Red hair in Italy?

I'm going to Italy soon and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if any prejudices exist regarding red hair?

It's sounds stupid but I've got red hair and you wouldn't believe how ridiculous people can be. Although I live in the U.S and it's rarer here, in the UK people are such assholes to redheads...ironic since the UK has the highest percentage of red hair.

Anyway, when I go to Italy, will people be gawking at my hair?

Red hair in Italy?

la testa rossa!! Many painters have exhibited a fascination with red hair. The color "titian" takes its name from Titian, who often painted women with red hair. Early Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli's, famous painting, The Birth of Venus, depicts the mythological goddess, Venus, as a redhead...

I think they will find your hair charming...

Red hair in Italy?

Be yourself you will certainly stand out there. That has to be a plus. Enjoy!

Red hair in Italy?

You're talking about a Nation where the most popular and beloved (at the time, but likable still now) sport car is called Testarossa (Redhead): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferrari_Tes...

Anyway, generally Italians in Italy follow the "red is the color of passion" saying, it's very likable you're going to find just the opposite of what you seem to fear.

Red hair in Italy?

People might say something because you have red hair seeing that it's rare here. Although, I doubt they will be mean about it. They'll probably just say something like, "oh look, what beautiful red hair you have". Don't worry too much and enjoy your trip in Italy.

I live in Italy.