Saint Liberal's Day

📣 Traveler notes

Italy, the birthplace of Western culture and the cradle of the Renaissance, was once the heart of the Roman Empire. It is renowned for its high concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, featuring both art and historical monuments.

• New Year's Day: January 1 (Capodanno)
• Epiphany: January 6 (Epifania)
• Easter (Pasqua) and Easter Monday (Pasquetta): March or April (dates vary)
• Liberation Day: April 25 (la Festa della Liberazione)
• When dining, follow general European table manners, keeping these Italian notes in mind: * Order cappuccino only during breakfast. For later milky coffee, consider a macchiato. * Do not criticize any food. * Enter a restaurant by greeting staff with 'buongiorno' or 'buonasera' (based on time). At formal venues, wait to be seated; at casual cafes, you may ask to sit down. * Meal times are leisurely; do not rush.