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).
EMERGENCIES
| AMBULANCE Â | 118 |
| FIRE | 115 |
| POLICE | 112 |
OTHER NUMBERS
| AREZZO TOURIST OFFICE Â | 057 52 08 39 |
| GREVE TOURIST OFFICE | 055 854 52 43 |
| PISA TOURIST OFFICE | 050 56 04 64 |
| SAN GIMIGNANO T.O | 0577 94 00 08 |
| SIENA TOURIST OFFICE | 0577 28 05 51 |