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1 your complete guide to Italy Bellissima Italian State Tourist Board Australia & New Zealand

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3 General Outline...4 Exploring Italy...6 The Regions...8 Temperatures...10 UNESCO World Heritage List...12 Major Events...14 Special Interest & Museums...16 Food & Wine...18 Mobile Apps...20 Transport...26 Driving & Distances...28 Accommodation Mountains...32 More to Experience / Explore...36 Tourist Cards...38 Religion & Spirituality...40 Frequently Asked Questions...42 Useful Phrases...43 Embassies & Organisations...44 Useful Websites...46 Italian State Tourist Board Australia & New Zealand sydney@enit.it visitaly.com.au enit.it italia.it facebook.com/italiantouristoffice twitter.com/italiantouristo instagram.com/italiantouristoffice 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. Note: The information contained in this booklet is as current as possible at time of going to press (October 2017). The Italian State Tourist Board is not responsible for changes to schedules of services, rates and dates of events. You should check this information at time of departure. It is advisable to only obtain information from secure official websites. Produced by ENIT - Italian State Tourist Board Australia & New Zealand. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any other means without the prior written consent of the publisher. 3

4 General Outline 4 GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE 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. 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. TIME ZONE 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. 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 according to each municipality. 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.

5 HEALTH & INSURANCE The standard of medical facilities in Italy s major cities is high, but may be limited in regional areas. Private doctors, and specialist and diagnostic services require up-front payment. Private hospitals generally require a substantial deposit before commencing treatment. Italy and Australia are signatories to a reciprocal health care agreement which covers travellers for up to six months from their date of arrival in Italy. The agreement provides Australians who fall ill whilst in Italy with access to government medical facilities and care in the event of a sudden acute illness or accident. The agreement doesn t provide for ongoing treatment of existing health conditions. See Medicare s website for further information. The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement doesn t replace the need for travel insurance. Take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel to cover any overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation. Travel with medication: Get a letter from your doctor to take with you on the trip. It should say: what the medicine is that it s for your personal use, how much of it you use. New Zealand does not have a reciprocal healthcare agreement with Italy. 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 New Zealand Embassy in Rome (International code for Italy from Australia is ) (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 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 from 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 sea-port, 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. TAX 5

6 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. MUSEUMS 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). 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. 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. 6

7 PEAKS & PINNACLES In all its territorial variety, Italy boasts a large number of beautiful and evocative mountain localities, ideal for visiting any time of year, whether summer or winter. From north to south, the Italian mountain scene offers visitors a range of landscapes: lakes at high altitutude, incredible forests, enchanting villages rich in history, traditions and, of course, gastronomic pleasures. Sports, fun and relaxation are a perfect combination for an Italian mountain holiday amidst snow or in the conditions of fairer seasons. The major part of Italy s mountain retreats also invite visitors to experience a wide array of cultural and outdoor activities each season: ski, alpine skiing, snowboarding, trekking and Nordic walking, mountain biking not to mention excellent facilities for ice skating, swimming, tennis, horseback riding the list just goes on! SPA 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. Jewellike 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. VILLAGES Villages are commenly known as Borgo or hamlet and date back to the Renaissance or Medieval ages. They are usually built around a castle or a palace that belonged or still belongs to a noble family. They are generally surrounded by walls. In Italy, there are hundreds of hamlets spread from north to south. The Village is a symbol of Italian culture with artistic and architectural heritage, filled with tradition, and gastronomic treasures. Villages are welcoming places allowing visitors a unique authentic experience. Here you can experience festivals, exhibitions, fetes, conferences, and concerts that highlight the cultural, historical, and artistic heritage, involving residents, schools, and local artists. To experience the essence of Italy a visit to a local village should be not be missed. Exploring Italy 7

8 The Regions 8 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 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 multifaceted 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 largelyundiscovered 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.

9 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 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. LAZIO 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 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. PUGLIA Puglia 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. CALABRIA 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 SARDINIA 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. 9

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12 World Heritage List Unesco #53 wonders 12 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 ( ), 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 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 Graeco- Roman 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 It still preserves its original layout and continues to serve its original purpose as a centre for scientific research. 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. 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.

