1. In large hotels, restaurants and shopping malls, the staff is pretty good at English and French. Out of respect for local residents, be sure to learn a few phrases in Italian. A phrasebook taken along on the trip will make it easy to find a common language with foreigners.
2. Going to explore religious attractions, the dress code should be necessarily observed. Visitors wearing revealing, bright and provocative clothes are simply not allowed to enter the site.
3. Going shopping, it's recommended to prepare a certain amount of money in national currency. At the same time, it's best to carry more small denomination banknotes. Large denominations are only accepted in large shopping malls where sellers can check their authenticity.
4. The best places to exchange money are banks that receive customers on weekdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 - 4:30 pm. The exchange rate in private offices is less profitable, however, they are open around the clock seven days a week.
6. A taxi should be ordered by phone or taken at a specialized parking lot. It is simply impossible to catch a cab on the road. Even a free taxi will not take companions in the wrong place.
7. You can rent a car in one of the specialized points. All the client needs to have is an identity document, a credit card with the required amount of deposit in the account, and an international driver’s license. Age of the renter must be at least 25 years, however, it is reduced to 23 years in some agencies.
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9. The mains voltage is 220 V, all hotels have sockets of European standard. Ask for adapters for electrical appliances at the hotel desk or look for them in any specialty store.
10. In local restaurants and cafes, it is customary to leave a tip, which usually amounts to 5-10% of the bill. Tips may be included in the bill in some upscale restaurants. It is also customary to tip taxi drivers and hotel maids, as well as hairdressers and guides.