Tuscany

Florence’s airport Peretola is an international airport and around 5 km from the centre. This is the second-busiest Tuscan airport when it comes to passengers after Pisa International Airport. A special bus called “Vola in bus” gets you into the city centre (S. Maria Novella railway station) from Peretolain within 20-25 min. and it runs from 06.00 to 23.30, every 30 minutes. Taxis from the airport to central Florence takes about 15 minutes.

The best way to get around Florence is on foot. The city centre is not very large and is full of monuments and things to see. The local transport companies are ATAF and LI-NEA. Tickets are bought at tobacconists or any shop with an "ATAF" sticker in the window and are valid for 90 minutes. Always remember to validate your ticket in the buses.

The main taxi companies in Florence are: Posteggio Taxi Piazzale Donatello +39 055 4242 www.4242.it CO.TA.FI. +39 055 4390 www.4390.it SO.CO.TA. +39 055 4242 www.socota.it

Stamps can be bought from authorized tobacconists. One of Florence’s main post offices is located:

Florence’s pharmacies are open from Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 13.00 and from 15.30 to 20.00 (like other parts in Tuscany). Addresses of pharmacies open during weekends and evenings are posted on the doors of the pharmacies.

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

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