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This seems like a good resource for a lot of questions that new-comers to Italy may have: www.justlanded.com. Available in English, German and Italian.

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IIT, where?

The IIT is located on Via Morego, number 30, in the building that used to be the Palazzo del Ministero delle Finanze, near Bolzaneto, near Genoa in Italy. Sees tips for Finding IIT.

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Housing and Residency

  • Online Agencies
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Shopping

Commerce opening hours are more or less 9.00 to 12.30 and 16.00 to 1930 though take into account that this can change substantially depending on the type of commerce.

The Genova special numbering system: Genova has a particular (and I think unique) way of numbering the streets. Residential houses are market with BLACK numbers whilst businesses are marked with RED numbers. RED addresses are often identified with a "/r" mark when written in papers or guide book (e.g. Via Albaro 23/r).

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Commercial Centers

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Electronics, computers,...

  • Fnac Genova
  • Euronics
  • Media World (inside the Fiumara Commercial Center)
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Books stores 

Via XX Settembre, 210r
Tel. 010585743
Lun-Ven 9-22 / Sab 9-23 / Dom 10.30-13 e 14-22
  • Fnac
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IIT/Unige (Universita di Genova)

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Immigration

Information on visa requirements for travel to Italy: Visa for Italy. See also Moving to Italy.

Link to the Immigration Portal reserved for procedures of issue and renewal of Residence Permits and Permanent Residence Cards, sponsored by the Ministero dell’Interno in collaboration with Poste Italiane and Anci. www.portaleimmigrazione.it

HELP FILLING OUT FORMS: The ACLI in vico Falamonica, number 1, first floor, can help with filling out all the forms for obtaining a permesso di soggiorno, and will help make sure that you have all the documents that you need.
tel. 01025332251
e-mail: acli.genova@tin.it
(Vico Falamonica is just off Via 25 Aprile, next to Piazza Ferrari. Pretty much across from the statue of Garibaldi. Number one is toward the end, just before it crosses Via David Chiossone and turns into Vico del Fieno.)

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Embassies and Consulates

  • Consulado General de España en Genova

Piazza Rossetti, 1-4 16129 Genova Tel. 56 26 69 / 58 71 77 Fax. 58 64 48

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European Union Citizens

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Rest of the world Citizens

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Emergencies

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Emergency Phone Numbers

  • 118 Sanitary Emergency (ambulance) (Pronto Intervento Sanitario)
  • 112 Carabinieri
  • 113 Police
  • 010 – 5570 Local Police (Vigili Urbani)
  • 115 Fire Brigades (Vigili del Fuoco)
    • 1515 For forest fires


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Miscellaneous Bureaucracy

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Genova Municipality

The website of the comune is http://www.comune.genova.it/.

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General City Services

This website: Vivi Citta lists all the services that cities are supposed to provide.

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Obtaining a Codice Fiscale

You definitely want to get a codice fiscale as soon as possible. It is required to do all kinds of essential mundane things, including buying a cell phone, renting an apartment, setting up utilities, etc.

Obtaining one is relatively easy. Go to a local tax office (ufficio locale delle entrate). There are 4 locations in Genova. Foreigners just need to present a valid passport OR a permesso di soggiorno.

The only pieces of information actually needed to generate a Codice Fiscale are your name, date of birth and place of birth. But don't rely on an "unofficially" generated codice fiscale, since it may differ in some silly detail (for example, including or not a middle name) from the one generated by the tax office.

For more information on what the Codice Fiscale is and how to obtain it, see the official page of the Agenzia delle Entrate (in Italian).

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Health

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Public Health System

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Hospitals

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Pharmacies

Pharmacy List in Genova

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Sports

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Money

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Banks

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Transportation

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Taxi

Radio Taxi number: 010 5966 (unfortunately, I think they only speak italian)

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Subway (just one line)

Metropolitana di Genova

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In and around Genova: AMT

Tabacheria
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Tabacheria
  • The AMT site is: http://www.amt.genova.it/ On it you can download a map of Genova's public transport system. You can also obtain a paper map from their offices at Via D'Annunzio 8 R from 8.15 - 15.45, (lunedì - venerdì).
  • Trip Planner: http://www.amt.genova.it/tripmanager/ is an excellent way to calculate a trip from one spot to another. This is available in English and German as well.
  • To buy a ticket that is good for the bus, local train, and any other public transport within Genova (including funiculars and lifts!) find a tabacco shop (has a big white T outside the door) and ask for a ticket ("biglietto per l'autobus"). You can also get these from most edicola -- newspaper stands. It costs 1.20 euro for one ticket or 11 euro (note: the cost changed last 1 Nov 2006, it used to be 9.50) for a packet ("carnet") of 10
Edicola
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Edicola
  • Or you may want to get a weekly ticket (abbonamento settimanale), which are good from first day of use through Sunday. (NOT good for one week from first use.)
  • A monthly ticket ("abbonamento mensile") is good from first day of use to last day of calendar month.
  • If you buy a daily (3.50 euro), weekly, or monthly ticket, then you can also ride the airport bus (#100) that leaves from Principe station every hour and goes to the airport and back.
  • Tickets need to be cancelled in special machines (see images)
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Canceling machine (buses and trains)
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Canceling machine (buses and trains)
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In Italy & Beyond by Train

  • Trenitalia: http://www.trenitalia.com
  • Trenitalia in English: http://www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html
    It is very easy to use one of the big yellow "biglietto veloce" ticket machines in most train stations. You can choose the English option on the first screen and get the ticket you want and pay with a credit card. (Some machines accept cash but they are hard to find.) (I don't know about the ticket counter people's English, it may be adequate.)
    Here is a lengthy explanation of how to use the ticket machine and find your train: Trains.
  • Here is a useful page on using trains to get around in Italy.
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Ship Companies

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Tourism

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Places to Visit

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Child Care

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Babysitters

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Kindengardens

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Schools

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Pediatric assistance

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Children's cloths

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Food for infants

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Specialiced Commerces

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Pediatric Hospital

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Open spaces, gardens, public playing zones

  • Gardini di Nervi
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Work

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Telecomunications

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Phone

  • Telecom Italia
  • FastWeb
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Internet

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Mobile Phones

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Internet Cafes

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FM Radio Channels

  • Radio Babboleo Pop music, Genova news
  • Isoradio General music, official hightway traffic information, national/international news
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Education and Courses

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Religion

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Cult centers in Genova region (Liguria)

  • Islamic
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism

Unione Buddhista Italiana 

Chiesa Greco-Ortodossa di San Nicola e dell’Annunciazione
Indirizzo: Via Casaregis 50/1, 16129 Genova. Tel.-Fax: 010-5533156
Parroco: Rev.mo Protopresbitero Michael Notarangelos-Giannetos (Tel.: 010-812946)

Comunita' Ebraica Di Genova 
16122 Genova (GE) - 5, VIA BERTORA GIOVANNI
tel: 010 815163
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Multireligion/multicultural associations

  • Taize Group A Christian group oriented mainly to young people that merges christian rites. I think they welcome any other religion practitioners. They meet once a month in downtown Genova.
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Groups & Activities

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Cinema

  • Films in original version 
Cinema Ariston
Vico San Matteo 14 - 16r - Genova tel: 010 2473549 
Cinema Odeon 
Corso Buenos Aires 83r - Genova tel.: 010 3628298
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Theaters

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Museums

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Expositions and Events

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Miscellaneous

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Weather/snow Forecast

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Newspapers

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Useful links

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