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