If you're living in Italy or planning to move here, you'll quickly discover that one word comes up again and again: comune (pronounced koh-MOO-neh). Whether you're registering your residence, getting married, or applying for permits, the comune is your first stop for almost everything administrative. But what exactly is it, and when do you actually need it?What Is a Comune?The comune is Italy's smallest administrative division – essentially the equivalent of a city or town hall. Italy is di...
