial
museums” - discounts for Civic Museums in La Spezia
- and, for the disabled, free movement on elevators in
Manarola, Riomaggiore and Vernazza.
www.cinqueterre.com/en/the-cinque-terre-card/
The Genova Card is your certified City Pass to free visits
in 22 city and communal, State and private museums.
The musei+bus version also offers free movement on
urban transport! www.visitgenoa.it
LOMBARDY
Milano Card is the first tourist card for the City of Milan.
www.milanocard.it/
MARCHE
Carta Musei Marche: a new and experimental means
for experiencing both the museums and the terrain in
The The Marchess. La Carta Musei The Marches lets
tourists visit over 100 museums and archaeological sites,
guaranteeing free, no-limits access to all!
http://www.cartamusei.marche.it/
PIEDMONT
The Torino+Piemonte Card gives you the keys to the
city and the region!
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SARDEGNA
The Si Card is the free, easy-access card for Sulcis
Iglesiente and surroundings, at reduced prices!
www.sulcisiglesiente.eu/site/si_card.asp
Sardinia Pass is the key to unlock beautiful experiences
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SICILY
PalermoTouristcard is the services card for visitors to
the Island of Sicily, offering specials on museum, gallery,
and historic palazzi visits, as well as on car rentals and
other means of transport. Also covered are certain health
service and emergency conventions.
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TUSCANY
The Firenze Card gives you entry to Florence’s major
musuems, villas and historic gardens.
www.firenzecard.it
TRENTINO
Trento Card: just one card and you can have the entire
city in your pocket! Experience Trento any time of the
year, and discover the city center, Monte Bondone and
surroundings without having to carry a single cent.
www.discovertrento.it/
Trento Rovereto Card Practical and budget-friendly,
this card is your key to accessing the museums, castles
and other points of interest in Trento, Rovereto and the
surrounding area! www.visitrovereto.it
UMBRIA
“Perugia Citta’ museo card” the card with advantages
and benefits as you visit the principal cultural, historic and
artistic spots in Perugia.
www.perugiacittamuseo.it/en/the-card.html
The Assisi CARD gives you discounts on parking,
museums, restaurants, and shopping in Assisi, as well as
excursions to Monte Subasio and other Umbrian cities.
Not only, but enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, and
specials on taxi services.
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VENETO
Venice Card The ideal card for tourists wanting to visit
the city in all its dimensions, from the major museums and
foundations to the prettiest churches. It’s Venice, easy
and fiasco-free.
www.veneziaunica.it/
Verona Card is a cumulative ticket that can be bought
in any one of the visiting sites included, as well as from
sellers taking part in the initiative, from tabaccheria in the
city center, and touristic information offices marked IAT in
Verona and Lake Garda.
www.veronacard.it
The Padova Card is a great way to visit Padua and the
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frequently asked
questions
Is it better to get around by train or car?
Italy is well connected with both the rail system and
motorways. Getting around by car will depend on how
confident you are as a driver and driving on the opposite
side of the road to Australia and New Zealand.
For further information see page 27 of this booklet.
Is my Australian driver licence valid in Italy?
Yes, provided it is accompanied by an official translation
or an international driver’s licence.
If I go to Italy in September / October what will the
temperature be like?
Depending on the location you are in, September and
October are usually still mild.
Do I have to prebook tickets for the Vatican Museums
and Sistine Chapel?
Booking is not compulsory but if you book online you can
skip the queue. You can book at: mv.vatican.va
Can I buy tickets for the Uffizi Gallery online?
Yes at: www.polomuseale.firenze.it/en/index.php
How do I reach the port of Civitavecchia from Rome?
Trains to and from Civitavecchia run hourly and the trip
takes 40 mins to just over an hour. The entrance to the
port is within walking distance from the Civitavecchia
train station (600 meters). Alternatively, shuttle buses
frequently travel to the entrance of the Port.
Can I park my car in Venice?
In Piazzale Roma there are parking stations. There is also
a parking lot on the Island of Tronchetto. Another solution
is to leave your car in Mestre either in the parking lots by
the entrance to the Ponte della Liberta’ or the ones near
the Mestre railway station and continue from there by bus
or train to Venice.
Can I buy a bus ticket on board the bus?
Rarely. Tickets are usually sold at tobacconists
or news agents.
