WEATHER IN FLORENCE

In October weather in Florence may be variable, and you should be ready to face both late autumn and early winter conditions.

Don't forget to take with you an umbrella and a light coat, but be ready to wear just a shirt and a light sweater.

Monthly average temperatures range between 12°C and 21°C (53°F and 70°F).

You can check daily temperatures and weather forecast at
http://weather.msn.com/local.aspx

 

USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOWN

To learn many useful tips about Florence, you can have a look at http://www.aboutflorence.com/index.html

 

FLORENCE MAPS

Click here to download a detailed map of Florence downtown.

 

Another map, which can be helpful to find an itinerary in Florence, can be found at:
http://www.aboutflorence.com/useful-maps-of-Florence.html

 

VOLTAGE

Current voltage is 220 V. Equip yourself with an international plug adaptor!

 
 
 
 

TAXI

Taxi in Florence is expensive and often not easy to find. Anyway you can access to a taxi dialing one of the following phone numbers:
055 43 90, 055 44 99, 055 47 98, 055 42 42

 
 

SHOPS OPENING HOURS

Shops in downtown are usually opened from 10:00 till 19:30. Some smaller shops may open earlier and close during lunchtime (13:00-15:30). Stores are closed on Sunday and Monday morning (except some general stores).

 

VISIT OF MAIN MUSEUMS

Most museums are closed on Monday morning and some also on Sundays. Don't forget to check opening hours. If you plan to visit Academia or Uffizi, it is advisable to book your visit in advance in order to skip very long lines. Call Firenze Musei, phone 055 294883 (reservation fee € 3,00) or enquire at your hotel.