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ContentsGeneral Information 4

Transportation 16

Accommodation 24

Art In Italy 26

Performing Arts and other events 29

Tourist Offices in the principal Italian destinations 35

REGION CAPITAL CITY INTERNET SITE1 ABRUZZO L’AQUILA www.abruzzoturismo.it

2 ALTO ADIGE* BOLZANO/BOZEN www.suedtirol.info

3 BASILICATA POTENZA www.aptbasilicata.it

4 CALABRIA CATANZARO www.turismo.regione.calabria.it

5 CAMPANIA NAPOLI www.turismoregionecampania.it

6 EMILIA ROMAGNA BOLOGNA www.emiliaromagnaturismo.it

7 FRIULI VENEZIA -GIULIA TRIESTE www.turismo.fvg.it

8 LAZIO ROMA www.turislazio.it

9 LIGURIA GENOVA www.turismoinliguria.it

10 LOMBARDIA MILANO www.regione.lombardia.it

11 MARCHE ANCONA www.le-marche.com

12 MOLISE CAMPOBASSO www.regione.molise.it

13 PIEMONTE TORINO www.regione.piemonte.it

14 PUGLIA BARI www.pugliaturismo.com

15 SARDEGNA CAGLIARI www.regione.sardegna.it

16 SICILIA PALERMO www.regione.sicilia.it/turismo

17 TRENTINO* TRENTO www.trentino.to

18 TOSCANA FIRENZE www.turismo.toscana.it

19 UMBRIA PERUGIA www.umbria2000.it

20 VALLE D’AOSTA AOSTA www.regione.vda.it/turismo

21 VENETO VENEZIA www.regione.veneto.it* Provincie autonome

Note: The information contained in thisbooklet is as current as possible at time ofgoing to press (May ‘06). The Italian StateTourist Board is not responsible for changes toschedules of services, rates and dates of events.It is always advisable to confirm this type ofinformation before departure.

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Porta in “Milanese”; today the best follower ofthis tradition is arguably the Sicilian AndreaCamilleri.

Geographical ProfileThere is a great deal of variety in the landscapeof Italy, although it is characterisedpredominantly by two mountain chains: the Alpsand the Apennines. The former extends over 600miles from east to west. It consists of great massifsin the western sector, with peaks rising to over14,000 feet, including Monte Bianco (MontBlanc), Monte Rosa and Cervino (theMatterhorn). The height of the chain is lower inthe eastern sector, although the mountains arestill of an extraordinary beauty (the Dolomites).At the foot of the Alpine arc stretches the vastPo Valley plain, cut down the middle by thecourse of the river Po, the longest in Italy (390miles), which has its source in the Pian de Re(Monviso) and flows into the Adriatic through amagnificent delta. The Alpine foothills arecharacterised by large lakes: Lake Maggiore andthe lakes of Como, Iseo and Garda.

The Apennines form the backbone of thepeninsula, stretching in a wide arc concave tothe Tyrrhenian Sea. The Corno Grande (GranSasso d’Italia) is the highest peak. A large part ofcentral Italy is characterised by a green hillylandscape, through which the rivers Arno andTiber run and some lakes such as Trasimeno,Bolsena and Bracciano. The southern section ofthe chain pushes out to the east forming the

Gargano promontory and, sloping down furthersouth, the Salentine peninsula. It then proceedsto the west with the Calabrian and Peloritanomassif stretching across the Strait of Messina intoSicily.

VOLCANOES: Mount Etna - active (in Sicilybetween Catania and Messina, altitude 3323metres); Vesuvio (in Campania near Naples,1281 metres); Stromboli – active (AeolianIslands, 924 metres); Vulcano (Aeolian Islands,391 metres).

The CitiesAfter Rome, the other regional capitals of Italyare Bolzano/Bozen, Trento, Trieste, Aosta, Milan(Milano), Venice (Venezia), Turin (Torino),Bologna, Genoa (Genova), Florence (Firenze),Ancona, Perugia, L’Aquila, Campobasso, Naples(Napoli), Potenza, Bari, Catanzaro, Palermo andCagliari. These cities are important not only fortheir size and population, but also for theirhistory, the fame and wealth of their monumentsand museums, and the natural beauties of whichalmost all of them can boast, as well as theintensity of their social and economic life.

Each of Italy’s main cities jealously guards its owncharacter, its citizens taking special pride in theirhistory, art, food and commerce. Sprawling Milanis the industrial, banking and fashion capital ofItaly and an art and culture centre. Turin(Torino), at the foot of the Alps, is well knownfor the manufacture of cars and its baroquearchitecture. Genoa (Genova), birthplace ofColumbus, has been Italy’s most important portsince Roman times. Venice (Venezia) floatsdream-like on canals and lagoons. Trieste is abustling and attractive port. Trento is an historicold city that has had many battles fought for it.Bologna is famous for its University andgastronomy. Florence (Firenze), “the cradle of theRenaissance” is an Art City to rival any in theworld. Ancona, the main town (of the Adriaticregion) of the Marche, is a beautifully situatedseaside city. Perugia, the hilltop queen of theTiber plain, is the seat of the University forForeigners. L’Aquila, crisscrossed by steep streets,is a mountain centre in the Apennines. Naples(Napoli), on its famous blue bay, is the great cityof the South. Bari, where the bones of St.Nicholas lie, is a modem city surrounding a tinymedieval town. Palermo, major town of Sicily,merges Norman and Arab history and culture.Cagliari, the chief town of Sardinia, bears thestamp of a long and varied history.

Seas Italy is a peninsular in the Mediterranean Sea,with a coastline of more than 5,310 miles. Rocky,

Planning your trip to Italy

A few facts andfigures about ItalyArea: 301,337 square kilometres

Population: 58.5 milion

Population density: 194/sq.k.

Capital: Roma (Rome) (2,553,873 inhabitants)

Other important cities:Milano (Milan) (1,299,439) Napoli (Naples) (995,171)Torino (Turin) (902,255) - Palermo (675,084)Genova (Genoa) (605,084) - Bologna (374,425), Firenze (Florence) (368,059) - Bari (328,458), Catania (305,773) - Venezia (Venice) (271,251) Verona (259,068)

Other important statistics:Provinces: 103Woodland: 65,538 sq.kCoastline: 7,375 kmProtected areas: 57,320 sq.kHighest peak: Monte Bianco (4,810 m)Longest river: Po (652 km)

Source: ISTAT (www.istat.it)

Currency: Euro € (see page 9)

LANGUAGE: ITALIAN IS THE OFFICIALLANGUAGE OF THE COUNTRY.

Both Italian and German are official in theSouth Tyrol Province; both Italian and Frenchare official in the Aosta Valley region. Otherlanguages, though not really official, are spokenby some small local communities: e.g. Albanianin some parts of Sicily, Apulia and Calabria;Catalan in Sardinia (area of Alghero). Owing tothe extreme complexity of Italian history everyregion has one or even more dialects. In somecases great writers and poets have written in theirdialects, exceptional works which can becompared to the very best literature in Italian.

Carlo Goldoni wrote his plays in Venetian; thecelebrated trio of Roman poets, Pascarella,Trilussa and Belli used, of course, the“Romanesco”; Pier Paolo Pasolini mastered bothhis native “Friulano” and the “Romanesco”;Eduardo de Filippo, Salvatore di Giacomo andmany song lyricists wrote in “Neapolitan”; Carlo

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3 Smoking and non smoking (see page 10)4 Passport (see page 8)5 Taxis (see pull out section)

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wooded cliffs are indented by an infinite varietyof beaches and bays. Along the full length ofLiguria extend the two Italian Rivieras withGenoa (Genova) in the middle. To the west,almost an extension of the French Côte d’ Azur,is the Ponente including such famous seasideresorts as San Remo, Alassio and Varazze. Theeastern (Levante) Riviera boasts Nervi,Portofino, Santa Margherita, Rapallo and SestriLevante.

Other beaches popular with foreign visitors areForte dei Marmi, Viareggio, Castiglioncello,Porto Santo Stefano, Porto Ercole and the Islandof Elba in Tuscany; Ostia - Lido of Rome(Roma), Fregene, Anzio, Nettuno in Lazio;Capri, Sorrento and the Island of Ischia,Positano, Amalfi and Maiori on the Gulf ofNaples (Napoli) and Salerno; Sardinia; and fromNorth to South along the Adriatic Coast: Grado,the Lido of Venice (Venezia), the Lido of Jesolo,Lignano Sabbiadoro and then the enchantingstring of towns along the Coast of Romagna,among which Milano Maritima, Cervia, Rimini,Riccione and Cattolica stand out. On the coast

of Apulia, one finds the Lido of Siponto on theGulf of Manfredonia, the Gargano peninsula andthe Tremiti Islands.

MountainsThe Alps: The highest and the most fascinatingmountains in Europe, the Alps separate Italyfrom France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia.Almost all of the sunny southern slopes are inItalian territory. The highest peaks include MontBlanc, Monte Rosa, the Cervino and the GranParadiso. These giants are all found in the Valled’Aosta, which is not only unique, but perhapsthe most beautiful in the whole Alpine range. Itis a magic realm for the tourist with mountainclimbing, holiday and winter sports centres.Among the most famous of which are Cerviniaand Courmayeur. The Valle d’Aosta is rich inmagnificent natural scenery, monuments andcastles.

The Dolomites: To the east between the valleysof the Adige and Piave rivers lie the Dolomites –

the most fantastic and spectacular mountains ofthe entire alpine range. A happy combination offactors has made the whole region – Trentino,Alto Adige, an immense park of natural beauty.And although it’s the northernmost zone of Italy,it is one of the most favoured for its constantgood weather and the frequency of its warm andsunny days. As a consequence, the fame of theDolomites is worldwide. Around such centres ofinternational renown such as Merano, Madonnadi Campiglio, Canazei, Ortisei and Cortinad’Ampezzo have sprung up a host of smallersummer holiday and winter sports centres, healthresorts and spas. These resorts can be found inthe valleys, on the gentle uplands and beside thefamous Alpine Lakes. Thanks to up-to-datetransport facilities, cable cars and chair lifts,tourists can reach the highest and mostcelebrated viewpoints with ease.

The Apennines: “The backbone of Italy” runsthe full length of the peninsula, from the hills ofCadibona (near Savona) down into Calabria.The Apennines reach their highest point in theGran Sasso (9,558 feet) which, along with the

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Maiella (9,151 feet), forms a magnificent wintersports area. Variously named from north to south– the Apennines in Emilia and Tuscany, theApuan Alps north of Lucca, the LattariMountains between the Gulf of Naples andSalerno, the Matese Mountains also inCampania, the Sila in Calabria and Aspromonte,the southern tip of the Apennines. Themountains of Sicily and Sardinia repeat thenatural beauties of the Alps and the Apennines,Etna, an active volcano on Sicily’s eastern coastand snow-capped most of the year, epitomises theincomparable contrast of nature, which is themiracle of Italy.

LakesMirroring the snow-covered Alps that surroundthem, the lakes of Lombardy are the first magicwonder welcoming to Italy the tourist who entersfrom the Simplon, St. Gothard or Spluga Passesthrough the mountains. The three largest lakesare Maggiore (82 sq. miles.), Como (56 sq.miles), and Garda (143 sq. miles). These, alongwith the smaller lakes, Orta, Iseo and Idroconstitute a second Riviera of resorts with finehotels and villas on their shores that provide abusy season of swimming, sailing, golf and tennisfrom early spring to the late mild autumn.

Jewel-like smaller lakes scattered among thevalleys of the Alps include Caldonazzo, Molveno,Levico, Carezza, Misurina and Santa Croce.

Boating, bathing and fishing are specialities oflakes in central and southern Italy: Trasimeno inUmbria, Bolsena, Bracciano, Nemi, Albano inLazio; Lucrino and Fusaro near Naples; andVarano and Lesina in Apulia.

SpasThe restorative powers of the mineral waters andmud baths that bubble up from Italian springs –many of volcanic origin – have been renownedsince Roman times, and the remains of Romanbaths are still to be seen in a number of wateringplaces. The accent on rest and recreation hasmade many spas into fashionable resort centreswith excellent hotels, golf courses and theatres.

The best known spas are Acqui, St.Vincent andLurisia in Piedmont; San Pellegrino, SaliceTerme, Bagni di Bormio and Sirmione inLombardy; Abano and Montegrotto in Veneto;Merano in Alto Adige; Roncegno and Levico inTrentino; Salsomaggiore in Emilia; Montecatiniand Chianciano in Tuscany; Fiuggi, close toRome; Agnano, Castellammare di Stabia, nearNaples, Ischia Porto on the island of Ischia andSciacca in Sicily.

Food & WineIt is estimated that every year more than twomillion tourists visit the Italian countryside andits famous wine cellars.

The gastronomy, which is extremely popular inits simple and genuine tastes, takes its origin froma large range of products offered in great quantityfrom nature reflecting the warm climate of ourland.

Autumn is the favoured season for enoturismo,which has become very popular owing to thegrowth of wine routes. There are itinerarieswhich include visits to wine cellars with theirown vineyards opened to the public. There arealso historical buildings and museums where thetourist can taste various home-made products.

However, as well as the official wine routes, thevisitor also has an opportunity to make his or herown wine route discovery on the basis ofindividual taste and preference. The wine regionsprovide an enormous wealth for Italy and theyshould be explored.

www.foodland.it · www.wineshop.itwww.toscana.net · www.piemondo.it

FAI - FONDO PER L’AMBIENTE ITALIANO (Foundation for the protection of the Italiannatural environment and treasures)www.fondoambiente.it

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CLIMATEThe moderating influence of the sea and theprotection given by the Alpine barrier from thecold north winds join to bless Italy with atemperate climate. Nevertheless, the weathervaries considerably according to how far one isfrom the sea or the mountains. The winter is verycold in the Alps, cold and foggy in the Po Plainand the central Apennines; mild and even warmon the Ligurian coast, the Neapolitan coast andin Sicily. The summer is hot and dry, but thetemperature is mitigated on the coast by seabreezes and in the Apennines and Alps it ispleasantly cool. In mountain areas, winter is idealfor skiing, and summer for excursions. Seasideand lake resorts, with their excellent hotelfacilities, have a busy tourist season in thesummer, while the cities that are rich in arttreasures are ideal in spring and autumn.

TIMEIn terms of standard time zones, Italy is one hourahead of UK time. Summer time in Italy comesinto effect each year from the last Sunday ofMarch to the last Sunday of October.

HEALTH SERVICE ANDMEDICAL COVERPrivate hospitals and clinics in Italy are verygood, but are expensive if you do not havemedical insurance. The public health system isinstead managed provincially by ASL (AziendaSanitaria Locale) and can provide informationon how to find the nearest hospital, clinic or anyother medical service you might require. FirstAid Service (Pronto Soccorso) with a doctor onhand is found at airports, ports, railway stationsand hospitals. If you need an ambulance, you cancall 118 from anywhere in Italy.

Citizens of EU countries are covered foremergency medical treatment in Italy onpresentation of a European Health InsuranceCard (EHIC) which replaced the E111 from 1January 2006. Treatment in private hospitals orclinics is not covered. You can inquire about theEuropean Health Insurance Card from your localhealth service. Most travel insurance includesmedical cover. Check with your travel agencywhen booking the travel insurance for yourholiday.

VACCINATION CERTIFICATE & WATERNo vaccinations are required to enter Italy or tore-enter the UK. Tap water is drinkable in Italy.

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CITY J F M A M J J A S O N D

Alassio 48 50 54 59 66 70 75 70 61 56 49 48Alghero 50 51 53 59 70 74 77 77 70 66 61 50Amalfi 55 52 53 57 64 78 77 75 71 70 55 56Bari 50 52 57 60 64 73 77 78 71 68 55 50Bellagio 38 42 50 58 64 72 79 75 67 59 48 40Bologna 33 36 48 56 68 71 76 75 69 57 47 38Bolzano 22 28 46 55 60 68 72 70 65 53 42 29Cagliari 46 50 54 60 66 77 80 80 75 64 55 48Capri 50 50 53 57 66 74 77 76 73 65 60 54Catanzaro 45 44 45 50 57 66 67 73 74 61 60 48Cortina 29 36 41 49 58 64 72 70 64 55 47 40Elba 51 53 53 56 64 70 75 73 67 64 55 53Florence 45 47 50 60 67 75 77 70 64 63 55 46Gardone 40 44 52 59 66 74 80 76 68 60 53 42Genoa 48 50 55 61 68 73 78 75 70 62 54 45Merano 40 42 45 55 63 70 75 74 66 57 50 42Milan 36 40 50 58 66 72 75 74 67 56 45 39Naples 50 54 58 63 70 75 83 79 74 66 60 52

MONTHLY AVERAGE 24 HOUR TEMPERATURES (FAHRENHEIT) FOR PRINCIPAL CITIES AND RESORTS IN ITALY

CITY J F M A M J J A S O N D

Palermo 52 56 60 64 72 79 64 80 75 68 60 43Perugia 36 37 45 54 60 68 73 71 67 57 53 41Pesaro 37 40 42 54 60 68 72 66 63 59 50 42R. Calabria 50 53 56 59 66 73 78 78 74 65 63 58Stresa 39 42 50 59 64 72 60 75 67 59 50 40Rapallo 50 54 58 62 69 74 80 78 72 64 58 50Rimini 35 46 50 58 64 74 60 73 70 60 53 42Rome 49 52 57 62 70 77 62 78 73 65 66 47Salerno 59 52 53 57 64 78 77 75 71 70 55 56San Remo 49 52 57 65 70 76 81 77 70 64 56 53Sorrento 51 51 52 55 64 71 75 73 70 65 54 55Taormina 56 60 64 70 75 60 86 83 80 73 65 57Turin 31 38 48 55 61 70 74 72 66 56 45 35Trieste 37 47 51 59 64 71 74 71 68 62 46 44Venice 43 48 53 60 67 72 77 74 68 60 54 44Verona 37 40 47 54 62 69 74 72 67 55 45 36Viareggio 48 51 52 55 68 70 74 70 65 64 58 46

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ITALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCELondon: 1 Princes Street, London W1B 2AYTel. 020 7495 8191 Fax 020 7495 8194e-mail: info@italchamind.org.uk ·www.italchamind.co.uk

Edinburgh: 32a Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HATel/Fax 0131 225 3306e-mail: scotland@italchamind.org.ukwww.italchamind.co.uk

Manchester: 111 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2HYTel. 0161 244 5367 Fax 0161 235 8792e-mail: manchester@italchamind.org.ukwww.italchamind.co.uk

ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTELondon: 39 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8NXTel. 020 7235 1461 Fax 020 7235 4618e-mail: ici@italcultur.org.ukwww.italcultur.org.uk

Dublin: 11 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2 Tel. +353 1 676 6662/662 3268Fax +353 1 676 6716 e-mail:administration.iic.dublino@esteri.itwww.iicdublino.esteri.it

ITALIAN EMBASSY London: 14 Three Kings Yard, London W1K 4EH Tel. 020 7312 2200 Fax 020 7312 2230 e-mail: ambasciata.londra@esteri.itwww.embitaly.org

Dublin: 63-65 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, Republic of IrelandTel. +353 1 660 1744 Fax +353 1 668 2759e-mail: info@italianembassy.iewww.italianembassy.ie

BRITISH EMBASSYRome: Via XX Settembre 80/A, 00187 Rome, ItalyTel. +39 06 42200001 Fax +39 06 42202335e-mail: management.rome@fco.gov.ukwww.britain.it

IRISH EMBASSYRome: Piazza di Campitelli 3, 00186 Rome, ItalyTel. +39 06 6979121 Fax +39 06 6792354www.ambasciata-irlanda.it

ITALIAN TRADE COMMISSIONLondon: 37 Sackville Street, London W1S 3DQTel. 020 7734 2412 Fax 010 7734 2516 e-mail: londra@londra.ice.it www.ice.it

Dublin: 16 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Republic of IrelandTel. +353 1 6767829 Fax +353 1 6767787e-mail: dublino.dublino@ice.it www.ice.itFor all information: www.esteri.it

Water from drinking fountains is safe unless thereis a sign “Acqua non potabile”. You might seethis sign inside trains, camping sites, etc.

Passport, Visa &Custom RegulationsHolders of a valid British passport do not needa visa to enter Italy, however, the passport mustbe valid when returning from Italy.

For detailed information concerning visarequirements, please contact the ItalianConsulate or visit the websitewww.embitaly.org.uk under the visainformation section.

ITALIAN CONSULATE GENERAL - LONDON38 Eaton Place, London SW1X 8AN Tel. 0207235 9371 Fax 020 7823 1609e-mail: consolato.londra@esteri.itwww.embitaly.org.uk

YOU CAN CONTACT THE FOLLOWINGCONSULATES AND EMBASSIESACCORDING TO YOUR RESIDENCEWITHIN THE UK OR THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

BEDFORD: Italian Consulate, 7-9 Greyfriars, Bedford MK40 1HJ Tel. 01234 356647/326648Fax 01234 269699e-mail: viceconsolato.bedford@esteri.itpassaporti.bedford@esteri.itvisti.bedford@esteri.it / www.embitaly.org.uk

BRISTOL: Italian Consulate Agency Church Hall, 4 Northview, Westbury Park,Bristol BS6 7QB Tel. 0117 9737366

CARDIFF: Italian Consulate, 1st Floor, 14 Museum Place, Cardiff CF10 3BH Tel/Fax 029 20341757

DUBLIN: Italian Embassy, 63-65Northumberland Road, Dublin 4Tel. +353 1 660 1744 Fax +353 1 668 2759 e-mail : ambasciata.dublino@esteri.itwww.italianembassy.ie

EDINBURGH: Italian Consulate, 32, Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7HATel. 0131 2263631/0131 2203695 Fax 0131 2266260 e-mail: consedimb@consedimb.demon.co.ukwww.consedimb.demon.co.uk

MANCHESTER: Italian Consulate, 111Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2HYTel. 0161 2369024 Fax 0161 2365574 e-mail: italian.consultate@btconnect.comwww.italianconsulate.co.uk

CUSTOM REGULATIONSFrom 1 July 1999, duty-free sales within the EUwere partly abolished. Under the rules of thesingle market, goods bought in and exportedwithin the EU incur no additional taxes,provided duty has been paid somewhere withinthe EU and the goods are for personalconsumption.

Getting Married in ItalyIf you would like to get married in Italy, here area few tips to make things easier:

1. Allow plenty of time to organise yourwedding, as bureaucracy can be fairlycomplex.

2. If both of you are resident in Ireland, pleasecontact the Department of Foreign Affairsin Dublin (Department of Foreign Affairs,Consular Section, 80 St. Stephen’s Green,Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland Tel: +353 14082568 from 09.30–12.30 to obtain anapplication form. You should request theapplication form four months before the dateon which you intend to marry. Italy will thenissue a Nulla Osta, which you take to theTown Hall or Council (known as Comune)upon arrival. You will need two witnesses and a translator.

3. If one or both of you are Irish Nationalsresident in the UK, please contact the IrishEmbassy in London (Irish Embassy, 17Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HR. Tel.020 7235 2171). The direct line forinformation on marriages in Italy is Tel. 0207201 2506. The Embassy will then forwardyour details to Italy to obtain the Nulla Ostain exactly the same way as the DublinOffice.

4. If one or both of you are British nationalsyou will need to contact the Foreign andCommonwealth Office in London to obtainthe British equivalent: Tel. 020 7008 1500www.fco.gov.uk

5. If one or both of you are Italian Nationals,please contact the Italian Consulate Generalin London for the UK on Tel. 020 7235 9371 Fax 020 78231609, and the Italian Embassyin Dublin for the Republic of Ireland on Tel. 00 353 1 6601744 Fax 00353 1 6682759.

For a list of tour operators specialised inWeddings in Italy, please contact the ItalianState Tourist Board.

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BANKING HOURS Banks in Italy are open Monday to Friday from 8.35 am to 13.35 pm and from15.00 pm to 16.00 pm. Some banks are also open on Saturday morning until13.30 pm. In some tourist areas they are open non-stop from 8.30 am to 16.00 pm. Banks are closed on Sundays and national holidays and also on the town’s patron Saint’s day. The afternoon hour may vary from city to city.Travellers’ cheques can be exchanged at most hotels and shops and at theforeign exchange offices in main railway stations and at the airports.

CREDIT CARDSAll major credit cards are widely accepted in Italy (Visa, Mastercard,American Express, etc.).

EUROItaly is one of the 12 EU countries that joined the EMU, Economic andMonetary Union, which introduced the single currency: EURO with thesymbol €.

From 1 January 2002 the Euro is effectively circulating in Italy and is now the only currency. For ten years (up to 1st March 2012) only branches of theBanca d’Italia will change Italian Lire into Euros.

Because the UK did not join the Monetary Union, the British pound willvary according to the fluctuating market. Generally, as a guideline – €1corresponds to £0.70 pence, and 1 UK pound is worth €1.41.

