Destinations

Italy

Rome's famous Trevi fountain (photo: Natasha von Geldern)

Italy is rich in history and culture, thanks to its dramatic amphitheatres and iconic buildings. It is also considered to be the fashion capital of the world, and is the top destination for sartorial trend-setters.

Capital – Rome
Major cities - Milan, Venice and Florence
Places of interest – Umbria and Vatican City
Time Zone – GMT +1 (+2 in the summer)
Language – Italian. Learn the basics of Italian at www.bbc.co.uk
Italy currency - Italy uses the euro. One euro is worth about 68 pence. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc

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