Italy
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‘Sunshine, wine and smart design’
Overview
Stylish, cultured, good humoured and volatile – Italy, with its golden light, stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage, has inspired poets and painters for centuries. Perhaps more than any other country, it has influenced the course of European development, particularly in culture and political thought.
The most important early settlers were the enigmatic Etruscans, who had established settlements in northern and central Italy by the sixth century BC. By the third century BC, their culture had been displaced by the mighty city state of...
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Travel Information Worldwide
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- Overview
The country at a glance
- Contact Addresses
A handy list of Embassies and other useful contacts
- General Information
Population, language, geography
- Passport/Visa
The paperwork you need and how to apply for visas
- Money
The local currency, exchange rates and credit card usage
- Duty Free
What you can bring in and out of the country
- Public Holidays
Festival dates throughout the year
- Business Profile
What are the main economies?
- Climate
Weather during the year – what to pack
- Health
Vaccinations, precautions and essential advice
- Travel - International
Flight times, airports, road, river and rail!
- Travel - Internal
How to get around once you are there
- Accomodation
Where to stay, from hotels and campsites to self-catering and lodging
- Sport & Activities
Summer and winter activities
- Social Profile
Find out about the lifestyle, learn about the food and nightlife
- History and Government
The past and present, essential background reading
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