Magnificent architecture, art of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, fine cuisine, worship of fashion, film and opera, the Sicilian Mafia and the Godfather, Ferrari, Fiat and Vespa scooters charming.

Italy are in the Mediterranean climate zone. Summers are hot and dry here. The average temperature in July in the south of the country exceeds 25 ° C. In particular, brings a lot of hot air blowing in from over the Sahara, south wind jugo. Winters are wet but mild. Average temperatures in January range from 13 ° C in the south to 3 ° C in the northeast. Average annual rainfall in the country from 500mm (Sardinia, Sicily) to 3000mm (Alps). The climate exhibits variations on both sides of the Apennines. Eastern slopes are much drier than the west.

The best months to visit in Italy are: April, May, June and September and October. Thanks avoid crowded beaches and hot weather, while in spring the sea is still quite cool.

Culture and artistic traditions of Italy and still had a huge impact on art and culture of other countries in Europe. Everyone knows such names as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli, everyone also learned about the ancient empire of Ancient Rome, which we find traces in the landscape of today's Italy.

The works of Italian artists have entered the permanent canon of art: "Mona Lisa, Sistine Chapel, Duomo Pieta. Florence, Rome, Venice and other famous Italian cities are places where people seek from all over the world to zchłysnąć the ambience and feel Dolce Vita.

Although Italy is the country jednonarodowościowym, it is often felt their commitment to the region than the entire country. We see these differences in local cultural traditions, living standards, dialects and also in the landscape - especially between midnight and noon.

87.8% of Italians are Roman Catholic. The rest are Muslim and Protestant minorities.

What is the basis of a family in Italy and his mother, which ensures the stability of this. Particularly in southern Italy strongly dominated by this form of development tasks and obligations of family, where the man earns money and the woman takes care of home, so important in the Italian home.

Often it is referred to as a maminsynkach Italians, who for many years still reside in her mother's house. Often it is the mother tells the important matters. Often you can read about the fact that it is nagminność questions nieusamodzielnianie mother and was in private business and decision-making is the most annoying and strange in the development of Italian men.

Italy is a valued characteristic sense of humor and positive approach - the Italians are very open (especially for the visiting blonde woman there that are absolutely exotic attraction ...) and gay people. Even if something negative happens, it can deal with, and laugh kill the monotony of everyday life.

j. German (in the areas of border with Austria)

j. French (border areas with France and Switzerland)

j. Slovene (Slovene minority language in the Trieste-Gorizia area)

Surprisingly, not too much - even for young. In addition to basic English phrases in the shop or on the street, often easier than the French agreement, after English.

98.4%

Passports

European Union citizens do not need a passport to cross the Italian border. Just an appropriate and valid identity document.

Visas

Since European Union citizens do not require a visa to enter the country.

Transportation of currency and goods

Do not transport drugs, weapons, ammunition and pyrotechnics.

The carriage of pets

Animals must be vaccinated against rabies and have a valid health card.

Polish Consulate General in Milan

Corso Vercelli 56

20145 Milano

Tel: (39 02) 4801 8978, 4801 9312

Fax: 4802 0345

E-mail: milanokg@iol.it

www.milanokg.it

Embassy of the Republic of Italy in Warsaw

com. Dabrowski 6

00-055 Warsaw

Tel: +48 22 826 34 71

fax: +48 22 827 85 07

E-mail: abasciata.varsavia @ esteri.it

Embassy of the Republic of Italy
Via PPRubens 20
00197 Roma
Tel: (39) 0636204200
Fax: (39) 063217895
http://www.rzym.polemb.net
E-mail: @ ufficio.stampa ambasciatapolonia.it

There is no obligation meldunkowego.

Analogous to the regulation across the European Union.

When choosing a doctor to carry a EHIC card, which is proof of insurance.

A visit to a GP is free. In some places there are special facilities for tourists (Servizio di guardia TURISTICA). In most hospitals operate 24-hour admissions (Pronto Soccoroso).

Pharmacies are open the hours: 9.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.30/20.00.

Traveling abroad is advisable to take out additional insurance to cover medical costs in a wider area, and the costs of medical care in private hospitals and clinics. It is advisable to take out personal insurance package, especially since accidents and medical expenses.

