Exchange offices are found in major Italian cities (Ufficio Cambio). Funds over EUR 10,000 should be declared on arrival to the Italian Customs Authorities. A certificate of foreign residence is recommended. Italian citizens/non residents must have sufficient documentation as to the origin of currency imported. There are no restrictions in importing currency for U.S. It is also customary for men and women to dress for dinner formal attire is not required, however. For Papal audiences, women should dress modestly, with arms and head covered men should a wear jacket and tie. October is ideal for educational tours.Ĭasual cottons are advisable for daytime activities. For those who prefer to avoid the heat of high summer, we recommend travelling in June or September. Rainfall is heavy between mid-April and mid-May. The first signs of spring arrive in March, although cold air can return in April, when the tramontana blows down from the snow-capped Apennine peaks. In contrast, the winters in Northern and Central Italy can be quite harsh, while the south experiences a milder climate. During July and August the temperature stays at around 30 degrees (or above) from the Alps to Sicily, meaning that the heat can become unbearable in the cities. Italy is marked by strong changes in climate. When visiting church services or viewing churches, particularly places of pilgrimage, women should ensure that their shoulders are covered trousers are often frowned upon. Church services take place at the customary times. No person under 18 years of age may be admitted to the casinos, and entry is permitted only upon presentation of a passport. Vincent (Aosta Valley): open all year round. Venice: open from October 1 to March 31 at Palazzo Vendramin and from April 1 to September 30 at Venice Lido. Campione (Lake Lugano): open all year round. There are four casinos in Italy: San Remo (Italian Riviera): open all year round.
Gas stations open 24 7 tv#
Service areas usually broadcast the latest traffic news on their TV screens. Caution: fuel stations are only open 24 hours along the motorways in all other places they close for up to 3 hours at midday and then again at 7.30 or 8 pm. There are three different types of fuel: diesel, euro-super (lead-free senza piombo, 95 octane) and super (leaded). One can usually pay at most motorway junctions, with all standard credit cards. One should estimate EUR 0.5 per kilometre for a medium class vehicle (status 2000). It is generally unwise to argue with the police - irrespective of whether these are the Carabinieri (state police, branch of the military), the Polizia stradale (traffic police) or the Vigili urbani (local police). The penalties for violating these restrictions are high and cars parked during the signposted street-cleaning hours will be removed. On motorways, the speed limit is 130 km/h, on highways 90 km/h and in urban areas 50 km/h. This applies both to wearing seatbelts and to the alcohol limit. Cash and travellers checks may be exchanged in hotels and at change offices and usually a commission or service fee is imposed for this service.Įven though one might gain the impression that vehicles drive as they wish on Italy's roads, the traffic regulations and signs do observe the European standard. Eurocheques are often no longer accepted. All standard credit cards are accepted in Italy. They generally accept Euro cheque cards and credit cards (VISA, Eurocard). Branches and change offices at airports and city railway stations are also open on Saturdays and Sundays. Consulate General, Via Vaccarini, 1, 90143 Tel: 091 - 343532īanks are generally open Mondays to Fridays from 8.30 am to 1.20 pm, some also open from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
Consulate General, Piazza della Repubblica, 80122 Tel: 081 - 5838111 Consulate General, Piazza Portello 6, 16124 Tel: 010 - 282741 Rome: United States Embassy, Via Vittorio Veneto 119/A, 00187 Tel: 06 - 46741įlorence: U.S.
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