Some Important Information about Milan, Italy
Money (Currency in Milan):
Euro is the official currency in Italy. Credit cards are accepted by almost all the shops, hotels and restaurants around Milan.
Safety in Milan:
Milan is a safe city however just like other big cities around the world after dark it may be dangerous to wonder around the Sempione Park, some rail stations and desolated streets away from the centre.
Electricity in Milan:
It is 220 volts and two round pin sockets are used.
Post Office in Milan:
Stamps could be obtained from the post offices or tobacconists displaying white T sign on a dark background. Post Boxes are red and marked as Poste or Lettere. The main post office is open between 8am to 7pm from Monday to Friday and on Saturdays between 8:30am and 12pm. There's another post office at the Stazione Centrale which is open between 8am to 7pm from Monday to Friday and between 8:30am to 12pm on Saturdays.
Pharmacies in Milan:
118 is the phone number for medical emergencies. Pharmacies are indicated by a large green or red cross. 800 801 185 is a 24 hour pharmacy information call centre which give information about the nearest pharmacy of your location.
Milan Opening Times for Banks, Post Offices, Shops and Church:
- Banks are open between 8:30am and 13:30 and from 15:00 to 16:00 from Monday to Friday.
- Post offices are open between 08:30am and 13:50 from Monday to Friday and on Saturdays between 8am to 12pm. The main office is open during lunch time and closes at 7pm.
- Shops are open between 09:30am and 13:00 and after 15:00 to 16:00 or some to 19:30.
- Churches are open between 7am or 8am to 12:30pm and after 15:00 to 16:00 or some to 19:30.
Public Holidays in Milan:
- 1st January - New Year's Day
- 6th January - Epiphany
- Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
- 25th April - Liberation Day
- 1st May - Labour Day
- 2nd June - Republic Day
- 15th August - Assumption
- 1st November - All Saints' Day
- 8th December - Immaculate Conception
- 25th December - Christmas Day
- 26th December - St Stephen's Day
Telephones Service in Milan:
Phone cards are called carta, scheda or tessera telefonica in Italian. Some public telephones take coins as well. To call Italy after 00 the country code is 39. Milan's area code is (0)2. The area code is used even with calls within the city.
Milan Emergency Numbers:
- Police - 113
- Police (Carabinieri) - 112
- Police headquarters for foreigners and passport office - 02 62261
- Fire - 115
- Ambulance - 118
