Languages Spoken Italian. Some French, English and German. While Italian is spoken in all parts of Italy many dialects persist, especially in the south and in country regions and there is a noticeable variation in intonations and accents between regions. English is spoken everywhere in Italy and in major cities signs are also in English. Hotel and restaurant employees usually speak English.
Tourist offices exist in cities and major towns to help with communication problems.
The population of Rome is 3,000,000. Religion Predominantly Roman Catholic. Leather goods are generally excellent buys in Italy. A flea market operates at the Porta Portese on Sunday mornings. Porter, museum guide, etc.