Therefore it gets very hot during the middle of the day. So hot places often close down, not so much in the large cities, to take a rest. 5.0 Getting around. I've listed the three main ways to get around. 5.1 Train Public transportation in a fairly cheap and easy way to get around.
Trains are an ideal way to get from one city to the next.
All big cities are connected, along with most small ones you will want to visit. Though once notorious for being late, the Italian rail service is getting better. The train also gives you a scenic view of the countryside. Euro-rail passes only save you money if you travel to or from another country. Italian rail also has their own pass that will save you money in Italy.