<p>Americans are being warned to exercise increased caution when traveling to one of Europe's <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/travel/vacation-destinations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">most popular tourist destinations</a> amid multiple terrorism-related arrests in recent months.</p><p>The State Department updated its "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution" travel advisory for Italy on Thursday — keeping the country at the same advisory level while revising its summary.</p><p>Italy draws millions of visitors with its beaches, quaint villages and iconic <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/travel/general/historic-sites" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ancient Roman landmarks</a>.</p><p><a href="https://foxnews.com/travel/tourist-hot-spot-slapped-us-travel-warning-renewal-due-crime-terror" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>TOURIST HOT SPOT SLAPPED WITH US TRAVEL WARNING RENEWAL DUE TO CRIME AND TERROR</strong></a></p><p>But despite its appeal to tourists, the State Department is warning travelers to remain vigilant due to the threat of terrorism.</p><p>"There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Italy," the advisory said.</p><p>While the threat of terrorism in Italy may receive less attention than in <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/travel/regions/europe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">other parts of Europe</a>, authorities have made several terrorism-related arrests in recent months.</p><p>In August, Italian news agency ANSA reported that a 16-year-old in northern Italy was arrested on international terrorism-related charges after investigators said he had spread jihadist and pro-ISIS material online.</p><p><a href="https://foxnews.com/travel/sexual-assaults-scams-plague-top-vacation-hot-spot-prompting-urgent-advisory" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>SEXUAL ASSAULTS AND SCAMS PLAGUE TOP VACATION HOT SPOT, PROMPTING URGENT ADVISORY</strong></a></p><p>In a separate incident in June, another 16-year-old near Bologna was arrested after authorities allegedly found jihadist material and weapons-making manuals in his possession.</p><p>The State Department advisory noted that petty crime is also a significant concern in Italy, especially "in popular tourist locations and on public transportation, including trains."</p><p>"Stay aware of your surroundings," officials said.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER</strong></a></p><p>"Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/travel/brazen-pickpockets-prey-vulnerable-tourists-vacation-island-swarmed-millions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">purse snatching, pickpocketing</a>, and car break-ins."</p><p>Americans who decide to travel to Italy are urged to monitor local media for breaking news and "stay alert in tourist spots."</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/lifestyle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS</strong></a></p><p>"Be prepared to adjust your plans," the advisory states. "<a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/travel/general/travel-safety" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stay aware</a> of your surroundings."</p><p>Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for additional comment.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/lifestyle/quizzes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ</strong></a></p><p>Italy is one of several popular tourist destinations to face updated travel guidance from the State Department in recent weeks.</p><p>This month, the State Department updated its <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/travel/deadly-drugs-crime-kidnapping-flagged-tourist-hot-spot-known-ancient-wonders" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">travel advisory for Peru</a>, warning Americans about crime, civil unrest, kidnapping and terrorism.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/travel/travelers-warned-murder-kidnappings-drink-spiking-robberies-vacation-hot-spot" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brazil's travel advisory</a> was also recently updated, with officials warning Americans about crime and kidnapping, including armed robberies, carjackings and criminals drugging victims' drinks before robbing them.</p>