13 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 ( ): 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. Venitian works of Defence between 16th & 17th centuries (2017) 15 components of defence works. The fortifications throughout the Stato da Terraprotected the Republic of Venice from other European powers to the northwest and those of the Stato da Mar protected the sea routes and ports in the Adriatic Sea to the Levant. Beech Forests of the Carpathians (2017) Since the end of the last Ice Age, European beech spread from a few isolated refuges in the Alps, Carpathians, Mediterranean and Pyrenees over a short period of a few thousand years in a process that is still ongoing. This successful expansion is related to the tree s flexibility and tolerance of different climatic, geographical and physical conditions. 13

14 Major Events 14 Epiphany Fair in Piazza Navona, Rome (Lazio) January 6th. 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.

15 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 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. 15

16 Special Interest CARS: Ferrari Museum, Maranello Via D. Ferrari 43, Maranello (Modena) museo.ferrari.com Lamborghini Automobili Spa Via Modena 12, Sant Agata Bolognese (Bologna) Museo Automobile, Torino Corso Unita d Italia 40, 10126, Torino SOCCER: San Siro Tour & Museum Via Piccolonimi 5, Gate 21, Milano (Stadium G.Meazza). Juventus Museum Via Druento 153/42, Torino MUSIC: Casa della Musica Piazzale San Francesco 1, Parma Opening hours Wednesday-Friday Saturday: Sunday: Monday, Tuesday closed. info.museo@lacasadellamusica.it SEA: Museum of The Sea and Navigation Genoa MILAN Fondazione Prada Fondazione Prada, Via Fogazzaro 36, Milano. Office hours: Monday to Friday. info@fondazioneprada.org Bagatti Valsecchi Museum Via Santo Spirito 10, Milano segreteria@museobagattivalsecchi.org La Scala Theatre & Museum Largo Ghiringhelli 1, Piazza Scala Milano. Museo Poldi Pezzoli Via Manzoni, 12, Milano ferraris@museopoldipezzoli.it 16 ROME Auditorium della musica Exhibition and guided tours: Sala Santa Cecilia, Sala Sinopoli, Sala 700, Cavea, Foyer, Parco Pensile, Dall Augusteo all Auditorium. info@musicaperroma.it Scuderie del Quirinale info@scuderiequirinale.it Palazzo Venezia Via Del Plebiscito 118. Open everyday: Closed on Mondays, January 1, December 25. 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 in 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.

17 & Museums 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. PADUA Cappella degli Scrovegni info@ cappellascrovegni.it cappelladegliscrovegni.it TURIN Egyptian Museum Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, Torino Pinacoteca Agnelli Gianni e Marella Agnelli Lingotto, Via Nizza 230/130 (Entrance: Centro Commerciale 8 Gallery). segreteria@pinacoteca-agnelli.it FONDAZIONE GIOVANNI AGNELLI. For Information: CENTRO DI DOCUMENTAZIONE DELLA FONDAZIONE Via Giacosa 38, Torino segreteria@fga.it PARMA 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. castellodeiburattini@comune.parma.it PISA 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. GENOA The Gallery of Modern Art Villa Saluzzo Serra, Via Capolungo 3, Nervi (near Genoa). Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am -7pm. VERONA Arena di Verona Piazza Bra, 1, Verona VENICE Biennale di Venezia San Marco, 1364/a Ca Giustinian, Venezia. info@lagbiennale.org Accademia Gallery Campo della Carita, Dorsoduro Venezia 17

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26 Transport RAIL TRAVEL Information offices are available at stations thoughout Italy, with details regarding National and European destinations. 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-Milan- Bologna-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: 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. Silver-Cards-with-Railplus-discount 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. Popular routes and travel times Florence Venice 1h 53m Florence Rome 1h 20m Rome Venice 3h 33m Milan Venice 2h 23m Naples Rome 1h 08m 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 HYDROFOIL 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 Sicily Sardinia Elba/Giglio/Capraria Adriatic Coast Sardinia/Elba Sardinia/Sicily Campania/Sicily/Aeolian Islands Lazio/Campania Ponza Sicily Liguria/Cinque Terre - For General information and bookings on-line visit: For rail information visit

27 Road Services 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. MOTORWAYS AND ROADS 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): 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 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 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: or 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. 27

28 Australian and New Zealand drivers licence holders wishing to drive in Italy have two options: Option 1) Obtain an international driving permit 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) IMPORTANT ROAD SIGNS 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. 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 Rome - Venice

