Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» In April the weather is pleasant and prices are reasonable.
» High summer can be hot away from the coast and crowded on the coast.
» Most attractions stay open to sundown during summer.
Low Season (Nov-Mar)
» Accommodation bargains abound, but many hotels close for the season.
» Some tourist information offices close.
» Many restaurants close for annual holidays.
Websites
Turismo in Toscana ( www.turismo.intoscana.it ) Official Tuscan tourism authority site.
Toscana & Chianti News ( www.toscanaechiantinews.com ) News and listings.
Firenze Made in Tuscany ( www.firenzemadeintuscany.it , in Italian) Design-driven guide.
Informacittà Toscana 24hr ( www.informacitta.net , in Italian) Events listings.
Artrav ( www.arttrav.com ) Florence-based blog.
Lonely Planet ( www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/tuscany ) Loads of practical information.
Important Numbers
Italy country code
39
International access code
00
Ambulance (free from landline)
118
Local police (free from landline)
113
Pan-European emergency & emergency from mobile phone
112
Exchange Rates
Australia
A$1
€0.70
Canada
C$1
€0.73
Japan
¥100
€0.76
New Zealand
NZ$1
€0.61
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