Notes are issued for €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500. Coins are divided in Eurocents as follows: €0.1, €0.2, €0.5, €0.10, €0.20, €0.50, €1 and €2.

The EURO is now the only legal tender in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal andSpain.

One of the advantages of the new currency is that it can be freely usedwithout any restrictions in all 12 participating countries. In other words thereis no such thing as a “Spanish” Euro or an “Italian” Euro, but only the Euro.

At the moment the only countries belonging to the European Union, whichhave not adopted the new currency are the United Kingdom, Denmark andSweden.

Typical purchases in Euro(Please note that most prices vary considerably from city to city and shop to shopaccording to the brand of goods)

1) TRANSPORT BY RAILThere is no better way to see Italy than by train on the Italian High Speedrail network operated by the Italian Railways (in Italy there is one majorcompany managing the railway system - Trenitalia, that used to be Stateowned - and a few other regional companies) just sit back and relax asmajestic landscapes and beautiful cities pass by your window. The rail servicein Italy is renowned for being inexpensive, offering exceptional value formoney and of a really high service.

Trenitalia offers a range of affordable and flexible travel options to help youmake the most of your trip to Italy. For further information and tickets youcan visit the following websites:

www.italiarail.co.uk (you can also check their other websites:www.internationalrail.com and www.simplyrail.com) · www.europeanrail.com· www.festtravel.co.uk · www.inntravel.co.uk · www.railchoice.co.uk ·www.railsavers.com · www.railbookers.com · www.railwise.com ·www.trainseurope.co.uk

If you are planning to use the rail network on a more regular basis, a selection

of regional and national passes are available, including the Trenitalia FlexiPass costing as little as £29.00 per day for unlimited travel.

Travellers under the age of 26 should consider the InterRail Pass. Italy is inzone G of Inter-Rail Pass

Point to point tickets on the high speed long distance trains are often lessexpensive than in the United Kingdom. Example of approximate journeytimes and prices on the high speed network for some of the popular routes ishighlighted below:

Route Approx 1st & 2nd Prices for one Prices for oneJourney time Class way ticket (£) way ticket (Euro)

Rome to FlorenceES (Eurostar Italia) 1.30h 1 31.00 42.35

2 22.00 29.44

INTERCITY 2.00/2.30h 1 23.00 29.802 18.00 21.95

Rome to MilanES 4.30h 1 49.00 67.14

2 34.00 46.48

INTERCITY 5.30/6.30h 1 41.00 53.872 30.00 38.17

Milan to RomeES 2.45h 1 21.00 28.92

2 15.00 20.66

INTERCITY 3.00/3.30h 1 21.00 26.082 16.00 19.16

Rome to NaplesES 1.45h 1 24.00 32.54

2 16.00 22.21

INTERCITY 2.00/2.30h 1 17.00 25.212 13.00 19.53

Rome to VeniceES 4.30/5.00h 1 49.00 67.14

2 33.00 44.93

INTERCITY 4.30/6.00h 1 38.00 54.632 28.00 38.89

Note: Rates correct as at May 2006 and are subject to change without notice.Bookings can only be made up to a maximum of 60 days before travel.

IMPORTANT NOTICEPLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE PURCHASED THETICKET, YOU MUST VALIDATE IT BEFORE BOARDING THETRAIN AT THE SPECIAL YELLOW MACHINES THAT CAN BEFOUND ALL ALONG THE PLATFORMS. FAILURE TO DO SOWILL RESULT IN A FINE.

NO SMOKING POLICY ON ALL TRAINS IN ITALY

Train ClassificationES: (also known as Eurostar Italia) - Fastest trains connecting all major citieson the high speed network with 1st and 2nd class accommodation andcompulsory reservation. NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE ONETHAT WHISKS YOU UNDER THE SEA THROUGH THE FAMOUSCHANNEL TUNNEL.

INTERCITY: High speed trains connecting all major cities with 1st and 2ndclass accommodation; reservation is recommended

INTER-REGIONALI: Regional train services connection most cities inItaly with 1st and 2nd accommodation

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REGIONALI: Local trains stopping virtually at every local station offering2nd class accommodation

SLEEPER trains operate between major Italian cities and to foreigncountries.

OTHER TRANSPORT INFORMATIONShuttle train from Rome Airport (Leonardo Express) to Termini Station€9.50 (www.adr.it)

Shuttle train from Milan Malpensa Airport to city centre €5.00(www.malpensashuttle.it)

Rome Bus/Metro Ticket BIT €1 - Daily travel card BIG €4.00 - Weekly ticketCIS €16.00 (www.atac.roma.it)

Milan Bus/Metro ticket €1 - Book of 10 tkts €9.20 - 1 day travelcard €3.00 - 2day travelcard €5.00 (www.atm-mi.it/eng)

1 Litre of petrol €1.35 · One day's typical car hire €80.00

2) RESTAURANTS & BARSAn evening meal in a restaurant from €30.00 to €60.00Dinner in a pizzeria (pizza and beer) €15 · A slice of pizza to take away €1.70Sandwich from €2 to €3 Coffee €0.80 · Soft Drink €1.50A pint of beer in a bar €3.15 · A glass of whiskey or other spirit €3.50

SMOKINGNEW RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH NOWAPPLY - SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN PLACES THAT CANGENERALLY BE DEFINED AS “PUBLIC”. AIRPORTS, POST OFFICES,BANKS, HOSPITALS, CINEMAS, THEATRES, SHOPS, MUSEUMS,ETC. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN RESTAURANTS AND BARSUNLESS THEY HAVE SEPARATE AIR-CONDITIONED AREAS FORSMOKERS. ANYONE SMOKING IN THE PROHIBITED ZONE RISKSA FINE OF BETWEEN €25 AND €250.

3) SUNDRIESStamp for Europe €0.62 · Postcard €0.50 · Phone cards from €5 to €10Museum entry ticket from €10 to €15 · Cinema Ticket €7An Italian newspaper €0.90 · A copy of “The Times” €2.00 An English magazine €2.50 - 7.50 · 20 cigarette packet from €3.30A top rate ticket at La Scala Opera House from €85 to €105www.teatroallascala.org First night opera tickets from €700 – €2,000Arena di Verona Opera performances from €13.00 on the unnumbered stonesteps to €157.00 for a seat in the stalls.Football matches €11.85 €34.00 €69.60

4) ACCOMMODATION4-star double bedroom in a city hotel from €160 to €240

3-star double bedroom in a city hotel from €115 to €180

2-star double bedroom in a city hotel from €70 to €100

1-star double bedroom in a city hotel from €30 to €80

5) GENERAL SHOPPINGA book €7.75 (paperback) €25.00 (hardback) · A compact disc €18.50

A man’s suit from €100.00 · A tie from €12.90

A shirt from €30.00 · Shoes from €50.00

Men’s hairdresser from €12 · Ladies’ hairdresser (cut and blow dry) from €30

Photos developed (24) from €8

The “Michelin” Italian Hotels and Restaurants guide €18

Video cassettes (recent release) €15

Fully illustrated catalogues of major exhibitions from €40

Tickets to major exhibitions €7.50

Dorling Kindersley Travel Guides in English from €20

6) SHOPPING IN A SUPERMARKET1 kg of bread €3

1 litre of milk €0.70

Bottle of a good quality local wine from €2.50

Bottle of Scottish whiskey (non vintage) €9.80

1 litre bottle of extra-virgin olive oil from €3.00

Mineral water (1.5 litre bottle) €0.29

Coca Cola (2 litre bottle) €1.50

Beer (1 can of foreign) €0.39

Beer (66 cl bottle Italian) €1.09

1 packet of biscuits €2.00

1kg of Apples €1.89

Shampoo €1.49

A bar of soap €0.70

Suntan lotion €6.50

24-exposure film €4.20

Mozzarella €1.54

Baby food €3.50 (2 jars)

A packet of disposable nappies €5.99

Shaving foam €2.00

4 Gillette razor blades €4.50

1kg sugar €0.95

25 teabags €1.70

250g coffee €2.00

500g pasta €0.50

1kg parmesan €18.00

£ Sterling € Euro (variable)

0.50 € 0.741 € 1.472 € 2.943 € 4.414 € 5.885 € 7.356 € 8.827 € 10.298 € 11.769 € 13.23

£ Sterling € Euro (variable)

10 € 14.7020 € 29.4030 €44.1040 € 58.8050 € 73.5060 € 88.2070 € 102.9080 € 117.6090 € 132.30100 € 147.00

£ Sterling € Euro (variable)

200 € 294.00300 € 441.00400 € 588.00500 € 705.00

1,000 € 1,410.002,000 € 2,820.003,000 € 4,230.005,000 € 7,050.0010,000 € 14,100.00

EXCHANGE RATES

POST OFFICESPost Offices are generally open from 08.00 to13.45 from Monday to Friday and Saturdays08.00 -13.45. Some counters (e.g. registered mail,telegrams, etc.) have different hours and in themain cities they may also open in the afternoon.Information about postal services can beobtained by dialling 160. Stamps (francobolli)can be obtained in any post office and anyappointed tobacconist. You can also send expressletters (posta prioritaria) and registered letters(raccomandata) by paying an extra chargeaccording to the weight.

SHOPPING, MARKETS & BANK HOLIDAYS Shops are open from 09.00/09.30 to 12.30/13.00and from 15.30/16.00 to 19.30/20.00, althoughshopping centres are becoming popular in Italyand some are open 24 hours a day. Prices arereasonable and the quality of goods very high.Chain stores such as La Rinascente, Coin, Upimare found in many Italian cities and towns. Shops

and supermarkets are closed on Sundays andMondays or Wednesdays plus bank holidays.Most towns have a weekly street market heldonce a week in the morning, information can befound on each town’s web site.

Suggestions: Clothes for men and women(dresses, shoes, gloves, silk ties, shirts) lacework,jewellery, leather goods (handbags, cases, boxes,luggage), ceramics, gold and silverware, alabaster,woodwork, straw, embroidery, glass and crystal. Itis advisable to carry merchandise purchased withyou in order to avoid any inconvenience. Allmajor credit cards are accepted in Italy. A proofof purchase (receipt) must be kept.

Beware of buying fake designer goods fromstreet sellers as a new law exists which imposesa fine on people buying illegal items such ascds, handbags, dvds and clothes from streetsellers. The fine can be quite high!

SCONTRINO FISCALE (receipt)Foreign visitors to Italy, as all other persons, arerequired on every occasion they purchase goods

or pay for services, to ask for a receipt (scontrino)or an invoice (ricevuta fiscale). This proof ofpurchase may be asked by town guards and plainclothes officers as you come out of the shop toprove that the shop has declared the sale andthat the client has declared the purchase. Failureto do so may result in fines for both the shop andthe client.

In order to avoid paying the fines laid down byItalian law, foreign tourists must ask for thesereceipts.

It is the right of every citizen to ask for such afiscal document confirming the exact amountdue. Abuses and transgressions by the personrequired to issue this document can be reportedto the nearest “Comando della Guardia diFinanza” the public body appointed to controlfiscal requirements. You might be asked by anofficer of “Guardia di Finanza” to produce thereceipt immediately after you leave the shop. Ifyou don’t have it, you may be obliged to pay afine of up to €155.

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FLEA MARKETS IN ITALY ABRUZZO L’Aquila, Historic Centre (Tel. +390862 411333) Second weekend: furniture -antique and modern and collectables.

AOSTA VALLEY Saint Vincent, Piazza delMunicipio (Tel. +39 011 854292) First Sunday:furniture – antique and modern - Verres HistoricCentre (Tel. +39 0125 929550) First Sunday:collectables.

APULIA Bari, in front of Basilica San Nicola(Tel. +39 080 5024023) Third weekend: antiquesand objects – Lecce, Piazza Libertini (Tel. +390832 682418) Last Sunday: furniture – antiquesand modern and collectables – Taranto, RioneSalinellai (Tel. +39 099 4581111) collectablesand antiques every Sunday.

BASILICATA Matera, Piazza Vittorio Veneto(Tel. +39 0835 1331983) Third weekend:antiques, clocks, collectables, objects andfurniture.

CALABRIA Crotone (CZ), Piazza Duomo (Tel. +39 0962 921597) First Sunday: furniture -

antique and modern - Reggio Calabria, LidoComunale (Tel. +39 0965 331518) Firstweekend: objects and antiques.

CAMPANIA Napoli, Villa Comunale (Tel. +39081 621951) Third weekend: furniture – antiqueand modern - Piana di Sorrento (NA), PiazzaCota (Tel. +39 347 5971927) Second Saturday:furniture – antiques and modern and collectables– Salerno, Historic Centre (Tel. +39 089220788/+39 089 825746) Second weekend:antiques and collectables.

EMILIA ROMAGNA Bologna, Piazza SantoStefano (Tel. +39 051 204859) Second weekend(except July, August and January) objects,furniture and antiques – Ferrara, Piazza TrentoTrieste (Tel. +39 0532 765011) First week end(except August): collectables, crafts andantiques – Modena, Parco Novi (Tel. +39 059206544) Fourth weekend (except July andDecembe)r: objects, furniture – antique andmodern – Ravenna, Piazza Einaudi and PiazzaGaribaldi (Tel. +39 0544 482025) Thirdweekend: antiques and crafts.

FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA Pordenone, CorsoVittorio Emanuele (Tel. +39 0434 20164) LastSunday except (June, July and August) : antiquesand objects – Trieste, Piazza dell’ Unita’ d’Italia(Tel. +39 040 6796111) Third Sunday (exceptJuly and August): collectables – Udine, PiazzaMatteotti (Tel. +39 0432 504070) First Sunday(except July, August and January) : antiques andobjects.

LAZIO Rieti, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele (Tel.+39 0746 2871) Third weekend: antiques andobjects – Viterbo, Historic Centre (Tel. +39 0761348363) Third Sunday: antiques, objects andcollectables – Roma, Porta Portese/Trastevere(Tel. +39 06 48999254) Every Sunday morning:antiques, books, crafts and clothes – Roma,Ippodromo delle Capannelle (Tel. +39 067180471) Every Saturday: (2 pm-8 pm) EverySunday: (9 am-8 pm) collectables, crafts andantiques.

LIGURIA Genova, “Antiquari nella GenovaAntica”, Palazzo Ducale (Tel. +39 010 588735)First weekend (except August and September) :

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antiques. La Spezia - Piazza Cavour (Tel. +390187 745631) First Sunday (except July andAugust) : furniture – antique and modern -Rapallo (GE), “Il Tarlo” Historic Centre (Tel.+39 0185 273092) Fourth Sunday: antiques -Santa Margherita (GE), Via Partigiani d’Italia(Tel. +39 0185 205315) First weekend: crafts.

LOMBARDY Brescia, Piazza della Vittoria (Tel. +39 0302977863) Second Sunday (exceptJuly and August) : furniture, antiques andcollectables – Como, Piazza San Fedele (Tel. +39031 252501) First Saturday: antiques – Cremona,near the Cathedral (Tel. +39 0335 7120025)Third Sunday: furniture and collectables –Mantova, Piazza Sordello (Tel. +39 0376225757) Third Sunday: antiques - Milano,Naviglio Grande (Tel. +39 02 89409971) LastSunday (except July) : antiques – Varese, PiazzaMontegrappa (Tel. +39 0331 634378) FirstSunday (except August) : antiques andcollectables.

MARCHE Ascoli Piceno, Chiostro S. Francesco(Tel. +39 0736 256956) Third weekend (except

July and August): antiques, furniture, anddecorative items - Recanati (MC), PiazzaGiacomo Leopardi (Tel. +39 0736256956) Firstweekend: of the month small antique furnitureand objects – Urbino, Historic Centre, FourthSunday: antiques, objects and collectables.Info. Markets of Marche: Tel. +39 0736 256956- Fax +39 0736 256956 www.osteriamuseo.it

PIEDMONT Alessandria, Piazza Garibaldi,Piazza Marconi and Via San Lorenzo (Tel. +390131 325344) First Sunday (except August):collectables, furniture and books - Asti, PiazzaSan Secondo (Tel. +39 0141 355861) FourthSunday: collectables and furniture - CasaleMonferrato (AL), Via XX Settembre (Tel. +390142 454757) Second weekend: furniture –antique and modern - Torino, Piazza dellaRepubblica, Porta Palazzo (Tel. +39 0114369741) Second Sunday: antiques.

SARDEGNA Cagliari, Bastioni di San Remy(Tel. +39 070 664923) Every Sunday:collectables and objects – Olbia, Piazza Matteotti(Tel. +39 070 810504) Third Saturday: antiquesand collectables.

SICILY Agrigento, Historic Centre (Tel. +390922 401566) Fourth Sunday: antiques andobjects – Catania, Historic Centre (Tel. +39 0957306211) Every Sunday: antiques and objects -Palermo, Piazza Unità d’ Italia (Tel. +39 091308287) First weekend (except july and august) :furniture, objects and collectables.

TUSCANY Anghiari (AR), Historic Centre,(Tel. +39 0575 749279) Third Sunday: furniture– antique and modern – Arezzo, Piazza SanFrancesco (Tel. +39 0575 906667) First weekend:furniture – antique and modern – Florence,Piazza dei Ciompi (Tel. +39 055 244677)Permanent market: antiques and crafts -Orbetello (GR), Historic Centre (Tel. +39 3284885128) First weekend: furniture – antique andmodern and collectables – Lucca, Via delBattistero (Tel. +39 0583 4422) Third weekend:furniture and wood sculptures – Pisa, HistoricCentre (Tel. +39 050 910111) Third weekend:antiques – Pistoia, Via Pacinotti (Tel. +39 05847951) Second weekend: antiques – Siena, Piazzadel Mercato (Tel. +39 0577 281619) ThirdSunday: antiques and collectables - Viareggio

Tel: +44 (0)20 8878 1130 Email: info@venice-rentals.comwww.venice-rentals.com www.venice-estates.comwww.venice-prestige.com

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(LU), Terrazza della Repubblica (Tel. +39 0584962350) Fourth weekend: antiques and objects.

UMBRIA Perugia, Rocca Paolina (Tel. +39 0755005110) Last weekend: antiques andcollectables - Pissignano di Campello (PG), ViaFlaminia (Tel. +39 0743 521030) First Sunday:collectables, crafts, objects, furniture - antiqueand modern – Terni, Via della Rinascita (Tel.+39 0744401486) Second weekend: smallantiques and collectables. - Todi (PG), HistoricCentre (Tel. +39069044263) Second Sunday:furniture antique and modern - Gubbio (PG),Logge del Cento Storico (Tel. +39 06 9067901)Third Sunday (except January and February):antiques, objects and crafts.

VENETO Asolo (TV), Piazza del Mercato (Tel.+39 0423 529046) Second weekend: furniture,antiques, fabrics, clocks and objects. – Padova,Prato della Valle (Tel. +39 049 8205856) ThirdSunday: objects, multi-ethnic – Treviso, BorgoCavour (Tel. +39 0422 419195) Fourth Sunday(except July) : furniture – antique and modern,books and objects – Verona, Piazza San Zeno(Tel. +39 045 8030086) Third Saturday: antiquesand crafts.

Info: www.taccuinodiviaggio.itGAZZETTA DELL’ ANTIQUARIATO

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN ITALYOffices and shops are closed in Italy on thefollowing dates:

January 1 New Year’s Day

January 6 Epiphany

March/April Easter (different each year)

March/April Easter Monday (different each year)

April 25 Liberation Day

May 1 Labour Day

June 2 Anniversary of the Republic

August 15 Feast of the Assumption ofthe Virgin

November 1 All Saints’ Day

December 8 Feast of the ImmaculateConception

December 25 Christmas Day

December 26 Boxing day (known in Italy as“Santo Stefano”)

Offices and shops are also closed in the followingcities on local Feast days honouring their patronSaints:

April 25 Saint Mark (Venice)

June 24 Saint John the Baptist(Florence, Genoa, Turin)

June 29 Saints Peter and Paul (Rome)

July 15 Saint Rosalia (Palermo)

September 19 Saint Gennaro (Naples)

October 4 Saint Petronio (Bologna)

October 30 Saint Saturnio (Cagliari)

November 3 Saint Giusto (Trieste)

December 6 Saint Nicola (Bari)

December 7 Saint Ambrose (Milan)

TAKING PETS TO ITALYA traveller entering Italy with a dog or cat musthave a veterinarian’s certificate stating theanimal is in good health and has been vaccinatedagainst rabies between 20 days and 11 monthsbefore entry into Italy. The certificate is valid for30 days. The forms are available from all Italiandiplomatic and consular representatives. A dogmust be on a leash or muzzled when in public.

THE PET TRAVEL SCHEME:It is now possible to take dogs and cats onholiday to Italy.

In order to qualify for the Pet Travel Scheme, theanimal must be:

■ Fitted with a microchip

■ Vaccinated against rabies

■ Blood tested

■ Issued with an official PETS certificate

■ Treated against tapeworm and ticks

24 to 48 hours prior to leaving Italy andreturning to the UK, the animal must be treatedagainst tapeworm and ticks by an approvedveterinary surgeon and a certificate obtained.

Pets can then enter the UK and avoid theprevious need for six months’ quarantine.

However, it should be noted that it is necessaryto wait six months after vaccination and asuccessful blood test result before a pet is entitledto enter the UK under the travel scheme. This isbecause if a pet is infected before vaccination, itcan take up to 6 months for rabies to incubate.

For more information please contact:THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTFOOD and RURAL AFFAIRS1A Page Street, London SW1P 4PQTel. 0870 2411710 Fax 020 7904 6834 (Working Days: Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00)E-mail: pets.helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk

Library Enquiry DeskDEFRA - Room 320 – Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London SW1P 3JR

DEFRA - Helpline: Tel. 08459 33 55 77/Tel. 020 7238 6000 Fax 020 7238 6591 (Working Days: Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00) E-mail: helpline@defra.gsi.uk

For permanent pet export certificates callDEFRA Tel. 020 7238 6000 to obtain a contactnumber for the relevant local office.

TELEPHONE & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCESThe telephone system in Italy is largely managedby Telecom Italia, but there are also severalprivate firms.

Phone calls within Italy can be made by diallingthe full area code including the initial zero + thenumber of the person you want to call.

Public telephones are available throughout Italy.A local call from a public telephone requires theuse of telephone cards (carta telefonica), whichis widely used and may be purchased at anynewsagent, tobacco shop or bar (coffee shop).The prepaid telephone cards are issued for theamount of €1, €2.50, €5 and €7.50 and will allowcalls up to that amount. You can also use small €cents for the amount of 10, 20, 50, €1 as well ascredit cards in some cases (credit card telephonescan be found in Hotels, airports or other majortourist places). Long distance calls (Interurbane)between major cities can be dialled directly onthe public telephone by using the proper areacode number.

Calls from Italy to the UK can be dialled directly(dial 0044 + area code without the initial zero, +phone number).

Calls to the Republic of Ireland can be dialleddirectly (dial 00353 + area code without zero +phone number).

Calls from the UK and Ireland to Italy can bedialled directly (dial 0039 + complete area codewith the initial zero +phone number).

MOBILE PHONESMobile phones are widely used in Italy. You canuse your UK or Ireland phone in Italy if yourmobile is internationally active (roaming).Check your mobile company before leaving forItaly and activate roaming in order to make andreceive calls with no restrictions.

If your mobile is not allowed to receive or makecalls in Italy, you can buy a new SIM card whichgives you a new mobile number in Italy. In thiscase you can buy a “pay as you go” card, normallycalled scheda pre-pagata in any mobile phoneshop and have a new mobile number for thelength of your holiday. The “schede pre-pagate”costs €25, €50, €80, €100, €150.

The major networks available are offered byTelecom Italia (TIM), Omnitel, and Wind.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:Emergency Police: 113 · Carabinieri: 112Fire Department: 115 · Road Assistance: 116Medical Emergencies: 118International Inquiries: 176Phone Directory Assistance: 1240

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCESThe electric current in Italy is 220V and thecycle is 50Hz. Though voltage may vary, in mostcities and towns it is either 125 or 220. Checkthe local voltage with the hotel before using

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electrical appliances. Plugs have prongs that areround, not flat, making an adapter plug necessary.International adapters can be found in the majorelectric shops as well as UK airports. Powersockets have two or three holes and do not havetheir own switches, while plugs have two or threeround pins. Some sockets have larger holes thanothers.

RESTAURANTS & DISCOSAlthough everyone loves Italian food, figuringout how, where and what to eat in Italy can poseproblems for the traveller. Knowing what type ofmeal or snack you wish to have and consideringtime limitations, you may wish to consider one ofthe following choices:

Bar: The place to have espresso and all itsvariations, rolls (panini) and small sandwiches(tramezzini), alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.Pay first and give the receipt to the barman withthe order. It is usual to stand at the bar, as there isa service charge for sitting at a table. Bars in Italyare open from early in the morning to late atnight.

Paninoteca: A sandwich bar where you can havea quick meal.

Trattoria: Less formal than a ristorante andwhere local specialities are served.

