What do I need to know before travelling to Venice — visa, safety, emergency numbers?

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112 Where ARE U

Official app for contacting the European emergency number 112, allowing users to make emergency calls and automatically transmit their location to the operations center.

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What to install before you land — one tap to get each one.

Travel insurance

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SafetyWing

SafetyWing offers nomad insurance and travel medical insurance, suitable.

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Heymondo

Travel insurance company offering customizable plans with features like medical assistance, trip cancellation, and a travel assistance app.

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Columbus Direct

Offers a range of travel insurance policies for Italian residents and tourists, from single trip to annual multi-trip coverage.

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Facile.it Assicurazioni

An Italian comparison website that allows users to compare and purchase various insurance products, including travel insurance, from multiple providers.