LANGUAGE- ITALIAN
English is becoming more widely known but more among the younger generations and those trying to be trendy. It is useful to know a few numbers and short phrases to get you around. See our printable phrase guide to help you along.
CURRENCY- EURO €1EU =$1.19USD =£0.68GBP (02/06)
Cash machines or ATMs are called Bancomats. These accept all major credit cards and any with the PLUS or Maestro logos.
TIME- CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME (GMT+1HR)
Daylight savings (+1) starts the last Sunday in March and ends(-1) the last Sunday in October. 24hr commonly used.
PHONE- AREA CODE 0039
Local phone boxes can take credit cards or you can buy international phone cards and 'Telefonica scheda' cards from a Tabacchi outlet ( they have the big 'T' sign).
| AMBULANCE | 118 |
| FIRE | 115 |
| POLICE | 112 |
| POLICE STATION | 055 4 97 71 | Via Zara 2 |
| MAIN TOURIST OFF. | 055 29 08 32 | Via Cavour 1r |
| FIRENZE MUSEI | 055 29 48 83 | ONLINE TICKETS |
| UFFIZI GALLERY | 055 238 86 51 | Piazza degli Uffizi 6 |
| GALLERIA DELL'ACCADEMIA | 055 238 86 09 | Via Ricasoli 60 |
| TOURIST MEDICAL SERVICE | 055 47 54 11 | Via Lorenzo il Magnifico, 59 |