Italy - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
by Admin
Posted on 15-05-2025 09:53 PM
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism. Country summary: terrorist attacks are possible in italy. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning.
They may target tourist spots, transport hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of religious importance, parks, major sporting and cultural events, schools, airports, and other public areas. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to italy. If you decide to travel to italy:
be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues. Follow the instructions of local authorities. Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
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A few museums and churches have installed ramps at the entrances, and a few hotels have converted first-floor rooms into accessible units by widening the doors and bathrooms. Other than that, don't expect to find much of tuscany and umbria easy to tackle. Builders in the middle ages and the renaissance didn't have wheelchairs or mobility impairments in mind when they built narrow doorways and spiral staircases, and preservation laws keep modern italians from being able to do much about this. Older buses and trains can cause problems as well, with high, narrow doors and steep steps at entrances -- though the gradual updating of fleets is slowly removing some of these impediments. https://www.italia.it/en
You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you're connecting to wi-fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or bluetooth. Commenting on local or political events on social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions, including commenting on laws that may seem unreasonable by australian standards. More information:
as a general rule, italy is considered one of the safest countries in the world to travel in. The city with the highest crime rate in italy is milan. The tourist spots in larger cities are carefully patrolled, but petty crime, (pickpockets, purse snatching, etc. ) can be a problem—like in any big city. Keep your hand on your purse, wear the strap over your head and shoulder and keep your wallet in your front pocket, in a money belt, or in a fanny pack worn in front. Don’t make a flashy show of jewelry, watches, or money any more than you would while traveling in any strange place.
Florence, while still a very safe city, particularly in the tourist areas, has a considerable amount of crime reported, with 6,367. 4 crimes per 100,000 residents. Areas near the santa maria novella train station are known for being seedy at night, with reports of muggings and pickpocketing. It’s also worth noting the central tourist areas of the city are busy and noisy. Despite that, florence is often perceived as one of the safest cities in italy overall.