I was born and raised in Italy. Here are 7 things I wish tourists would stop doing when they come here.

Federica BoccoMay 7, 2024, 04:33 IST

I've lived in Italy for many years and I have seen tourists make some pretty big mistakes.Federica Bocco

I was raised in Italy, and I believe many mistakes tourists make in Italy are easily avoidable.
Visitors should embrace the local culture through our local restaurants and water fountains.

I was raised in Italy and now live in Rome — every day, I see numerous tourists making mistakes during their trips here.

Keep reading for things I wish visitors would stop doing when they come to Italy, for their sake and the country's.

Tourists often come here with wrong expectations about how things work in Italy.

Italy isn't a perfect place — but that doesn't make it any less special.Federica Bocco

Guidebooks can be a great resource.Federica Bocco

I've noticed tourists tend to want to pay more for things that are worth less.Federica Bocco

It's sad I have to remind anyone of this, but littering is harmful to the environment and incredibly disrespectful to the locals.Federica Bocco

You'll likely see drinking fountains throughout Rome.Federica Bocco

I can't believe some people travel all the way to Italy to visit fast-food chains.Federica Bocco

Don't carve your name (or anything, actually) on the Colosseum.FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/Getty Images