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Our local currency is now the 'EURO' (since 2002), Just for curiosity our old currency was the 'LIRA' and 1 EURO is 1936,27 liras

Maybe you don't need anymore to change money, if you come from EURO-land but if you need ....
... you can change money in banks and in exchange offices. Banks open from Monday to Friday: 9am to 1pm, plus one hour in the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday closed. Banks exchange money, at lower prices.
You can also find Exchange Agencies in Airports, Porta Nuova Railway Station and in the city centre.
Please remember that they close early in the afternoon.
Remember to take some EURO in the case you will not be able to change it on the day of your arrival.
Finally, please notice that we cannot change money for you.

Most important credit cards are accepted: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Eurocard, etc...
You can often find nearby a cash dispenser, that accept EuroCheque-type cards.

It is difficult to suggest a sharp amount of money, consider that you'll have to pay for personal extras, which strongly depend on personal habits.

Some Example Prices (EUROs):