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Airports Florence is served by one international airport, so if you’re flying from outside Italy you’ll arrive at Amerigo Vespucci (you may also see it referred to as Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola). To reach the city centre hostels get the Vola in Bus shuttle to Santa Maria Novella train station. It runs every half-hour during the day and every hour in the evenings. The service stops at 1am. A single costs €6, and the journey takes 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, hop in a taxi – it’s a €20 fixed rate, rising to €23 at night. By rail Santa Maria Novella train station (Firenze SMN) is the main rail hub, right in the heart of the city. It has high-speed lines to Bologna, Pisa and Rome, and is also a hub for local buses. If you’re arriving on an international train, you may arrive at Campo di Marte, a little way east of SMN. There are rail and bus connections between the two stations – but trains are usually a better bet, as Florence traffic snarls up easily. By bus International Eurolines buses and inter-city SITA services arrive right beside Santa Maria Novella station. Getting around You can ride local ATAF buses on 90-minute tickets, which allow unlimited travel on multiple buses within 90 minutes of validation. They’re also available in multi-tickets, allowing you four 90-minute periods. It’s cheaper to buy your ticket in advance – they’re widely available from newsagents, bars and major stations (look for ATAF stickers in windows). Remember to validate your ticket when you board the bus. Bear in mind that Florence’s roads can get congested during the day, so experienced backpackers tend to walk as much as possible. The city centre is both small and picturesque – walking is usually the most pleasant way to travel, and it is sometimes quicker too. Voltage: 220 volts. Many modern sockets are for slim three-pin plugs, but the familiar European two-pin style will usually work in them. Dialing code: +39 for Italy, 55 for Florence. Currency: Euro Language: Italian. English is likely to be understood in the main tourist areas. Tourist information Main office: APT Firenze, Provincia di Firenze, Via Cavour 1r, Florence, Tel 055 290832 Airport branch: Terminal 1, Aeroporto "A. Vespucci", Florence, 055 315874 Post office: Via Pellicceria 3 (Piazza della Repubblica), Florence Hospitals: Hospital S. Maria Nuova Piazza S. Maria Nuova 1, Florence, Tel 055 27581 Policlinico di Careggi Viale Morgagni 85, Florence, Tel 055 4277111 Emergency numbers Police: 113 Fire: 115 Medical emergencies: 118 Opening hours: Smaller shops and those away from tourist areas will usually shut for lunch – 9.30 to 13.00 then 15.00 to 19.00 is a rough guide. Bars can stay open as late as 03.00.