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 | 118 |
| FIRE | 115 |
| POLICE | 112 |
OTHER NUMBERS
| POLICE STATION | 041 271 06 64 | Fondamenta di San Lorenzo, Castello 5053 |
| CENTRAL INFORMATION LINE | 041 529 87 11 | |
| MAIN TOURIST OFFICE | PIAZZA SAN MARCO 7 | |
| INFO POINT | VENICE PAVILLION | |
| ACTV BUSES | 041 272 27 23 | |
| OSPEDALE CIVILE | 041 529 41 11 | Campo SS Giovanni e Paolo |