1. The best way to buy food products is to go to one of local markets. The prices for all types of goods will be lower by approximately 40% comparing to large supermarkets and grocery stores. The most advantageous way to purchase souvenirs is also to go to markets or workshops. However, clothing and jewelry should be bought in specialized stores and shopping centers.
2. Grocery stores and markets start working quite early, at 7 - 8 am. Shopping malls and boutiques open a little later - at 9 - 10 am. Working hours can differ from shop to shop. As a rule, shopping centers are closed until 20:00.
3. Almost all governmental institutions are closed on weekends and holidays. This also concerns numerous shops and restaurants. Sunday is usually a day off in all institutions, and some organizations can have short working days on Saturday and Monday.
4. The most beneficial way to make phone calls to other cities and countries is to use special public telephones that are marked with the «TELESELEZIONE» sign. They can be installed close to governmental institutions and shopping centers, restaurants and bars. These payphones are operated by special chips and plastic cards that can be bought in any newspaper or tobacco outlet.
6. Power supply voltage is 220V. All hotels are equipped with the standard European wall sockets. If necessary, adapters and connectors for appliances can be purchased at any specialty store. Large hotels usually provide them on request.
7. When meeting with local residents, tourists should not forget to say not only their name, but also their profession. These are the rules of the local etiquette. When entering a public institution, make sure you don’t forget to greet the people present.
8. Smoking in public places is prohibited in Cagliari, so you should not forget to pay particular attention to prohibitory signs. There are specially designated areas for smokers close to restaurants, shopping centers and government agencies.
9. Travelers are advised to move around the city on foot because this is the best way to explore numerous attractions of Cagliari. Taxi is considered a common mode of transport. All cars are equipped with counters. Taxi is not the cheapest form of transport, so the cost of a trip is better to specify in advance. 
Italy: travelling advices
12. In three-star hotels, air conditioning can be designed as an additional service, in which case an additional amount will be charged for it. 13. Central districts of Italian cities are completely paved with a stone, which is why it is much hotter in them than in the suburbs. When going on a tour or a walk, you need to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
14. On the streets of Italy you can meet fountains with drinking water. In them, you can quench your thirst or take water with you.
15. Rooms in hotels are usually small; families with children may be quite crowded in them. Breakfasts usually include coffee with fresh pastries. There are almost no rich smorgasbords in Italian hotels. … Open
