Embassy of Italy in Tallinn, Estonia; address Vene, 2, Tallinn; phone +3726276160.
Italy is an appealing destination for Estonian visitors due to its rich history, culture, and iconic cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence. With around 600,000 Estonians traveling abroad annually, a portion is likely to be interested in exploring Italy's renowned attractions.
Italy is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Estonia, but there are some differences in safety rankings. According to a safety ranking for walking alone at night, Italy is ranked 34th out of 40 countries, while Estonia is much safer at 4th place. However, the Global Peace Index ranks Italy 33rd out of 160 countries, indicating it is relatively safe, though still behind Estonia, which is ranked 24th. In terms of murder rates, Italy has a lower rate (0.5 per 100,000 people) compared to Estonia (2.0 per 100,000). While organized crime is more prevalent in Italy, with a mafia index of 9.0 compared to Estonia's 3.0, Estonia has higher indices for state crime (6.5) and foreign crime (7.0) in Italy. Overall, while Italy has some safety concerns, especially regarding organized crime, it remains a popular destination for tourists and is generally safe for visitors from Estonia. Tourists should remain vigilant and take standard safety precautions while traveling.