Ristorante: The most formal type of place to eatand where, traditionally, one is not in a hurry.The order of courses is antipasto, pasta or soup,main course with salad or vegetables, dessert andcoffee.

It is customary in Italy to provide the coperto,constituted by the normal table dressing and asmall basket of bread. This will be included inthe final bill and is charged per person (about €2per person). A service charge might be includedalthough it is customary to leave a tip (5% to10% according to the bill). Browse: www.acena.it

There are plenty of discos and nightclubs inevery major city or tourist resort all over Italy.You can visit www.discoteche.it or contact thelocal Tourist Office.

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AIR TRAVELFLIGHT DESTINATIONS IN ITALY

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be aware thatthe air travel market is constantly changing,therefore, we recommend to contact flightcompanies for an updated version of flightdestinations, timetables and fares.

ALITALIA: The Italian flag airline flies fromHeathrow to Rome (Fiumicino) and fromHeathrow to Milan (Malpensa and Linate). Adirect service now operates from Birmingham toMilan (Malpensa), from Manchester to Milan(Malpensa) and from Dublin to Milan (Malpensa).Via Roma or Milan, Alitalia also operate toAncona, Bari, Bologna, Bolzano, Brindisi, Cagliari,Catania, Crotone, Firenze (Florence), Genoa(Genova), Lamezia Terme, Napoli (Naples),Palermo, Perugia, Pisa, Reggio Calabria, Rimini,Trieste, Torino (Turin), Venezia (Venice) andVerona. (CONTACT: 0039 0622 22)

MERIDIANA: MERIDIANA operates severaldomestic flights especially to Sardinia and Sicily:e.g. from Florence to Cagliari, Catania, Olbia andPalermo, from Milan to Cagliari, Catania, Naples,Olbia and Rome, from Naples to Cagliari, Milan,Olbia and Verona, from Rome to Cagliari, Olbia,Milan and Verona and from Turin to Cagliari,Catania and Olbia.

OTHER AIRLINES FLY TO:ALGHERO: Ryanair www.aeroportodialghero.com

ANCONA: Ryanairwww.ancona-airport.com

BARI: British Airways (Thurs+Sat April-October),Ryanair www.seap-puglia.it

BERGAMO: Ryanair (from Stansted and Luton)www.sacbo.it

BOLOGNA: British Airwayswww.bologna-airport.it

BRESCIA: (Verona) Ryanairwww.aeroportoverona.it

BRINDISI: Ryanair www.seap-puglia.it

CAGLIARI: Easyjet (Luton), Meridiana (viaFlorence March-October)www.aeroportodicagliari.com

CATANIA: Air Malta, British Airways (March-October), Meridiana (via Florence March-October) www.aeroporto.catania.it

FLORENCE: Meridiana www.safnet.it

FORLI’ (Bologna): Ryanairwww.forli-airport.it

GENOA: Ryanairwww.airport.genova.it

LAMEZIA TERME: Ryanair www.sacal.it

MILAN: British Airways (Malpensa and Linate);Easyjet (Malpensa and Linate from LondonGatwick) www.sea-aeroportimilano.it

NAPLES: British Airways, BMI, Easyjetwww.gesac.it

OLBIA: Meridiana (June to October), Easyjetwww.geasar.it

PALERMO: Meridiana (via Florence), Ryanair www.gesap.it

PARMA: Ryanair www.aeroportoparma.it

PESCARA: Ryanair www.abruzzo-airport.it

PISA: British Airways, Ryanair www.pisa-airport.com

PERUGIA: www.airport.umbria.it

RIMINI: www.riminiairport.com

ROME: British Airways (Fiumicino), Easyjet(Ciampino), Ryanair (Ciampino) www.adr.it

TURIN: British Airways, Easyjet (Luton), Ryanairwww.turin-airport.com

TREVISO: Ryanair (connecting bus service toVenice) www.trevisoairport.it

TRIESTE: Ryanair www.aeroporto.fvg.it

VENICE: British Airways, BMI, Easyjet www.veniceairport.it

VERONA: British Airwayswww.aeroportoverona.it

FROM THE REST OF THE UKBritish Airways operate direct flights fromBirmingham direct to Milan (Malpensa) and fromManchester to Milan (Malpensa). BA Connectruns a direct flight from Bristol, Birmingham andManchester to Milan (Malpensa). Edinburgh viaLondon Heathrow to Milan (Malpensa) and Rome(Fiumicino).

BMI (British Midland) operate from Glasgow viaLondon Heathrow to Naples and Venice.

EasyJet operate direct flights from Belfast to Rome(Ciampino), Bristol to Pisa, Rome (Ciampino) andVenice, from East Midlands to Rome (Ciampino)and Venice and from Newcastle to Rome(Ciampino)

Flyglobespan operate a direct flight fromEdinburgh to Rome (Fiumicino) Sundays only fromMarch to October.

Jet 2 operate a direct flight from Leeds BradfordAirport (April-October) to Milan Bergamo, Pisa,Rome (Fiumicino) and Venice . Direct flights alsooperate from Belfast International to Pisa, fromManchester to Pisa and Rome (Fiumicino), andfrom Newcastle to Pisa. Jet2 also operate a flightfrom Edinburgh to Pisa.

Ryanair operate direct flights from East Midlandsto Rome (Ciampino), Glasgow (Prestwick Airport)to Milan (Bergamo), Rome (Ciampino) and Pisa,from Newcastle to Milan (Bergamo) and fromLiverpool to Milan (Bergamo), Rome (Ciampino),Pisa and Venice (Treviso), from London (Stansted)to Parma and Reggio Calabria (Lamezia Terme).

FROM THE REPUBLIC OF IRELANDAlitalia operate direct flights from Dublin to Milan(Malpensa) and Rome (Fiumicino)

Aer Lingus operate direct flights from Dublin toBergamo, Milan (Linate and Orio al Serio), Rome(Fiumicino), Naples (April-October) and Venice.Direct flight also from Cork to Rome (Fiumicino)

Ryanair operate direct flights from Shannon toMilan (Bergamo) and Rome (Ciampino) and fromDublin to Pisa, Milan (Bergamo), Rome(Ciampino) and Treviso (Venice).

FLIGHT COMPANIES CONTACT NUMBERS:AIR MALTA Reservations on Tel. 0845 345 6045 www.airmalta.com

ALITALIA Reservations on Tel. 08705 448259www.alitalia.co.uk Reservations (Republic ofIreland) on Tel. 1677 5171 www.alitalia.ie

AER LINGUS Tel. 0870 876 5000 (from U.K.)0818 36 5000 (from Republic of Ireland)www.aerlingus.com

BRITISH AIRWAYS Tel. 0870 850 98 50www.ba.com

BMI (BRITISH MIDLAND) Tel. 0870-6070555Address: Donington Hall - Castle Donington –Derby DE74 2SB www.flybmi.com

EASYJET Tel. 0905 821 0905 premium rate(Sales) - Customer Services Tel. 0871 244 2366www.easyjet.com

FLYGLOBESPAN Tel. 0870 5561 522www.flyglobespan.com

JET2 Tel. 0871 226 1737 www.jet2.com

MERIDIANA Tel. 0845 3555588 or Tel. +39 0789 52682 www.meridiana.it

RYANAIR Tel. 0906 270 5656 (from UK) Tel. 1530 787787 (from Republic of Ireland)www.ryanair.com

ITALIAN AIRPORTS ON THE NETAlghero (AHO): www.algheroaeroporto.itAncona (AOI Falconara): www.ancona-airport.comBari (BRI Karol Wojtyla) and Brindisi (BDSCasale): www.seap-puglia.itBergamo (BGY Orio): www.sacbo.itBologna (BLQ G. Marconi): www.bologna-airport.itBrescia (VBS G. Dannunzio):www.aeroportobrescia.itCagliari (CAG): www.aeroportodicagliari.comCatania (CTA Fontana Rossa):www.aeroporto.catania.itFlorence (FLR A. Vespucci):www.aeroporto.firenze.itForli’ (FRL Ridolfi): www.forli-airport.itGenova (GVA C. Colombo):www.airport.genova.itMilan (MXP Malpensa): www.sea-aeroportimilano.itMilan (LIN Linate): www.sea-aeroportimilano.itNaples (NAP Capodichino): www.gesac.itPalermo (PMO Falcone Borsellino): www.gesap.itParma (PMF Verdi): www.aeroportoparma.itPerugia (PEG Sant’Egidio): www.airport.umbria.itPescara (PSR Liberi): www.abruzzo-airport.itPisa (PSA International Airport): www.pisa-airport.comReggio Calabria (SUF Lamezia Terme):www.sacal.itReggio Calabria (REG Dello Stretto):www.sogas.it

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AIRPORT CONNECTIONS WITH CITY CENTREPlease be aware that the journey time dependsupon the traffic, hence the figures concerning timeand prices (especially for taxis) are indicative.

ALGHERO - INTERNAZIONALEwww.aeroportodialghero.comConnections Airport/city centre: Train: FdS(Ferrovie della Sardegna Tel.+39 079 950458/Fax+39 079 250755) Fare: €0.57 Journey time: 25mins. Bus: A.r.s.t. (Tel.+39 079 950179) servicesrun from 06.00 and connect with arrival/departureof flights. Taxi: (Tel.+39 079 975396) to Algherocosts €25 and takes approximately 15 mins. Busconnection to: Cagliari: Logudoro Tour (Tel.+39079 281728) Fare: €12.50 Journey time: 3.5 hrs.Bus connection to Nuoro: Redentour Deplanu (Tel.+39 078 30325) Fare: €16.00 Journey time: 2hrs.20mins.

ANCONA - FALCONARA www.ancona-airport.comConnections Airport/city centre: Train: AnconaAirport offers a direct railway service link on localtrains between CASTELFERRETTI Station (infront of the Airport Terminal) and AnconaStation. Bus: Conerobus (Tel. +39 071 9198623)connects the Airport to the main railway stations(Falconara and Ancona). Tickets are availablefrom the Bar in the Airport Terminal Building -Linea J runs every 1.5 hrs. from 06.15 to 18.30;

Linea C operates 20.50; 21.55; 23.35 Monday toSaturday; Linea S operates on Sunday only from10.00 to 23.10 and national holidays with areduced service. Fare is approximately €1.25 andjourney time 30 minutes. See also:http://www.conerobus.it. Taxi: Airport (Tel. +39071 918221); Falconara Station (Tel. +39 071910919); Ancona Station (Tel. +39 071 43321)Journey to Ancona city centre costs approximately€35 and takes 20 minutes. BARI – KAROL WOJTYLAwww.seap-puglia.itConnections Airport/city centre (P.zza Moro) Bus: Amtab N. 16, Service starts at 05.00 and endsat 23.00. Frequency: every 60 minutes. Return rideincludes stops at Via Capitaneo, Via Ranieri andVia Diaz. It also stops in Corso Italia and ViaQuintino Sella. It does not stop in Via Ducad’Aosta. Travelling time: 40 minutes. Fare: €0.77or Tempesta Bus Company (Tel. +39 080 5219172)direct connection from the Airport/centralstation/Airport, services run from 05.20 JourneyTime: 30 mins. Fare: €4.15 one-way (€8.30 return).Taxi: (Tel. +39 080 5543 333)BERGAMO – ORIO AL SERIO www.sacbo.itBus: From Orio Airport to the centre of Bergamooperated by ATB Linea 1C from 07.00 to 22.00(Tel. +39 035 236026 www.atb.bergamo.it) Fare: €1.55.Orio Airport to MILANO (Lambrate) - P.zzaBottini, 86 - dav. Ag. ZANI VIAGGI operated byZANI (Tel. +39 035 678611 www.zaniviaggi.it)from Monday to Sunday: Daily runs from 06.15 to23.45. One-way ticket: €6.70 Return ticket:€12.00 (One-way ticket Children 2-12 years old:€3.35 Return ticket Children 2-12 years old:€6.70.)Orio Airport to Milan main railway station viaCascina Gobba operated by AUTOSTRADALEevery day from 04.00 to 23.30 (+39 02 33910794

www.autostradale.com). Fare : € 6.70; return € 12.00 (child fare 2-12 years: € 3.35)

Other destinations include Brescia Stazione CIBAoperated by AUTOSTRADALE daily from 13.50to 17.15 (Tel. +39 035 318472).Fare: € 7.50; childfare 2-12 years € 3.75 Taxi: to Bergamo city centrecosts approximately € 17.00 Journey time:approximately 10 mins.Taxi Service: Tel. +39 0354519090. Private rental car company at theAirport: (Rent.IT: Address: Airport Bergamo OrioAl Serio - Meeting Point Arrivals Hall (Tel +39 026701705/Fax +39 02 6705627 www.RENT.IT).

BOLOGNA – G. MARCONI www.bologna-airport.itBus: Aerobus service: connects Airport /Citycentre/Railway Station. Departure every 20minutes, daily from 06.05 to 23.145; every 10minutes from 08.00 to 20.00. Fare: €5.00, ticketmay be purchased on the bus. Journey time:20minutes. ATC – Public Transport Bologna Tel.+39 051 290290). For public transport in Bolognasee also: www.atc.bo.it/home.asp. Taxi (COTABOTel. +39 051 372727 - CAT Tel. +39 051 534141)to city centre costs approximately €18 and takes 20minutes.

BRESCIA - G. D’ANNUNZIOwww.aeroportobrescia.itBus: Frequent buses from 06.00 to 20.00Airport/Brescia city centre/Airport to connect witharrival/departure of Ryanniar flights. Journey time20/25 mins. Fare: €6 (return €9.00). Direct bus toVerona provided. Journey time 1 hour. Fare: €11(return €16). Summer schedule only provides acoach to connect with arrival of Ryanair flights toLago di Gardia (via Desenzano sul Garda, Peschieraand Sirmione) (Booking CGA Tel. +39 0309656502). Taxi: Taxis are located outside the AirTerminal Arrivals Hall. The service is operatedfrom 06.00 to midnight. Brescia Radiotaxi: Tel.+39 030 35111 (approx. €35). Desenzano sul Garda

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6 and Terminal 2) to Milano Centrale RailwayStation from 05.30 to 00.15 and from MilanoCentrale Railway Station to the Airport from 05.30to 22.30. Fare: €5.00 one-way. From Malpensa toLinate Airport: MALPENSA SHUTTLE AIRPULLMAN ( Tel.+39 0331 258411) operates everyday asfollows:07.50–9.30–11.00–12.30–14.20–15.30–16.50–18.20–22.25–00.25. Fare €9.00 one-way. Also,CARONTE runs a service from Milano MalpensaAirport via Cinesello Balsamo, Sesto S. Giovanni,Cologno Monzese and Gobba to Linate Airport.Fare: €8.50 one-way. Taxi Service: Tel. +39 028585.

NAPLES – CAPODICHINO www.gesac.itBus: ANM (Public Bus) S3 to central railwaystation (Piazza Garibaldi) and main port runs every30 mins. Fare: €1.00. Journey time: approximately30 minutes. The ALIBUS shuttle service operatesfrom the Airport/central railway station/port from06.30 to 23.30 departure about every 30 minutesand the cost is approximately €3.00. There is also aservice Airport/Sorrento/Airport operated byCURRERI (Tel. +39 081 8015420 or Tel. +39 0818016376) Fare: €6.00 one-way(www.curreriviaggi.it).Journey time: 1 hour. Taxi Service outside theTerminal – Arrivals area (Tel. +39 081 5525252) toPiazza Garibaldi costs approximately €22 and takesabout 30 minutes depending on traffic. Mainconnections to other cities of the region:Trains:Ferrovie dello Stato Main Stations: StazioneCentrale, Piazza Garibaldi, Mergellina, CampiFlegrei. Information: Tel. 892021 (toll free).Circumvesuviana Main Stations: Piazza Pepe,Piazza Garibaldi. Trains to: Pompei, Ercolano,Sorrento. Bus: for SORRENTO: CurreriInformation: Tel. +39 081 015420 or Tel. +39 0818016376. www.massalubrense.it/busvari.htm. For BENEVENTO - Fbn Information: Tel. +39 0824320764. Fare: €4.10. For CASERTA - CptInformation: Tel. +39 081 7005104. Fare : €2.50. GTI for AVELLINO - Information: Tel. +39 0825204250. Fare: € 3.20.

MAIN CONNECTIONS TO ISLANDS IN GULF OF NAPLES:BEVERELLO, HARBOUR LINEE LAURO.Ischia: Daily departures. Information: Harbour -Linee Lauro Tel. +39 081 5522838.

Capri, Ischia, Procida: Daily departuresinformation: CAREMAR: Tel. +39 081 5513882

Sorrento: Daily departures information: LMP Tel. +39 081 5527209.

Capri: Daily departures information: NLG Tel. +39 081 5527209.

Capri, Ischia Casamicciola, Procida: Dailydepartures information: SNAV Tel. +39 0817612348

Ischia Porto, Forio d’Ischia, Positano: Dailydepartures information: MERGELLINAHARBOUR ALILAURO: Tel. +39 0817611004.

OLBIA – COSTA SMERALDA www.geasar.itBus: From Airport to Olbia city centre Linea No. 2runs every 30 mins. from 07.30 to 20.00. Frequentbuses operated from 07.00 to 19.30. To Nuoro: Busoperated by A.R.S.T (Tel. +39 078921197) from

Radiotaxi: Tel. +39 030 9141527 (approx. €35)Montechiari Taxi Tel. +39 030 9960 911 (about€35).For information on services from the Airport to theProvincia di Trento visit: www.flyandski.itBRINDISI – CASALEwww.seap-puglia.itConnections Airport/city centre Bus: STP -Brindisi Public Transport Company: Buses run toconnect with every flight arrival/departure time.Journey time: 35/40 minutes. Fare: €3.00. CAGLIARI – ELMASwww.aeroportodicagliari.comBus: Shuttle bus to city centre to connect with allflights. Fare: €0.75 – Journey time: 10/15 minutes.Taxi: Taxi Service (Tel. +39 070 400101). Fare:€15 Journey time: 10 minutes. For furtherinformation: Ufficio Informazioni APT di Cagliari:Tel. +39 070 669255CATANIA – FONTANAROSSAwww.aeroporto.catania.itBus: ALIBUS shuttle service departs every 20minutes from the Ariport/city centre and centralstation/Airport. Fare: €0.80 Bus No. 524 operatesevery 20 mins to Catania Railway Station from05.00 to midnight. Fare: €0.80. Journey time: 15minutes. ‘Extra-urban’ lines to Messina, Palermo,Enna, (SAIS Transport Tel. +39 095 536 168).Route details: Urban bus-lines:www.aeroporto.catania.it/en/bus.htm. Extra-urbanbus-lines:www.aeroporto.catania.it/en/extraurb.htm. Taxi:(Tel. +39 095 330966)to city centre costsapproximately €15/€20 and takes 15 minutesdepending on traffic.FLORENCE – AMERIGO VESPUCCI www.aeroporto.firenze.itThe Airport can be reached from the centre ofFlorence, driving the whole length of VialeGuidoni up to the road leading to the “FirenzeNord/Firenze Mare” superhighway (A1 and A11).The Airport also has good connections to thecentre of the city, which can be reached in aboutfifteen minutes by taxi and about twenty minutesby Bus: SITA (Tel. 800 37 37 60, www.sita-on-line.it); ATAF (Tel. 800 42 45 00, www.ataf.net);Fly by Bus between the Airport/Santa MariaNovella Railway Station operates every 30 minutesfrom 06.00-20.30 (from 20.30-23.30 every hour);bus from Santa Maria Novella Railway Station toAirport run every 30 mins from 05.30 to 20.00(from 20.00-23.00 every hour) Fare: €4.00 Journeytime 20 minutes. Taxi to city centre costsapproximately €23 and takes 10/20 minutesdepending on traffic. (Radiotaxi: Tel. +39 0554242/ 4390 / 4499 ). The Airport can easily bereached from Prato (8km), Pistoia (24km),Montecatini (36km), Lucca (65km), Siena (68km),Arezzo (77km), Pisa (86km), Carrara and Massa(117km), Grosseto (143km), as well as from the seaand its ports: Livorno (115km) and Piombino(170km).For more information: Florence Tourist Office Tel. +39 055 23320.FORLI’ – RIDOLFI (Bologna) www.forli-airport.itBus: Forlì’ Airport is only 6 km from the A14

motorway exit. Motorways A14 - A1 - E45 serve asquick and easy connections to Rimini, Bologna,Milan and Rome. Bus connections Airport/Forlì’town/Airport timetable 09.30-21.15 (weekdays)08.35-21.00 (weekends). Fare: €0.80. Taxi: (Tel.+39 0543 311111). For Information: Forli’ AirportTel. +39 0543 474921 or Tel. +39 0543 474990.

GENOA – CRISTOFORO COLOMBOwww.airport.genova.itBus:VOLABUS LINES 100 (Tel.+39 01 05582414) Fast link Airport/Porto Principe Station/citycentre/Brignole Station/Airport. Bus service withlinks between Genoa Airport and city centre everytwenty minutes. The first service from GenoaAirport is at 06.15 and the last service is at 22.30.First bus leaves Brignole Station for the Airport at05.30 and the last service is at 22.30. Tickets canbe purchased on board (cost €3.00 all day pass);AMT travel cards are also valid. Taxi (Tel. +39/0105966) costs approximately €20 and takes about 30minutes depending on traffic.MILAN – LINATE www.sea-aeroportimilano.itBus:City Bus no. 73 (ATM Tel. 800 808181)operates every 10 minutes from 06.05 to 00.55.From the Airport Arrivals to Piazza San BabilaUnderground Station the journey time isapproximately 25 mins. Fare: €1 on sale atnewsstands. The 73 Bus has special luggage racks.From the International Arrivals there is aSTARFLY Bus service (Tel. +39 02 58587237) toMilano Centrale Railway Station every 30 minutesfrom 06.05 to 23.45 (also stops at Milan LambrateRailway Station) and from 05.40 to 21.35 fromMilano Central to the Airport. Fare: €3.00.Journey time: 30 minutes. From Linate Airport toMalpensa Airport and viceversa there is a busservice operated by AIR PULLMAN (Tel. +390331 258411) www.airpullman.com. Fare: €8.00one-way. CARONTE (Tel. +39 02 2407954) busservice from Linate Airport to Malpensa Airport -Via Sesto San Giovanni - operates at the followingtimes: 08.45 -12.00 -15.30 and 18.30 and takes 1.15hours. Fare: €8.50 one-way. Service fromMalpensa Airport to Linate Airport operates at:10.15 -14.00 -17.00 and 20.00. Taxi Service (Tel.+39 02 8585) Fare from the Airport to the citycentre: approximately €30.00.

MILAN –MALPENSAwww.sea-aeroportimilano.itTrain: There is a railway connection betweenTerminal 1 and Milan Cadorna Railway Station(Ferrovie Nord – Malpensa Express Tel. +39 0220222; website: www.ferrovienord.it). The 40minute journey costs €9 and runs at 27 minutes and57 minutes past the hour throughout the day (from05.57 to 21.27). Bus: MALPENSA BUSEXPRESS (Tel. +39 02 33910794), STIE (Tel. +390331 519000) and CARONTE (Tel. +39 022407954) operate every day from Malpensa Airportto Milano Centrale Railways Station (Terminal 1,exit 6 and Terminal 2), the bus runs at 35 mins.and 55 mins. past the hour from 6.35 to 23.35 andfrom Milano Centrale Railways Station to theAirport from 05.55 to 22.45 Fare €5.50 Jouneytime:1 hour . MALPENSA SHUTTLE AIRPULMANN (Tel.+39 0331 258411) operates everytwenty minutes from the Airport (Terminal 1, exit

06.50 to 19.35. To Santa Teresa: Bus operated byTurmo Travel (Booking Tel. +39 0789 21487 Fax+39 0789 25539) see also website:www.turmotravel.it. Fare: approximately €4.03.Departure at 10.25 from the Airport. Journey time:I hour. To Cagliari: Bus operated by Turmo Travel(Booking Tel. +39 0789 21487 Fax +39 078925539). Departure at 15.57. Journey time: 4.30hours. See also website:www.agenziaturmotravel.it. Fare: approximately€2.58. Taxi to Olbia town centre costsapproximately €10.33. Taxi: (Tel. +39 0789 22718or Tel. +39 0789 69150).

PALERMO – FALCONE BORSELLINOwww.gesap.it Underground from Airport to city centre at 40mins. past every hour. Fare: €4.50. Bus: PRESTIA& COMANDE’ Bus (www.prestia-comande.it Tel.+39 091 580457) from 05.00 to 23.00 runs every 30minutes. Fare: €4.65. Journey time: 40 minutes.Train: TRINACRIA EXPRESS (Public RailwayTel. +39 091 603112 or free telephone numberfrom Italy 892021) operates from 05.40 to 00.05every hour. Fare: €4.13. Journey time: 45 minutes.Taxi (Tel. +39 091 591662) to town centre costsapproximately €25 and takes about 50 minutesdepending on traffic.