Europeans can obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). EHIC entitles only to the enjoyment of basic medical services, so it is recommended to take out additional insurance, especially since the accident.

Brak obowiązkowych i zalecanych szczepień.

Ambulance: 118

Apart from crime, which targeted the confused tourists in crowded places, there seems little concern. Small are the chances of falling into the hands of the famous Italian mafia - and even if it is still probably in the cult adventure tourism!

Despite the negligible probability to be aware of the threat of terrorist attacks that might aim at civilians and the place is often frequented by tourists.

Police: 112

Border with Austria, Italy, France, Switzerland and Slovenia. All these countries belong to the European Union, so the borders are open.

They also problamtyczną maritime border with Albania, from which the refugees trying to escape to Italy, but unfortunately, most water runs to the already dead, do not endure the difficult conditions of travel.

National airline Alitalia, Italy (AZ) (website: www.alitalia.com).

Flights to Italy to support LOT Polish and Italian airlines Alitalia and low-cost carriers: Hungarian Wizz Air, the Irish Ryanair, Centralwings Polish and Italian and Volareweb Meridiana.

The largest and most airports are:

Rome (FCO) (Fiumicino) (website: www.adr.it)

Rome (CIA) (Ciampino) (website: www.adr.it)

Pisa (PSA) (Galileo Galilei) (website: www.pisa-airport.com)

Milan (MXP) (Malpensa) (website: www.sea-aeroportimilano.it)

Popular low-cost airline Air Carrier is also in Forli Airport (FRL) near Bologna (website: http://www.forliairport.com)

Travel to Italy by train is not convenient - it is often difficult to connect directly. Travelling by train means a big expense, but it may be a good opportunity to visit parts of Europe. May prove helpful to the international rail passes, which reduce costs and provide wide discretion in choosing the route.

Currently, every major city operate a travel agency offering coach journeys.

Most of them thus provides transportation to Italy (Venice, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples). Buses leave roughly twice a week.

One-way ticket usually costs more than half the price of return ticket. Children under the age of 12 often receive a discount of 50%. Some carriers use small discounts for school children and students.

The quality of roads in Italy is really high, it is also convenient extensive network of highways, while the Italians drive like lunatics, and they need to be careful.

In Italy there is no such thing as a discount for students to communicate!

The largest cities such as Milan, Rome, Naples, Venice and Florence combines a dense network of domestic routes. The largest carrier is Alitalia (www.alitalia.com). Except for her in Italy Airone fly planes, Air Sicilia and Alisarda.

Domestic airline tickets are quite expensive, however,. Children up to 2 years get 90% discount, children from 2 -50% 12 years and those aged from 1912 to 1921 years old - 25% discount.

The easiest way to travel by train in Italy. This is the cheapest, fastest and most convenient means of transport. If we care about time and convenience will be the best solution InterCity trains, Eurostar and Pendolino. Local trains are divided into Regional (zatrzymuują in every village on his route), diretto, interregionale and espresso (only stop at major stations).

It is recommended to purchase timetable In Treno In Tutt'Italia (available at newsstands railway stations), which are included the main railway routes. For most large work station, the railway bureau Uffici Informazioni.

Travel costs are less if he is traveling in a group, including school children can benefit from discounts. Children under 4 can travel free if they do not occupy a separate seat.

Ticket prices depend on the length of the route that we want to overcome.

Train timetables are available at www.trenitalia.com.

Information line: 147 / 888 088, or 848 / 888088

Consider buying "rail pass".

• ItalyCard entitles you to unlimited travel for 8 (about. 210Euro), 15 (264Euro), 21 (306Euro) and 30 (369Euro) days.
• Chilometrico (ticket kilometer) allows you to ride 3000 km, provided that the trip would not take place in more than 20 in "installments". The fast trains and faster you will be charged. Price: ok. 116Euro
• Pan-European InterRail card entitles you to free an Italian train ride, but you have to expect additional charges in the faster trains

Persons under 26 years old can obtain the Cartaverde Pass, which entitles you to 20% discount - student card or proof of identity are not sufficient to obtain a discount. Price: ok. Euros 20. Older people (over 65lat) can buy the Carta d'Argento, which allows also have the right to a 20% discount. Price: ok. Euros 20

Almost every Italian town to be reached by bus. Each province has its own Italian shipping lines. Most bus terminals are located near the railway station. Tickets may be purchased at the box office just prior to departure or directly from the driver.

