General information

Weather:

Florence lies at the feet of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, in a hollow not far above sea level. It is partially surrounded by splendid hills, while a broad plain opens out to the west, through which the River Arno flows. The climate is continental, with fairly cold winters and relatively high humidity, which also makes itself felt in July and August, the hottest months, when many Florentines head out into the nearby hills to cool off. Average annual rainfall is 830 mm. Weather forecast

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements Italy is a signatory of the Treaty of Schengen together with the following nations: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Nationals of these countries do not require a visa to enter Italy.

Citizens of the following countries may stay in Italy for 90 days as tourists and do not require a visa: Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela.

For further information, contact the Italian embassy in your country, or your consulate in Florence.

The web site of the Ministero degli Esteri may also be helpful.

Bank, currency, credit cards

The monetary currency in Italy is the Euro which is divided as follows: bills of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 euros; coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents.
International credit cards (American Express, Mastercard, Visa, etc.) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are available at the Airport and in many locations throughout the city. For exchange rates, please, visit
The Universal Currency Converter

Insurance

The Organizers of the Conference do not provide insurance and do not take responsibility for any loss, accident or illness that might occur during the Conference or in the course of travel to or from the meeting site. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the participants to check their coverage with their insurance provider.

Voltage

The electricity supply in Italy is 220 V AC (50 Hz)