Italy - Level 2 travel advisory. Should I be concerned?

Level 2 is almost the default. You will see lots of countries at level 2. If the State Dept issued alerts for the U.S., I’m pretty sure the U.S. would be at least a level 2 and big cities would probably be a 3. Notice what the State Department advises:

Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.

You probably already do this in the U.S. They are just telling you to be aware.

Enjoy your trip! I will be on Italy myself this fall and have no concerns.

I agree with the others. I see France is a Level 2 as well and I will be going in October and have no qualms at all.

I will add that I would ignore any hand-wringing or cautions from family or friends who do not travel or who have not traveled to Europe!

Go in September and enjoy your trip and on your way home on the plane start planning for the next one, lol!!

I too am flying into Rome at the end of September and my biggest concern is that I will have such.a good time that I will not want to return home to Cleveland and that will cause me to miss some of the Browns' games.

Happy travels!
(And no worries!)

Be cautious but don’t postpone.

Travel is about adventure and new experiences.

Over decades I’ve been to Havana, NYC, Miami, Washington DCParis, Dallas, London, Belfast, Dublin, Rome, Venice, Florence, Amsterdam to name a few sojourns.

Belfast during the Troubles, London following the Paris bombings, Havana at the behest of the Film School, NYC after 9/11.

I live in California where there are Earthquakes, was at the 84 World Series quake at Candlestick Park. Experienced a quake here in Hollywood a couple weeks ago. One of those where you listen for glass breaking….

Emergency bag in the vehicle along with gallon water bottles and sleeping bag. Just a way of life.

Life is an adventure. Italy is an intriguing country. Personally nothing would stop me from traveling.

I would keep my passport on me at all times and I think that's the law in Italy anyway.

Statistically the biggest risk you will run in Italy is to overeat massive amounts of pasta and gelato, and gain some weight as a result. I never understood why, if not the US State Department, at least HHS (Dept of Health and Human Services) have never issued a level 4 advisory for that risk about Italy.

I’m going in September too, this will be my 13th trip to Italy.
I always avoid big crowds if I’m able , streets around any embassies or consulates, and I keep aware of my surroundings at all times.
I do that here at home too, so it is a habit.
Keep your passport in your underclothing moneybelt.
That way if there is any sort of”event” , then you have the ID to be able to leave if you need to.

Now, get busy anticipating your first trip of hopefully many!

According to GATP of the IPRSTF (Generally Accepted Travel Principles of the Intercommenters' Panel of Rick Steves' Travel Forum), eating too much gelato may induce a mild euphoria, which reduces anxiety albeit at the expense on one's waistline.

https://travelmaps.state.gov/TSGMap/

Most of Western Europe and a great deal of the rest of the world is at the "exercise increased caution" level.( or greater alert status).

As for pasta and gelato, weight gain is not an issue on RS tours. However travel at a more leisurely pace may need one to monitor their intake.

When my daughter traveled to Rome she found an Irish pub to watch the Seahawks. It may be possible to find a way to see the Browns.

Roberto-
LOL

No problem, but in the big cities in Italy pickpockets are there, so protect you passport and valuables. I recommend a money belt or neck wallet.