Some Italian companies offering long-distance journeys:

• AppianLine buses (Rome) you can travel m.in. to Florence, Naples, Assisi and Capri
• Company Lazzi and Sita (Florence) offers transport within Tuscany, and almost the entire country.
• Autostradale (Milan), can travel within Lombardy, and to Turin and Venice

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Travel to Italy by car is easy and enjoyable. The roads are in very good condition, and a network of highways (including about. 6.000 km) covers almost the entire national territory.

Cars can carry a person over 18 years.

Driver's license issued by the Polish authorities the right to perform a vehicle in Italy.

On the Italian road traffic drives on the right.

Speed limits: 50km / h built-up areas, 90km / h on roads zamiejskich, 110km / h on highways and 130 km / h on motorways. However, Italians do not respect them more.

Renting cars in Italy is quite expensive. To hire a vehicle must be over 21 years.

Italy has a well developed network of ferries and hydrofoils. Sicily has connections with Reggio Calabria, Naples and Villa San Giovanni. However, Sardinia from Livorno and Civitavecchia. From Naples you can travel by ferry to Capri and Ischia. There is also constant communication between Sardinia and Sicily and Naples airports in the north (m.in. of Genoa). Prices are affordable, but in summer you can not forget about booking in advance.

Ferries and hydrofoils also ensure the communication of water in lakes Garda, Maggiore, Como and Iseo.

Italian carriers: Tirrenia (www.tirrenia.it) and SNAV (www.snav.it)

There is no problem with finding internet cafes in every town. Prices range from 1 euro to 2 euro per half hour.

Shipments and letters arrive from Italy to other European countries over the 10dni.

Stamps can be bought at post offices or kiosks (Tabacchi).

Post office opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8.30-13.45, Sb: 8.15-13.45

In Italy there is no such thing as student discounts on travel by train! What is more difficult to find out about this, because the ladies in the windows at the stations know the solo italiano.

Watch out for cars and scooters - the Italians run after his narrow streets like the motorways do not care about the presence of the pedestrian lanes.

Euro (€) = 100centów

Banknotes: 500,200,100,50,20,10,5

Coins: 2,1, and 50,20,10,5,2,1 cent

Diners Club, MasterCard, American Express and Visa are widely accepted.

Persons using traveler's checks also should not meet with any handicaps (recommended taking checks in Euros, Pounds Sterling or U.S. Dollars).

Checks, travelers checks and foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, airports, railway stations and at most hotels.

In general, Italy is quite an expensive country, and tourist centers as Venice, Florence and Rome, the prices are higher by half than those given.

Coffee (cup) - 0.80 €,

Mineral water (bottle) - 1.30 €,

Wine (1 liter barrels) - 4.10 €,

Wine (bottle in a restaurant) - 8,00 - 10,00 €,

Wine (glass in the restaurant) - 0.60 - 2.00 €,

Sandwich - 1,00 - 3,00 €,

A plate of appetizers in the bar - 5.00 - 6.00 €,

Pizza (margarita) - 4.00 €,

Pasta dishes (the restaurant) - 5.00 - 8.00 €,

Meat and fish dishes (the restaurant) - 6.00 - 10,00 €,

Calling card (calls within Italy) - 2,00 - 5,00 €,

Calling card (international calls) - 6.00 - 51.00 €,

In every town in the center you will find a lot of Supermercati, which offer a wide range of products, and small family shops with goods slightly more expensive.

Venetian Masks

Umbrellas in the shape and design the Duomo in Florence

Fault

Mozzarella

Italian designers products - prices are probably the same as everywhere, but since Furli bag bought on a bridge in Florence, artisans wears better than a bag of shopping from Furli!

In Italy, if only we have the opportunity, can spend an obscene amount of money. If it is not possible, still seems a large sum of money.

In Italy there is a great accommodation offer. Both work there, the largest international network of hotels and small hotels family with a unique atmosphere.

