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General information about Venice
Payment: By euros (€)
Country code (phone): +39041
City code (phone): +39
In case of emergency (phone number): 118 (ambulance) 112(police)
Police number (Theft or other stuff): 055 203 911
Electricity: 220 Volt
Typical of Venice
– Espresso
– Canals
– Vaporetto
–Traghetto
ATM services in Venice
In Venice, an automated teller machine or cashpoint is a “bancomat.” You’ll find bancomats all over the country, usually on the outside walls of banks. Make sure if the bancomats has a logo of the meastro card otherwise you can’t take cash. When you pay with credit-card know that they impose surcharges on foreign transactions, and these surcharges can range from 2 to 4 percent or more. If you have several credit cards, learn which one has the lowest surcharge, and use that card for your trip. In the smaller shops and restaurants is it possible that you can’t pay by credit card.
Safety in Amsterdam
Venice is generally a safe city. There is a lot of police on the streets.
As in all large cities pickpockets are more active in busy places and in cafés, bars and restaurants. Especially in the summer season you need to pay extra attention when you’re on public transport and when you’re at touristic places
Post office services in Venice
Spread over Venice you will find different Postal boxes. The post boxes are red. It doesn’t matter at what time of the day you go to the post office because it is always busy. When you go in they work with a number system, if your number shows up its your turn. The post office opens at 8-30 and is closed at 2pm.
Public holidays of The Italy
Most shops and banks closed on public holidays. The public holidays of Italy are:
1 Januari | New years day | |
6 January | Epiphany | |
Easter Monday | Easter Monday | |
25 April | Libaration Day | |
1 May | International Workers Day | |
2 June | Republic Day | |
15 August | Assumption Day | |
1 November | All saints Day | |
8 December | Immaculate Conception | |
25 December | Christmas Day | |
26 December | Stephen’s Day |
How late do the stores open and close
The shops open at 09:00 till 19:00. Smaller shops often close in the afternoons and re-open in the evenings.
On Sundays, most shops are closed, as are many restaurants (though some will open for lunch).