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Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow travellers heading to Italy this summer warned
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued advice for Brits heading to Italy and the Vatican City. Currently, the two countries are celebrating the Jubilee 2025, known as the Holy Year. The significant event, which occurs every 25 years, started on December 24, 2024, and ends on January 6, 2026. READ MORE: Glasgow travellers heading to popular country warned READ MORE: Glasgow travellers heading to South America warned of muggings However, the UK's Foreign Office said that Rome and the Vatican City, which is an independent city surrounded by Rome, will be 'very busy', particularly when bigger events take place as part of the Holy Year. One of the major events taking place this summer is the Jubilee of Youth from July 28 to August 3. A spokesperson said: "The Jubilee, known as the Holy Year, will take place in Rome from December 24, 2024, to January 6, 2026. "The city is expected to be very busy, particularly when the bigger events take place, including the Jubilee of Youth from July 28 to August 3, 2025. "If you are planning to travel to Rome during this time, see our Jubilee 2025 - Holy Year information."
Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Daily Record
Foreign Office warns Brits of summer travel disruption in Italy due to major event
The Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits travelling to Italy this summer as the region is currently celebrating the Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, with an additional festival taking place at the end of July Brits travelling to Italy and the Vatican City this summer could be met with significant upheaval. The area is currently celebrating the Jubilee, commonly referred to as the Holy Year, and an additional event starting late July might cause major cities to be packed. Celebrated every 25 years within Catholicism, the Jubilee is under way and will last until 2026. The ongoing festivities started on 24 December 2024 and are anticipated to last until 6 January 2026. Additionally, from 28 July to 3 August 2025, the Jubilee of Youth will draw even more people to the celebrations. According to the latest advice from the Foreign Office:"The Jubilee, known as the Holy Year, will take place in Rome from 24 December 2024 to 6 January 2026. The city is expected to be very busy, particularly when the bigger events take place, including the Jubilee of Youth 28 July to 3 August 2025." People travelling to Rome specifically will be at a higher risk of facing disruptions due to the city holding the independent state of the Vatican City, the centre of the Roman Catholic world, where many people are expected to gather and celebrate. Staying safe while travelling in and around Rome The Foreign Office has issued a warning that transport in Rome will be "very busy" and visitors may be directed by local authorities to use specific routes to enter or exit the city. Travellers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time due to potential delays. Additionally, with the influx of visitors during the Jubilee, there's an increased risk of petty crime such as pickpocketing and bag-snatching, especially in city centres and near major tourist attractions. Tourists are also at greater risk of passport theft and should take care not to carry it while travelling around the city. In case of passport theft, it's crucial to cancel it immediately to prevent identity theft. Note that local police cannot assist with stolen passports, and official guidance must be followed. Further advice for travelling to Italy can be found on the Foreign Office website.
