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| | | Verona | | Did you know?
The famous Verona amphitheatre used to play host to gladiator fights.
Language
Italian.
Visas
None required for UK citizens.
Getting there
Ryanair has regular flights to Verona Brescia Airport.
Flying time from London
Just over two hours.
Getting around
This compact city is best explored on foot.
Currency
The euro.
Costs
Prices vary, but as a rough guide, a traditional meal costs around £10. The cheapest seats for opera at the Arena go for about £25. The Verona Pass, which gives you access to many churches and museums, will set you back £5.50 for a day or £8.20 for three days.
Weather
April-June and September-October are the best times to go - the weather is good, prices are low and there are fewer tourists. Late July and August are very hot (30C/86F, or higher in cities such as Rome), prices rise and Italy teems with holidaymakers. Most of the country goes on holiday in August, leaving the cities largely closed and the coast and mountains packed out.
Time difference
One hour ahead of GMT.
International dialling code from the UK
00 39 (0)45.
Voltage
220V 50Hz, but some places still use the old 125V system - check with your hotel or landlord.
Opening Hours
Shops open at 8am, shut at 1pm for a long lunch and then reopen at 3-4pm till 7-8pm. Banks open 8.30am-1.30pm and 2.45pm-4.30pm from Mon-Fri.
Health – Before you go
Make sure you have adequate health insurance. Plan your vaccinations well in advance - cholera, hepatitis, rabies, malaria (in the lowlands) and typhoid. The yellow fever jab is essential if you plan to visit the eastern slopes of the Andes.
Health – When you are there
Don't forget to take your malaria tablets. Also, be wary of raw foods like salads, ceviche and fruits you can't peel.
Warnings
Always carry identification. There have been violent attacks on tourists in Cuzco, especially at night. Where possible, travel in groups using only reputable transport.
Emergency
For the national police dial 113. The British Embassy is in Lima at Edificio El Pacifico Washington, Natalio Sanchez 125, Piso 12, Lima (PO Box 854 Lima 100). Tel. 1 433 4738
Customs
Siestas are the norm so expect shops to shut between 1pm-4pm. There are strict dress codes for places of worship all over Italy, so be as considerate as possible. People look at each other a lot more than they do in the UK, both men and women. This is normal - Italians take a lot of trouble to look good, they expect it from others and like to admire the results of all that grooming. Men will flirt: be polite. If they're hassling you, be firm, otherwise enjoy it.
Pets
Don't even think about it, as quarantine rules apply on return to the UK.
Tipping
Better restaurants might include 10% service charge in the bill. In cheaper restaurants tip up to 15%, but it's not expected in really basic restaurants. In taxis, bargain a fare beforehand and stick to it.
Tourist Office
For information, send a £1 self-addressed A4 envelope to Embassy of Peru, 52 Sloane Street, London SW1X 9SP. Tel: 020 7235 2545.
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| |  | | Verona Walls a cosy, stylish apartment
In the heart of ancient Verona just a few steps from Giardino Giusti and a 5-minute walk to piazza delle Erbe.
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Stylish accommodation in the very heart of the ancient town of Verona in the Venetian Region of North East of Italy.
|  | | Holiday Apartment San Zeno
Nice first floor apartment, central, facing San Zeno Abbey. Lively quarter, full of bars, restaurants, shops, any service. 20 mnt walk from Arena, four bus lines. Up to 5 places. Ideal for families.
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