Embassy of Italy in Bratislava, Slovakia; address Palisády 49, 811 06, Bratislava; phone +421259800011. Head of mission: Mr. Gianclemente de Felice.
Head of mission: Mr. Gianclemente de Felice, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Italy, 2 Dec 2024)
Italy is a highly appealing destination for Slovak visitors due to its rich history, culture, and iconic cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence. With around 1 million Slovaks traveling abroad each year, a notable portion is likely to consider Italy for their travels.
Italy presents a mixed safety profile for tourists coming from Slovakia. While it ranks lower than Slovakia in terms of safety when walking alone at night (34th vs. 12th), it is considered relatively safe overall, holding the 33rd position out of 160 countries in the Global Peace Index, compared to Slovakia's 27th rank. In terms of crime statistics, Italy has a lower murder rate (0.5 per 100,000) than Slovakia (1.0), with female murder rates also slightly lower in Italy. However, Italy faces challenges with organized crime, as evidenced by its higher indices in mafia presence and foreign crime compared to Slovakia. Overall, while tourists from Slovakia may find certain aspects of safety in Italy concerning, the country remains a popular destination and generally safe for visitors. It is advisable for tourists to stay informed and exercise standard precautions while traveling.