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How do I reach the Amalfi Coast from Rome?
From Rome Termini train station you can catch trains
to Naples. Once you arrive at Naples Stazione Centrale
Piazza Garibaldi railway station, follow the direction signs
to the Circumvesuviana platform (the regional railway
line, situated underneath the main railway station) and
from here take the train to Sorrento. You’ll reach Sorrento
in about an hour. Outside Sorrento railway station you
can get the Sita bus headed to Positano-Amalfi or to
Sant’Agata-Nerano.
Another option is to head to the Rome Tiburtina railway
station and from here board one of the Marozzi coaches
which run between Rome and Amalfi and Rome and
Sorrento. For Amalfi there is just one coach which leaves
at 07.00 in the morning, and arrives at 12.00.
For Sorrento there are two coaches, one departing at
07.00, the other at 15.00.
In the summer months sea connections by hydrofoil and
ferry depart from the Molo Beverello in Naples and dock
in Positano and Amalfi. www.metrodelmare.net
Can I drive in city centres such as Florence & Rome?
Given their historic nature, the city centres in Italy
were clearly not designed for modern traffic needs and
vehicles. City centres are generally limited to residents
and vehicles with special permits.
This DOES NOT include rental cars. If you are caught
driving within the restricted ZTL areas (Zona a Traffico
Limitato) you can expect to receive a fine. If you are
planning to rent a car you will need to plan ahead and
let your hotel know you will be driving so the hotel staff
can contact the appropriate traffic authorities in order for
you to receive permission to enter and avoid any fines.
Once you receive clearance to drive in the city centre and
through the ZTL zones to reach the hotel, you still have to
find a place to park or reserve a car spot.
useful phrases
Welcome - Benvenuto (sg-m) Benvenuti (pl-m) Benvenuta (sg-f) Benvenute (pl-f)
Hello - Ciao / Salve / Pronto? (on phone)
How are you? I’m fine, thanks. And you? Come va? / Come stai? (inf) Come sta? (frm) Bene grazie.
E tu? (inf) Bene grazie. E lei? (frm)
Long time no see - Quanto tempo!
What’s your name? My name is ... Come ti chiami? (inf) Come si chiama? (frm) Mi chiamo ...
Where are you from? I’m from ... Da dove vieni? Di dove sei? (inf) Da dove viene? Di dov’è?
(frm) Vengo da ..., Sono di ...
Pleased to meet you - Piacere / Piacere di conoscerti (inf) Piacere di conoscerla (frm)
Good morning - Buongiorno
Good afternoon - Buongiorno / Buon pomeriggio
Good evening - Buonasera
Good night - Buonanotte
Goodbye - Ciao / Ci vediamo / Arrivederci / Arrivederla (frm)
Good luck - Buona fortuna! / In bocca al lupo!
Cheers/Good health! - Salute! / Cin cin!
Have a nice day - Buona giornata!
Bon appetit - Buon appetito!
Bon voyage - Buon viaggio!
I don’t understand - Non capisco / Non ho capito
Please speak more slowly - Può parlare più lentamente?
Please write it down - Può scriverlo, per favore? (frm) Puoi scriverlo, per favore? (inf)
Do you speak Italian? Yes, a little - Parli Italiano? (inf) Parla italiano? (frm) Sì, un poco
How do you say ... in Italian? - Come si dice ... in italiano?
Excuse me - Permesso (let me through) Scusa! Scusami! (inf) Scusi! Mi scusi! (frm) (pardon)
How much is this? - Quanto costa?
Sorry - Scusa! (inf) Scusi! (frm) Mi dispiace
Thank you - Grazie / Molte grazie / Grazie mille Prego
Where’s the toilet? - Dov’è la toilette? Dov’è il bagno?
This gentleman/lady will pay for everything - Pagherà tutto questo signore (gentleman)
Pagherà tutto questa signora (lady)
Would you like to dance with me? - Vuole ballare con me? (frm)
Vuoi ballare con me? (inf) Balliamo? (inf)
Get well soon - Guarisci presto! Auguri di pronta guarigione!
Leave me alone! - Lasciami in pace! Vattene! (inf)
Mi lasci in pace! / Se ne vada! (frm)
Help! Fire! Stop! - Aiuto! - Al fuoco! Ferma! Stop! Alt!
