Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
cost €1.86 within Europe and the Mediterranean basin, €4.13 to Africa, Asia and the
Americas, and €4.39 to Australia and New Zealand.
Receiving Mail
Poste restante is known as
fermoposta
in Italy. Letters marked thus will be held at the
counter of the same name in the main post office in the relevant town. You'll need to pick
up your letters in person and you must present your passport as ID.
Public Holidays
Most Italians take their annual holiday in August, with the busiest period occurring
around 15 August, known as Ferragosto. As a result, many businesses and shops close for
a part of that month.
National public holidays:
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New Year's Day
(Capodanno) 1 January
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Epiphany
(Epifania) 6 January
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Easter Monday
(Pasquetta) March/April
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Liberation Day
(Giorno della Liberazione) 25 April
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Labour Day
(Festa del Lavoro) 1 May
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Republic Day
(Festa della Repubblica) 2 June
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Feast of the Assumption
(Assunzione or Ferragosto) 15 August
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All Saints' Day
(Ognisanti) 1 November
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
(Festa della Immacolata Concezione) 8 Decem-
ber
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Christmas Day
(Natale) 25 December
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Boxing Day
(Festa di Santo Stefano) 26 December
Safe Travel
Naples has an often exaggerated reputation for being unsafe. As is the case in any large
city, using common sense should keep problems at bay. The following are some basic
safety tips:
