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Italy Callouts

Italy is a classic Counter-Strike map set in a picturesque Italian village featuring narrow streets, tight alleyways, and cozy urban architecture. The map revolves around a hostage rescue scenario, where Counter-Terrorists must infiltrate the town to safely extract hostages held by the Terrorists.

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CS2 and CSGO

Hover over locations on the interactive map above to view detailed descriptions for all Italy callouts. Alternatively, search the callouts table to find information about a specific callout. Click on the Eye icon in the callout to show it on the map.

Tunnel

The T Tunnel is an enclosed pathway that can be used by the Terrorist team for making stealthy maneuvers.

CT Spawn

Conversely, this is the Counter-Terrorists’ starting point, which is the best place for plotting any early defenses.

CT Left

This is a left-side route from CT Spawn which is often used to access the central areas of the map.

CT Right

The CT Right is the right flank from CT Spawn, which is important for making tactical advances.

Below Stairs

The space under Stairs offers a sneaky route leading toward Left Street and Mid.

Stairs

Use this path for a quick rotation to Long—just head up the stairs after exiting the CT Left alley.

Mid Cellar

The level just above Wine Cellar, often referred to as the middle floor—true to its name.

Lower Cellar

The Lower Cellar is a below-ground area that challenges players to try and master vertical combat dynamics.

Left Street

This is a lateral pathway that offers excellent flanking opportunities.

Right Street

The Right Street is a parallel route that provides players with alternative flanking options.

Mid

The Middle Of The Map

Mid Boost

This is a great spot where both CT and T players can gain elevation to give them a tactical advantage.

Snipe Window

The Snipe Window is an elevated sniper position that overlooks the main areas of the map and it offers some of the best sightlines.

T Spawn

This is the starting area for the Terrorist team - and where their offensive strategies start out.

T Stairs

The T Stairs connect the T Spawn area with higher levels - and it's an important path for any advancing Terrorists.

T House

The T House is the structure in the center that is controlled by the Terrorists - and it's important for hostages and positioning.

Upper Cellar

This is an elevated cellar area that’s perfect for surprise attacks or defensive holds.

Long

This is a long pathway that’s created for long-range duels.

Stairs Room

The Stairs Room is a small enclosed space with stairs - and it’s perfect for ambushing and close encounter fights.

House Window

This gives an excellent sightline into and out of T House, which is important for either reconnaissance or defense.

Market

The Market is the open central zone that often becomes the focal point for skirmishes and engagements.

Trash Corner

This tight space between a building and the alley wall is a solid ambush spot for catching Ts coming from T Tunnel. In CS:GO, it was notably cluttered with trash.

Green Boxes

It includes a car tire, a green dumpster, a green trash can, and an open doorway that leads into the apartments and eventually to the Bedroom.

Stop

The right-hand corner at the T Tunnel entrance from the CT side, ideal for ambushing enemies pushing from T Spawn.

House

The most direct route to reach Bedroom and Long—expect intense close-quarters battles in this area!

Bedroom

The Bedroom is a confined room that’s great for close-quarters combat.

Overview: Italy Map in CS2

Italy is a classic hostage rescue map that has been part of the Counter-Strike series since the early days of CS 1.0. Set in a rustic Italian village, the map offers a tight layout filled with narrow corridors, open courtyards, and short sightlines—making it ideal for close-range combat and ambush tactics.

Unlike bomb defusal maps, Italy revolves around the hostage rescue objective. The Counter-Terrorists must locate and escort hostages to the rescue zone, while the Terrorists attempt to guard them. Italy features multiple hostage zones, flank routes, and ambush points, with heavy emphasis on indoor fighting, positioning, and sound cues.

Its iconic visuals, snow-covered setting, and close-quarters gameplay make it a fan favorite in casual and hostage mode matches—despite not being in the official competitive pool.

Why Learning Italy Callouts Is Important

Although Italy isn’t part of CS2’s competitive map pool, it’s still one of the most played hostage maps in casual servers. Learning the callouts on Italy allows you to quickly and effectively communicate with teammates, which is critical for success on a map full of tight hallways, corners, and multi-path hostage zones.

Using callouts helps you:

  • React quickly to hostage movements and enemy flanks
  • Coordinate hostage rescues and defend bottlenecks more efficiently
  • Avoid confusion in high-pressure situations where seconds count
  • Play specific roles better, whether anchoring hostage rooms, lurking through Side Hall, or holding angles in the Garage Yard

Callouts like “Front Hall”, “Hostage Room”, “Garage Yard”, or “Side Hall” may sound simple, but when used in real time, they drastically improve team coordination. Plus, since Italy has fewer overall callouts compared to competitive bomb maps, it’s a great entry point for players looking to build communication skills.