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What Packing Mistakes to Avoid in Italy
- Cobblestone-ready footwear is non-negotiable: Rome's sampietrini basalt cobblestones, Florence's stone flagstones, and Venice's 400 stepped bridges punish thin-soled sandals and heels. Bring two broken-in pairs of cushioned walking sneakers or leather loafers.
- Keep suitcases to 24"–25" (≤ 161 cm linear): You will lift your own bag up 3 steps onto Frecciarossa/Italo carriages, over Venice bridges, and sometimes up 1–2 flights of stairs in historic Tuscan or Roman palazzos.