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Currency |
The Italian monetary unit is the European EURO. Current bank
notes are 500,00, 200,00, 100,00, 50,00, 20,00,
10,00 and 5,00; coins are 2 and 1 Euro, 50,
20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
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Exchange |
VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards are accepted
in most hotels, shops and restaurants. Travellers cheques and currency can be
exchanged at banks Automatic cash dispensing machines linked to international
networks are widely available.
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Weather |
The climate in Viareggio is usually warm and dry in
September. Temperatures oscillates between 16-27șC. Meeting center is in
front of the Sea with an expected mild temperature. [
Online Weather Forecast ]
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Electric Power |
European type 2 sockets with 220 volts at 50 hz
are used. Italian adapters (3 pins in line) are sometimes required. Adapters for
US and Japanese plugs can possibly be found in certain shops but they usually do
not adapt voltages.
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Shopping |
Being a touristic city, downtown shops are open from 9 am
till 7 pm (Mondays-Sunday), elsewhere shops are closed on Sunday.
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Health requirements |
There are no special requirements to come in Italy. For EU
citizens, Italy has got an agreement signed with the EU countries, which allows
all EU citizens to have the same conditions guaranteed to any Italian citizen,
However the European Health Insurance Card is required.[ European health card ]
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Medical care |
Private clinics and public hospitals provide round the clock
emergency service.
The national emergency phone number is 118.
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Police and emergency |
Police provide round the clock
emergency service.
The national emergency phone number is 113.
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