Italy
An ideal tourist spot for artwork lovers is Italy. Climate here is pleasant in spite of rather hot summers. Winters are mild, almost without snow. The best time to come to Italy is spring and autumn, because in this periods country is not overcrowded and you can slowly enjoy all its sights. Italy is known worldwide for its pizza and pasta, which are extremely tasty here.
If planning to visit Italy it is highly advised to learn some essential Italian phrases, as locals don’t speak English at all, the only language spoken is Italian which is also the official language. Roman Catholic Church has a great impact on culture here that is why sleeveless shirts and shorts are forbidden in some religious places. Residents usually dress informally, but on the social events formal wear is required. In case of theft it is necessary to inform police. Generally, one must guard attentively his wallet. Family bounds are of a great importance here. For feeling oneself good during the trip, bottled water is recommended, as tap water has a high content of chlorine.
Italy is linked to Switzerland, Austria and France by high-quality roads. Coach services are also provided here. While travelling by car always keep in mind to carry international driving license and international insurance certificate.
Fastest train services are provided by Eurostar. Another rail company State Railways links Italy to the multitude of European cities.
In case one prefers ferries, major seaports of Italy: Naples, Brindisi, Venice and Ancona offer their services.
One can also reach Italy by air. There is plenty of competing companies, connecting Italy to Australia, USA and Canada. Due to the competition to attract clients the quality of offered services is very high. One of the famous airports is Milan. It situates in 45 km away from the city. Another famous airport is Rome airport, which is located 26 km away from the city. One will spend 45 min to get there from the airport. Such services as bank, car hire, duty free shops and many other are provided at the airport. Direct train can be used to reach Termini Station. From here one can grab a cab to reach its destination.