PERUGIA – SANT’ EGIDIOwww.airport.umbria.itBus: from Perugia Airport to city centre twice aday at 05.20 and 15.10 to connect with all flightarrivals (Public Transport ACAP Tel. +39 0755009641). Fare: €2.58. There is no directconnection from the Airport to Assisi althoughsome hotels in Assisi offer pick-up service. APMBus connection to Assisi from Piazza Partigiani toPiazza Matteotti. Fare: €2.80 (For information: Tel.+39 075 5731707). For further information:International Airport Perugia: Tel. +39 075 592141Fax +39 075 6929562. See also:www.perugiaonline.it/aereopgus.html.

PESCARA – P. LIBERI www.abruzzo-airport.itBus: Connection Airport / city center / AirportBus No. 38 (Tel. +39 085 4321211) operates every15 minutes to the city centre from 08.00 to 22.30.Journey time is approximately 30 minutes. Ticketsmay be acquired at the machines inside theTerminal building and cost is € 0.70. Taxi (Tel.+39 085 4211870) takes approximately 15/20minutes and costs about €16. See also:www.abruzzo-airport.it/inglese/bus.htm.PISA - GALILEO GALILEI www.pisa-airport.comCompagnia Pisana Trasporti (CPT) Tel. +39 050505511 www.cpt.pisa.itBus: Linea 21 connects the Airport to the centralrailway station and Piazza dei Miracoliapproximately every 20 mins and the fare is € 0.85.Travelling along the main streets this bus servicecrosses the Arno over the Ponte Solferino andarrives at the Field of Miracles (5 minutes from the“Ospedale S. Chiara” stop), where the worldfamous Leaning Tower is to be found. From theAirport the main bus stops are: Pisa CentralStation, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, “Fiume Arno”(4 stops), Santa Chiara Hospital. An € 0.85 ticketis valid for one hour on the entire city network.You can buy tickets from the Information Office inthe Airport Terminal or the automatic ticketmachine at the bus terminus. The bus terminus islocated just outside the Arrivals area. You caneasily recognise this by a green shelter bearing theinscription “City Bus”. A second stop is to befound outside the Departures area near the car parkcash desk. A direct train service from PisaAeroporto Station links Florence (infrequentservice) in a journey time of 1hr. There are alsotrains from the Airport to Lucca, Montecatini andPistoia.Taxi: to Pisa city centre costs approximately €6.00-€8.00 and the journey time is 10 mins. The taxiservice is run by CO.TA.PI (Pisa Taxi Co-operative). (€2.07 excess fare on Sundays and Bank

Holidays). Taxi drivers are obliged to switch themeter on before the start of each journey. TheRadio Taxi service operates round the clock, simplydial Tel. No. 050 541600. The taxi ranks aresituated at the Airport in front of the Arrivals area,at Pisa Centrale Railway Station, less than 5minutes from the Airport (Tel. 050 41252) and atPiazza Duomo (Tel. 050 561878). From 7 July 2003the ‘Taxi Collettivo’ Service (by CO.TA.PI.)operates every 10 minutes from Pisa InternationalAirport to the central railway station and to theLeaning Tower (S. Chiara Hospital). Flat fare perperson: €2.50 Pisa International Airport - TrainStation; €4.00 Pisa International Airport - LeaningTower - S.Chiara Hospital; operating from 8.00 amto 12.00 pm; maximum 8 passengers per car. Taxisare situated outside the Arrivals hall. For furtherinformation please visit www.cotapi.it. A long-distance coach service operates from the centralrailway station at 18.00 on Mondays and Fridays toMontecatini, Siena, Perugia and final stopCrotone, Calabria (Tel. no. +39 0962 21709Fratelli Romano www.ilcrotonese.it/orari/bus.asp)

REGGIO CALABRIA – AEROPORTO DELLO STRETTO www.sogas.itBus: AUTOBUS ATAM (Tel. 800 433310) BusesNos.102/103/105/125 runs every 30 mins fromAirport to city centre. Also to Reggio Porto formaritime connections to Messina (Tel. +39 0906786478). Frequency with flight arrivals.AUTOLINEE FEDERICO (Tel.+39 0965 644747)connects Reggio Calabria Airport /Messina/ReggioCalabria Airport. Tel. +39 0965 642422 Fax +390965 642157. Taxi: to city centre takesapproximately 10/15 mins.

ROME – FIUMICINO www.adr.itConnections Airport/city centre: Train:LEONARDO EXPRESS direct train from theAirport to Roma Termini central rail station

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departs every 30 mins. Journey time 35 mins. Fare:€9.50 (€11.00 on board). Operates from 06.37 to23.37. Train from Roma Termini central railstation to the Airport operates from 05.52 to 22.52.There is also a train to Tiburtina Station calledSM1 every 15 minutes from 05.50 to 23.27 (every30 mins. on Sundays and holidays). It takesapproximately 40 minutes, operates several stops.Fare: €5. The train from Tiburtina Station to theAirport runs every 15 minutes from 05.06 to 22.36(every 30 mins. on Sundays and holidays). Fare: €5.Bus: TERRAVISION Shuttle C (Tel. +39 0665958646 www.terravision.it) connects the Airportwith Termini Railway Station every 2 hours from08.30 to 20.30. Journey time: 40 mins. Adult fare:€9.00 one way (child 2-12 yrs fare : €5); €15.00return (child fare €10). The train from Termini railStation to Airport operates from 06.30 to 18.30.COTRAL (Tel. from Italy only 800 150 008) runs abus service from Fiumicino Airport to LepantoTube Station (Linea A) every hour from 05.30 to19.10. The journey time is 1.30 hrs. and the cost is€2.80. COTRAL bus service to Ostia Lido operatesfrom 07.30 to 23.30. You can purchase ticketsthrough the automatic machines or at thetobacconist on the second floor near the Airportrailway station. Night bus operates fromInternational Arrivals to Tiburtina Station at01.15, 02.15, 03.30 and 05.00 and costs €3.60.Taxi: Service (Tel. +39 06 3570) 24hrs to RomeTermini Station takes approximately 50 minutesand costs €40. For further information you cancontact the local tourist office at the Airport onTel. +39 06 65951 or Tel. +39 06 36004399. Fortimetable and directions:ttp://www.cotralspa.it/scarica_orari.asp.ROME – CIAMPINOwww.adr.itBus:TERRAVISION Shuttle (Tel. +39 0665958646) from Airport to Rome Termini CentralRail Station operates in conjunction with arrivaland departure of Ryanair and Easy-Jet flights. Fare€8 (€13.50 return) (book on-linewww.terravision.it). COTRAL bus connect, every20 mins. the Airport to Ciampino Railway Stationand Anagnina Underground Station (Linea A).Fare €10. Underground: from AnagninaUnderground Station to the centre of Rome runsevery 10/15 minutes. Fare €1. Train SM4 connectsevery 10-15 mins Ciampino Railway Station toTermini Station in Rome. Taxi: (Tel. +39 06 3570)from the Airport to Rome and viceversa takes 30minutes. Fare € 25.00. Additional fees applied forluggage, night runs and for Sunday and publicholidays. For timetable and directions:http://www.cotralspa.it/scarica_orari.asp.RIMINI – G. VASSURA ww.riminiairport.comBus: From the Airport to Rimini Central RailwayStation, Bus N. 9 every 30 mins. Fare €1 (€1.50 onboard) and can be purchased at newsstands.(Info.TRAM Rimini Tel. +39 0541 300511),www.tram.rimini.it. Taxi: Rimini(Tel. +39 054150020): Riccione (Tel +39 0541 600553). The fareto the centre of Rimini or Riccone is approximately€20. See alsowww.riminiairport.com/aeroporto_arrivare.html.TARANTO – GROTTAGLIEwww.seap-puglia.it Tel. +39 099 5625204TREVISO – G. ANCILLOTTOwww.trevisoairport.itBus: EUROBUS ATVO (to VENICE): Bus stops:Treviso - Mestre FS - Venezia P.le Roma. Journeytime: 45 minutes. Fare: €5.00 (€9.00 return).Tickets can be purchased at the Bureau de Changeoffice in the Airport Arrivals lounge. This serviceoperates in connection with Ryanair flights. LineaUrbana Bus No.16 (every 30 mins.) from Airportto railway station and Treviso city centre. Journeytime:15 mins. Fare: €1. Train: From Treviso railStation to Venice operates every 30 minutes. Fare:€2.05 (€4.10 return). Taxi: Radio Taxi (24h) Tel.

+39 0422 43151. To the city centre takes 10/15minutes and costs about €10La MARCA Bus to PADOVA: Direct service fromTreviso to Padova every 30 minutes (every hour atweekends). Bus stops: Treviso - Noale – Padova.Journey time: 1 hr 10 mins. Fare:€3.10 (€5.70return).

TRAINS TO VENICE: Service Treviso – Venezia,frequency every 30 mins, journey time 30 mins.One-way ticket costs €3.20/Return ticket €6.40.

TRIESTE – RONCHI DEI LEGIONARIwww.aeroporto.fvg.itBus: Shuttle bus from 10.30 to 23.15 to the railwaystation in the city centre. Journey timeapproximately 40/45 mins. non-stop and costs €8(ticket on board). APT buses, public transportservice, to TRIESTE, UDINE (Coach 51),GORIZIA (Coach 1), GRADO andMONFALCONE operate from the Airport toTrieste city centre from 05.40 to 23.30 Monday toFriday and from 06.04 to 22.04 at weekends. APTalso run buses to UDINE. Tickets can bepurchased at bus stations or at the Airport (PostOffice or first floor bar). For coach schedules andinformation visit website: www.aptgorizia.it. Train:Travel to the railway station takes about 30minutes and costs approximately €45/50. Taxi:(Tel. +39 0481 778000) outside the Arrivals hallfrom 08.00 to 24.00.

TURIN – CASELLE www.aeroportoditorino.itBus: SADEM (Tel. +39 011 3000611,www.sadem.it). Bus service between Turin Airportand Turin city centre runs every 30 minutes from06.20 to 21.00; every 45 mins. from 09.45 to 18.15;every 30 mins. from 18.45 to 23.30. with severalstops en-route including Porta Susa RailwayStation and Porta Nuova Railway Station. Fare: €5(€5.50 on board). Journey time: 40 minutes. Busesto Turin airport runs: every 30 mins. from 05.15 to10.30; every 45 mins. from 11.15 to 17.30 andevery 30 mins. from 18.00 to 22.45. Tickets can bebought on the bus with a surcharge or at thenewsstand at the Airport at the normal price.There is also a daily bus service to Aosta(compulsory stops at Pont St. Martin (Gressoney),Verres (Champoluc - Val d’Ayas) and Chatillon(Cervinia). Autolinee SAVDA (Tel. +39 0165262027 www.savda.it). This service connectsTorino Caselle to Aosta twice a day weekdays at09.15 and 21.45 and weekends at 10.45 and 21.45.From Aosta to Torino Caselle twice a day at 04.30and 18.00 and weekends at 08.15 and 18.00. Fare€6.30. Journey time: 1.50 h. Buy tickets nearbythe bus terminal and on board. Train: A railwaylinks the Airport to Turin (GTT Dora RailwayStation). Departures every 30 minutes to theAirport from 05.13 to 19.43 and to Turin from06.49 to 21.19. The railway station is located a fewmeters away from the Air Terminal. A comfortablepedestrian connection, only 150 covered metersaway, links the station to the check-in counters onthe Departures level. For information: Tel. +39011 6910000; Tel. Linea Verde 800 990097, seealso: www.gtt.to.it. Taxi: The Airport taxi terminalis located at the Arrivals level in front of the exit.Taxis cost approximately €40 to reach downtownTurin, and travel time is approximately 30 minutes.PRONTO TAXI: (Tel. +39 011 5737) RADIOTAXI: (Tel. +39 011 5730). C.T.A. Companyoffers a 24-hour private taxi/limousine service:Tel./Fax +39 011 9963090, www.ctataxi.it. VENICE – MARCO POLO www.veniceairport.itBus: ACTV (call centre Tel. +39 041 2424www.actv.it/home.php). Bus No. 5 operates fromthe Airport to Piazzale Roma every half-hour from04.08 to 01.10. (It stops several times en-route).Fare: €2 (on board €2.50) and can be purchased atthe ALILAGUNA ticket office in the Arrivals hallfrom 08.00 to midnight. Journey time 20 mins.ACTV bus No. 15 operates every half-hour from

the Airport to Mestre Railway Station from 05.27 to21.05. Journey time 30 mins. and costs €1. ATVO(Tel. +39 041 5205530, www.atvo.it). SHUTTLEBUS direct service every half-hour from the Airportto Piazzale Roma and another service operates fromthe Airport to Mestre Railway Station from 08.51 to24.00 weekdays/09.10 to 24.00 weekends. Fare: €3for Piazzale Roma and €2.50 for Mestre. Tickets canbe purchased on board. Hourly ATVO service toLido di Jesolo. SITA (Tel. +39 049 820 6811www.sita-on-line.it.) Bus service every half hour toPadova (Cost €3.40 from SITA box in Arrivals hallor €4.40 on board). Journey time: 1hr 10mins.ALILAGUNA Linea Rossa (www.alilaguna.com)motorboat service operates from 06.15 to 00.05 toMurano (Museo) €5.16, Lido €10, Arsenale, SanMarco, and Zattere. Fare: €10. Tickets can bepurchased at the ALILAGUNA box in the Arrivalshall from 08.00 to midnight. Journey time to SanMarco: 1hr 10mins. Bus and Motorboats: Ticketoffice for all services in the Arrivals hall. Openinghours: 08.00 to midnight. Tel. +39 041 5416555.ALILAGUNA Linea Blu operates from 09.40 to12.40 to Murano (Colonna), Fondamente 9, Lido,San Zaccaria and San Marco.VERONA – CATULLO VILLAFRANCA AIRPORTwww.aeroportoverona.it/eng/homepage_eng.htmBus: Aerobus runs every 20 minutes from 06.35 to23.35 to Verona railway station and from 06.10 to23.10 to Verona airport. Fare: €4.50. Journey time:10/15 minutes. For further information pleasecontact the local tourist office at the Airport (Tel.+39 045 8619163). There are connections withRyanair flights to Brescia from 08.00 to 20.00 (fromMon. to Sun.) and at 18.00 and 19.30 only Saturdayand Sunday. One-way fare €11/Return €16. Duringsummer months (May to September) at 08.00 and20.00 there is a frequent Shuttlle bus from Veronatrain station to Brescia Montichiari Airport. Taxi:(+39 Tel. 045 532666) to the rail station in Veronacosts approximately €18 and takes 10/15 minutes.Taxis are located outside the Air Terminal Arrivalshall. Train: Day rate to Verona railway station:€15.50. Night and Sunday rate to Verona railwaystation: €18.60.

SEA TRAVEL Italy has a total of almost 5,275 miles of coastline,including the peninsula itself and all the numerousislands around the country. There are many serviceslinking the islands by sea to the mainland: the mainlinks are by car ferries and hydrofoils. In addition,ships from all the countries around theMediterranean are moored in the well-equippedItalian ports. The main Italian ports of embarkationfor the large islands of Sicily and Sardinia are:Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples and Vill SanGiovanni. FERRY SERVICES(International code for Italy is 0039)ISLAND OF SARDINIARun by TIRRENIA shipping line (Reservations fromabroad on 081-3172999 and from Italy 199 123 199)website: www.tirrenia.itCIVITAVECCHIA-CAGLIARI Winter season: Daily at 18.30 (Tel. 081-3172999)Summer season: Daily at 18.30Journey time: Approx. 14 hoursCIVITAVECCHIA-OLBIA (Tel. 081-3172999)From January to 31 May: Once a day at 23.00From 1 June to 17 June: Twice a day at 08.30 and23.00From 18 June to 23 July: Every Saturday at 15.00From 27 July to 4 September: Daily three times aday at 08.30/15.00/23.00From 12 September to 31 December - Once a day at 23.00 CIVITAVECCHIA-ARBATAX Winter season: Twice a week (Wednesday+Friday) at 18.30

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Summer season: Twice a week (Friday+Sunday) at 18.30Journey time: Approx. 10 hours

GENOA-PORTO TORRES Winter season: Daily at 20.30 - Summer (highseason): Twice a day at 09.30/21.00Journey time: Approx. 9 hours

GENOA-OLBIAWinter season: 3 times a week(Monday+Wednesday+Friday) at 18.00Summer season: Daily at 18.00Journey time: Approx. 13 hours

GENOA-ARBATAXWinter season: Twice a week (Monday+Friday) at 18.00Summer season: Twice a week (Monday+Friday) at 18.00 Journey time: 19 hours

FIUMICINO-GOLFO ARANCI (Tel. 081-3172999)Summer: From 11 June to 11 September daily at 08.30Journey time: 4 hours

FIUMICINO-ARBATAX (Tel. 081-3172999)Summer season:From 25 June to 31 August only (Monday +Wednesday) at 19.00Journey time: 5 hours 30 minutes

NAPOLI-CAGLIARIWinter season: Once a week (Thursday) at 19.15Summer season: From 26 July to 8 Septembertwice a week (Tuesday+Thursday) at 19.15Journey time: Approx. 4 hours

PALERMO-CAGLIARIWinter season: Once a week (Saturday) at 19.00. Summer season: Once a week (Saturday) at 19.00Journey time: Approx. 13 hours

TRAPANI-CAGLIARIWinter season: Once a week (Tuesday) at 21.00.Summer season: Once a week (Tuesday) from 24July to 13 September (also on Sunday) at 21.00Journey time: 11 hours

OLBIA-ARBATAX Winter season: Twice aweek (Thursday – Saturday) at 08.00.. Summerseason: Twice a week - Journey time: Approx. 5hours

CAGLIARI-ARBATAX Winter season: Twice aweek (Sunday – Wednesday) at 18.00. Summerseason: Twice a week - Journey time: Approx. 13hoursFor on board services information and special fares,please visit the website www.tirrenia.it or contact Tel. 039 6899965

Run by SARDINIA-CORSICA FERRIES shippingline (Reservations on Tel. 019 215511) web-site:www.corsicaferries.com

CIVITAVECCHIA-GOLFO ARANCIDaily from March to September. Journey time:Approx. 10 hours

LIVORNO-GOLFO ARANCI Daily from Marchto October - Journey time: Approx. 6-9 hours

Run by GRANDI NAVI VELOCI shipping line(Reservations on Tel. 010 20945919)web-site: www1.gnv.it/, infopax@grimaldi.it

GENOA-PORTO TORRES Summer and winterseason: Daily at 20.30 - Journey time: 11 hours

GENOA-OLBIA Monday-Wednesday-Friday at18.00. Journey time: 8 hoursFor on board services information and specialtariffs, please visit the website www1.gnv.it orcontact Tel. 010 589331

Run by MOBY LINES shipping line (Reservations on Tel. 0565-361) www.moby.it

CIVITAVECCHIA-OLBIA March-October.Spring and Autumn schedule 3 times per week at

15.00. Summer schedule twice a day.

GENOA-OLBIA May-October. Once a day at22.00. Journey time: Approx. 9/10 hours.

LIVORNO-OLBIA Winter season: Once a day at21.00. Summer season: 3 times a day. Journey time:Approx. 9/10 hours

BONIFACIO-S.TERESA DI GALLURA4 times a day at 08.30, 13.00, 17.00, 20.30 fromApril to September Journey time: Approx. 1 hour

For on board services information and specialtariffs, please visit the website www.moby.it orcontact info@moby.it

Run by SAREMAR shipping line (Reservations fromabroad on 081 3172999 and from Italy 199 123 199)visit the website www.saremar.it

LA MADDALENA-PALAU Daily all year round.Journey time: Approx. 20 minutes

BONIFACIO-S.MARIA TERESA DIGALLURA Winter: Daily. Summer: Approx. 3 times a day. Journey time: 1 hour 30 minutes

For on board services information and specialtariffs, please visit the website www.saremar.it

ISLAND OF SICILYRun by TIRRENIA shipping line (Reservations fromabroad on 081 3172999 and from Italy 199 123 199)or www.tirrenia.it

NAPOLI-PALERMO Winter season: Daily at 20.15 Summer season:Daily at 20.15. Journey time: Approx. 10 hrs

CAGLIARI-PALERMOWinter season: Once a week (Friday) at 19.00.Summer season: Once a week (Friday) at 19.00.Journey time: Approx.13 hours

CAGLIARI-TRAPANIWinter season: Once a week (Monday) at 19.00.Summer season: Once a week (Monday) at 19.00.Journey time: Approx. 11 hours

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Approx. 40 minutes. Ticket fare approx. €12.00NAPLES-PROCIDAAbout 8 times a day. Journey time: Approx. 20 minutes no stopover, 40 minutes viaNapoli Beverello. Ticket fare: Approx. €9 Run by CAREMAR shipping line www.caremar.it(Reservations from abroad on 081 3172999 and fromItaly 199 123 199

www.unmondodiviaggi.it ISCHIA-PROCIDA11 times a day all year round. Journey time: 25 minutes. Ticket fare approx. €2.17NAPOLI-CAPRI9 times a day all year round. Journey time: 1 hour20 minutes. Ticket fare approx. €4.60NAPOLI-ISCHIA11 times a day all year round. Journey time: 1 hour20 minutes. Ticket fare approx. €4.60NAPOLI-PROCIDA5 times a day all year round. Journey time: 1 hour.Ticket fare approx. €4.40POZZUOLI-ISCHIA12 times a day all year round. Journey time: 1 hour10 minutes. Ticket fare approx. €3.40POZZUOLI-PROCIDA4 times a day all year round. Journey time: 25minutes. Ticket fare approx. €2.20SORRENTO-CAPRI4 times a day all year round. Journey time: 30minutes. Ticket fare: Approx. €5.70Run by CAREMAR hydrofoil www.caremar.it(Reservations from abroad on 081.3172999 and fromItaly 199.123.199

NAPOLI-CAPRI4 times a day all year round. Journey time: Approx. 50 minutesNAPOLI-ISCHIA6 times a day all year round Journey time: Approx. 50 minutesNAPOLI-PROCIDA6 times a day all year round. Journey time: 30 minutesPOZZUOLI-ISCHIADaily all year round. Journey time: 25 minutesRun by ALI LAURO hydrofoil (Reservations on Tel. 081 7611004) or informazioni@alilauro.itwww.alilauro.it

NAPOLI-ISCHIAWinter: About 15 times a day. Summer: Aboutevery hour. Journey time: 40 minutes. Ticket fare:approx. €11NAPOLI-SORRENTOWinter: about 15 times a day. Summer: about everyhour. Journey time: 35 minutes. Ticket fare € 7.00SORRENTO-CAPRIWinter: Approx. 15 times a day. Summer: Aboutevery hour. Journey time: 30 mins.Check whether the departure is from NapoliBeverello or Napoli Mergellina

PONTINE ISLANDSwww.ponza.it/ponza-arrivi/1a.asp Run by CAREMAR shipping line www.caremar.it

For on board services information and special fares,please visit the website www.tirrenia.it or contactTel. 081-3172999

Run by GRANDI NAVI VELOCI shipping line(Reservations on Tel. 091 587832)www1.gnv.it/, infopax@grimaldi.it

CIVITAVECCHIA-PALERMONew Service - Three times a week ( Monday-Wednesday-Friday) Journey time: 12 hours.

GENOA-PALERMOWinter season: Daily (except Sundays) at 23.00.Summer season: Daily. Journey time: Approx. 20hours

Run by SIREMAR shipping line (Reservations from abroad on 081 3172999 and fromItaly 199 123 199) or visit website www.siremar.it

NAPOLI-MILAZZO Winter season: Twice aweek (Tuesday-Friday) at 21.00. Summer season:Approx. 4 times a week. Ticket fare: €44.00.During the summer SIREMAR shipping lineoperate also to the smaller Aeolian Islands.

For on board services information and specialtariffs, please visit the website www.siremar.it

Run by SNAV hydrofoil (Reservations on Tel. 090717921 or 091 6317900) website: www.snav.it

NAPOLI-PALERMO Daily service at 20.00.Journey time: Approx. 10.5 hours.

ISLANDS AROUND SICILYAEOLIAN ISLANDSRun by SNAV hydrofoil (Reservations on Tel. 0814285111) or info@snav.mscgva.ch

For on board services information and specialtariffs, please visit the website www.snav.it

NAPOLI-LIPARIWinter season: No service. Summer season:Daily. Journey time: 6 hours - Ticket fare approx.€75.

Run by USTICALINES (Reservations on Tel. 092 3873813) or info@usticalines.it

For on board services information and specialtariffs, please visit the website www.usticalines.it

PALERMO-LIPARIWinter and Spring schedule : Three times per week(Mon-Wed-Fri) at 07.00. Summer and Autumnschedule: Daily Journey time: Approx. 4 hours.Ticket fare approx. €31.30

REGGIO CALABRIA-LIPARIDaily at 13.25 - Journey time: 3 hours. Ticket fare€17.50

Run by SIREMAR shipping line (Reservations fromabroad on 081.3172999 and from Italy 199 123 199)

MILAZZO-LIPARI Daily,7 times a day (06.20;07.50; 09.25; 12.00; 14.25; 15.10; 16.20; 19.10).Journey time: Approx. 1 hour. Ticket fare: €11.30Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian islands, otherservices throughout the year link the smallerIslands (Vulcano, Stromboli, Salina, Panarea,Alicudi and Filicudi) with Napoli and Milazzo.

