The UK government has issued a travel warning for those planning to travel to Italy and especially to Rome over the next 12 months. The warning relates to the Jubilee 2025 Holy Year, which is expected to increase the number of people visiting the Italian capital to 35 million – 22 million more than came in 2023.
The UK Foreign Office warns of increased crime levels due to the high influx of tourists. It highlights risks such as stolen passports, drink spiking and theft from cars.
It also reminds British tourists that it is an “offence to enter or bathe in public fountains in many towns and cities, including Florence and Rome".
