Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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In April the weather is pleasant and prices are reasonable.
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High summer can be hot away from the coast and crowded on the coast.
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Most attractions stay open to sundown during summer.
Low Season (Nov-Mar)
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Accommodation bargains abound, but many hotels close for the season.
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Some tourist information offices close.
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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