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romeonfoot Aug 30

Last weekend of August🍃

#turin #torino #turin🇮🇹 #italyonfoot #bellaitalia

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romeonfoot Aug 29

I visited the Giardini Reali at Palazzo Reale in Turin today, and this is how visitors are told it’s time to leave.

This is the kind of sound we associate with emergencies and danger. And I genuinely don’t understand why this is considered appropriate in 2026.

What about people who are sensitive to loud or sudden sounds? They don’t warn you about this.

And what about the birds, squirrels and other animals living in the gardens? And dogs visiting the garden?

The irony is that the Giardini Reali’s own rules tell visitors not to disturb the animals, while Musei Reali says accessibility includes overcoming sensory barriers.

There are normal ways to close a garden. A spoken announcement. Staff asking people to head towards the exit. A gentle audio warning. Signs explaining when clearing begins.

So, @museirealitorino why is a siren still your chosen way of clearing the Giardini Reali?

And has its impact on visitors with sensory sensitivities and on the animals living in the gardens, ever actually been considered?

Because after visiting today, I think this policy deserves a rethink.

#torino #turin #giardinireali #museirealitorino palazzoreale

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romeonfoot Aug 24

One of those places in Milan that makes you stop talking for a minute.

San Bernardino alle Ossa — a small chapel where the walls are lined with human bones, arranged here since the 17th century. Macabre, beautiful, unsettling… and somehow incredibly peaceful.

Italy is very good at reminding you that beauty doesn’t always have to be comfortable.

#milan #discovermilano #milano #milanocity #italyonfoot

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romeonfoot Aug 22

What to do if you miss a train in Italy 🚆

The worst move is panic-buying another ticket before checking the one you already have.

A regional ticket, Frecciarossa Base fare, Italo Flex ticket and railway-caused missed connection can all have completely different solutions. Even a one-hour rescue window can make the difference between being rebooked and paying again.

Screenshot the delay, find station staff and check the official fare conditions before boarding another reserved train. 🎟️

Official websites to save:

🚆 trenitalia.com
Search “Manage your ticket,” “Digital Regional Ticket” or “In case of strike.”

🚄 italotreno.com
Check “Fares” and “Manage Journey.”

⚠️ scioperi.mit.gov.it
Italy’s official transport strike calendar.

🧾 europa.eu/youreurope
Search “Rail passenger rights.”

Rules, fares and guaranteed strike services can change, so check again on the day you travel.

#italytravel #italytraveltips #italiantrains #traintravelitaly #trenitalia

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romeonfoot Aug 20

Summer in the city… Milan deserves better than your apology tour.

#italyonfoot #italy #milan #milano #milanocity

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romeonfoot Aug 18

How to read Italy accommodation listings before you book

An Italian accommodation listing can be completely accurate and still leave out the detail that determines whether the room works for you.

“Elevator available” does not mean there are no steps. “Air-conditioning included” does not mean you control it. “Double or twin” may describe a preference rather than a guaranteed bed setup. And 24-hour building access does not automatically mean you can arrive for the first time at midnight. ⚠️

Before paying, ask the property to confirm the details for your exact room category and travel dates.

Copy and send this:

“Can you please confirm in writing the exact bed arrangement, whether there is a step-free route from the street to the room, whether guest-controlled cooling will be active on our dates, and the latest guaranteed check-in time if our transport is delayed?”

For the CIN, copy the complete code from the listing and check it through Ricerca CIN at bdsr.ministeroturismo.gov.it. A valid result confirms that the code exists, it is not a quality or fraud guarantee.

Save this before booking your accommodation in Italy. ✅

Research checked: 5 August 2026. Rules and platform displays can change, so check before you go.

#italytravel #italytraveltips #italytrip #travelitaly #italyvacation

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romeonfoot Aug 16

The Festival made Sanremo famous.

Everything else made me want to come back. 🌊🌴

#sanremo #liguria #italyonfoot #liguriagram

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romeonfoot Aug 15

The Italy Travel Concierge helps in two moments. 🇮🇹

While you plan:
🗓️ Is 3 nights enough for Rome?
☀️ Is Venice worth an August visit?
🚆 How do you get from Naples to Positano?

While you travel:
🍝 Where should we eat near us?
🌧️ What do we do if it rains?
🏛️ What if a museum closes?

The point is not generic travel advice.

It is getting answers for your exact trip, in our voice, with sources.

🔗 Check the link in bio to explore the planner.

#travelitaly #italyvacation #discoveritaly #planitaly #italyonfoot

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romeonfoot Aug 14

Northern Italy, but only the ordinary moments. 🇮🇹

#northernitaly #italytravel #slowtravel #italyonfoot #italianlakes

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