PANTELLERIA AND EGADI ISLANDSFor on board services information and specialtariffs, please visit the website www.siremar.it

Run by SIREMAR hydrofoil (Reservations on Tel. 0923921368)

TRAPANI-FAVIGNANAWinter season: 9 times a day. Summer season: 11 times a day. Journey time: 25 minutes. Ticketfare: Approx. €6.00

TRAPANI- PANTELLERIAWinter: Once a day (SIREMAR) at 23.59.

From June to October once a day at 18.00. Ticket fare approx. €22.44

Run by USTICA hydrofoil (Reservations on Tel. 0923 22200) or info@usticalines.it visit websitewww.usticalines.it

TRAPANI (VINCENZO FLORIO AIRPORT)-PANTELLERIAWinter timetable: weekdays 3 times a day at 08.15,11.15 and 18.25 Weekend timetable: twice a dayat 08.15 and 18.25 Summer timetable: three timesa day at 08.15, 11.15 and 18.25

For Information : Tel. +39 06488 8006669www.airgest.com Fare: €26.18

ELBA ISLANDSRun by TOREMAR shipping line (www.traghetti-toremar.com/eng/orari.htm) or www.toremar.it

(Reservations from abroad on 081 3172999 andfrom Italy 199 123 199)

PIOMBINO-PORTOFERRAIOWinter: From 1 January to 20 March and from 3October to 31 December 8 times a day Costapprox. €7.00.Summer: From 21 March to 2 October 14 times aday. Cost approx. €10.00.Daily connections operated by Toremar shippingline are also available between Piombino, Island ofGiglio, Island of Capraia and Island of Gorgona.

For on board services information and specialtariffs, please visit the website www.toremar.it or e-mail toremar@toremar.it

Run by Hydrofoil

PIOMBINO-PORTOFERRAIOWinter: 4 times a day - Summer: Approx. 5 times a day

Run by MOBYLINE shipping line (Reservations onTel. 0049 611 14-020 or 0565 9361)

PIOMBINO-PORTOFERRAIOWinter: 7 times a day and costs approx. €5.00.Summer: 15 times a day and costs approx. €7.00

GIGLIO ISLANDRun by TOREMAR shipping line (Reservations fromabroad on 081 3172999 and from Italy 199 123 199)

PORTO S.STEFANO-GIGLIOWinter: 8 times a day and summer 9 times a day.About every hour - Journey time: Approx. 1 hour

For on board services information and specialtariffs, please visit the website www.toremar.it or e-mail toremar@toremar.it

GULF OF NAPLES ISLANDSRun by SNAV hydrofoil (Reservations on Tel. 081 7612348) or info@snav.mscgva.chvisit www.snav.it/

NAPLES-ISCHIAAbout 11 times a day. Journey time:

(Reservations from abroad on 081.3172999 & fromItaly 199.123.199

ANZIO-PONZASummer: Twice a day. Journey time: 1 hour 45minutes. Ticket fare: approx. €18.00

FORMIA-PONZA Winter: Once a day. Summer: Twice a day.Journey time: about 2 hours 30 minutes. Ticket fareapprox. €10.00

FORMIA-VENTOTENESummer: Twice a day. Journey time: 2 hours.Ticket fare: Approx. €11.00

Run by CAREMAR hydrofoil www.caremar.it(Reservations from abroad on 081 3172999 and fromItaly 199 123 199)

FORMIA-PONZAWinter: Once a week. Summer: about twice a day.Journey time: Approx. 1 hour Ticket fare: Approx. €18.00

FORMIA-VENTOTENESummer: Daily. Ticket fare: Approx. €14.00

Run by SNAV hydrofoil (Reservations on Tel. 0817612348) or info@snav.mscgva.ch visit websitewww.snav.it

NAPLES-PONZA About twice a day during thesummer. Journey time: Approx. 2 hours 50minutes. Ticket fare €26.00

NAPLES-VENTOTENE About twice a dayduring the summer. Journey time: 1 hour 50minutes. Ticket fare €21.00

Run by VETOR hydrofoil www.vetor.it or e-mailhelpdesk@vetor.it. (Reservation on Tel. 06.9845083).

ANZIO-PONZA. Winter: Friday at 13.15; Sat.-,Sun.- Mon. at 09.30. Summer: About 3 times aday. Journey time: 70 minutes. Ticket fare:Approx. €20,00

FORMIA-PONZA. Winter: Daily (exceptMonday) at 14.30. Summer: About twice a day.Journey time: Approx. 70 minutes. Ticket fare:Approx. €20.00

FORMIA-VENTOTENE Winter: Daily at 12.00(except Monday at 08.30). Summer: About twicea day. Journey time: Approx. 2 hours. Ticket fare:approx. €15.00

Run by HYPPONION Princess hydrofoil(Reservations on Tel. 0773 540392)

S.FELICE CIRCEO-PONZA Summer: Once a day. Journey time: 1 hour.Ticket fare approx. €15

TREMITI ISLANDSRun by ADRIATICA shipping line www.adriatica.it(Reservations on 041781861)

Service operated with ferries and hydrofoil fromTermoli (Campobasso), Vasto, Vieste, Ortona,Manfredonia, and Rodi Garganico.

GOLFO DEI POETI AND CINQUE TERREReservations and information on Tel. 0187 732987.Please visit www.navigazionegolfodeipoeti.itnavinfo@navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it

Other Services The Adriatica Shipping Line,Zattere 1411 - 30123 Venezia, Tel. 041 781861 -Reservation via Fax 041 781864 (only for TravelAgents), connections by Ferry: Brindisi withIgoumenitsa and Patras in Greece and Corfu;Ancona, Bari, Trieste with Durres (Albania);Ancona, Bari with Bar (Montenegro); Ancona,Bari with Dubrovnik and Spalato (Croatia); byHydrofoil, from June into September, Trieste to theIstrian Peninsula.

The Ventouris Ferries, c/o P. Lorusso & Co., Via Piccinni 133 - 70100 Bari, Tel. 080 5212840 or 5217643, Fax 080 5218229, connects: Bari withIgoumenitsa and Patras in Greece, and Bari withCorfu; Brindisi with Igoumenitsa and Corfu.

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The Marlines c/o Pierpaolo Santelia Agency, Via Latilla 15 - 70100 Bari, Tel. 080 5231824 or 5275447 Fax 080 5230287 connects Bari withIgoumenitsa.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SERVICES ARESUBJECT TO CHANGE

FERRY COMPANIES ON THE WEBTirrenia, Toremar, Caremar, Adriatica, Siremar andSaremar www.tirrenia.it

Campania – www.caremar.it · caremar@caremar.it

Sicily – www.siremar.it · siremar@siremar.it

Sardinia – www.saremar.it · saremar@saremar.it

Elba/Giglio/Capraria –www.toremar.it · toremar@toremar.it

Adriatic Coast – www.adriatica.it

Sardinia/Elba – www.moby.it · info@moby.it

Sardinia/Sicily – www.1gnv.it ·infopax@grimaldi.it

Campania/Sicily/Aeolian Islands –www.snav.it · info@snav.mscgva.ch

Lazio/Campania – www.alilauro.it · informazioni@alilauro.it

Ponza – www.vetor.it · helpdesk@vetor.it

Sardinia – www.corsicaferries.com

Sicily – www.usticalines.it · info@usticalines.it

Liguria/Cinque Terrewww.navigazionegolfopoeti.it navinfo@navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it

For General information and bookings on-linewww.traghetti.com · www.traghetti.it

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONThere are about 38,000 hotels in Italy. Everyhotel has rates fixed in agreement with theProvincial Tourist Board.

Most hotels quote all-inclusive rates, whichinclude taxes, service, heating or air-conditioning. If the all-inclusive rates do notinclude the IVA (VAT), it should be added. Thecurrent IVA tax for deluxe hotels is 21%. Thetax for hotels of all other categories is 20% forboth room and restaurant services.

Hotels are classified: 5-Star Deluxe, 5-Star, 4-Star, 3-Star, 2-Star and 1-Star. The termpensione (or pension), that describes a smallhotel, is no longer used in Italy. Pensions are nowcalled 1-Star or 2-Star hotels.

For a complete list of Hotels in Italy, please visitwww.enit.it or contact the Italian State TouristBoard.

“MOTELS” ALONG THE ROADItaly has an extensive network of motels thatprovide motorists with modern and comfortableaccommodation, parking facilities and deliciousregional food. Many motels also have swimmingpools, private beaches, tennis courts, small parksand gardens. Visit: www.logis.it or contact theItalian Tourist Board.

BED AND BREAKFASTBed and breakfast establishments in Italy areusually 1-Star and 2-Star hotels, small hotelsoffering bed and breakfast only. For informationplease contact the Italian State Tourist Board.

Touring Club Italiano offers a listing of morethan 800 Bed and Breakfast establishments and adiscount of 10% to its members. For information:Tel. Milano +39 02 852676 - Roma +39 0636005281 – Napoli +39 081 4203489 – Palermo+39 091 325774 www.touringclub.it

RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONSFor listings of convents, monasteries and otherreligious institutions offering accommodation,please contact the Italian State Tourist Board –ENIT or visit website: www.enit.it

PRIVATE HOMESAccommodation in private homes is available inmost cities and towns in Italy. Contact the localtourist office of the city or town and request “unelenco di affittacamere” (list of persons lettingrooms). Private homes are not officialestablishments and, as such, are not rated by thetourist office.

YOUTH HOSTELS & STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONYouth Hostels can be found all over Italy in the

Nominal fees are charged per person on a dailybasis. Full details on the official camping sites inItaly are outlined in the publication, Campeggiin Italia, published by the Touring Club Italiano,Corso Italia, 10-20122 Milano Tel, +39 025359971 Fax +39 02 53599314. A complete listof camping sites with location map is issued bythe Federazione Italiana del Campeggio e delCaravanning (Federcampeggio), Via V.Emanuele, 11 - 50041 Calenzano (Florence); Tel. +39 055 882391 Fax +39 055 8825918www.federcampeggio.it. There is also a book,Guida Camping d’Italia, published byFedercampeggio. You can also contact:

Italian Camping Association: Federazione delleAssociazioni Italiane dei Complessi Turistico-Ricettivi all’ Aria Aperta (FAITA), ViaProperzio 5 - 00193 Roma, Tel. +39 06 32111043Fax +39 06 68437217.

Assocamping: Via Nazionale, 60 - Tel. +39 06 47251 Fax +39 06 4746556 Visit:www.camping.it or www.campeggitalia.com

ALPINE HUTSThe Club Alpino Italiano (Via Petrella 19 20124Milano, Tel. +39 02 /2057231, Fax +39 02/205723201) owns nearly 600 huts in themountain districts and publishes a yearly bookwith a map and information on access,equipment and tariffs for each according tograde. The Touring Club Italiano (Corso Italia10, 20122 Milan, Tel. +39 02 85261 Fax +39 028526320) publishes several volumes givingdetailed mountain itineraries and excursioninformation that includes the huts. www. cai .it

SPASThe number and variety of mineral springs inItaly have been known ever since Roman times.Today, Italy boasts a total of 193 spas, several of which are known the world over for theirelegance and the therapeutic effects of theirwaters.

Almost the entire range of water cures can betaken in Italy, whether in the form of sulphur ormud baths, or in that of the natural waters withtheir varying content of beneficial mineralcompounds of arsenate’s, iron bicarbonates,iodine, radioactive elements, etc. For furtherinformation contact:

Federterme (Italian Thermal Bath Association)Via Firenze 32 - 00185 Roma, Tel. +39 06 42012674 Fax +39 06 42010315www.spasinitaly.net

AMAT International (Mondial Thermal TradeAssociation) Corso d’Italia, 29 - 00198 Roma -Tel. +39 06 56447576/06 8412537 Fax +39 06 841238 www.spasinitaly.comwww.termeitaliane.com.

major cities and are run by the AIG(Associazione Italiana Alberghi per laGioventu’), affiliated to Hostelling International(HI). An HI card is not always required, but it isrecommended to have one. For details on how toget one you can contact: www.ostellionline.com

The Italian Youth Hostels Association(Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventú)AIG, Via Cavour, 44, 00184 - Rome; Tel. +39 06 4871152, Fax +39 06 4880492.Operates over 50 hostels throughout Italy(www.informagiovani.it).

Student hostels exist in many Italian towns andare available not only to students taking coursesbut, when available, also to students visiting thecountry for holiday.

The Guide for Foreign Students giving detailedinformation on student hostels and other studentfacilities can be obtained by applying to:

The Italian Ministry of Education, VialeTrastevere - 00153 Roma.

Other useful addresses: Centro TuristicoStudentesco (CTS), Via Nazionale 66 - 00185Roma, Tel. +39 06 46791 Fax +39 06 4679207www.cts.it

Centro Turistico Giovanile (CTG), Via dellaPigna 13/a - 00186 Roma, Tel. +39 06 6795077Fax +39 06 6795078 www.ctg.it

FARMHOUSES (AGRITURISMO)Italian cottages and farmhouses are available forholiday rental. For information contact the headoffice of Agriturist at Corso Vittorio Emanuele101, 00186 Roma; Tel. +39 06 6852342 or6852337 Fax +39 06 6852424;

Terranostra - Via XXIV Maggio 43-00187 Roma,Tel. +39 06 4682370 Fax +39 06 4682204;

Turismo Verde - Via Mariano Fortuny 20-00196Roma, Tel. +39 06 3240111– +39 06 32687430Fax 06 3235965e-mail: turismoverde@cia.it www.turismoverde.it

Turismo Verde, Via Caio Mario, 27 - 00192Roma, Tel. +39 06 3611051, Fax. +39 06 36000294

Farmholidays, Via Manin, 20 - 58100 GrossetoTel. +39 0564 417418 Fax +39 0564 421828www.agriturist.it www.italytourist.itwww.agriturismo.net

CONFERENCES & MEETINGSItaly is very well organised for conferences andmeetings in hotels, or other sites according toyour needs. For further information contact theItalian State Tourist Board.

CAMPINGCamping is very popular in Italy and over 1,700official camping sites are now in full operation.

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PROMOTUR, Piazza Pitagora, 9 - 10137 Torino -Tel. +39 011 3018888 Fax +39 011 309 1201 e-mail: promto@tin.it www.promoturviaggi.it

INFORMAHANDICAP Venice – Piazzale Cambiani, 5 – 30174 Mestre, Venezia Tel. +39 041 2746144 Fax +39 041 2746145 e-mail: informahandicap@comune.venezia.itwww.comune.venezia.it/informahandicap

In the UK, the RADAR (Royal Association for Disability andRehabilitation) publishes an interesting guide called Holidays & TravelAbroad (for disabled people) and gives information and advice about facilitiesfor disabled travellers abroad.

RADAR - Unit 12, City Forum 250 City Road - London EC1V 8AFTel 020 7250 3222 radar@radar.org.uk

Also HOLIDAY CARE SERVICE provides an information pack for disabled travellers to Italy:

Accessible Italy Tour, Regency San Marino Srl, Via C. Manetti, 34 47891Dogana, Repubblica di San Marino. Tel. from Italy 0549 941108 Fax 0549 941110

Tel. from other countries Tel. 00 378 0549 941108 Fax 00 378 941110 e-mail: info@accessibleitaly.com www.accessibleitaly.com

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DISABLED TRAVEL Infrastructures for the disabled were improved and developed during the year2000. Some towns have buses for the disabled, and some churches andmuseums are equipped with ramps and lifts. More information can beprovided by local tourist offices.

The following organisations offer information on hotels, services and generalassistance for disabled people.

ANTHAI (Associazione Nazionale Tutela Handicappati e Invalidi) ViaAchille Russo, 18 - 00134 Roma - Tel. +39 06 71353173 Fax +39 06 71350564 info@anthai.org www.anthai.org

CO.IN (Consorzio Cooperative Integrate) Via Enrico Giglioli, 54 - Roma –Tel. +39 06 23269231 Fax +39 06 23267504 coin@coinsociale.itwww.coinsociale.it

For CO.IN mobility and tourism services for the disabled you can contact thetoll free number (from Italy only) on Tel. 800 271027. You can also bookguided tours with means of transport specially equipped for disabledpassengers Tel. +39 06 5706036

AIAS (Associazione Italiana Assistenza Spastici) – Via P. Mantegazza, 10 - 20156 Milano -Tel. +39 02 3302021 Fax +39 02 33020250 e-mail:info@aiasmilano.it www.italiapertutti.it or www.aiasmilano.it

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Italy is an art lover’s paradise. It has been likened toone vast museum. No other country in the world hassuch a rich heritage of artistic creativity. A UNESCOstudy placed 40% of the art of the world in Italy. Foryour convenience, we highlight different art periodsand list some of the most outstanding museums, artgalleries and archaeological sites related to theseperiods.

PREHISTORIC CIVILIZATIONSBalzi Rossi caves near Ventimiglia. Archaeologicalsites and caves in Apulia, Sicily, Sardinia andLombardy. The Sassi at Matera, the Graffiti inValcamonica, Pigorini Museum in Rome, LunenseMuseum in La Spezia. Museums at Reggio Emilia,Bologna, Ancona, Perugia, Matera, Taranto,Syracuse, Agrigento, Lipari, Cagliari.

THE ETRUSCANS (8th to 2nd centuries BC)Mostly central Italy, Archaeological sites ofPopulonia, Vetulonia, Island of Elba, Volterra,Fiesole, Arezzo, Cortona, Chiusi, Roselle, Perugia,Orvieto, Todi, Tarquina, Bolsena, Norcia, Cerveteri,Vulci and Veio.

Villa Giulia Museum in Rome, the ArchaeologicalMuseum in Florence, Civic Museum in Bologna.Museums of Tarquinia, Volterra, Orvieto, Chiusi.

MAGNA GRECIA (8th to 3rd centuries BC)Greek or Greek-influenced art, mostly in SouthernItaly. Archaeological sites: The Valley of the Templesat Agrigento, Doric Temples at Paestum and Segesta.

Archaeological sites at Cuma, Velio, Crotone, Sibari,Locri, Squillace, Metaponto, Nova, Siri, Taranto,Siracusa, Selinunte, Naxos and Taormina. TheNational Museum in Naples, Vatican Museum,Museo Ridola at Matera. The museums at ReggioCalabria, Palermo, Catania, Messina, Agrigento,Paestum and Syracuse.

ROMAN PERIOD (8th century BC to 5th century AD)The main Roman buildings (bridges, theatres,acqueducts, roads, etc.) are naturally in Rome itselfand its environs (Ostia Antica, Tivoli) and atPompeii and Herculaneum, but other notableremains are also at Turin, Susa, Aosta, Milan, Brescia,Sirmione, Trieste, Aquileia, Verona, Rimini, Bologna,Ancona, Ascoli Piceno, Gubbio, Narni, Spoleto,Fiesole, Arezzo, Syracuse, Catania, Taormina, Lumi,Piazza Armerina, Nora and Oristano. The NationalMuseum in Naples and several museums in Rome(Nazionale Romano, Capitolini, Vaticano, Civilta’Romana, etc).

EARLY CHRISTIAN AND LATEMEDIEVAL ART (4th to 11th centuries)The most remarkable churches of this long period arethose of Ravenna, but other notable ones are inRome, Tuscany, Spoleto, Milan, Padua, Stilo andAquileia.

ROMANESQUE (11th to 12th centuries)All over Italy are churches and buildings of thisperiod with considerable regional differences.

Artists began to create highly individual workswithin the general artistic and cultural framework ofthe period (Wiligelmo, Antelami, Cavallini,Cimabue, Duccio, etc). The main examples ofRomanesque art are in Milan, Como, Pavia,Bergamo, Brescia, Venice, Torcello, Verona, Trento,Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Fidenza, Bologna,

Pomposa, Ferrara, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena,Pistoia, Arezzo, Rome, Amalfi, Bari, Barletta, Trani,Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu and many other Italiantowns.

GOTHIC (12th to 14th centuries)The main artist of the period was Giotto (especiallyin the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, St. FrancisBasilica in Assisi, Peruzzi and Bardi Chapels in SantaCroce in Florence). The most important buildings areat Vercelli, Chiaravalle, Fossanova, Casamari, SanGalgano, Florence, Siena, Pisa, Pistoia, Arezzo,Milan, Como, Pavia, Bergamo, Venice, Padua,Verona, Vicenza.

RENAISSANCE (15th to 16th centuries)The Renaissance is probably the single mostimportant artistic and cultural movement in thehistory of Western Civilization, a movement that alsopointed the way for many future Europeanachievements in the Arts. It began in Florence at thedawn of the 15th century. The works of artists of thisperiod enrich not just Italy but many other countries,though it is obviously in Italy that you find the richestart collections, buildings, churches, etc. This is theage that gave the world Michelangelo, Leonardo daVinci, Raphael, Titian, Donatello, Piero dellaFrancesca, Mantegna, Antonello da Messina,Carpaccio, Giorgione, Paolo Uccello and manyothers. The most outstanding art collections of theRenaissance are: The Uffizi Gallery, Pitti PalaceGallery and San Marco Museum in Florence; VaticanPicture Gallery and Borghese Museum in Rome; BreraGallery in Milan; Accademia Gallery in Venice;Capodimonte Museum in Naples; the Turin PictureGallery; the Perugia National Gallery; the ParmaNational Gallery; the Urbino National Gallery.

MANNERISM (16th to 17th centuries)Palladio and Caravaggio are the supreme artists ofthis age but many others developed the Renaissanceideals in churches, palaces, architectural complexesand paintings, especially Cellini, Sansovino,Pontormo, Bronzino, Correggio, Tintoretto,Veronese, etc. The main works are found all overNorthern and Central Italy. Most of the Renaissanceart galleries display their paintings.

BAROQUE (17th to 18th centuries)The work of artists of these periods, in particularBernini, Borromini, Longhena, Juvara, Vanvitelli,Canaletto, Carracci, Domenichino, Reni, Guardi,Longhi, Tiepolo and Bellotto, are found all over Italybut especially in Rome, Venice, Turin, Parma,Modena, Bologna, Milan, Naples, Caserta, Lecce,Palermo, Catania, Syracuse and Noto.

NEO-CLASSICISM ANDROMANTICISM (18th to 20thcenturies)The main work of the artists of these periods are inRome (especially Canova), Milan, Naples andFirenze. The most important modern art collectionsare in Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples,Genoa, the Canova Museum in Possagno and theCivic Museum in Trieste.

