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(Sun 14:00 - 18:00, Mon 07:30 - 18:00). After the payment there will<br />

be a form to fill out with your arrival date, surname <strong>and</strong> arrival place.<br />

For more information: www.milantourismpoint.com/eubce.<br />

banking facilities <strong>and</strong> Payment Methods<br />

Bank machines are available throughout the city <strong>and</strong> accept most<br />

of the common used international cards. The most common credit<br />

cards are VISA, American Express, MasterCard, Access <strong>and</strong> Diners<br />

Club. These cards will be accepted in most of the hotels, restaurants<br />

<strong>and</strong> shops. Banks are usually open from 08:30/08:45 to 15:45/16:00<br />

from Monday to Friday.<br />

shopping<br />

Most department stores <strong>and</strong> shops in Milan city centre open Monday<br />

to Saturday from 09:30 in the morning. Department stores in the city<br />

centre remain open until 19:30 in the evening. Some of the shops<br />

are closed on Monday morning. Shops outside the city centre usually<br />

close over noon from 13.00-15:30. Further information can be<br />

provided by the Tourist Offices.<br />

entertainment<br />

Milan offers <strong>also</strong> a plenty of cultural entertainment. With its wide<br />

programme the Scala is worth a visit <strong>and</strong> represents one of the most<br />

important opera houses world wide. Several cinemas <strong>and</strong> theatres<br />

are located in the city centre. Many restaurants, bars <strong>and</strong> clubs invite<br />

people to enjoy their evening.<br />

If you would like to know more about Milan or if you need any particular<br />

information (e.g. museums, restaurants <strong>and</strong> entertainment)<br />

please visit the official website of Milan www.turismo.milano.it.<br />

Telephone <strong>and</strong> Mobiles<br />

The international access code for Italy is +39.<br />

Public telephones are available almost anywhere in the city. Most<br />

of the public phones are card-operated. Phone cards can be purchased<br />

at any Italian post office <strong>and</strong> kiosks. Local calls cost around<br />

0,10 EURO. Mobile phones from <strong>European</strong> Countries with GSMst<strong>and</strong>ard<br />

do work without any problems in Italy. For mobile phones<br />

from overseas please ask your service provider.<br />

electricity<br />

The st<strong>and</strong>ard power supply in Italy is 220 Volt / 50 Hertz as in most<br />

countries of <strong>We</strong>stern Europe. Transformers are sold in warehouses<br />

<strong>and</strong> electrical supply stores.<br />

Climate<br />

Milan has a humid subtropical climate without any influence from<br />

the seaside. The climate is similar to much of Northern Italy’s inl<strong>and</strong><br />

plains, where sultry summers <strong>and</strong> very cold, wet winters prevail.<br />

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