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Florence Basic Facts, Information & Travel Tips
Basic Facts & Info:
Electricity: 230 V, 50Hz
Time Zone: GMT +1
Currency: Euro
Language: Italian
Country Dialing code: +39
Telephone area code: 055
Religion: Catholic is the majority
Emergency Numbers:
Police: 113
Fire: 115
Tourist Information: +39 (0) 55 276 0381
Neighborhoods of Florence:
Central Florence ( from the Duomo to the Arno River )
The District of San Marco
The District of Santa Croce
The District of Oltrarno
Santa Maria Novella
Smoking In Florence:
Smoking is prohibited in public transportation and many
of the common places. But most of the pubs and restaurants allows
smoking. Please check for "non Smoking" signs are displayed
before smoking.
Safety in Florence:
Florence is a safe city, but you need to careful about pickpockets.
Some times there are bag-snatchers and thieves. Keep an eye on
your belongs and never kept unattended. Always don't keep all your money in one place.
Languages in Florence :
The main language is Italian. But English also understand in many
areas. If you are planing to go to some village side, then
you may need some help on translation. Usually the residents are helpful and they welcome
tourists.
Florence Police stations and Contact numbers:
Location: Via Zara 2
Contact Number: 055 497 71
Location: Via Gramsci 522
Contact Number: 055 449 251
Location: Via Pietrapiana 50/R
Contact Number: 055 203 911
Location: Via Sgambati 21
Contact Number: 055 323 886
Location: Piazza del Tiratoio 6
Contact Number: 055 497 7499
Hospitals in Florence:
General Hospital of S. Maria Nuova Piazza S. Maria Nuova
Anna Mayer Hospital Via L. Giordano
General Hospital of Careggi Viale Morgagni
S. Giovanni di Dio New Hospital Via Torregalli
S. M. Annunziata Hospital Via dell'Antella
Florentine Ophthalmic Hospital Via Masaccio
Orthopedic Traumatologic Centre Lg. P. Palagi
Tuscan Orthopedic Institute V.le Michelangelo
Children’s Hospital Via L. Giordano
Fraticini Inrca Via de' Massoni
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