29 Driving & Distances Bologna Florence Genoa Milan Naples Palermo Rome Turin Venice Agrigento Ancona Aosta Arezzo Assisi Bari Bergamo Bologna Bolzano Catania Como Cortina Cosenza Florence Genoa Lucca Matera Messina Milan Naples Palermo Perugia Pisa Rome Siena Siracusa Stresa Taormina Turin Trento Trieste Udine Venice Verona

30 Accommodation 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. RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS 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. FARMHOUSES (AGRITOURISM) & COUNTRY MANORS 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. ostellionline.com. The Italian Youth Hostels Association (Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventú) AIG, Operates over 50 hostels throughout Italy ( 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: Centro Turistico Giovanile (CTG), CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS Italy has well equipped conference and meeting facilities in hotels, or other sites depending on your requirements. VILLAS & APARTMENTS Italy offers an extensive range of accommodation in Villas and apartments. CAMPING Camping is very popular in Italy and over 1,700 official e now in full operation. 30

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32 Mountains 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. Impressive and almost imposing, the Dolomite mountains seem to touch the sky, with colors that shift throughout the day, from pale pink to the deep blue of the night - to create an almost unreal landscape. Just to mention a few places: Marmolada, Monte Civetta and the Three Peaks of Lavaredo. At the feet of these natural monuments, we find more breathtaking settings, such as the enchanted Boite Valley, the Valgrande with the Baths of the Dolomites, the Agordina Hollow and the Visdende Valley (literally, the valley that deserves to be seen ). The numerous towns of the Dolomites allow visitors a variety of ways to have fun, stay active, and admire an array of beauties both natural and man-made: from Cortina d Ampezzo to Madonna di Campiglio, Ortisei and San Martino di Castrozza, Marilleva and Brunico, also famous for its splendid Christmas Market. The Dolomites let you experience a holiday rich in discovery where you will never have an excuse to be bored: a tour of the small towns abundant in history, traditions and good taste, simple strolls through the woods, hiking the highest peaks, horseback riding, mountain biking and, for winter sports enthusiasts, plenty of snow! Magnificent in both winter and summer, visit every season and see the white of the Dolomites eventually give way to a rainbow of colors. Cortina d Ampezzo The Queen of the Dolomites is how this wonderful ski locality is called; located in the heart of the Dolomite Mountains, it lies in a wide valley surrounded by the scenery of these beautiful and majestic peaks. The charming landscape and the many sports activities offered here make Cortina d Ampezzo a tourist destination par excellence for those passionate for the mountains. Part of the enormous ski circuit known as Dolomiti Superski and consisting of 746 mi of ski runs that also link 12 valleys, Cortina offers a wide choice of ski routes. These include the Skitour Olympia that retraces the Olympic tracks from 1956; the tour of the Grande Guerra (or Great War ), that pays homage to the Alpine battle theatres in the First World War, and the tour of the Cinque Passi ( Five Steps ) that, with its 16 mi of slope, is the longest in the entire zone of the Dolomites. Numerous other sports are also practiced in the Cortina area, foremost among them horseback riding, mountain biking, mountaineering, rafting, kayaking and canoeing. Journeying along the many trails of the Natural Park of the d Ampezzo Dolomites, studded with many wellequipped mountain refuges where hikers can refresh themselves, is a must.the comfort, the atmosphere of the clubs in the city center, the elegance and the quality of the shops, and the restaurants and hotels complete Cortina s touristic offerings, making this city one of the most exclusive places in Italy. Along the main street, tourists can find many exclusive boutiques selling the best in Italian fashion, local crafts, art, jewellery and antiques. 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. 32

