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Emergency -- Dial tel. 113.

Internet -- Your best bet is Internet Train, via Roma 122 (tel. 0931-468797), lying on Ortygia Island. It offers 21 computers with fast connections, charging 4.30€ ($5.15) per hour. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 9pm. Soft drinks and hot coffee are also available.

Luggage Storage -- A kiosk in the train station along Via Francesco Crispi is open from 7am to 10pm, charging 4€ ($4.80) per piece.

Medical -- In case of medical emergency, Guardia Medica, Traversa Pizzuta 20 (tel. 0931-484629), is open Monday to Friday 8pm to 8am, Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 8am. The regular hospital is the Ospedale Umberto I, Via Testaferrata (tel. 0931-724111), near the end of Corso Gelone.

Pharmacy -- The Farmacia Zecchino, Viale Zecchino 199 (tel. 0931-783384), is open Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 1pm and 4:30 to 8pm. A list of pharmacies open at night is posted in the window.

Police -- Call tel. 113.

Post Office -- The post office is at Riva Posta 15 (tel. 0931-796011), open Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8am to 12:30pm. There is also a currency exchange here.


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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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