Time: GMT/UTC +1 (+ 2 from
last Sunday in March to last
Saturday in October).
Dress code: Suits are the
norm in Turin if you're here for
business. Otherwise standard casual
clothes are appropriate for any
visitor in general. It is also
recommended to study the weather of
Turin before your trip and pack
accordingly.
When to go: Winter in
Turin can get really cold with a
fair chance of snow. Spring and fall
are typically the best time to
visit. Remember that most museums
are closed on Monday when planning
your trip.
Language: Italian, but
English, French and German-speaking
staff can generally be found in
large hotels and restaurants as well
as in tourist centers.
Banking hours: Most banks are
open 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and 3
p.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.
Currency: Euro Dollar (EUR).
Bills issued: 5 €, 10 €, 20 €,
50 €, 100 €, 200 €, 500 €.
Coins issued: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50
cents, 1 €, 2 €.
Useful numbers: International
country code: 39
Turin: 011
Emergencies: 112Dialing tips:
International calls: 00 - country
code - area code - number.
Dialing Spain from abroad: +39 -
area code - number.
Public holidays:
January 1 - New Year's Day
January 6 - Epiphany
March/April - Easter Sunday
March/April - Easter Monday
April 25 - Liberation Day
May 1 - Labor Day
August 15 - Assumption of the Virgin
November 1 - All Saints Day
December 8 - Day of Immaculate
Conception
December 25 - Christmas Day
December 26 - Santo Stefano (Boxing
Day)
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