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Italy has been welcoming visitors for literally thousands of years, and it still manages to surprise. Rome's layers of history, Venice's impossible architecture, Florence's art that makes you stand still, Naples' pizza that ruins all other pizza forever. Data helps you navigate the narrow streets and find the trattorias where locals actually eat.

Getting around

Trenitalia and Italo apps are essential for booking trains. Google Maps works well in cities, though Venice is its own puzzle. Restaurant reservations via TheFork app are increasingly necessary, especially in touristy areas during peak season.

A word on pace

Italian mobile coverage is reliable in cities and along the coast. Mountainous areas in the Dolomites or rural Tuscany can have weaker signals. Plan for this on road trips by downloading maps in advance.