Useful Information

	Climate
The climate in Florence is typically Mediterranean, with high temperatures and sunny days in the summer, with occasional showers: average temperature in July is between 18 and 30°C.
	Banking and Money
The official currency in Italy is the Euro. You can obtain Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. Withdrawing money via ATMs - bancomat is probably the easiest and cheapest way to do it. Banks in Italy are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m..
	Passport & Visa
As a citizen of a Member state of the European Union, all you need to enter Italy is a valid passport or identity card. Check here or the nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate on what formalities need to be completed.
	Electricity
The electrical current in most of Italy is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC) and plugs have two round prongs. It is recommended to bring adapters.