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Dove si trova l'ufficio informazioni?

Where is the information office?

Pronunciation

uf-FI-cio — the 'ci' is a soft 'ch' sound. in-for-ma-ZIO-ni.

When to use it

When you need general help or tourist information at the airport.

What it means

'Dove si trova' is slightly more formal than 'dov'è' and literally means 'where does one find' — it is used when asking for the location of offices, services, or facilities. 'Ufficio informazioni' is the standard Italian name for an information centre.

Variations

C'è uno sportello di assistenza passeggeri?

Is there a passenger assistance desk?

For special needs — wheelchair, unaccompanied minors

Dove posso trovare una mappa dell'aeroporto?

Where can I find an airport map?

Usually available at information desks and online

C'è un punto di prima assistenza medica?

Is there a first aid point?

All Italian airports have a medical centre

Mini Dialogue

— Dove si trova l'ufficio informazioni? — È al piano terra vicino all'entrata principale. — Parliamo italiano lì, o solo inglese? — Parlano entrambe le lingue. C'è anche uno sportello per i turisti.

— Where is the information office? — It's on the ground floor near the main entrance. — Do they speak Italian there, or only English? — They speak both languages. There is also a tourist desk.

Cultural Note

Major Italian airports have tourist information desks staffed by the local tourism board (APT or similar) where you can pick up maps, transport information, and hotel booking assistance. At Rome Fiumicino, the tourist desk is in Terminal 3 arrivals.

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