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Pisa City Breaks

City breaks in Pisa

Try a city break in Pisa and explore one of Italy's most historical treasures. Most famous for it's leaning tower, Pisa is also home to some historical gems dating back to 1000 BC. The city boasts a maritime legacy, which is one of the oldest in the world and was also the birthplace of Galileo Galilei, who was the world's greatest astronomer and physicist. Visitors can explore the Campo dei Miracoli, one of the world's most beautiful squares and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, which has been defying Pisan engineers for over eight centuries.

City breaks in Pisa also offer an array of artistic and cultural delights, with the Museo delle Sinopie boasting a collection of fresco sketches and an excellent collection of Florentine art from the twelfth to seventeenth centuries at the Museo Nazionale di San Matteo. The city is also home to a unique nightlife and some excellent Italian cuisine in it's many excellent restaurants, with more than enough activities to keep any visitor happy on a city break to Pisa.

 

 


Essential Information on Italy

Money

The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into 100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities. Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than casas de cambios.

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Passports / Visas

The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all. Travellers are advised to have a return or onward tickets, all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds to cover the period of intended stay in Italy.

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Communications

The international access code for Italy is +39. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). All numbers must be preceded by 0, whether originating in Italy or out, unless calling a mobile phone. City/area codes are in use, e.g. 02 for Milan and 06 for Rome. There can be high surcharges on calls made from hotels and it is generally cheaper to use a calling card. Public telephone boxes take phone cards for local and international calls, which can be bought from newsagents. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks and have roaming agreements with most international operators. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

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