Cultural EventsFor information on all cultural events in Italy you cancall Ministero per i Beni e le Attivita’ Culturali:Tel.+39 06 67 232980 Tel. 800 991199 (toll freenumber from Italy).e-mail: redazione@culturaweb.itwww.beniculturali.it or www.culturaweb.it

MuseumsSince opening and closing times vary according toplace and season, it is better to obtain informationabout hours of operation as soon as you arrive atdestination. There are 3,642 museums, art galleriesand archaeological sites in Italy. Practically everyItalian town has its own museums and art galleries.There is a galaxy of museums that can be visited dailywithout worrying about early closing times: some ofItaly’s most famous museums remain open daily until22.00h.Among the 16 that enjoy this new status are theUffizi, the Galleria dell’Accademia and the PalazzoPitti with the Galleria Palatina, all in Florence; theAccademia delle Belle Arti in Venice; Palazzo ePinacoteca Brera and Santa Maria delle Grazie (daVinci’s Last Supper) in Milan; the Egyptian Museum(Palazzo dell’Accademia delle Scienze) in Turin; inNaples, Palazzo Capodimonte with Pinacoteca, theArcheological Museum and the Royal Palace.In Rome, extended hours apply at the Villa Borghese,the Castel Sant’Angelo on the Tevere (Tiber),Palazzo Altemps and the Museum of Modern Art.A visit to some museums, sites and monuments canbe booked in advance on specific day and timedentrance. For a group, pre-booking may becompulsory (for example, Leaning Tower of Pisa,Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, Leonardo’s Last Supperin Milan). Please refer to the local tourist office or,for ticket agencies in the UK, please contact theItalian State Tourist Board. SPECIAL INTEREST MUSEUMSCARS: Galleria FerrariVia D. Ferrari 43, 41053 Maranello (Modena) Tel. +39 0536 943204 Fax +39 0536 949714 e-mail: galleria@ferrari.itOpening hours: 09.30-18.00Lamborghini Automobili Spa Via Modena 12, 40019Sant’Agata Bolognese (Bologna) For Information:Tel. +39 051 6817716 Fax. +39 051 6817644.Opening hours: Monday-Friday 09.00-13.00 and14.00-17.00 Visit by appointment only and lasts onehour – free of charge. www.lamborghini.comFOOTBALL: San Siro Tour & Museum Via Piccolonimi 5, Gate 21, 20123 Milano (StadiumG.Meazza). For Information: Tel. +39 02 4042432Fax. +39 02 4042251 e-mail: tour@sansirotour.comwww.sansirotour.com MUSIC: Casa della Musica Piazzale San Francesco1, 43100 Parma. For Information: Tel. +39 0521031170. Opening hours Tuesday–Saturday 09.00-18.00 Sunday: 09.00-13.30 e-mail:infopoint@lacasadellamusica.itwww.lacasadellamusica.itSEA: Museum of The Sea and Navigation, GenoaTel. +39 010 8687452 www.inliguria.liguriainrete.itMILAN FONDAZIONE PRADA Fondazione Prada, ViaAndrea Maffei 2, 20135 Milano. Office hours:09.00–19.00 Monday to Friday. Tel. +39 02 54670515e-mail: info@fondazioneprada.orgwww.fondazioneprada.orgMUSEO BAGATTI VALSECCHI Via SantoSpirito 10, 20121 Milano Tel. +39 02 76025668 – 76006132 e-mail:segreteria@museobagattivalsecchi.orgwww.museobagattivalsecchi.org

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MUSEO ALLA SCALA Largo Ghiringhelli 1, Piazza Scala 20121 Milano. Tel. +39 02 4691249 Opening hours: Daily from 09.00 to 12.30 (last entrance at 12 noon) and from 13.30 to 17.30 (last entrance at 17.00)e-mail: museoteatrale@teatroallascala.org www.teatroallascala.orgMUSEO POLDI PEZZOLI Via Manzoni, 12 , 20121 Milano Tel. +39 02 794889– Fax +39 02 45473811 Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00 e-mail: info@museopoldipezzoli.org www.museopoldipezzoli.itPADUALA CAPPELLA DEGLI SCROVEGNI In the Scrovegni Chapel there are aseries of Giotto’s most magnificent frescoes, which he executed in his mature age.Call centre: Tel. +39 04 9 2010020 Monday to Friday 09.00-19.00, Saturday 09.00-13.00The Scrovegni Chapel is open from 09.00-19.00 all year round. It is only closed onthe following days: January 1, May 1, December 25–26 e-mail: info@cappellascrovegni.it www.cappellascrovegni.itPARMAIL CASTELLO DEI BURATTINI Musei Giordano Ferrari. The GiordanoFerrari collection represents the most important Italian collection concerning theanimation theatre. Puppets are featured as part of this great collection that capturesthe different regions of Italy, its culture and traditions. MUSEI CIVICI DI SAN PAOLO Via Melloni 3/a, Parma. Tel. +39 0521 239810Fax. +39 0521 221591e-mail: castellodeiburattini@comune.parma.itwww.comune.parma.it/castellodeiburattiniPISATHE LEANING TOWER AND PIAZZA DEI MIRACOLIRe-opened in June 2001 after 12 years of closure for major and extremely complexworks. Visits, which are for 40 minutes, and for not more than 30 visitors at a time,must be booked in advance and are accompanied by a guide. Cost: €15 (onlineticket cost €17). Tel. +39 050 560547 www.opapisa.itROMEAUDITORIUM PARCO DELLA MUSICA Exhibition and guided tours: SalaSanta Cecilia, Sala Sinopoli, Sala 700, Cavea, Foyer, Parco Pensile, Dall’Augusteoall Auditorium. Tel. +39 06 80241281e-mail: n.dimuro@musicaperroma.it www.musicaperroma.itSCUDERIE DEL QUIRINALE Tel. +39 06 696271 Fax. +39 06 6780842. e-mail: info@scuderiequirinale.it www.comune.roma.it www.scuderiequirinale.itPALAZZO VENEZIA Via Del Plebiscito 118. Tel. +39 06 32810 – Open everyday: 08.30-19.30 - Closed on Mondays, January 1, December 25. Thebox office closes at 18.30NEW ART VENUES IN ROMETrue to the spirit of a modern capital, Rome has recently inaugurated a few newvenues dedicated to the Arts. The House of Cinema is located in the appropriatelynamed Largo Marcello Mastroianni. In the 19th century it was a restaurant, then acheese and milk shop until 1930s when it was turned again into a luxury restaurant“Casina delle Rose”. In the Dolce Vita years the venue hosted the fashionable “LaLucciola” nightclub until its closure in 1976. The House of Cinema hosts a libraryon the history of cinema with more than 40.000 books, a cinema for thepresentation of new films and discussions and a specialized bookshop. The House of Theatres is the new Rome venue devoted to live theatre, housingalso special collections and historic materials. Located in Villino Corsini in thepark of Villa Panphili, it is a place for meetings, exhibitions and theatre with amulti-disciplinary perspective combining study and training with the “making” and“watching” of theatrical performances.The House of Architecture is in Piazza Manfredo Fanti and hosts the RomanAcquarium. It is a fascinating symbol of the presence of modern architecturalvalues in the capital, providing the city with a new and evocative space forarchitecture.The House of Jazz in Villa Osio, was built inside 3 farmhouses and has a 150 seatauditorium, a rehearsal and recording room, accommodation quarters for artists, arestaurant and bar. The House of Jazz is immersed in a 3 hectar park locatedbetween the Baths of Caracalla and the beginning of Via Cristoforo Colombo andit is ideal for open-air concerts.The Parco della Musica (The Music Park), Rome’s new music center wasinaugurated lin 2005. Created by the world famous architect, Renzo Piano, it isnow fully operative. This outstandingly beautiful venue, which includes 3 concerthalls, is the most innovative and engaging modern project ever carried out by theCity of Rome. It hosts concerts by the celebrated Accademia di Santa Cecilia aswell as foreign orchestras, ensembles and soloists. www.romaturismo.it TURINGAM (GALLERIA CIVICA DI ARTE MODERNA)Office: Gam Torino, Via Magenta 31 Tel. +39 011 4429518 Fax. +39 011 4429550.Office hours: 09.00-17.00 everyday www.gamtorino.itMUSEO EGIZIO Via Accademia delle Scienze 6, Torino Tel. +39 011 5617776Fax. +39 011 5623157 www.museoegizio.orgPINACOTECA AGNELLI GIANNI E MARELLA AGNELLI Lingotto, Via Nizza 262 (Entrance: Centro Commerciale 8 Gallery) Tel. +39 011 006630768 e-mail: info@8gallery.itFONDAZIONE GIOVANNI AGNELLIFor Information: CENTRO DI DOCUMENTAZIONE DELLA FONDAZIONEVia Giacosa 38, 10125 Torino

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prestigious Accademia Musicale Chigiana di Siena,will reopen to the public from 22 January to 15 June.

On this occasion the exhibition “Beyond the ScuolaSenese. 16th and 17th century paintings of thecollection Chigi Saracini” will be opened and willpresent works by Salvator Rosa, Bernardo Strozzi,Simone Pignoni and more. From 22/1/2006 to 15/6/2006 www.chigiana.it

EXHIBITIONS 2006FLORENCEINTERNATIONAL CRAFT EXHIBITION21 April-1 May 2006 Tel. +39 055 570627Fax +39 055 572093 e-mail: s.betto@artex.firenze.itwww.artex.firenze.itARNOLFO DI CAMBIO, AT THE ORIGINS OF THE FLORENTINE RENAISSANCEThis is a major exhibition of sculptures that closesthe season of exhibitions celebrating the 7thcentenary of the artist. Its importance consists in thefact that it is essentially an exhibition of sculptures,many of which of monumental size. Works by otherartists of the second half of the 13th century are alsoon show as well as paintings and silver and goldobjects. Arnolfo’s works include the Church of SantaMaria del Fiore, Palazzo Vecchio and the Church ofSanta Croce all of which can be admired in Florence. The exhibition is at the Museo Dell’Opera

Tel. +39 011 6500500 Fax. +39 011 6502777e-mail: staff@fga.it www.fondazioni.it

VENICELA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA San Marco, 1364/aCa’ Giustinian, 30124 Venezia. Tel. +39 041 5218711Fax. +39 041 2728329 www.labiennale.org

RE-OPENINGS – GENOVA RE-OPENING OF THE GALLERY OFMODERN ART The Gallery of Modern Art inGenoa has re-opened after extensive restorationwork of Villa Saluzzo Serra that hosts the Museum.Villa Serra is a 16th century stately home, immersedin a beautiful park overlooking the cliffs and the sea.More than 300 works including paintings, sculpturesand decorative artworks of the 18th and 19th centuryare on show, amongst other works by De Pisis,Guttuso, the Italian futurist Marinetti and Mafai.Villa Saluzzo Serra, Via Capolungo 3, Nervi (nearGenoa). Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-19.00Entrance Fee: €6.00, concessions €5.00.www.gamgenova.it

SIENAAN INVITATION TO PALAZZO CHIGISARACINI After a two-century wait, it is finallypossible to enjoy one of Italy’s most important privateart collections. Palazzo Chigi Saracini, home of the

di Santa Maria del FioreUntil 21 April 2006 Opening times 09.00-19.30 dailyEntrance fee: €10.00, concessions €8.50For further information: www.arnolfoafirenze.it

FORLI’MARCO PALMEZZANO. THE RENAISSANCEIN EMILIA ROMAGNA This exceptional exhibition reunites more than 60works by the painter Marco Palmezzano, one of themajor representatives of the Renaissance and otherpainters representing the same school and operatingmainly in the Emilia-Romagna region. This long-awaited exhibition is hosted in the ComplessoMonumentale di San Domenico in Forli’, an ex-convent recently transformed in a state of the artmuseum.

Until 30 April 06.

Opening times: Tuesday-Sunday 09.00-19.00

Entrance fee: €8, concessions €6

For further information: www.marcopalmezzano.it

MANTUAMANTUA CELEBRATES THE VCENTENARY OF THE DEATH OF ANDREAMANTEGNA (c1431-1506)A Casa di Andrea Mantegna – cultura artistica aMantova nel Quattrocento 1506-2006

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Commercial OfficeHotel Sobaria, Brenna Giulia

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Where the lake comes to a close before themagnificent views of the Dolomites, at a shortdistance from the beach, the small tourist harbourand the panoramic trail of the olive groves – theBrione introduces itself as the ideal location for anactive holiday invitation or as a place forrelaxation – with a park, swimming pool, parking,garage for bikes, table tennis, bar, restaurant,three lifts, rooms with facilities, tv, telephone,hairdryer and a new air-conditioned extension.

Hotel BRIONE***Riva del Garda

Viale Rovereto, 77 Tel. +39 0464 552484 Fax +39 0464 551938

e-mail: brione@ciemme-italia.com

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The city of Mantua is celebrating with a series ofinitiatives and exhibitions of great value and interestthe 5th century of the death of the great painterAndera Mantegna, who worked in Mantua for theGonzagas from 1460 to 1506 and is buried in the cityin the Basilica of S. Andrea. These will form part ofthe celebrations organised by a National Committeeto mark this important centenary in Mantua and theother two main cities linked to Mantegna, Veronaand Padua (his birthplace).“A casa di Andrea Mantegna” – Mantegna’s House –26 February to 4 June 2006Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-18.00 (last admission5.30 pm) €5.00 – concessions €3.00Bookings from outside Italy Tel. +39 0424 600 458www.acasadiandreamantegna.it “Andrea Mantegan a Mantova – 1460/1506” –Palazzo Te, Palazzo SanSebastiano – 16 September2006 to 14 January 2007For further information: www.centropalazzote.it orwww.andreamantegna2006.it MILANIL CODICE DI LEONARDO DA VINCI -CASTELLO FORZESCO - Sale delle Asse 24 March - 21 May 2006 – Castello Sforzesco Tel.+39 02 88463654 www.milanocastello.it“I MACCHIAIOLI” PAINTERS - ItalianImpressionists. Biblioteca - Via Senato in Milan,until 14 May 06. For further information:www.milanoinfotourist.comROMEMODIGLIANI This retrospective offers us a view of the artist’sdevelopment and shows us his chronologicalevolution.The exhibition is at Complesso del Vittoriano, ViaSan Pietro in Carcere, Rome from 24 February - 25June 2006. Opening times: From Monday toThursday 09.30–19.30, Friday and Saturday09.30–11:30 and Sundays 09.30–19:00. Entrance Fee€9, concessions €7 Tel. +39 0667 80664 www.romaturismo.itTHE SPLENDID COLOURS AND MARBLESOF THE DOMUS ON THE JANICULUM HILLFor the first time ever Rome will show some of thearcheoloical finds from the Imperial Domus that wasdiscovered and excavated on the Janiculum Hill.This domus was found by chance in the year 2000and according to ancient sources these are theremains of the private risidence of the Imperial familyand in particular of Agrippina the Elder’s (14 BC-33AD) extensive garden complex.At Palazzo Altemps, 48 Piazza St. Apollinare Until 18 April 2006 Opening times: Monday-Saturday 09.00-13.30 and 14.30-17.00NEW WING AT THE CAPITOLINEMUSEUMS – BRONZE STATUE OF MARCUSAURELIUS A new glass wing of the CapitolineMuseums, designed by the architect CarloAymonimo, has now been opened. It covers theRoman Garden and houses the original equestrianstatue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (a copy gracesthe Piazza del Campidoglio) and the giant head of theEmperor Constantine. Numerous other importantRoman work of art and sculptures can be admired inthis new wing.IPPOLITO CAFFI - LIGHTS OF THEMEDITERRANEAN One of the most unique andfascinating Italian painters of the 19th century,Ippolito Caffi – a strong and restless personality andadventurous spirit, a determined patriot andfascinating romantic figure – is the protagonist of oneof the most important exhibitions in Italy thiscoming spring. A tireless traveler, Caffi created worksthat allow spectators to admire the most importantItalian and European cities and immerse themselvesin the Middle Eastern atmospheres of the late 1800sthough views of Athens, Jerusalem, Istanbul, Cairoand many other cities.This exhibition is at Palazzo Braschi- Museo di Roma,Via di San Pantaleo in Rome

From 15 February to 2 May 06Opening times: Tue-Sun 09.00-19.00Entrance fee: €6.20, concessions €3.10More info at: www.museodiroma.comune.roma.it

ANTONELLO DA MESSINAThis unique exhibition aims to do justice to the vastoutput of this 15th century artist who in many ways isstill unknown to the general public. Antonello daMessina started his career in the small workshopowned by his family in Sicily and then moved toVenice. On show are Madonnas, portraits,crucifixions and the famous “San Girolamo in hisstudy”. The exhibition hosts the prolific creations of an artist whose altars and portraits left animportant mark in the artistic scene of his time, amark made of a balance between light and space, thenatural and the ideal and between Nordic andSouthern artistic precepts.

The exhibition is at the Scuderie del Quirinale, 16 Via XXIV Maggio in Rome.

From 18 March to 25 June 06. Opening times andfees are to be advised.

ROVIGOMASTERPIECES OF THE 15TH – 18THCENTURIES FROM VENICE TO FERRARAMore than 150 works from Bellini to Dosso andTeipolo will be on display in the aristocratic PalazzoRoverella in Rovigo in the Veneto region. Theexhibition aims to bear testimony of the greatcreativity of the artists operating in and aroundVenice and its surrounding areas from the 15th to the18th century. At the Palazzo Roverella in RovigoFrom 22 January to 4 June 06Opening hours: 09.00-19.00Entrance fees: €9, concessions €7

TRENTOTHE DANCE OF THE AVANT-GUARDES.PAINTINGS, SCENES AND COSTUMESFROM DEGAS TO PICASSO, FROM MATISSETO KEITH HARING. At the Mart Museum inRovereto, Trento . Until 7 May 06. For furtherinformation: www.mart.trento.it

TURINLANDSCAPE FROM POUSSIN TOCANALETTO – PAINTINGS FROM PALAZZOBARBIERINI The theme of the exhibition is meantto offer the public indepth appreciation of one of themost significant ensembles of the permanentcollection of the Pinacoteca. 13 January–14 May2006 Fondazione Pinacoteca del Lingotto Giovannie Marella Agnelli - Via Nizza 230, 10126 Torino Tel. +39 011 0062713 Fax. + 39 011 00 62712

SPECIAL INTEREST THEME TRAVELPersonalise your travel to Italy with a theme to suityour specific interests.Cultural travel is catered for in in-depth group toursor by individual arrangement even for a half day withspecialist companies.

You can experience your preferred activity from asingle day to as long as your holiday, from hiking orbiking hidden trails, to cooking and painting courses,pottery and ceramics painting, truffle hunting, fishingand more. Day activities include wine tastings,cooking lessons, accompanied walks of naturalistic orcultural pursuits, gourmet itineraries to name but a few.

For specialist UK agents, please contact the ItalianState Tourist Board.

GREAT GARDEN TOURSLiving works of art, evidence of our love for nature,beauty and art. You can visit privately-owned gardensfrom North to South of our peninsula not normallyopen to the public, where the actual owners andother experts will reveal their treasures. You will seesplendid floral arrangements; discover history,architecture and rare exotic plants grown withpassion in these jewels of our artistic patrimony. Youcan visit specialised garden centres and flower showsaccompanied by the best guides in the subject.e-mail: grandigiardini@tiscalinet.itFor information: www.grandigiardini.it

SHOPPING Great stockists outlets Personal shoppersQuality and value for money: the best combination inItaly in many ways! In recent years a fashion in itselfis developing through the industry of stockists outlets.Many are located near the major cities of Milan andFlorence, but also in other regions where the actualfactories are located, namely, in Abruzzo, Marche,Emilia Romagna, Piedmont and Veneto.A Guide Book covering the whole of Italy can bepurchased (at ca. € 12) in any bookshop in Italy or online: Guida Agli Spacci 2005 by Marina Martorana -published by Sterling & KupferA personal shopper can make it all happen in theshortest time, between High Street shopping andstockists outlets. You can obtain information at yourhotel of stay or local tourist board.For specialist UK agents, please contact the ItalianState Tourist Board.PERFORMING ARTS AND OTHER EVENTS PRE-BOOKABLE TICKETS Jazz, Opera, Ballet,Concerts and Theatre, Traditional Pageants, CalcioStorico, the Palio and the Carnival. Italian Serie AFootball, Six Nations Rugby in Rome. Formula OneMonza and San Marino Gran PrixFor ticket agencies in the UK, please contact theItalian State Tourist Board. You can also writedirectly to the venue or ask your travel agent if theycan obtain them through representatives in Italy.Hotel managements will also assist their guests inobtaining tickets for events in their cities. Usually arequest for tickets must be accompanied by therelative amount due. Tickets are not gener-ally postedfrom Italy, but held at the box office.MOST OPERA HOUSES, CONCERT HALLSAND FESTIVALS ACCEPT BOOKING OFTICKETS AND PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARDTHROUGH THEIR WEBSITES.JAZZIJFO: International Jazz Festivals OrganisationPiazza Danti, 28, 06122 PerugiaTel. +39 075 5732432 Fax. +39 075 5722656 e-mail: info@umbriajazz.com www.ijfo.orgPescara Pescara Jazz Festival – 13-16 July –Lungomare C. Colombo 122, 65126 Pescara. Tel. +39 085 693093 www.pescarajazz.comUmbria Jazz Festival Perugia Umbria Jazz – 7-16 July - Associazione Umbria Jazz, P.O. Box 228, 06100 Perugia . Tel. +39 075 5732432Fax +39 075 5722656 e-mail: info@umbriajazz.comwww.umbriajazz.comVerona Verona Jazz Festival – mid/end JuneTel. +39 045 8077201 (open 09.00-13.00 and 15.00-18.00) e-mail: info@estateteatraleveronese.itwww.estateteatraleveronese.itCONCERTS AND BALLET Major symphonic cycles and recitals are organized atall times of the year by music conservatories,associations and clubs with the participation of worldfamous artists. Most major opera houses havesymphonic concert seasons and ballet seasons. Afamous International Ballet Festival is held at Nervi,near Genoa, in July.OPERANEWLY RE-OPENED AFTER EXTENSIVEREFURBISHMENTVenice Gran Teatro La Fenice. The season will closemid July 2006.Milan Teatro alla Scala. The season will close midJuly 2006. Italy’s opera ancestral home offers visitors a richchoice of operatic seasons throughout most of theyear. The Teatro alla Scala of Milan, the Teatro SanCarlo of Naples and the Teatro dell’Opera of Romeare world-renowned for technical perfection ofperformance and detailed magnificence of sceneryand costumes. Their opera season lasts normally fromDecember to June, as do the seasons in Italy’s othermajor opera houses: Teatro Massimo, Palermo; TeatroRegio, Parma; Teatro Comunale, Florence; TeatroVincenzo Bellini, Catania; Teatro Comunale,

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Bologna; Teatro Comunale Verdi, Trieste; TeatroCarlo Felice, Genoa; Teatro Regio, Turin; TeatroLirico, Cagliari. Shorter seasons are presented by theTeatro Filarmonico in Verona, the Teatro Comunalein Ferrara, the Teatro Giuseppe Verdi in Busseto, theTeatro Valli in Reggio Emilia and other theatrs inItaly’s smaller cities.

In the summer, spectacular open-air opera ispresented at the Arena in Verona (June/August),Teatro all’aperto Puccini in Torre del Lago near Lucca(July/August), the Arena Sferisterio in Macerata(July/August) and the Baths of Caracalla in Rome(June/August). During July and August the TeatroRossetti in Trieste presents an Operetta Festival.

The most important Italian festivals of theperforming arts are the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino(opera, concerts, ballet, drama) in Florence (Apr toJuly), the Festival of Two Worlds (opera, concerts,ballet, drama, art exhibitions) in Spoleto (mid-Juneto mid-July), the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro(August), the Ravenna Festival (June/July) and theOpera Festival in Martina Franca in Apulia (endJuly/August).

CONCERT HALLSROME PARCO DELLA MUSICA Tel. +39 06 8082058

The music centre created by the architect RenzoPiano has now been fully operative and successfullyso for the last year.

This outstandingly beautiful venue (which includes,amongst other features, 3 concert halls), is the mostinnovative and engaging modern project ever carriedout by the City of Rome. It hosts the concerts of thecelebrated ACCADEMIA DI SANTA CECILIA,most prominent Italian and foreign orchestras,ensembles and soloists.

PARMA: AUDITORIUM PAGANINI Tel. +39 0521 03 93 93 www.teatroregioparma.org

MILAN: AUDITORIUM DI MILANO Tel. +39 02 83389222 www.auditoriumdimilano.org

TURIN: AUDITORIUM GIOVANNI AGNELLI,Lingotto Concert Hall Tel. +39 011 6640458

MAJOR OPERA HOUSESBOLOGNATEATRO COMUNALE - Largo Respighi 1, 40126Bologna. Season events: September/JuneTel. +39 051 617 42 99 Fax. +39 051 52 99 95Bookings and information: Tel. +39 051 52 99 99 e-mail: boxoffice@comunalebologna.itwww.comunalebologna.it

CATANIATEATRO MASSIMO BELLINI, Via Perrotta 12,95131 Catania. Season events: October/JuneTel. +39 095 73 06 111 Fax. +39 095 31 61 50Bookings: Tel. +39 095 71 50 921e-mail: botteghino@teatromassimobellini.itwww.teatromassimobellini.it

The historic Teatro Bellini in Catania will kick offthe opera season with “I Cavalieri di Ejebu’” byRiccardo Zandonai on 17th January. Other operas tobe performed are: “La Gioconda” by AmilcarePonchielli (21 Feb-7 Mar), “La Cenerentola” byRossini (26 Apr-9 May),”Don Giovanni” by Mozart(7-22 Nov) and “Hansel un Gretel” by Humperdick(7-19 Dec).

FLORENCETEATRO COMUNALE, Via Solferino 15, 50123Firenze. Season events: September/April – April/July Tel. +39 055 27 79 1 Fax. +39 055 29 69 54 Bookings: Tel. +39 055 21 35 35e-mail: biglietteria@maggiofiorentino.comwww.maggiofiorentino.com

GENOATEATRO CARLO FELICE, Passo Eugenio Montale4, 16121 Genova. Season events: October/June. Tel. +39 010 589329. Fax. +39 010 53 81 335. Bookings online: e-mail: biglietteria@carlofelice.it www.carlofelice.it

MILANOTEATRO ALLA SCALA, among the most famousopera houses in the world, has re-opened on 7thDecember 2004 with the title Europa Riconosciuta.Some of the performances still take place at the state-of-the-art Teatro degli Arcimboldi, a purposely builtauditorium to host the season events whilst La Scalawas being rennovated in the district of Milan calledBICOCCA.