Call the police! - Chiama la polizia! (inf) Chiami la polizia! (frm/sg) Chiamate la polizia! (inf) Chiamiamo la polizia! (frm/pl)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo
Happy Easter - Buona Pasqua
Happy Birthday - Buon compleanno
I love you - Ti amo
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embassies &
organisations
EMBASSY
Embassy of Italy - Australia
12 Grey St - Deakin ACT 2600 - Australia
ph: +61 2 6273 3333 - fax: +61 2 6273 4223
www.ambcanberra.esteri.it
Embassy of Italy New Zealand
34-38 Grant Rd Thorndon Wellington, 6011 New Zealand
ph: +64 (0)4 4735 339 fax: +64 (0)4 4727 255
www.ambwellington.esteri.it
INSTITUTE OF CULTURE
Italian Institute of Culture - Sydney
Level 4, 125 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000 - Australia
Tel: +61 2 9261 1780 - Fax: +61 2 9262 9333
www.iicsydney.esteri.it
Italian Institute of Culture - Melbourne
233 Domain Road
South Yarra 3141
Tel: +61 3 9866 5931 - Fax: +61 3 9867 3696
www.iicmelbourne.esteri.it
CONSULATE
TRADE AGENCY
General Consulate of Italy - Sydney
Italian Trade Agency - Sydney
19 / 44 Market Street Sydney NSW 2000 - Australia
ph: +61 2 93927900 - Fax: +61 2 93927980
www.conssydney.esteri.it
General Consuate of Italy - Melbourne
1 / 509 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, VIC, 3004 - Australia
Tel: +61 3 9867 5744 - Fax: +61 3 9866 3932
www.consmelbourne.esteri.it
General Consulate of Italy - Brisbane
8 / 199 George Street Brisbane 4000 Australia
Tel: +61 7 3229 8944 - Fax: ( 61 7) 3229 8643
email: [email protected];
www.consbrisbane.esteri.it
General Consulate of Italy - Adelaide
398 Payneham Road
Glynde, South Australia 5070 Australia
Tel: ( 61 8) 83370777 - Fax: ( 61 8) 83651540
www.consadelaide.esteri.it
Consulate of Italy - Perth
Level 2 - 1292 Hay Street
West Perth - Australia
Ph +(618) 9322 4500 - Fax +(618) 9322 9911
www.consperth.esteri.it
Benvenuti
in
italia!
Welcome to Italy!
Level 19, 44 Market Street - Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: 61 (2) 9299 9954 - Fax : 61 (2) 9299 1172
E-mail: [email protected]
www.italtrade.com
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE &
INDUSTRY
Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Sydney
2 / 140 William Street
East Sydney NSW 2011
Tel +61 (0)2 8354 0777 - Fax +61 (0)2 8354 0279
www.icciaus.com.au
Discover a land of timeless beauty and walk in the footsteps of some of the most colourful characters and renaissance artists.
infinityholidays.com.au
Specialising in
Independent travel
Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Melbourne
Level 1, 185 Faraday Street
CARLTON VIC 3053
Tel: +61 3 8341 3200 - Fax: +61 3 9347 8920
www.italcham.com.au
Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Brisbane
Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main Street Kangaroo
Point QLD 4169
Tel: +61 7 3392 2499 - Fax: +61 7 3392 1022
www.icci.com.au
Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Perth
Level 1, 477 Hay Street
Subiaco, 6008 - WA
Tel: +61 8 9217 4200 - Fax: +61 8 9217 4201
w ww.icci.asn.au
Visit our website or call 1300 661 666 for information,
bookings and a copy of our current Italy brochure
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Phone: 1300 661 666
[email protected]
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www.greecemedtravel.com.au
LOCAL ITALIAN TOURIST OFFICES
AIRPORTS
Alghero: www.alghero-turismo.it
Amalfi: www.amalfitouristoffice.it
