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A courtyard, a balcony and a story in the centre of Verona.
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Where to go
Start in Verona.
Our Italy guide begins in Verona, at the medieval house linked to Shakespeare’s Juliet, a few steps from Piazza delle Erbe.
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Things to do in Italy.
Each attraction has its own page with opening hours, directions and tickets. Entry times are always shown in the attraction’s local time.
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Know before you go.
Practical information for travelling in Italy: money, language, time and staying safe.
Checked 7 November 2026. Prices, apps and advice change; check the sources before you travel.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Euro (€).
- Language
- Italian.
- Time
- Central European Time: UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer.
- Plugs
- Type C, F and L, 230 V.
- Emergencies
- 112, or 113 for police, 115 for fire and 118 for an ambulance.
About Italy
- Italy was one of the six founding members of what is now the European Union, and Rome is its capital.
- It has 62 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- Many Italian cities charge a nightly tourist tax, usually paid at your hotel.
Staying safe
The UK government notes that some recent protests in northern Italian cities turned violent, so keep away from demonstrations; strikes can also disrupt travel. Australia’s Smartraveller advises normal safety precautions (updated 29 October 2026).
- Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in city centres, at major sights and on public transport.
- Use licensed taxis only; unlicensed drivers have no meter and can overcharge.
- Don’t leave luggage in a parked car.
- Local fines can apply for sitting on monument steps or buying from unlicensed street sellers. Carry photo ID.
- Validate paper bus and train tickets before you travel.
Emergency numbers
Photography credits
- Verona Casa di Giulietta 1 by Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Verona (Italy, October 2019) - 27 (50565936327) by Bruno Rijsman, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Juliet's House, Via Cappello, Verona - Balcony (4812700838) by Elliott Brown, CC BY 2.0.
Images have been resized and cropped for this guide.
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