Last Updated on January 7, 2021
If you’re using Uber, which is only available in Milan and Rome, get lifted from well-lit, busy areas, compare the license plate and driver to what’s on your phone, don’t sit next to the driver, and don’t reveal personal information while chit-chatting. Also, remember to share your living location with a friend or family member.
If you’re female, you already know that safety is a primary concern in most countries. In Italy, you may often be a target for harassment, which includes too much eye contact and aggressive flirtation. In such cases, you should walk away, tell the man that you’re married, or go to the police.
Keep in mind that the worst Italian cities for sexual assault are Milan, Florence, and Bologna.
Another travel warning when visiting Italy is that prostitution is both legal and popular, particularly in Trieste, Ancona, Catania, Alessandria, and Ravenna, while northern Italy is home to prostitution-related crimes.
It’s worth mentioning that even though prostitution is legal, brothels, solicitation, and organized prostitution are not, specifically because they are behind the high crime rate in the country.
#5 – Terrorism in Italy
Unlike other European countries, Italy has largely overcome terrorist incidents, however, this doesn’t mean terrorism will never happen.
According to the US Department of State, Terrorist groups may attack Italy targeting public areas, including but not limited to, airports, restaurants, parks, clubs, hotels, tourist locations, shopping malls, and places of worship.
On the other side, the UK government notes that there are few cases of domestic terrorism that aim for official Italian targets, not random tourists.
Whether you’re traveling to Italy or anywhere else in the world, you should always stay aware of your surroundings and check out local media and news stations regularly.
Have you ever been to Italy? Please share your experience with other readers or if you have any questions, remarks, or additional tips.
