Italia
Come for the ruins, stay for the ragù.
Capital
Rome
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
When to go
Shoulder seasons win: April to June and September to October. August is when Italy itself goes on holiday.
Local tip
Coffee at the bar costs about 1.20 EUR standing. Sit down at a table and the same cup can triple.
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