Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Etiquette
Italy is quite a formal society and the niceties of social interaction are observed.
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Greetings
Greet people in bars, shops, trattorias etc with a
buongiorno
(good morn-
ing) or
buonasera
(good evening).
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Dress
Cover up when visiting churches and go smart when eating out.
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Eating Out
Eat pasta with a fork, not a spoon; it's OK to eat pizza with your hands.
Roma Pass
The Roma Pass (€34; valid for three days) offers free and discounted entry to museums,
galleries and archaeological sites, as well as free public transport. Available at tourist in-
formation points, it'll save you money if you use it for big sights such as the Colosseum
and Capitoline Museums.
