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The miracle of Italy is that all its treasures come packaged in a gorgeous country of majestic mountains, placid lakes, idyllic islands, splendid cities and wonderful walled villages. An ideal climate plus warm and gracious people make Italy a perfect destination for an active vacation, the art lover, the gourmand, the hedonist combined, why not, with business. Old castles and modern hotels, magnificent villas and beautiful holiday resorts – Italy offers a wide choice of prestigious localities and venues, all fully equipped, for a perfect combination of work and pleasure.

INFORMATION

Area: 301,230 km2

Population: 58,133,509

Capital City: Rome

Currency: Euro

Languages: Italian

Time zones: + 01:00 (GMT/UTC)

Country Phone Code: +39

Electricity: 220 V (EU)

Tipping: Tips are customary in Italy, but not compulsory.

Banks opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8.35 am to 1.35 pm and from 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday and on national holidays.

Health: No vaccinations are required to enter Italy or to reenter the U.S. and Canada.

National Public Holidays: New Year’s Day: 1.1., Epiphany: 6.1., Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Liberation Day: 25.4., Labor Day: 1.5., Assumption of the Virgin: 15.10., All Saints Day: 1.11., Day of Immaculate Conception: 8.12., Christmas Day: 25.12., Santo Stefano (Boxing Day): 26.12.