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EUCLID MISSION MEETING 2011
BOLOGNA, ITALY, SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2011 home - aims of the workshop - programme - circulars - registration - local info - conference info - accommodation |
Local info
About Bologna
Bologna is the capital city of Emilia Romagna, a northern Italian region. Home to the oldest University in the Western world, the "University of Bologna" founded in 1088, Bologna is a highly sophisticated city with one of the best quality of life and highest living standard in the whole nation. This is due to its strong industrial tradition, its wide range of highly developed social services, and its physical location at the crossing point of the most important highways and railways in the country. Until the early nineteenth century, when a large scale urban reconstruction project was undertaken, Bologna stood as one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe; to this day it is unique in its historic value. Despite having suffered considerable bombing damage in 1944, Bologna's historic centre contains a wealth of important Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque artistic monuments. Bologna developed along the Via Emilia as an Etruscan city and later Roman colony; the Via Emilia still runs straight through the city under the changing names of Strada Maggiore, Rizzoli, Ugo Bassi, and San Felice. The original Roman ramparts were supplanted by a high medieval system of fortifications, remains of which are still visible, and finally by a third and final set of ramparts built in the thirteenth century, of which numerous sections survive. Over twenty medieval defensive towers, some of them leaning precariously, still stand from the over two hundred that were constructed in the Middle Ages. The cityscape is further enriched by elegant and extensive arcades (or porticos), for which the city is famous. In total, there are some 38 km of arcades in the city's historical center (over 45 km in the city proper), which make it possible to walk for long distances sheltered from rain, snow, or hot summer sun. The Portico of San Luca, one of the longest in the world (3.5 km, 666 arcades) connects Porta Saragozza (one of the twelve gates of the ancient medieval wall) with the San Luca Sanctuary, on Colle della Guardia, over the city (289 m.).
Climate
September is usually a sunny month with an average temperature of 20-25C. Since rain showers are possible, light clothing and a raincoat are recommended.Currency & Value-Added Tax (VAT)
The Italian currency is Euro (1 Euro is approximately 1.4 $). Credit cards and traveller cheques are accepted almost everywhere. VAT (in Italian IVA) is charged on most goods except when purchased in duty-free shops. The current rate may range from 10% to 20% depending upon the item. If you produce items and tax invoices, VAT may be refunded at international airports
Shopping
Shops generally open from Monday through Saturday at 9:00-13:00. and 15:30-19:30. Most of the shop along Via Indipendenza, Via Clavature and Via d'Azeglio open also on Sundays. On Thursday afternoons, several shops are closed.Insurance Disclaimer
Please arrange your own travel and health care insurance. The organizers will not be held liable for accidents, theft and property damage, nor for delays or any modification of the program.
Visa Requirements
All foreign participants must have a valid passport except the European Union citizens, who need only an identification card. Invitation letters to apply for a visa will be sent by the Secretariat (mtusa@allmeetings.it) upon request. To know whether you need a visa, please check at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Web Site.
Transportations
Tickets can be bought on-board in most buses and also in newspaper stands and tobacco shops (to be validated when entering the bus).- Single Tkt (1 hour): 1,20 Euro or 1,50 Euro on the bus
- Daily Tkt (1 day): 4,00 Euros
- City Pass (10 Tkts): 11,00 Euros
- Aerobus (from/to the airport/center): 6,00 Euros
Private cars
Private cars are not allowed in the city centre, including the area of the Conference site, but hotel customers
are allowed to reach their hotels (ask to your hotel.
The speed limit on highways is 130 km/h (80 mi/h) and 100km/h (60 mi/h) when raining.
The speed limit on country roads is 90 km/h (60 mi/h), while being 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
in cities and villages, unless otherwise specified. On these roads, lights must be
switched on during all the day. Safety belts are compulsory.
Emergency numbers
Ambulance: 118Police: 113 - 112
Fire brigade: 115
Medical Center: 848 832 832
Emergency hospital
Sant'Orsola HospitalVia Massarenti - Phone. 848 884 888
Marconi Aeroport
Phone. +39 051-6479615 (every day from 6.30 up to 21.30)Taxi
Taxi CAT +39 051 53 41 41Taxi COTABO +39 051 37 27 27
Rent a car
HERTZ (http://www.hertz.it/)1. Via Amendola 16, Bologna
Call +39 051 254830
AVIS (http://www.avisautonoleggio.it/)
1. Bologna Aeroport - Call: +39 051 6472032
2. Via Marco Polo 91/A - Call: +39 051 6341632
Tourist Information
- Food Tours (free tour): A funny walk through the ancient shops in the historical city centre.
The presence of university students helped the opening of this kind of "shops" since the XIIIth Century.
Also today along the narrow streets of the medieval town, some XIVth Century pubs are still very crowded.
To buy the famous tortellini we suggest to go and visit one of the most famous food shop in Bologna:
Tamburini shop and restaurant, Via Caprarie 1. Along the way you will find some very comfortable
aperitif bars like "Il Calice" - Via Clavature, "Maxim" - Piazza della Mercanzia, "Rosa Rosae" -
Via Clavature, or the oldest bar in Bologna "L'Osteria del Sole" - Vicolo Ranocchi
- Trambus Open: Trambus Open gives you the opportunity to discover the beauties, art, monuments and secrets of the wonderful city of Bologna from a new perspective. The service runs every day with innovative single deck topless buses. Highly qualified staff will welcome and assist you on board: an audio system in 8 languages will give you the main info about the sites along the itinerary. How to book the Trambus: Telephone to +39.051.350.853 - Mondays to Fridays (except holidays) 10.00 - 13.00 or e-mail to: info.bologna@trambusopen.com or asking to the conference desk. Costs of the Trambus: Adult 10,00 Euros; Kids (from 5 to 8 years) 5 Euros; Kids (under 5) free.
Tourist Office
Piazza Maggiore, phone +39 051 239660, +39 051 251947, +39 051 6472113A list of suggested restaurants in Bologna
Via Mascarella, 4/B - Phone. 051 26.54.16
Traditional cuisine and excellent wine selection; live jazz music.
R2-TRATTORIA BELLE ARTI
Via Belle arti, 6/f - Phone. 051 26.76.48
Southern Italian specialities from Lucania.
R3 - TRATTORIA ANNA MARIA
Via Belle Arti, 17/A - Phone. 051 26.68.94 Traditional bolognese cuisine.
R4 - TAVERNA MASCARELLA
Via Mascarella, 22/A - Phone. 051 22.43.72 Sardinian fare.
R5 - LE STANZE
Via del Borgo San Pietro, 1/A - Phone. 051 27.36.02
Traditional bolognese cuisine and local atmosphere. Open in the afternoon.
R6 - MARSALA 19
Via Marsala, 19 - Phone. 051 29.16.845
Elegant ambiance for traditional bolognese cuisine.
R7 - BEL FIORE
Via Marsala, 11/A - Phone. 051 22.66.41
Traditional bolognese cuisine with local specialities.
R8 - IL MARSALINO
Via Marsala, 13/D - Phone. 051 23.86.75
Traditional bolognese cuisine with local specialities.
R9 - TAVERNA DEI LORDS
Via Nazario Sauro, 12/B - Phone. 051 22.10.43
Traditional bolognese cuisine with local specialities.
R10 - CENTRO NATURA
Via Albari, 6 - Phone. 051 23.56.43
Geared to vegetarian, vegan and microbiotic orientation in an history downtown palace.
R11 - TINELLO
Via dei Giudei, 1/C - Phone. 051 22.15.69
Traditional bolognese cuisine.