It is now Week 8 of my time in Italy, and I have traveled to many different places. Come along with me as I explore how people move around the country. While you read, look for things that are the same as in the U.S. and things that are different.
Most people in Italy use the oldest method of transportation in history: walking. If their destination is too far to walk, they usually walk a short distance to a bus stop and take the bus.
Italy is full of ancient buildings—some are thousands of years old. Back then, there were no cars, so many streets were built for walking or for horse‑drawn carriages. That’s why today, you still see lots of narrow cobblestone streets.
Even though the streets are old, modern transportation is everywhere. You’ll see:
But the bus system is the most common way people get around.
