Welcome to Florence
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Florence is the beautiful regional capital of Tuscany, and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy. It is acknowledged by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, and stepping onto its historic cobbles it is easy to see why. Cradled between the surrounding hills, the city hosts some of the most famous works of art on the planet and the whole of the city centre is packed with stunning palaces, churches and monuments. The surrounding countryside is well-known for its rolling hills and its wine—particularly the Chianti area between Siena and Florence.
Facts
| Population | 366,000 |
| Currency | 1 Euro (€) = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Shops are usually open from 09.00-13.00 and 15.30-19.30. Closed on Sundays and Mondays morning. |
| Newspapers | La Nazione Il Giornale di Firenze La Repubblica Corriere della Sera La Stampa |
| Emergency numbers | Carabinieri: 112 Police: 113 Local police: +39 055 328 3333 Fire brigade: 115 Medical Emergency Service: 118 |
| Tourist information | APT (Tourist Information Board) Via Cavour 1r +39 055 290 832 / +39 055 290 833 Piazza Stazione 4 +39 055 212 245 / +39 055 272 8208 Bigallo, piazza San Giovanni 1 (Duomo) +39 055 288 496 Airport A. Vespucci +39 055 315 874 Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 08.30-18.30 Sundays and holidays 08.30-13.30 |
