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Florence’s international airport Peretola, formally Amerigo Vespucci Airport, is around 4 km from the city centre, located on the northwest outskirts of Florence. The city centre can be reached in about 15 minutes by taxi, and about 20 minutes by bus. A special bus called “Vola in bus” gets you to the city centre, to …

The best way to get around Florence is on foot. The city centre is not very large and is full of monuments and amazing things to see. The local transport companies are ATAF and LI-NEA. A ticket can be bought at newsstands, tobacconists, or any shop with an "ATAF" sticker in the window, and …

In Italy, taxis are not usually flagged down as they pass you along the street. You should instead call a taxi or head over to one of the taxi stands. You will find taxi stands in most of the major squares. The main taxi companies in Florence are Taxi 4242 and Taxi …

Stamps can be bought from authorised tobacconists or directly at the post office. You can send letters and postcards using the mailboxes scattered all around the …

Pharmacies in Italy generally do not stay open during lunch time, and they are closed on Sundays. In rotation, pharmacies of each town/city/area provides Sunday and night services. Details are displayed at the pharmacies or on the websites of the …

Country code: +39 There is no area code but in Florence, all phone numbers start with 055. Do not omit the …

220 V. Power outlet: two or three …