Emergency numbers, tourist police, hospitals, scams and safety tips for Rome, Italy. Every Safety Centre page is pre-cached in the free CityNav app, so these numbers load instantly — even with no signal or roaming data.
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Public hospital emergency rooms (Pronto Soccorso) treat urgent cases. EU visitors use the EHIC/GHIC; non-EU tourists pay and claim via insurance. Dial 118 or the EU number 112 for an ambulance. Pharmacies (farmacia, green cross) help with minor problems and some open at night on rotation.
Most embassies are in central Rome near Via Veneto and the Villa Borghese area; some are accredited to the Holy See separately. Search your own country's embassy directory for the exact address.
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| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Help! | Aiuto! | ah-YOO-toh |
| Call the police | Chiami la polizia | KYAH-mee lah po-lee-TSEE-ah |
| I need a doctor | Ho bisogno di un medico | oh bee-ZON-yoh dee oon MEH-dee-koh |
| Where is the hospital? | Dov'è l'ospedale? | doh-VEH loss-peh-DAH-leh |
| I'm lost | Mi sono perso/a | mee SOH-noh PAIR-soh |
Dial 112 (single EU emergency number). Direct lines are 113 for police, 118 for ambulance and 115 for fire.
Rome is generally safe at night in central and lively areas, but the Termini station district can feel less comfortable, and pickpockets remain active in crowds.
Call 112 if in danger. File a report (denuncia) at a Polizia or Carabinieri station for your insurance, and cancel stolen cards immediately.
Officers at major tourist sites and stations often speak some English, though it varies. Basic Italian phrases help, and interpreters can be arranged for formal reports.
Last verified: 2026-08-14
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