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