Attractive local gifts include bobbin
lace,
crystal glass and specialty
wines.
Shopping hours Mon-Fri 0800-1900, Sat 0800-1300. All shops, bar large malls, are closed Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday.
Currency Information:CurrencyEuro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Currency ExchangeForeign currencies can be exchanged
at banks and some hotels, supermarkets, petrol stations, tourist agencies and exchange bureaux.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, Diners, MasterCard and Visa are accepted at upmarket establishments; elsewhere cash is preferred. Credit cards can be used to get cash advances from banks.
Traveller's ChequesWidely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0830-1230 and 1400-1700; Sat 0830-1100/1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | €1.06 |
| $1.00= | €0.73 |
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