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34 TEMPT YOUR SENSES & INDULGE IN ITALY 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 Basilica which can easily host more than people. There are some Masses when the Holy See is expecting a larger number of people and for those Masses they will use St Peters Square. For most of the Masses with the Pope you will need to have a ticket. Tickets are always free. It s one thing to visit a place, it s entrance or a seat. When the church / Square is full access will be denied even with your ticket. Only your arrival time will guarantee your access so come early. For more inforamtion visit; EASTER MIDNIGHT / CHRISTMAS EVE MASS TICKETS AT THE VATICAN Easter Masses & Christmas Eve Masses are traditionally celebrated at St Peter s Basilica. Capacity is limited and it can be very hard sometimes to get tickets for these events so you must book far in advance, no less than 2 months usually. The best way to get your ticket for Easter/Christmas Masses is to send a fax directly to the Vatican between 6 to 2 months in advance. If the number of your request is not very large, (example: ITALY a family numbering 2-6 tickets) 1 you 1 will have a better chance of getting your Vercelli tickets. Milan Normally the TurinVatican 2 will reply to your home address with Don t forget that to attend these celebrations you will a letter notifying you that they have received your request Maranello need another to pass through to get security below scanners the and surface long lines are and where to take the letter at the Vatican to collect Portofino Rapallo to and be expected. truly experience We recommend that it, you to arrive live 1-3 hrs tickets. They will not confirm 2tickets have been issued before the scheduled start time. until you go to the prefecture office Monterosso for collection. it, breathe it, immerse yourself. Cinque Terre There you will either receive your tickets or a letter to say Tickets for Masses at St. Peter s Basilica with the Pope: there was not enough availability. 1 If We you need bring between you 1 - the 6 tickets moments you can get less Lucca tickets Again, the sooner Mediterranean you make Sea you reservation La Spezia the more directly travelled. from the Follow Swiss Guards us usually down from the 3 days chance there is of availability. before the Mass at the Bronze Door from 8am till 8pm The smaller the number of tickets requested the higher Summer rabbit Time hole - 8am and till 7pm discover Winter Time. the However if it s the chance of having your request granted so we suggest a Popular Mass such as Christmas Eve or Easter Mass you wonder will need of to reserve the Bel tickets Paese in advance in to a to not book extra tickets unnecessarily. guarantee NORTHERN ITALY S HIGHLIGHTS If you order a large number of tickets (for a group) or availability. If you will need more than 10 tickets for any of & CINQUE TERRE way only the locals know them. more than 10 tickets we recommend you to send the the Masses you will definitely need to reserve in advance, 10 days Milan Return request together with a letter from your parish or some and then collect your tickets usually 1-3 days before the Milan, Parma, Lucca, Rapallo, Turin authority of the church. event from the Prefecture of the Papal Household. NOW FROM $3,389 Tickets are collected at the (per Preffetura person twin share*) Vaticana located Masses it s your with life, the Pope GO at LIVE St.Peter ITUP Square: just after the Bronze Doors at St Peter s Basilica For the seated area you will need a ticket but mostly you normally from 5-4 days days before the event from 8am can attend standing without a ticket. till 6 or 7pm depending if it s winter or summer. Tickets will be asked for at the entrance of the Mass. Superior hotels Deluxe coaches with WiFi Immersive experiences Expert tour directors Regional cuisine Remember: Tickets DOES NOT necessarily guarantee Tickets are always free. 34 Gabiano Busseto Parma 2 Modena

35 Tyrrhenian Sea ITALY Lake Como 2 Milan Verona Padua Venice Island Burano 2 Motya Erice Palermo 2 1 Marsala Mount Etna Sciacca Piazza Armerina Agrigento 1 Caltagirone Ragusa 2 Modica Savoca 2 Taormina Riviera Catania 1 Syracuse Noto Ionian Sea Adriatic Sea Apennines Florence Tuscany 1 Assisi ITALY Orvieto Tyrrhenian Sea t 2 Rome THE SICILIAN 10 days Palermo to Taormina Riviera Palermo, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Syracuse, Taormina Riviera NOW FROM $2,919 (per person twin share*) ITALIAN VISTA 8 days Rome to Milan Rome, Assisi, Padua, Milan NOW FROM $2,469 (per person twin share*) Call , Visit globus.com.au or see your local Travel Agent *Terms & Conditions: All care is taken to promote correct pricing at time of printing, is subject to 2018 season tour availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. All prices are per person, twin share. Non-refundable deposit of $250 per person per tour is required within 7 days to secure reservation. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply, refer to the 2018 Globus Europe brochure or visit 35

