Overview

• On May 23, the U.S. State Department shifted Italy’s travel advisory from Level 1 (normal precautions) to Level 2 (increased caution)
• Italy now joins Spain, Germany and France among EU nations with heightened travel risk ratings
• The advisory warns of potential terrorist attacks that could occur with little or no warning in tourist areas
• Visitors are urged to remain vigilant in crowded sites, monitor local advice and adjust travel plans if necessary
• Most other European Union countries remain at Level 1, reflecting lower assessed terrorism threats