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American Express -- AmEx is represented by La Duca Viaggi, Viale Africa 14 (tel. 095-7222295). Open Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and 4 to 7:30pm, Saturday 9am to noon.

Currency Exchange -- Most banks lie in the center along Corso Sicilia; these include Deutsche Bank, Piazza Buonarroti 14 (tel. 095-722931), and Banco di Sicilia, Corso Sicilia 8 (tel. 095-368215), both open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 1:30pm and 2:30 to 4pm. You can also exchange currency at the train station and at the AmEx office.

Emergencies -- Call tel. 113. For first aid, dial tel. 118. Guardia Medica is at Corso Italia 234 (tel. 095-377122).

Hospital -- The major hospital is Garibaldi, Piazza Santa Maria del Gesù (tel. 095-7591111).

Internet Access -- Your best bet is WebCam, Via Etnea 678 (tel. 095-434999), open Monday to Saturday 10am to 9pm. It charges 2.50€ ($3.25) per hour.

Pharmacies -- Ask at your hotel for the one nearest you. One night pharmacy is Croceverde, Via Gabriele D'Annunzio 43 (tel. 095-441662), open daily 4pm to 1am.

Police -- Dial tel. 112.

Post Office -- The main post office is at Via Etnea 215 (tel. 095-7155071), next to the Villa Bellini Gardens. It is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm, and Saturday 8am to 12:30pm.


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Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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