National Hotel Association

Via Toscana 1

00187 Rome

Tel: (06) 420 3461 0

In every town there is a large database of hostel area. During the summer season it is recommended to make a reservation at least one week in advance.

Italian Youth Hostels Association

Via Cavour 44

00184 Rome

Tel: (06) 487 1152

Very popular in Italy. Within the country there are about 1,700 campsites. Information as to their position must take the local tourist information offices.

• Guest Houses Bed & brakfast
• Farms
• Villas
• Holiday Apartments
• Motels

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Cheapest hostelik having much luck and asking the locals, can be found for 15 euros. Normally this is ok. 25 or 30 euros per night per person.

Italian cuisine is one of the most popular and healthiest in the world. Has gained its popularity due to ease of implementation of food and their great prices. But this is mistaken who thinks that the Italians specialize only in making pizza and pasta to "100 ways". On the menu consists of many Italian dishes with fish, seafood and meats of all kinds. Italia is a country of fresh herbs, delicious cheeses, aromatic coffees and wines are considered.

• Pizza
• Risotto
• Spaghetti
• Lasagne
• Ravioli
• Tortellini
• Minestrone (vegetable stew)
• Fiori di zucchini (zucchini flower stuffed with fish and fried)
• Carpaccio
• Sarde in saor (grilled sardines served in sweet and sour sauce, a Venetian specialty)
• Pansôti (noodles with egg & spinach stuffing)
• Brasato Manzo al Barolo (braised beef marinated in red wine and garlic)
• Cannelloni
• Cacciucco (stew of fish and seafood cooked in wine)
• Agnello arrosto (fried mutton, Sardinian specialty)
• Baccala (dish of dried cod, served with garlic and parsley)
• Gnocchi
• FAGIANO tartufato (pheasant stuffed with truffles and bacon)
• Tiramisu
• Panacotta (Italian dessert)
• Cassata (Italian dessert, ice cream with ricotta)
• Nougat (Sicilian delicacy)
• Zabaglione (gestures cream with eggs, sugar and Marsala wine)
• Delicious ice cream (gelato)
• Torta di limone / di Nocciola (grated lemon / nut)

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In Italy is distinguished by many different types of restaurants.

Meals eaten at Ristorante or trattoriach.

Spaghetterie specialize in pasta dishes and give osterias traditional "home" dishes.

Adopted is giving 10% tip (if we do not have objections to the service).

Can legally consume alcohol, those who have completed 16 years.

• Pompeii and Herculaneum
• Paestum
• Isle of Capri, Sardinia and Sicily
• Italian Tyrol
• Rome
• Venice
• Florence

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• Volcanoes Etna and Vesuvius
• Amalfi Coast
• Sila Massif
• Aspromonte Massif
• Matese Mountains
• Blue Grotto on Capri
• D'Abruzzo National Park
• Gran Sasso Massif
• National Park Sciliar
• Gran Paradiso National Park
• Dolomiti di Brenta
• Massif Cantinaccio
• Dello Stelvio National Park
• Lakes Maggiore, Lugano, Como, Iseo and Garda
• Boromejskie Islands
• Valley Valcamonica
• Tremiti Islands

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Reservations gondola in Venice, you should know that prices are negotiable and grow after hours. 20.00.

1 / 01 New Year's Day

6 / 01 Epiphany

March / April Good Friday

25/04 Liberation Day

1 / 05 Labor Day

2 / 06 Republic Day

15.8 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

1 / 11 All Saints' Day

8 / 12 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

25/12 Christmas

26/12 Feast of St.. Stephen

• Festival of music and art Magio Musicale in Florence Fiorentini
• International Film Festival in Venice
• Carnival in Venice
• WenecjiMiędzynarodowy Biennale in Venice Film Festival
• Carnival in Venice
• Venice Biennale

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Italians love to party, and even more love to party with obcjokrajowcami. Strolling in the evening the streets of Italian cities for sure we will meet the club touts who will tell us where exactly is the event, and even kuponik appropriate discount.

Generally, in Italy, do not smoke in clubs, cocktails and prices range from 10 euros upwards (12, 14 euros).

Conversation, if you do not know Italian.

The best clue is: NECESSARILY VISIT ITALY.