36 More to Experience NATURE & WILDLIFE SPORTS & ADVENTURE 36 Wildlife parks offer an ideal setting for those who decide to spend their holidays amongst nature, discovering Italy s flora and fauna, visiting its sunny islands and surrounded by the typical Mediterranean landscape. Visitors can enjoy an unforgettable experience exploring Italy s rough and wild environment. There are many national parks well worth exploring: the Gran Paradiso, Circeo, Stelvio, Dolomiti Bellunesi, Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga, Cilento and Vallo di Diano, and Gargano National Parks, the parks of Calabria and Aspromonte, not to mention the Maddalena and Tuscan Archipelagos, the Vesuvius, the Cinque Terre National Parks, and many other protected areas, nature reserves, and marine parks. Italy s lush and diversified environment provides many ideal settings for holidays in close contact with nature. There are many welcoming country tourist locations offering a relaxing and intimate atmosphere, the chance to taste genuine food, and discover local history and traditions. A perfect holiday in any moment of the year, revealing a different, and in many ways, secret Italy. 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. 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.

37 More to Discover HEALTH & WELLNESS 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. 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 Trentino- Alto 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 is an all round winner. Italy offers prestigious structures and innumerable events throughout the year. Its art, culture, and scenery, provide the perfect backdrop for motivational trips that are enriched by its beauty and comfortable facilities. 37

38 ABRUZZO The Fidelity Card is the Discount Card for the Parco della Majella. Tourist Cards APULIA Scopri la Puglia The Tourist Card which allows you to visit museums and tourist attractions, shopping, eating and enjoying the area 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! AOSTA VALLEY Aosta Valley Card: The first multi purpose card for experiencing the Aosta Valley safley and conveniently 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! 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 Forlì- Cesena and Ravenna. Vacation in Romagna, vacation in quality! 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. 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. FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA FVG-Card is your all-access pass to discover both excitement and savings in Friuli Venezia Giulia. 38

39 LAZIO Romapass is the card that offer you Transport and Museums free of charge as well as Reductions for events, exhibitions and tourist services in Rome. The OMNIA Vatican & Rome card is a sightseeing package which gives holders free entry to top attractions in the city as well as Fast Track Entry saving over 4 hours! Make the most of your time in Rome with The OMNIA Vatican and Rome Card. 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. 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! LOMBARDY Milano Card is the first tourist card for the City of Milan. PIEDMONT The Torino+Piemonte Card gives you the keys to the city and the region! 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. TUSCANY The Firenze Card gives you entry to Florence s major musuems, villas and historic gardens. TRENTINO - ALTO ADIGE Trentino guest 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. 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! UMBRIA Perugia Citta museo card the card with advantages and benefits as you visit the principal cultural, historic and artistic spots in Perugia. 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. 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. 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. The Padova Card is a great way to visit this city. 39

40 Religion & Spirituality Territory of Faith and Spirit As the heart of one of the world s most significant religions, Italy has always been a destination for those who have made their faith a way of life and who wish to explore the roots of a world that has produced art, architecture, and objects of inestimable value. Italy is a land of pilgrimage - one of the foremost in the world - and is home to countless places of devotion and worship: San Giovanni Rotondo, the city where St. Padre Pio of Pietralcina lived and worked; Assisi, the city of St. Francis, with its magnificent Basilica and Holy Convent; and the Sanctuary of Loreto, one of the most prominent spiritual and cultural centres in Europe. But the ultimate destination for religious pilgrimages is undoubtedly Rome, the Capital of Christianity and See of the Papacy, where one can find St. Peter s Basilica, the largest Christian church in the world. Another important destination is Turin, thanks to the Shroud of Turin, a relic bearing the everlasting image of Christ after the crucifixion; it can only be seen during scheduled exhibitions. Italy is an unparalleled and mandatory destination for anyone wishing to travel the historic roads of Christianity - such as the Via Francigena - explore the numerous places of worship in every region, or simply take a spiritual trip to admire the artistic, cultural, and religious heritage of this country. DO NOT necessarily guarantee entrance or a seat. When the church / Square is full access will be denied even with your ticket. Only your arrival time will guarantee your access so come early. For more information visit; EASTER MIDNIGHT / CHRISTMAS EVE MASS TICKETS AT THE VATICAN Easter Masses & Christmas Eve Masses are traditionally celebrated at St Peter s Basilica. Capacity is limited and it can be very hard sometimes to get tickets for these events so you must book far in advance, no less than 2 months usually.the best way to get your ticket for Easter/Christmas Masses is to send a fax directly to the Vatican between 6 to 2 months in advance. If the number of your request is not very large, (example: a family numbering 2-6 tickets) you will have a better chance of getting your tickets. Normally the Vatican will reply to your home address with 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. Again, the sooner you make you reservation the more chance there is of availability. The smaller the number of tickets requested the higher the chance of having your request granted so we suggest to not book extra tickets unnecessarily. If you order a large number of tickets (for a group) or more than 10 tickets we recommend you to send the request together with a letter from your parish or some authority of the church. 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. churches 40

