Venue
The meeting will be held in Rome at the Hotel Quirinale in via Nazionale 7, 00184.
The Hotel Quirinale was built in 1865 and located in Via Nazionale which is the first major street of Rome, founded as a link between the station and the most populous area of the city. In Hotel Quirinale, symbol of the best Italian tradition, you can still feel the centuries-old history of the city. The Imperial style furniture and the antique decorations in all public and private rooms of the hotel provide the Hotel Quirinale with an atmosphere of particular elegance and charm.
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for their own hotel booking. The suggested hotels are available below. Attendees can book their accommodation on the registration page.
Hotel Quirinale **** (Venue)
Via Nazionale 7 – 00184 Rome
www.hotelquirinale.it/en
Map of the venue
Hotel Atlantico ****
Via Cavour, 23 – 00184 Rome
www.romehotelatlantico.it/en
How to reach the hotel
Hotel Eliseo ****
Via di Porta Pinciana, 30 – 00187 Rome
www.hoteleliseoroma.it/en
How to reach the hotel
Hotel Genova ****
Via Cavour, 25 – 00184 Rome
www.hotel-genova-rome.com
How to reach the hotel
Hotel Massimo D’Azeglio ****
Via Cavour, 18 – 00184 Rome
www.romehoteldazeglio.it/en/
How to reach the hotel
Hotel Mediterraneo ****S
Via Cavour, 15 – 00184 Rome
www.romehotelmediterraneo.it/en
How to reach the hotel
3 Stars
Hotel Siviglia ***
Via Gaeta, 12 – 00185 Rome
www.hotelsivigliaroma.com/en
How to reach the hotel
Please note that: anyone staying in a hotel, bed& breakfast, holiday home, guest house or camp site in Rome, with the sole exception of hostels, is subject to pay an overnight accommodation tax for every day spent in Rome. The tax rates are per person.
Hotels:
1-2 Star Hotels: € 3,00 per night, max 10 days;
3 Star Hotels: € 4,00 per night, max 10 days;
4 Star Hotels: € 6,00 per night, max 10 days;
5 Star Hotels: € 7,00 per night, max 10 days;
Bed & Breakfasts, Guest Houses, Holiday Homes and Apartments:
€ 3,50 per night, max 10 days.
Useful info when travelling to Italy
VISA
A passport or some other identification document recognized by international agreements is needed. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your departure date from Italy. European Union and Swiss citizens can travel to Italy only with their national identity card. All other nationalities must have a valid passport and may be required to fill out a landing card (at airports). It is your responsibility to check if you need a visa for entering Italy. Hence, please follow a guided procedure at the following link http://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en#BMTitolo helping you in applying for a visa, if needed, based on your nationality, country of residence, reasons for your visit and length of stay.
Currency: Euro (€, EUR)
You can change money in banks, at post offices or in a cambio (exchange office). Post offices and banks tend to offer the best rates; exchange offices keep longer hours, but watch for high commissions and inferior rates. Take your passport or photo ID when exchanging money.
For current exchange rates, see www.xe.com.
Credit cards
Major cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Eurocard, Cirrus and Eurocheques are widely accepted. Amex is also recognised, although it’s less common than Visa or MasterCard. Virtually all midrange and top-end hotels accept credit cards, as do most restaurants and large shops. Some cheaper pensioni, trattorias and pizzerias only accept cash. Do not rely on credit cards at museums or galleries. Note that using your credit card in ATMs can be costly. On every transaction there’s a fee, which can reach US$10 with some credit-card issuers, as well as interest per withdrawal.
Electricity: 220V
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)
Telephone Area Code
The Country Code for Italy is +39; 06 is the city code for Rome. Hence, when calling Italy from abroad please dial: 1) International access code: 0039 2) the city code 06.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Police 113
Fire 115
General Emergencies (NUE) 112
Ambulance 118
Taxes & Refunds
A 22% value-added tax known as IVA (Value Added Tax) is included in the price of most goods and services. Tax-free shopping is available at some shops. Non-EU residents who spend more than €155 at one shop at a single time can claim a refund when leaving the EU. The refund only applies to purchases from stores that display a ‘Tax Free’ sign. For further information, see www.taxrefund.it.
Opening Hours
Opening hours may vary.
Banks 8.30am–1.30pm and 2.45–4.30pm Monday to Friday
Restaurants noon–3pm and 7.30–11pm or midnight
Cafes 7.30am–8pm, sometimes until 1am or 2am
Bars and clubs 10pm–4am or 5am
Shops 9am–1pm and 4–8pm Monday to Saturday, some also open on Sunday
Smoking
Smoking is banned in enclosed public spaces, which includes restaurants, bars, shops and public transport.