Ancona: www.turismo.marche.it
Aosta: www.lovevda.it
Arezzo: http://arezzo.intoscana.it
Assisi: www.visit-assisi.it/
Bergamo: www.turismo.bergamo.it
Bologna: www.bolognawelcome.com
Bolzano: www.bolzano-bozen.it
Brescia: www.turismobrescia.it/
Cagliari: www.visit-cagliari.it
Capri: www.capritourism.com
Catania: http://turismo.provincia.ct.it/English/
Cinque Terre: www.parconazionale5terre.it
Como: www.lakecomo.org
Ferrara: www.ferraraterraeacqua.it
Florence: www.firenzeturismo.it
Genoa: www.genova-turismo.it
Ischia Island: www.infoischiaprocida.it
La Spezia: www.turismoprovincia.laspezia.it
Lake Maggiore: www.verbania-turismo.it
Lake Garda: www.lagodigarda.it
Lucca: www.luccaturismo.it
Mantua: www.turismo.mantova.it
Milan: www.turismo.milano.it
Modena: http://turismo.comune.modena.it
Naples: www.inaples.it
Palermo: www.visitarepalermo.it
Padua: www.turismopadova.it
Pisa: www.opapisa.it
www.pisaunicaterra.it
Pompeii: www.pompeiisites.org
Positano: www.aziendaturismopositano.it
Ravenna: www.turismo.ravenna.it
Reggio Calabria: www.turiscalabria.it
Rimini: en.riviera.rimini.it
Rome: www.turismoroma.it
San Gimignano: www.sangimignano.com
Siena: www.terresiena.it
Sorrento: www.sorrentotourism.com
Taormina: www.comune.taormina.me.it/
Turin: www.turismotorino.org
Trento: www.discovertrento.it/
Treviso: www.turismo.provincia.treviso.it
Trieste: www.turismofvg.it/
Urbino: www.turismo.pesarourbino.it/en.html
Venice: www.turismovenezia.it
Verona: www.tourism.verona.it
Vicenza: www.vicenzae.org
Alghero (AHO): www.algheroaeroporto.it
Ancona (AOI Falconara): www.aeroportomarche.it/en
Bari (BRI Palese) and Brindisi (BDS Casale):
www.seap-puglia.it
Bergamo (BGY Orio): www.sacbo.it
Bologna (BLQ G. Marconi): www.bologna-airport.it
Brescia (VBS G. Dannunzio): www.aeroportobrescia.it
Cagliari (CAG): www.aeroportodicagliari.com
Catania (CTA Fontana Rossa): www.aeroporto.catania.it
Florence (FLR A. Vespucci): www.aeroporto.firenze.it
Forli’ (FRL Ridolfi): www.aeroportodiforli.com/
Genova (GVA C. Colombo): www.airport.genova.it
Lamezia Terme: www.lameziaairport.it/
Milan (MXP Malpensa): www.sea-aeroportimilano.it
Milan (LIN Linate): www.sea-aeroportimilano.it
Naples (NAP Capodichino): www.gesac.it
Palermo (PMO Falcone Borsellino): www.gesap.it
Parma (PMF Verdi): www.aeroportoparma.it
Perugia (PEG Sant’Egidio): www.airport.umbria.it
Pescara (PSR Liberi): www.abruzzo-airport.it
Pisa (PSA International Airport): www.pisa-airport.com
Reggio Calabria (SUF Lamezia Terme): www.sacal.it
Reggio Calabria (REG Dello Stretto): www.sogas.it
Rome (CIA Ciampino): www.adr.it
Rome (FCO Fiumicino): www.adr.it
Treviso (TSF Ancillotto): www.trevisoairport.it
Trieste (TRS Ronchi dei Legionari): www.aeroporto.fvg.it
Turin (TRN Caselle): www.turin-airport.com
Venice (VCE Marco Polo): www.veniceairport.it
Verona (VRN Catullo): www.aeroportoverona.it
MUSEUMS AND MONUMENTS
The Colosseum: www.coopculture.it/heritage.cfm?id=2#
Vatican Museums: mv.vatican.va
Ara pacis Museum, Rome: en.arapacis.it/
Leaning tower of Pisa: www.opapisa.it/
Pompeii: www.pompeiisites.org
The Last Supper, Milan: www.vivaticket.it/index
php?nvpg[tour]&id=744&wms_op=cenacoloVinciano
Brera Gallery, Milan: www.brera.beniculturali.it
Uffizi Gallery: www.polomuseale.firenze.it/en/index.php
Accademia Gallery: www.polomuseale.firenze.it/en/musei/index.php?m=accademia
Egyptian Museum, Turin: www.museoegizio.it
useful
websites
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