My address is Via Roma 24.
in-dee-REETS-oh — four syllables; the 'ddr' flows quickly in natural speech.
Use immediately when calling police so they can dispatch help even if communication breaks down. Always give your location before any other details.
Italian addresses follow the format: street type + street name + number (Via Roma 24, Corso Venezia 8). The number comes after the name.
Mi trovo in Piazza Navona, vicino alla fontana.
I am at Piazza Navona, near the fountain.
Use landmarks when you don't know the exact address.
Sono davanti al bar all'angolo con Via Mazzini.
I am in front of the bar at the corner of Via Mazzini.
Corner location — very useful for guiding a patrol.
Sono dentro il centro commerciale al piano interrato.
I am inside the shopping centre on the basement floor.
Indoor location — includes floor level for faster response.
In older Italian buildings, 'piano terra' is the ground floor. 'Primo piano' is one floor up — this can confuse visitors when guiding emergency services.