How to reach Rome?
Participants are responsible for their own travel. Information on airports, services/transfers to the city centre are available below.
From Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
Via dell’Aeroporto di Fiumicino
00050 Roma Fiumicino
Tel. +39 06.65951
www.adr.it/fiumicino
The best way to get to Rome is by train. You will find a railway station inside the Airport.
Leonardo da Vinci Airport <-> Roma Termini (Central Railway Station):
- Leonardo Express is a non-stop service exclusively for airport passengers to/from Rome Termini railway station leaving every 15 minutes with a journey time of 32 minutes. Ticket: € 14.
- Local train to ORTE/FARA SABINA Regional FL1
- Regional FL1 trains to/from other stations in Rome, including Rome Tiburtina, with departures every 15 minutes, on weekdays and every 30 minutes on weekends and holidays. Ticket: € 8.
http://www.fsitaliane.it/homepage_en.html - Bus service transfer from Fiumicino Airport to Termini Central Station
please check at: http://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/pax-fco-bus
It takes more time than the train.
From Ciampino Airport
Via Appia Nuova 1651 – 00040 Roma Ciampino
Tel. +39 06 65951
http://www.adr.it/ciampino
Ciampino Airport <-> Roma Termini Central Station
- Terravision Shuttle: Service is in connection with the following flights Ryanair, Easy-Jet, Hapag Lloyd Express, Wizz Air,Voli Regionali, My Air, Blue Air, Central Wings and Flyme.
One way ticket: € 4; Return ticket: € 8
By Taxi
Taxi fixed fares to Rome City Centre
from Leonardo Da Vinci airport € 48 per journey
from Ciampino airport € 30 per journey
Radio Taxi:
Radio Taxi Tel. 06.3570
Pronto Taxi Tel. 06.6645
La Capitale Tel. 06.4994
By Car
Rent a car:
AVIS – www.avisautonoleggio.it – +39 06.452108391
HERTZ – www.hertz.it – +39 06.65011553
EUROPCAR – www.europcar.it
Rome in brief
Welcome to Rome, one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the one with the richest cultural and architectonic heritage, that bears witness to almost three thousand years of history.
Rome today is one of the most important tourist destinations, due to the immeasurable immensity of its archaeological and art treasures, as well as for the charm of its unique traditions, the beauty of its panoramic views, and the majesty of its magnificent “villas” (parks). Among the most significant resources: plenty of museums – (Capitoline Museums, the Vatican Museums, Galleria Borghese, and a great many others) – aqueducts, fountains, churches, palaces, historical buildings, the monuments and ruins of the Roman Forum, and the Catacombs. Rome is the 3rd most visited city in the EU, and receives an average of 7-10 million tourists a year, which sometimes doubles on holy years. Rome is the city with the most monuments in the world.
Not to be missed
Rome is one of those cities that is full of history and adventure, a city that could easily take a lifetime to explore. For those of us who don’t have that lifetime, we need to learn to make the most of our time. Out of the seemingly countless landmarks and attractions to see in Rome, the following 6 are definite must-sees:
A truly epic monument to the gladiatorial battles of old, the Colosseum dates back to 72 AD. The Flavian amphitheatre was built to seat an enormous audience of 50,000. The site of many grisly deaths, this historical location is a necessary stop for any history buff.
Constructed by the Emperor Hadrian from 119 to 128 AD, the Pantheon is an architectural marvel. The temple was initially constructed as a monument for ancient deities and today serves as the resting place for the artist Raphael and Italy’s first president. The building still retains its original bronze doors.
The Capitoline museums are housed in twin palaces and represent the oldest public art display in the world. The collection was opened to the public in 1734 and contains famous works by Titian, Caravaggio, Tintoretto, Bernini, and Veronese.
With all of the excitement in the city, taking a break every now and then for a relaxing stroll can be a blessing. In the gardens, children and adults alike can walk, ride ponies, and feed the many turtles that can be found in the pond.
Whether admiring the beauty of the fountain or tossing a coin in while making a wish, everyone can find something to enjoy at the Trevi fountain. Tucked away in a modest little piazza, the beautiful cascading water and gorgeous architecture are sure to entrance you.
Tourist Information
Turismo Roma www.turismoroma.it is Rome official tourist website containing comprehensive information about sights, accommodation, and city transport, as well as itineraries and up-to-date listings. There are tourist information points at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, Stazione Termini In the hall adjacent to platform 24 and locations across the city.
