An expert guide to a weekend in Tuscany | Telegraph Travel – The Telegraph

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British Embassy/Consulate:(00 39 055 284 133;gov.uk). Approximately 3 million British nationals visit Italy a year so the website is up to date with information on events like heatwaves or volcanic eruptions, airport renovations, and any security issues. Check out the 'Living in Italy' entry too.

Tourist offices: There are tourism offices all over the region. Check out italia.it to find the one closest to you.

Ambulance: dial 118

Police: dial 112

Fire: dial 115

Currency:Euro

Telephone code:from abroad, dial 00 39, and then a zero at the start of the landline number; mobile numbers dont need a 0.

Time difference:+1 hour

Travelling times:Flights from London to Florence take about two hours and ten minutes. Pisa is another option with same flight time.

When greeting people, use the more formal expressions, Buon giorno or Buona sera instead of ciao.

When visiting churches and abbeys do bring something to cover your shoulders and when visiting during mass, be sure to be quiet and respectful. Dressing up for meals in nicer restaurants usually results in better service.

Beware the many speed cameras dotting Tuscanys back roads by respecting the limits. When parking watch for the coloured lines in general white are free, blue paid parking, and yellow for residents. Do not enter ZTL, zona traffica limita.

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