Season events: September/July Tel. +39 02 72003744www.teatroallascala.org

NAPLESTEATRO SAN CARLO, Via San Carlo 98/F, 80132Naples. Season events: September/July Tel. +39 081 79 72 331 Fax. +39 081 400902e-mail: biglietteria@teatrosancarlo.itwww.teatrosancarlo.it

PALERMOTEATRO MASSIMO, Piazza G.Verdi, 90138Palermo. Season events: September/July. Tel. +39 091 60 53 111 Fax. +39 091 60 53 521Bookings: Call Centre Tel. +39 091 322949/+39 09160 53 524 e-mail : biglietteria@teatromassimo.itwww.teatromassimo.it

PARMATEATRO REGIO, Via Garibaldi 16/A, 43100 Parma.Season events: October/June. Tel. +39 0521 039393 Fax. + 39 0521 20 61 56

Ticket office: +39 0521 21678e-mail: info@teatroregioparma.orgwww.teatroregioparma.org

VERDI FESTIVAL 2006 AT THE TEATRO REGIO IN PARMA This year the programme of the Giuseppe VerdiFestival is as follows: “Il Trovatore” by Verdi (28 Apr– 1,4,7,10,13 May), “Macbeth” by Verdi (6,8,11,13,15,17 Jun). The New York PhilharmonicOrchestra directed by Lorin Maazel will perform aconcert on 14 and 16 June.

More info at: www.teatroregioparma.org

ROMETEATRO DELL’OPERA, Piazza Beniamino Gigli 1,00184 Roma. Season events: October/June.Tel. +39 06 481601 Fax +39 06 4881755 e-mail: ufficio.biglietteria@opera.roma.itwww.opera.roma.it

TURINTEATRO REGIO, Piazza Castello 215, 10124 Turin.Season events: October/July Tel. +39 011 88 15557 Fax +39 011 88 15 214Bookings: Tel. +39 011 8815241e-mail: info@teatroregio.torino.it www.teatroregio.torino.it

TRIESTETEATRO LIRICO GIUSEPPE VERDI, Piazza Verdi 1, 34121 Trieste. Season events:September/June Tel. +39 040 67 22111 Fax. +39 040 67 22 249Bookings: Fax +39 040 6722298e-mail: info@teatroverdi-trieste.comwww.teatroverdi-trieste.com

VENICETHE TEATRO LA FENICE re-opened on 12thNovember 2004 with the title La Traviata. Fromthen on some performances will still take place at theTeatro Malibran. Please check at the time of bookingwhere your chosen event will be staged.

Season events: September/July La Vela – Venice Tel. +39 041 78 65 75 Fax +39 041 786580 info.stampa@teatrolafenice.orgwww.teatrolafenice.it

VERONATEATRO FILARMONICO, Via dei Mutilati 4/K,37121 Verona. Season events: October/May. Tel. +39 045 800 2880 Fax. +39 045 801 3266www.arena.it

ARENA DI VERONA, 84th FestivalThe programme of the 84th Festival in the world-renowned Arena di Verona is as follows:

“Cavalleria Rusticana” by Mascagni and “I Pagliacci”by Leoncavallo (24 Jun, 1,8,14,19,27 Jul and 8,17Aug), “Aida” by Verdi, directed by Franco Zeffirelli(25,29 Jun - 2,9,16,20,23,26,30 Jul -6,9,13,15,20,24,27 Aug), “Carmen” by Bizet, directedby Franco Zeffirelli (30 Jun – 7,18,21,28 Jul –4,10,16,22 Aug), “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini(15,22,29 Jul – 12,18,25 Aug), “Madama Butterfly”,directed by Franco Zeffirelli (5,11,19,23,26 Aug).

MAJOR MUSIC FESTIVALSBarga (Lucca): Opera Barga Festival – July-August -Teatro Dei Differenti, Piazza Angelio 8, 55051 Barga(Lucca) Tel. +39 0583 723250 www.barganews.com/operabarga orwww.luccaturismo.itBatignano: Musica Nel Chiostro – July-August -Santa Croce, 58041 Batignano (Grosseto)Tel. +39 0564 22491Busseto: Teatro G. Verdi – July - Piazza G. Verdi 10,Busseto (Parma) Ufficio Turistico di BussetoTel. +39 0524 92487 Fax. +39 0524 931740 e-mail: info@bussetolive.comwww.bussetolive.comFlorence: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino – April-June.Teatro Comunale, Corso Italia 16, 50123 FirenzeTel.+39 055 210 804. Pre-Sales and Bookings: (fromUK) Tel. +39 09 35564767 Tel. 199 109910 (fromItaly) e-mail: tickets@maggiofiorentino.comwww.maggiofiorentino.comJesi: Teatro Comunale Pergolesi – September-Apriland August - Via Mazzini 14, 60035 Jesi (Ancona)Tel.+39 0731 202944/215643/226446 Fax +39 0731 226460e-mail: info@fondazionepergolesispontini.comwww.fondazionepergolesispontini.comLucca: Puccini Festival – July-August - Viale Puccini257/a, 55048 Torre del Lago (Lucca) Tel. +39 0584 359322 Fax +39 0584 350277www.puccinifestival.it or www.landofpuccini.comMacerata: Arena Sferisterio – July-August - PiazzaMazzini 10, 62100 Macerata

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Tel. +39 0733 230735 or 233508 Fax +39 0733261499/261570 www.macerataopera.org

Martina Franca: Festival of the Itria Valley –July/August - Centro Artistico Musicale P. Grassi,Palazzo Ducale, 74015 Martina Franca (Taranto) Tel. +39 080 4805100 Fax. +39 080 43018961 e-mail festivaldellavalleditria@tin.itwww.festivaldellavalleditria.it

Parma: Verdi Festival – April-June - Teatro Regio,Via Garibaldi 16/A, 43100 Parma Tel. +39 0521 039393 Fax +39 0521 206156e-mail: info@teatroregioparma.orgwww.teatroregioparma.org

Pesaro: Pesaro Rossini Opera Festival – July-August -Via Rossini 24, 61100 Pesaro Tel. +39 0721 3800291 Fax +39 0721 3800220 e-mail: boxoffice@rossinioperafestival.itwww.rossinioperafestival.it

Rapallo: Summer Festival (Music, Theatre andDance) – Valle Christi. July-August Tel. +39 0185 56734/0185 64396e-mail: omnia@omniaeventi.comwww.omniaeventi.com

Ravello: Ravello Classical Music Festival – March-July and September-November and Wagner Festival(end June-August). Societa’ dei Concerti di Ravello, Via Trinita’ 3, 84010 Ravello (Salerno) Tel. +39 089 858149 or 858335 Fax +39 089 858249 e-mail: info@ravelloarts.orgwww.ravelloarts.org or www.ravellofestival.it

Ravenna: Ravenna Festival – June-July - TeatroAlighieri, Via Mariani 2, 48100 RavennaTel. +39 0544 249244 Fax +39 0544 215840www.ravennafestival.org

Rome: Open Air Opera at Terme di Caracalla –June-August – Piazza Beniamino Gigli 1, RomaTel. +39 06 481601 Fax +39 06 4881755www.opera.roma.it

The Passion Play – Ostia AnticaDaily except Mondays from May-October Tel. +39 06 32111135 Fax +39 06 32655448e-mail: info@33ad.info www.33ad.info

Siena: Estate Musicale Chigiana – June-August.Accademia Musicale Chigiana,Via di Città 89, 53100 Siena Tel. +39 0577 22091 Fax +39 0577 288124 e-mail: accademia.chigiana@chigiana.itwww.chigiana.it

Spoleto: Festival Dei Due Mondi – July - Piazza delDuomo 8, 06049 Spoleto Tel. +39 0743 44 700 Fax +39 0743 46 416 e-mail: boxoffice@spoletofestival.itwww.spoletofestival.it

Stresa: Stresa Musical Weeks – August-September.Ufficio del Festival, Via Carducci 38, 28838 Stresa -Lago Maggiore Tel. +39 0323 31095 or 30459Fax +39 0323 33006e-mail: info@settimanemusicali.netwww.settimanemusicali.net

Taormina: Taormina Arte – July-August - CorsoUmberto 19, 98039 Taormina (Messina)Tel. +39 0942 21142 Fax +39 0942 23348e-mail: Info@taormina-arte.comwww.taormina-arte.com

Todi: Teatro Comunale – July-August - ViaCondotti, 9, Todi Tel. +39 075 8956 240e-mail: info@todimusicfest.com www.todimusicfest.com

Verona: Arena – June-August - Via DietroAnfiteatro 6/B, 37121 Verona Tel. +39 045 800 5151Fax +39 045 801 3287 www.arena.it

Viterbo: Baroque Music Festival – August - PiazzaVerdi 4/A, Palazzo Santoro, 01100 ViterboTel. +39 0761 326666

OTHER MUSICAL EVENTSArezzo: Arezzo Wave 2006 (11-16 July).www.arezzowave.com

Aosta Organ Music Festival (July/August)www.regione.vda.it/turismo

Bolzano International Piano Competition FeruccioBusoni (August) www.concorsobusoni.it

Brescia Piano Festival (May/June).www.festivalmichelangeli.it

Catania Music and drama performances at theGreek-Roman Theatre (from June-September)

Cervo (Imperia) Chamber Music Festival(July/August) www.cervo.com

Gardone Riviera Drama and concerts in the open-air theatre of the Vittoriale degli Italiani (July-August). www.vittoriale.it

Lucca Sacred Music Festival in the most importantchurches (April-June)

Monreale and Palermo Sacred Music Festival(October/November)

Pavia Concerts in the Certosa (July-September);drama performances in the open air (July to August)

Rome Concerts in the Basilica of Massenzio (June-August). Winter season concerts of the new “Parcodella Musica”. Winter season concerts of theAccademia Filarmonica Romana.

Taormina (Messina) Music and drama festival(July/August) www.taormina-arte.com

Trieste Operetta festival (July/August)www.teatroverdi-trieste.com

Urbino Drama and art exhibitions; concerts in theRenaissance Theatre (August)

CALENDAR OF TRADITIONAL EVENTSTraditional festivals are celebrated in most Italiantowns and villages in commemoration of localhistorical or religious events. The most notable arelisted here. The dates of many traditional festivalsmay vary from year to year.

PRE-BOOKABLE EVENTSFor ticket Agencies in the UK, please contact theItalian State Tourist Board

Biella: The Passion Play in SordevoloThis re-enactment of the Passion of Christ is stagedlive every 5 years since 1850 in the village ofSordevolo near Biella in Piedmont. It is a spectacularevent which although not as famous as the one inOberhammergau in Germany is a fast gaining inimportance. The area around Sordevolo, rich inmedieval towns and breathtaking views of the Alpsserves as an appropriate background to the livepassion play www.passionedicristo.org.

Candelo in Fiore 1-4 June 2006 Flowers, gardens, routes, culture of the area of Biellaand Piedmont. In the historical surroundings of oneof the 100 most wonderful Italian villages, someprestigious floriculturists will adorn some typicalcorners with precious plants and flower decorations.There will also be the possibility to visit gardens ofhistorical houses and gardens in the area of Biellawww.candeloinfiore.it.

Florence: Calcio Storico June 2006. Unique to thiscity, the teams dressed in period costume play thesporting challenge according to ancient rules

Lucca: Carnival (18-28 February 2006) A new,revived tradition of the 18th Century Carnival,Lucca comes alive with theme parties and dinners inmany of the cities night spots and restaurants. Pre-bookable events include music concerts and costumeBalls in period Palazzi or Ville.

A.P.T. di Lucca Tel. +39 0583 919931 Fax +39 0583490766 e-mail colucci@luccaturismo.it

Siena: Il Palio 2 July and 16 August 2006The Medieval Procession and Horse Race are aperfect example of preserved medieval pageantry.Visitors and locals alike can pre-purchase tickets instands, balconies, windows for view points over thecircuit or attend free if standing within the centre ofthe Square www.ilpaliodisiena.com

Syracuse: Greek Tragedy – 11 May-25 June 2006Syracuse revives its Greek roots with a Greek Tragedyfestival which takes place in the originalamphitheatre.

Venice: Carnival 18-28 February 2006The Venice Council organises the free entertainmentand researched extravaganza filling alleys and squaresto culminate in St Mark’s Square. Private organisersoffer pre-bookable day and night events includinggrand evening Balls in 18th Century costume inVenetian Palazzos and outings in costume to privateparties

Venice: Festa del Redentore Third Sunday in July(15-16 July 2006), The ‘Redentore’ (The Feast of theRedeemer) unites Venice, both emotionally andliterally, on this Feast Day of Thanksgivingcommemorating the end of the epidemic of 1575, still celebrated today with live music and fireworks.

Venice: Historic Regatta First Sunday of September,traditional competition between two-oar racinggondolas and procession of ceremonial boats. Viewingfree along the waterways and bridges or from reservedseating pre-bookable on man-made stands.

Viareggio: Carnival (12,19,26 +28 February 2006and 5 March 2006). For the feel of a street carnival,highlight of the festivities is the procession ofspectacular allegoric floats. Tel. +39 0584 962568 Fax +39 0584 47077e-mail: fondazione@ilcarnevale.comwww.viareggio.ilcarnevale.com

OTHER EVENTSAgrigento: Almond Blossom Festival. First half ofFebruary, folk festival of song, dance, costumes andfireworks.

Allumiere (Rome): Palio delle Contrade (verysimilar to the more famous one held in Siena butwith donkeys). 3rd Sunday of August.

Aosta: The Feast of Saint Orso - late January The Feast of Saint Orso in Aosta, in the Aosta Valleyregion is a millenary artisan fair. It is the mostimportant showcase for artisan products of the areaand highlights the creativity and industry of themountain people. The fair is so ancient that itsgenerally accepted date of origin is the year 1000. Ittakes place outdoor and on sale are objects in wood,stone, wrought iron, lace, wool fabrics, toys utensilsfor the home and sculptures. The fair is also anoccasion for music, folklore and to taste the food andwines of the area. www.fieradisantorso.it

Arezzo: Giostra del Saracino (Joust of the Saracen).First Sunday in September, tilting contest of the13th-century with knights in armour.

Ascoli/Piceno: Torneo della Quintana (Joust of theQuintana). First Sunday in August, historical pageantwith people in 15th-century costumes.

Assisi: Celebration of the Holy Week (Easter Week).Calendimaggio, celebration of spring according torites dating back to medieval times.

Asti: Palio-San Secondo - 17 September 2006. A 700-year old ceremony with procession in 13th-century costume. Flag Throwing Palio, third Sundayin September. Ancient festival with 800 costumedparticipants; historic procession and horse race.

Bari: Sagra di San Nicola. At beginning of the MayHistorical procession in costume.

Cagliari: Sagra di Sant’Efisio (Festival of St Efisio).At beginning of the May. One of the biggest andmost colourful processions in the world. Severalthousand pilgrims (wearing costumes dating back to1657) accompany the statue of the saint on foot, cartsand horses.

Florence: Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart).Easter Sunday a pyramid of fireworks in theCathedral Square is set off by a mechanical dovedriven from the Altar during High Mass.

Gioco del Calcio (Soccer match). At the end of June,is the revival of a 16th-century football match inmedieval costumes. Firework display from theterraced gardens overlooking the city.

Foligno: Giostra della Quintana (Joust ofQuintana). Second Sunday in September, revival of a 17th-century joust with 600 knights in costume,historical procession.

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Genoa: Palio Marinaro dei Rioni. Rowing race inancient dress (at the end of the June) Genzano(Rome): Infiorata (Flower Festival). Corpus Domini,a religious procession along the streets carpeted withflowers in magnificent designs.Gubbio: Festa dei Ceri, in the middle of May (Raceof the Candles). A procession in local costume inwhich tall shrines are carried to the church on thetop of Mount Ingino: Palio dei Balestrieri (The Palioof the Archers). Last Sunday in May, medievalcrossbow contest between Gubbio and Sansepolcrowith medieval costumes and arms.Ivrea: Historical Carnival - late January/Februarycentury) which recalls, among other things, therebellion of Ivrea against the Ranieri tyranny,symbolized by the famous Battle of the Oranges.La Spezia: Palio del Golfo (Palio of the Gulf).Second Sunday in August, rowing contest.Marostica: Partita a Scacchi con personaggi viventi(Living Chess Game). Occurs the second weekend inSeptember in odd-numbered years. Chess game isplayed in the town square by living pieces in periodcostume.Naples: Festival of San Gennaro, in the middle ofthe September a religious ceremony honouring thepatron saint of the city.Nola: Festa del Giglio, (The Lily Festival). Sundayfollowing June 22nd, allegorical towers are carried ina colourful procession in costume.Nuoro: Sagra del Redentore (Feast of theRedeemer). End of August, colourful procession inSardinian costume.Oristano: Sa Sartiglia. End of February, medievalprocession and jousting of masked knights onhorseback.Palermo: Feast of Santa Rosalia. Middle of July,procession, bands, fireworks in honour of the patronsaint of the city.Piana degli Albanesi: Celebration of the Epiphanyfrom the Byzantine rite - January 6.Pisa: Gioco del Ponte (Battle of the Bridge). FirstSunday in June, medieval parade. Regatta of theGreat Maritime Republics. The friendly contest andhistorical regatta in which each of the formermaritime republics (Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa and Venice)race for a prize.Rome: Epiphany Fair in Piazza Navona, January5th. A fair of toys, sweets, and other presents takesplace in the open air among the beautiful BerniniFountains. Festa de’ Noantri, July 19th to 26th,folklore of Old Rome in Trastevere, includingcolourful procession for the Vergine del Carmine, folkdances and songs, carnival floats and fireworks.Sansepolcro (Arezzo): Palio Balestrieri. At thebeginning of September crossbow Palio betweenSansepolcro and Gubbio: Medieval contest withmedieval costumes and arms.Sassari: Cavalcata Sarda (Sardinian Calvacade).Penultimate Sunday in May. Traditional procession ofmore than 3,000 people in Sardinian costumes.Sicily, in many centres around the island: Holy Week Celebrations (Easter Week)Taranto: Procession of the Mysteries. Good Friday.Renowned for its costumes and solemnityTolfa (Rome): Torneo dei Butteri (Torneo of Italiancowboys called Butteri) August. Several teams

performing in various traditional games includingcatching a calf while riding a horse.

Urbania (Marche): Befana 2006 - From 4-6January 2006. The lovely town of Urbania istransformed into Toyland for the joy of old andyoung. Giant stockings hang from all the windowsand the arcades in the old town centre decoratedwith lights and life-size Befana dolls are placed allover the town. The Befana, is a good old witch thatflies on a broom from chimney to chimney bringingpresents to the children. The celebration is on 6thJanuary, the Epiphany, a day celebrating the comingof the Three Kings to Jesus in Christian tradition. Inthe main square a real Befana welcomes the childrento her little wooden hut under a huge Christmas tree.Next to it there is a stage where singers, actors,dancers will perform. Stalls with toys, typicaldelicacies and other novelties will also be there. Moreinfo at: www.labefana.com

Trade FairsBARIExpolevante 11-19 March 2006. Expolevante hasbecome the most important exhibition dedicated tothe activities of free time and vacation. Tourism,gastronomy, nautical, caravanning and camping,garden furnishings for villas and parks are the mainattractions of this event. www.fieradellevante.it

BOLOGNAMotor Show Bologna International Car andMotorcycle Exhibition 7-17 December 2006. On exhibit will be the manufacturers of car parts,accessories, electronic equipment, and mobileinformation. As has always been the tradition,visitors will be able to satisfy their passion by visitingvehicle exhibits and test-driving a variety of vehiclesin the external areas available for product testing.Tel. +39 051 6451011www.motorshow.it

Cosmoprof International Beauty Products 7-10 April 2006 www.cosmoprof.it

Lineapelle Fashion 19-21 April and 17-19 October2006 www.lineapelle-fair.it or www.bolognafiere.it

GENOAFiera di Genova Piazzale J.F.Kennedy 1For Information: Tel. +39 010 53911 Fax. +39 010 5391270 e-mail: fierage@fiera.ge.itwww.fiera.ge.it

Genoa International Boat Show7-15 October 2006. A 280,000 square metresexhibition area, over 1,470 exhibitors and 1,900boats. This is the result of the 44th edition of the“Salone Nautico Internazionale” that has beenextremely successful thanks to the new layout ofspace both on land and water.

IMOLASAN MARINO GRAND PRIX 21-23 April 2006Classic Grand Prix race at Imola, near Bolognawww.autodromoimola.com

MILANOFiera Milano Piazzale Giulio Cesare Tel. +39 02 49971 Tel. 800 820 029 (from Italy). Fax.+39 02 49977963 www.fieramilano.com

Even if the “historic” fairground named “Fiera MilanoCity” will in fact remain, an innovative projectdesigned by Massimiliano Fuksas has recently come

to fruition. This avant-garde trade fair center marriesrecord exhibition space and exceptional flexibility;the most advanced technological features and thewell-being of visitors; the optimal utilization of spaceand esthetics. With this project, Fiera Milano hasestablished the new qualitative, functional, technicaland esthetic global standards for the industry. It hasconquered the leadership position among the selectgroup of major international trade fair organizations.Thanks to the new pavilions Fiera Milano featuresthe largest and most advanced trade fair complex inthe world (345 thousand covered and 60 thousandopen s.m. of gross space for the new pavilions; 115thousand for Fiera Milano City) Largo Domodossola1 20145 Milano - Italia tel. +39 02 49971 e-mailfondazione.fieramilano@fondazionefieramilano.itweb www.fondazionefieramilano.itMilanovendemoda Dates: 10-13 February 2006(winter 2006-2007 fashion) 22-25 September-October 06 (summer 2007 fashion)www.milanovendemoda.expocts.it MICAM Dates: 16-19 March and 21-24 September2006. Footware Fair www.fieramilano.comwww.micamonline.comSmau 2006 Date: 4-8 October 2006International Exhibition of ICT and ConsumerElectronics. This is the premier ICT event in Italyand also ranks as the industry’s second largest tradeshow internationally. The event is complemented bya comprehensive agenda of conferences and seminars.For presentation and discussion on new researchprojects, and for networking activities between themost Important players in the ICT world.www.smau.it or www.fieramilano.com

PARMAFiere Parma Via Rizzi 67/a Baganzola - ParmaTel. +39 0521 9961 www.fiereparma.it

MercanteinFiera 4-12 March 2006 and 30September-08 October 06. Antiques, collectors’items. e-mail: antiques@fiereparma.it

Cibus Med 4-7 May 2006 Mediterranean Food Fairwww.fiereparma.it

Museum Parma in Arte 7-10 April 2006.eventiculturalire@libero.it

RIMINIRimini Fiera S.P.A. Via Emilia 155Tel. +39 0541 744111 www.riminifiera.it

Fitness Expo and Market “Rimini Wellness” 18 -21 May 2006This has become a great sporting event of worldwideimportance. The atmosphere of the festival is a trulyunique international experience of musical eventsand many other events to participate in. A passionfor quality of life has now become the mission of theFestival of Fitness www.fierarimini.it

TURINInternational Book Fair 4-8 May 2006This is one of the largest European Exhibitionscomparable with London, Paris, Madrid and Leipzig.Last year there were almost 200,000 visitors and theFair was held on the site of a 46,000 square metresbookshop. A free shuttle bus operates between theTurin Lingotto Station and the International BookFair. Another shuttle service will connect PiazzaCastello to the Fair, stopping off at Via Nizza andCorso Vittorio Emanuele.

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Olimpics), the 2006 International Turin Book Fairwill include as a special event, Reading the Games.Competition will be explored in terms of its role inhistory and society: From Politics to Economiccompetition.

UNESCO has also given Turin the prize of WorldBook Capital 2006. www.fieralibro.it

VERONAFiere VeronaViale del Lavoro 8 www.veronafiere.it

Luxury and Yacts 25 February-5 March 2006(info@optimistievents.com)

Vinitaly 6-10 April 2006. This is one of the largestworld events about wine - there will be more than4000 exhibitors from 26 different countries spreadover a 74.000 square metres space. Major wineproducers will be present from the USA, Argentina,South Africa, Spain and Hungary. All the Italianregions will also be represented. www.vinitaly.com

Abitare il Tempo 21-25 September 2006See the latest in quality interior design and décor.www.abitareiltempo.com

VICENZAVicenza Fiere Tel. +39 0444 969964www.vicenzafiera.itVicenza Oro 1 15-22 January 06Vicenza Oro 2 20-24 May 06Orogemma 9-13 September 06Vicenza is one of the most important centres in theworld for jewellery and these are the most importantexhibitions during the year.A good website for International listings of Tradefairs is: www.expofairs.com and Association ofExhibitions and Trade Fairs www.aefi.it

ChurchesChurches are open from early morning until 1 p.m.and then again in the afternoon. Major cathedrals

and basilicas are open all day. Special hours applyduring particularly significant religious periods suchas Christmas, Easter, Lent, etc.

To visit churches a suitable “dress code” is requiredand visits are not allowed during religious services.