41 + Enchanting Southern Italy Naples Capri The Amalfi Coast SANT'AGATA DEI GOTI Take part in a traditional Campania cooking lesson on a working country estate, using fresh farm produce Tour the age-old marble temples in UNESCO preserved Paestum 7 DAYS MAX 18 PASSENGERS NAPLES POMPEII POSITANO CAPRI AMALFI 5 MINORI 1 PAESTUM Slow Food Tour of Puglia Alberobello Gallipoli Lecce Taste artisan cheeses at Caseificio Famiglia Olanda Stop for lunch amid 18th century tenuta in a hilltop masseria 6 DAYS MAX 18 PASSENGERS ITALY BARI 2 LECCE MARTINA FRANCA 1 GALLIPOLI POLIGNANO A MARE 2 backroadstouring.com Maximum Group Size of 18 Scenic Back Roads, Avoiding Freeways Boutique Accommodation Leisurely Paced Itineraries Authentic Local Experiences Culinary 41 Discoveries

42 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. For further information see page 29 of this booklet. 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. For further information see page 10 of this booklet. 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: 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? No. Tickets are usually sold at tobacconists or news agents. 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 in the morning, and arrives at For Sorrento there are two coaches, one departing at 07.00, the other at In the summer months sea connections by hydrofoil and ferry depart from the Molo Beverello in Naples and dock in Positano and Amalfi. 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. Frequently Asked Questions 42

43 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 The Travellers Translator app easily converts your speech to text with the ability to translate words and phrases in real-time. Feel at ease with its user-friendly interface, powerful speech recognition, fast, dynamic translation and optical character recognition. FREE for all to enjoy and translate. Visit website to find out more: Download Now on the App Store. Useful Phrases 43

44 EMBASSY Embassy of Italy - Australia 12 Grey St - Deakin - ACT Australia ph: fax: ambasciata.canberra@esteri.it Embassy of Italy New Zealand Grant Rd Thorndon - Wellington, 6011 New Zealand ph: +64 (0) fax: +64 (0) ambasciata.wellington@esteri.it CONSULATE General Consulate of Italy - Sydney 19 / 44 Market Street - Sydney NSW Australia ph: Fax: info.sydney@esteri.it General Consuate of Italy - Melbourne 1 / 509 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, VIC, Australia Tel: Fax: consolatogenerale.melbourne@esteri.it General Consulate of Italy - Brisbane 8 / 199 George Street - Brisbane 4000 Australia Tel: Fax: ( 61 7) consolato.brisbane@esteri.it; General Consulate of Italy - Adelaide 398 Payneham Road Glynde, South Australia 5070 Australia Tel: ( 61 8) Fax: ( 61 8) consolato.adelaide@esteri.it Consulate of Italy - Perth Level Hay Street West Perth - Australia Ph +(618) Fax +(618) info.perth@esteri.it INSTITUTE OF CULTURE Italian Institute of Culture - Sydney Level 4, 125 York Street Sydney NSW Australia Tel: Fax: iicsydney@esteri.it Italian Institute of Culture - Melbourne 233 Domain Road South Yarra 3141 Tel: Fax: iicmelbourne@esteri.it TRADE AGENCY Italian Trade Agency - Sydney Level 19, 44 Market Street - Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: 61 (2) Fax : 61 (2) sydney@ice.it CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Sydney 2 / 140 William Street East Sydney NSW 2011 Tel +61 (0) Fax +61 (0) info@icciaus.com.au Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Melbourne Level 1, 185 Faraday Street CARLTON VIC 3053 Tel: Fax: info@italcham.com.au Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Brisbane Queensland Multicultural Centre, 102 Main Street Kangaroo Point QLD 4169 Tel: Fax: info@icci.com.au Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Perth Level 1, 477 Hay Street Subiaco, WA Tel: Fax: info@icci.asn.au Embassies & Organisations 44

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