Travel warnings for Italy

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Many of us tend to leave our brains at home when heading abroad on holiday, and with that in mind governments issue travel warnings. From volcanoes to thieves distracting tourists with pizza, here are some of the most striking — and bizarre — warnings about Italy.

Italy is by most accounts a pretty safe place to travel, but that doesn't mean tourists don't sometimes land themselves in trouble.

So what advice do foreign governments give their nationals about staying safe?

The Local has rounded up ten travel warnings about Italy issued by the foreign offices of countries around the world.

They might make you laugh, shake your head in disbelief or encourage you to be a lot more careful the next time you visit.