PAPAL AUDIENCES, VATICANGARDENS AND MUSEUMSPapal Audiences and the Vatican CityGeneral audiences with His Holiness are usually heldonce a week (Wednesdays at 11 am) in the VaticanCity. They may be held inside the basilica itself or inthe hall of Papal Audiences (Aula Paolo VI, Seating7000), and in summer in Saint Peter’s Square or inthe papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.To participate in a general audience, one must applyto the office of the Prefetto della Casa Pontificia,00120, Citta’ del Vaticano Tel. +39 06 6982 at leasttwo weeks in advance. For tickets you can call +39 066988 3114 or +39 06 6988 3273. Catholics arerequested to have a letter of introduction from theirparish priest. Also bring your passport with you, itmight be required by the Swiss Guard when entering.For this audience, women should dress modestly, witharms and head covered. Dark or subdued colours arerequested. Men are asked to wear a tie and jacket anddark colours are suitable.To visit the Vatican Gardens apply at theInformation Office for Pilgrims and Tourists in St.Peter’s Square; Tel. +39 06 6988 4466. Group visitsby minibus take place from March to October.Vatican Museums: opening hours: REGULARHOURS: Monday to Saturday 08.45-13.45 (lastadmission 12.45). SUMMER HOURS and Easterperiod: Monday to Friday, 08.45-4.45 (last admission15.45). Saturday and the Last Sunday of every Month(on this day only admission is free) HOURS: 08.45-13.45 (last admission 12.45).For up-to-date information on times of opening,please consult the following website:http://mv.vatican.va/2_IT/pages/z-Info/MV_Info_Orario.html.

CLOSING DAYS: Sundays (except on the lastSunday of the month if it is not Easter day), 29 June(Ss. Peter and S. Paul), 25-26 December (Christmasday and S. Stephen) , January 1 and 6, February 11,March 19, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, EasterSunday, Easter Monday, May 1, the Feast of theAscension Day, the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 29,the Feast of the Assumption (August 14-16),November 1, December 8, December 25 and 26.

Ticket price: 12 Euros. Information VaticanMuseums Tel. +39 06 6988 4947 www.vatican.vawww.radiovaticano.org

CLOSING DAYS: Sundays (except on the lastSunday of the month), January 1 and 6, February 11,March 19, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, EasterSunday, Easter Monday, May 1, the Feast of theAscension Day, the Feast of Corpus Christi, June 29,the Feast of the Assumption (August 14-16),November 1, December 8, December 25 and 26.

Ticket price: 12 euros. Info Vatican Museums Tel.+39 06 6988 4947 www.vatican.vawww.radiovaticano.org

Winter SportsItaly is the only alpine country to encompass theentire Alpine Arc (1400 km). The Alps, togetherwith the Apennine Mountains, which stretch for anadditional 1400 kilometres, make Italy a prime wintersport centre with more than 400 well-equippedresorts. Many are internationally famous - Cortina dAmpezzo, Sestriere, Cervinia and Courmayeur toname a few.

TURIN WINTER OLYMPICS 2006 The historical Olympic Torch left Rome on theDecember 8 2005 and, after having travelled roundthe whole of Italy, finally arrived in Turin for theunforgetable Opening Ceremony that officiallystarted the XX Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games,from Friday 11-26 February 06.

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The intense sporting days were packed with a seriesof artistic and cultural events that set the tone for theextraordinary atmosphere of the Olympic WinterGames. Because the Olympic spirit and its messageof peace and union among peoples are not onlyexpressed on the slopes and in the stadiums, butextends from sport to culture and celebrations.

The already vast architectural patrimony of Turin, itsimpressiive museums, its gastronomic traditions, itslarge universities and its other attractions, has thenbeen even more underlined by this events and gave itthe title of “The Capital of the Alps.”

For further information: www.torino2006.org

LOCAL TOURIST OFFICES IN THE MAJOR SKI RESORTS:ANDALO (TN - Trentino) (Azienda per il TurismoDolomiti di Brenta, Paganella, Andalo Lago diMalvena, Fai della Paganella, CavedagoSpormaggiore) Piazza Dolomiti, 1 - CAP 38010Tel. +39 0461 585836 Fax +39 0461 585570info@dolomitipaganella.comwww.aptdolomitipaganella.cominfo@aptandalo.com - www.aptandalo.comARABBA (BL - Veneto) Via Boè, 3 - Arabba -CAP 32020 Tel. +39 0436 79130 Fax +39 043679300 arabba@infodolomiti.it - www.infodolomiti.itAOSTA (Aosta Valley) Piazza Chanoux, 2 - CAP11100 Tel. +39 0165 236627 Fax +39 0165 34657uit-aosta@regione.vda.it - www.regione.vda.it BARDONECCHIA (TO - Piedmont) Viale dellaVittoria, 4 - CAP 10052. Tel. +39 0122 99032 Fax +39 0122 980612 bardonecchia@montagnedoc.itwww.montagnedoc.itBORMIO (SO - Lombardy) Via Roma, 131/B - CAP23032 Tel. +39 0342 903300 Fax +39 0342 904696infobormio@provincia.so.it - www.valtellinaonline.comBRUNICO (BZ - Alto Adige-Sud Tyrol)Via Michael Pacher, 11/A - CAP 39031Tel. +39 0474 555447 Fax +39 0474 530018info@kronplatz.com - www.kronplatz.comCANAZEI (TN - Trentino) Streda de Doleda, 10 - CAP 38032 Tel. +39 0462 602466 Fax +390462602278 info@fassa.com - www.fassa.comCERVINIA (AO - Aosta Valley) Via Guida Rey, 17- CAP 11021 Tel. +39 0166 949136 Fax +39 0166949731. breuil-cervinia@montecervino.it -www.montecervino.itCORTINA D’AMPEZZO (BL - Veneto) PiazzettaS. Francesco, 8 32043 Cortina D’Ampezzo Tel. +390436 3231 Fax +39 0436 3235cortina@infodolomiti.it - www.infodolomiti.itCORVARA (BZ - Alto Adige-Sud Tyrol)Via Col Alt, 36 - CAP 39033Tel. +39 0471 836176 Fax +39 0471 836540info@altabadia.org - www.altabadia.orgCOURMAYEUR (AO - Aosta Valley)Piazzale Monte Bianco, 13 - CAP 11013Tel. +39 0165 842060 Fax +39 0165 842072info@aiat-monte-bianco.com - www.aiat-monte-bianco.com FOLGARIDA (TN - Trentino) Piazzale Folgarida,18 - CAP 38025 Tel. +39 0463 986113 Fax +39 0463986594 folgarida@valdisole.net - www.valdisole.netLA THUILE (AO - Aosta Valley)Via M. Collomb, 36 - CAP 11016Tel. +39 0165 884179 Fax +39 0165 885196aiat@lathuile.it - www.lathuile.itLIVIGNO (SO - Lombardy) Via Saroch, 1098APlaza Placheda - 23030 Livigno Tel. +39 0342 05 2200 Fax +39 0342 05 22 29 info@livignoweb.com -www.aptlivigno.it - www.valtellinaonline.comMACUGNAGA (VB - Piemonte) P.za Municipio -Cap 28030 Tel. +39 0324 65119 Fax +39 0324 65775sviva@libero.it - www.macugnaga-online.itMADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO (TN - Trentino)Via Pradalago, 4 - CAP 38084Tel. +39 0465 447501 Fax +39 0465 440404info@campiglio.to - www.campiglio.to

MALE’ (TN - Trentino) Viale Marconi, 7 - CAP38027 Tel. +39 0463 901280 Fax +39 0463 901563info@valdisole.net - www.valdisole.net

PIANCAVALLO (UD - Friuli Ven. Giulia)Piazzale della Puppa - CAP 33081Tel. +39 0434 655191 Fax +39 0434 655354info@piancavallo.com - www.piancavallo.com

PASSO DEL TONALE (TN - Trentino)Via Nazionale 12/B - CAP 38020Tel. +39 0364 903838 Fax +39 0364 903895tonale@valdisole.net - www.valdisole.net

S. CATERINA VALFURVA (SO - Lombardy)Piazza Magliavaca, 4 - CAP 23030Tel. +39 0342 935598 Fax +39 0342 925549infocaterina@provincia.80.it www.valtellinaonline.com · www.santacaterina.it

S.MARTINO DI CASTROZZA (TN - Trentino) Via Passo Rolle, 165 - CAP 38058Tel. +39 0439 768867 Fax +39 0439 768814info@sanmartino.com - www.sanmartino.com

SAUZE D’OULX (TO - Piedmont)Via Genevris, 7 - 10050 Sauze d’OulxTel. +39 0122 858009 Tel. +39 0122 850700 Email: sauze@montagnedoc.it

SELVA GARDENA (BZ - S.Tyrol-AltoAdige)Via Meisules, 213 - CAP 39048Tel. +39 0471 795122/00 +39 0471 777900Fax +39 0471 794245selva@valgardena.it - www.valgardena.it www.val-gardena.com

SESTRIERE (TO- Piedmont) Via Louset - CAP10058 Tel. +39 0122 755444 Fax +39 0122 755171.sestriere@montagnedoc.it - www.montagnedoc.it

TARVISIO (UD - Friuli Venezia Giulia)Via Roma, 10 - CAP 33018Tel. +39 0428 2135/2865 Fax +39 0428 2972Telefono (39) 0428.2392apt@tarvisiano.org - www.tarvisiano.org

For other (alpine) winter sport resorts, please contactthe regional tourist board: Piemonte, Valle d’Aosta,Lombardia, Alto Adige, Trentino, Veneto, FriuliVenezia Giulia or in the Apennines, Toscana, Lazioand Abruzzo.

Many other sports and outdoor activities (Golf,Yachting, Fishing, Scuba Diving and Spear Fishing,Water Skiing, Cycling, Horseback Riding, etc.) areavailable throughout Italy.

Additional information on these activities can beobtained from this office or the local tourist board.

SPORT & MOTOR ON THE WEBItalian Serie A Football, Six Nations Rugby in Rome,the Formula One Monza and San Marino Gran Prix -there is nothing like being there. Tickets may besecured in advance through ticket agencies in theUK. For information please contact the Italian StateTourist Board or the Net. Mission Impossible (sportticket agent)

www.mitickets.com · www.football.it ·www.federgolf.it · www.coni.it

www.autodromoimola.com · www.monzanet.it ·www.alfaromeo.com www.misanocircuit.com ·www.figc.it · www.ferrari.it · www.motoguzzi.itwww.aprilia.com · www.lancia.com · www.rugby.it ·www.federtennis.it www.fiat.com

THE BEST OF ITALY ON THE WEBGeneral Informationwww.enit.it · www.sanita.it · www.ansa.itwww.lastampa.it · www.corriere.itwww.gazzettadellosport.it · www.finanze.it

www.unesco.org · www.euro.it www.istat.itwww.istruzione.it · www.museoonline.it · www.mostre.itwww.thecity.it · www.paginegialle.itwww.paginebianche.it · www.pagineutili.itwww.battellidiroma.it · www.emmeti.itwww.tricolore.net · www.notti.it · www.ledolcinotti.itwww.discoveritalia.it · www.initaly.com/index.htmwww.tourvisaitalia.com · www.wonderful-italy.itwww.italiamia.com · www.dolcevita.comwww.initaly.com · www.travel.it · www.itwg.comwww.realitaly.com · www.traveleurope.itwww.italyintour.com

Accommodationwww.ostellionline.org · www.camping.itwww.campeggitalia.com · www.agriturist.itwww.turismoverde.it · www.terranostra.itwww.travel.it www.caffeletto.itwww.caffelletto.it/italiana.htm www.dolcecasa.itwww.bbitalia.it · www.initalia.it · www.hotels-in-italy.com

Fashionwww.gucci.it · www.moschino.itwww.salvatoreferragamo.it · www.bulgari.comwww.missoni.it · www.laurabiagiotti.itwww.trussardi.it · www.versace.comwww.cerruti.com · www.brunomagli.comwww.gianfrancoferre.com www.fendi.it · www.valentino.itwww.albertaferretti.com · www.dolcegabbana.it

Food and Wine www.gamberorosso.it · www.slowfood.itwww.cucinaitaliana.it · www.vinit.netwww.pizza.it www.movimentoturismovino.itwww.veronelli.com · www.astidocg.itwww.produttorimoscato.it www.chianti.itwww.chiantinet.it www.proradda@chiantinet.itwww.amicidellatoscana.it · www.chianticlassico.comwww.chiantilive.com

www.stradavinonobile.it · www.stradevinotoscana.itwww.cittadelvino.com · www.stradadelvino.arezzo.itwww.barolo.net · www.hotwine.com

Musicwww.opera.roma.it · www.orchestrasinfonica.milano.itwww.santacecilia.it · www.gaetanodonizetti.netwww.musicaperroma.it · www.teatrosancarlo.itwww.tempietto.com · www.teatroregio.torino.itwww.arena.it · www.maggiofiorentino.comwww.teatroallascala.org · www.carlofelice.itwww.teatromassimo.it · ww.teatromassimobellini.comwww.comunalebologna.it · www.teatroregioparma.org· www.teatroverdi-trieste.com · www.puccinifestival.itwww.rossinioperafestival.it · www.macerataopera.itwww.spoletofestival.it · www.bussetolive.comwww.fondazione-toscanini.it · www.piccoloteatro.orwww.promart.it · www.boxoffice.it · www.ticket.itwww.operabase.org · www.verdi-2001.com

Naturewww.grandigiardini.it · www.parks.it · www.pna.itwww.umbriaparchi.it · www.cai.it

Sportwww.lega-calcio.it · www.asromacalcio.itwww.juventus.it · www.sslazio.it · www.acmilan.comwww.acparma.it · www.inter.it · www.atalanta.itwww.inter.it · www.atalanta.it · www.bresciacalcio.itwww.fiorentina.it www.bolognafc.it · www.gazzetta.itwww.monzanet.it · www.autodromoimola.comwww.coni.it · www.federgolf.itwww.adriacoastgolf.com · www.federvela.itwww.federciclismo.it · www.marcialonga.itwww.fis-ski.com · www.torino2006.orgww.torino2006.org · www.cai.it · www.mugellocircuit.it

Travelwww.airportshuttle.it

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Excursion on the River Tiberwww.battellidiroma.it · www.tourvisaitalia.com

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Most Italian towns within their major railway stationsand airports have a provincial or local tourist office.These offices are known as APT (Azienda diPromozione Turistica) or EPT (Enti Provinciali per ilTurismo). For information on a specific town, pleaserefer to the following list. These are a great source forfinding local hotel accommodation and generalinformation.

Tourist Offices in the main Italian tourist destinations(International code for Italy is 00 39)

Alghero: Piazza Portaterra, 9 - 07041 Alghero Tel. 079 979054 Fax 079 974881

Agrigento: Piazzale Aldo Moro - 92100 Agrigento Tel. 0922 20454 Fax 0922 20246 www.agrigentoweb.it

Alassio: Viale Gibb, 26 - 17021 Alassio Tel. 0182 64711 Fax 0182 644690 www.inforiviera.it

Amalfi: Corso delle Repubbliche Marinare, 27- 84011 Amalfi Tel. 089 871107 Fax 089 871107www.amalfitouristoffice.it

Ancona: Via Thaon de Revel 4 - 60124 Ancona - Tel.071 358991 Fax 071 3589929 www.turismo.marche.it

Aosta: Piazza Chanoux, 2 - 11000 Aosta - Tel. 0165236627 Fax 0165 34657 www.regione.vda.it/turismo

Arezzo: Piazza Risorgimento 116 - 52100 Arezzo Tel. 0575 23952/3 Fax 0575 28042 www.apt.arezzo.it

Ascoli Piceno: Piazza del Popolo 1 - 63100 AscoliPiceno - Tel. 0736 253045 Fax 0736 252391www.turismo.marche.it

Assisi: Piazza del Comune, 22 - 06081 Assisi Tel. 075 812534 Fax 075 813727 www.umbria2000.it

Bari: Piazza Moro 33/a - 70122 Bari - Tel. 080 5242361Fax 080 5242329 www.pugliaturismo.it

Bergamo (Alta): Via Gombito, 13 – 24129 BergamoTel. 035 242226 Fax 035 242994www.provincia.bergamo.it

Bergamo (Bassa): Piazzale Marconi, 24122 BergamoTel. 035 210204 Fax 035 230184www.provincia.bergamo.it

Bologna: Viale Aldo Moro, 62 - 40127 Bologna Tel. 051 4202611 Fax 051 4202612 www.aptservizi.com

Bolzano: Piazza Walther 8 - 39100 Bolzano - Tel. 0471307001 Fax 0471 980128 www.bolzano-bozen.it

Brescia: Via Musei, 32 - 25121 Brescia Tel. 030 3749916 Fax 030 3749982www.provincia.brescia.it/turismo

Cagliari: Piazza Matteotti-lato Giardini - 09124 Cagliari- Tel. 070 669255 Fax 070-664923 www.aast.ca.it

Capri: Piazza Umberto I - 80073 Capri - Tel. 0818370686 Fax 081 8370918 www.capritourism.com

Caserta: Palazzo Reale - 81100 Caserta - Tel. 0823322233 Fax 0823 326300 www.arethusa.net

Catania: Via Cimarosa, 10 - 95124 Catania Tel. 095 7306222 Fax 095 3164407 www.apt.catania.it

Civitavecchia: Via Garibaldi - Box InformazioniTuristiche - 00053 Civitavecchia - Tel. 0766 25348 Fax 0766 23078 www.oltreroma.it

Como: Piazza Cavour 17 - 22100 Como - Tel. 031269712 Fax 031-261152 www.lakecomo.org

Elba Island: Calata Italia, 26 - 57037 PortoferraioTel. 0565 914671 Fax 0565 914672 www.aptelba.it

Ferrara: Castello Estense - 44100 Ferrara - Tel. 0532-299303 Fax 0532-212266 www.ferrarainfo.com

Florence: Via Manzoni 16 - 50121 Firenze - Tel. 055-23320 Fax 055-2346286 www.firenzeturismo.it

Genoa: Piazza Acqua Verde - Stazione Porta Principe -16126 Genova - Tel/Fax 010-2462633www.apt.genova.itIschia Island: Via F. Sogliuzzo, 72- 80077 Ischia - Tel.081 5074231 Fax 081 5074230 www.infoischiaprocida.itLa Spezia: Viale Mazzini, 47 - 19121 La Spezia - Tel.0187 770900 Fax 0187 770908 www.aptcinqueterre.sp.itLake Bracciano: Via Cristoforo Stati, 4 - 00062Bracciano Tel. 06 45221067 Fax 06 233246404www.lakebracciano.comLake Como: Piazza Cavour 17 - 22100 ComoTel. 031 269712 Fax 031-261152 www.lakecomo.orgLake Maggiore: Corso Zanitello, 6/8 - Verbania - Tel.0323 503249/556669 Fax 0323 507722 www.verbania-turismo.itLake Garda: Via Roma, 8 - 25083 Gardone RivieraTel. 0365 290411 Fax 0365 290025 www.lagodigarda.itLake Trasimeno: Piazza Mazzini, 10 - 06061 Castiglionedel Lago - Tel. 075 9652484 Fax 075 9652763www.trasimeno.umbria2000.itLatina: Via Duca del Mare, 19 - 04100 Latina - Tel.0773 695404 Fax 0773 661266 www.aptlatinaturismo.itLido di Jesolo: Piazza Brescia, 13 - 30017 Lido di Jesolo- Tel. 0421 370601 Fax 0421 370608 www.jesolo.itLivorno: Piazza Cavour 6 - 57125 Livorno - Tel. 0586-204611 Fax 0586-896173 www.costadeglietruschi.itLucca: Piazza S. Maria, 35- 55100 LuccaTel. 0583-919931 Fax 0583-469964 www.luccaturismo.itMantua: Via Principe Amedeo, 30/32 - 46100 MantovaTel. 0376 432432www.provincia.mantova.it/turismo/index.htmMessina: Via Calabria, Isolato 301-bis - 98122 MessinaTel. 090 674236 Fax 090 674271www.azienturismomessina.itMilan: Via Marconi, 1 - 20123 MilanoTel. 02-72524301/2 Fax 02-72524350www.milanoinfotourist.comModena: Piazza Grande, 14 – 41100 ModenaTel. 059 2032660 Fax 059 2032659www.comune.modena.it/infoturismoNaples:Via San Carlo, 9 - 80134 NaplesTel. 081 402394 Fax 081 418619Piazza del Jesu, 7 - 80134 NaplesTel. 081 5523328Via Marino Turchi, 16 - 80134 Naples (information and brochures)Tel. 081 2400911 Fax 081 02400925www.inaples.itOlbia: Via Castello Piro 1 - 07026 Olbia - Tel. 078921453 Fax 0789 22221 www.regione.sardegna.itPalermo: Piazza Castelnuovo, 34 - 90141 - PalermoTel. 091 6058351 Fax 091 586338www.palermotourism.comPadua: Riviera dei Mugnai, 8 - 35137 Padova - Tel. 0498767911 Fax 049 650794 www.turismopadova.itParma: Via Melloni 1/A - 43100 ParmaTel. 0521 218889 Fax 0521 234735www.turismo.comune.parma.it/turismoPerugia: Piazza IV Novembre - 06123 PerugiaTel. 075 5736458 Fax 075 5720988 www.umbria2000.itPesaro: Viale Trieste, 164 - 61100 - Tel. 0721 69341 Fax 0721 30462 www.turismo.marche.itPescara: Palazzo Quadrifoglio, Lungofiume Paolucci65100 Pescara - Tel. 085 4219981 Fax 085 4228533www.abruzzoturismo.it

Pisa: Via Pietro Nenni, 24 - 56124 - Pisa Tel. 050929777 Fax 050 929764 www.pisa.turismo.toscana.it

Pompei: Via Sacra 1 - 80045 Pompei - Tel. 081 8507255Fax 081 8632401 www.pompeiturismo.it

Portofino: Via Roma, 35 - 16034 Portofino - Tel. 0185 269024 Fax 0185 269024www.portofinobayarea.com

Positano: Via del Saracino, 4 - 84017 PositanoTel. 089 875067 Fax 089 875760www.aziendaturismopositano.it

Potenza: Via del Gallitello, 89 - 85100 PotenzaTel. 0971 507611 Fax 0971 507600 www.aptbasilicata.it

Ravenna: Via Salara, 8/12 - 48100 Ravenna - Tel. 0544 35404/755 Fax 0544 482670www.turismo.ravenna.it

Reggio Calabria: Corso Garibaldi, 327-89100 ReggioCalabria - Tel. 0965 892012 Fax 0965 890947

Rimini: Piazzale F. Fellini, 3 - 47900 RiminiTel. 0541 56902 Fax 0541 56598 www.riminiturismo.it

Rome: Via Parigi,11 - 00185 Roma - Tel. 06 488991 Fax 06 4819316 www.romaturismo.com

San Gimignano: Piazza Duomo, 1 - 53037 SanGimignano - Tel. 0577 940008 Fax 0577 940903www.sangimignano.com

San Remo: Largo Nuvoloni, 1 - 18038 San RemoTel. 0184 59059 Fax 0184-507649www.rivieradeifiori.org

Siena: Piazza del Campo, 56 - 53100 Siena Tel. 0577 280551 Fax 0577 270676 www.terresiena.it

Siracusa: Via Maestranza, 33 - 96100Tel. 0931 464255 Fax 0931 60204 www.aatsr.it

Sorrento: Via L. De Maio, 35 - 80067 SorrentoTel. 081 8074033 Fax 081 8773397www.sorrentotourism.com

Taormina: Piazza S. Caterina presso Palazzo - Corvaya98039 Taormina - Tel. 0 942-23243 Fax 0942 24941www.gate2taormina.com

Turin: Atrium - Piazza Solferino - 10100 TorinoTel. 011 535181 Fax 011- 530070www.turismotorino.org

Trento: Via Manci, 2 - 38100 TrentoTel. 0461 983880 Fax 0461 232426 www.apt.trento.it

Treviso: Piazzetta Monte di Pieta’ 8 - 31100 TrevisoTel. 0422 547632 Fax 0422 419092turismo.provincia.treviso.it

Trieste: Piazza dell’Unita’ d’Italia 4/B - 34121 TriesteTel. 040 3478312 Fax 040 3478320www.triestetourism.it

Urbino: Via Puccinotti, 35 - 61029 UrbinoTel. 0722 2613 Fax 0722 2441 www.comune.urbino.ps.it

Venice: Castello 5050 - 30122 Venezia Tel. 041 5298700 Fax 041 5230399www.turismovenezia.it

Verona: Via degli Alpini, 9 - 37100 Verona Tel. 045 8068680 Fax 045 8003638www.tourism.verona.it

Viareggio: Viale Carducci, 10 - 55049 Viareggio (LU)Tel. 0584 962233 Fax 0584 47336www.versilia.turismo.toscana.it

Vicenza: Piazza Matteotti 12 - 36100 VicenzaTel. 0444 320854 Fax 0444 327072 or Piazza dei Signori,8 - 36100 Vicenza - Tel. 0444 544122 Fax 0444 325001www.vicenzae.org

Tourist Officesin the principal Italian destinations