General Information

Umbria
The region of Umbria, the green heart of Italy, is a very warm and friendly region keeping the charm of culture, art and history very much alive. The respect for tradition as well as for nature, make this region the perfect destination for the most demanding tourists.
Land of Franciscan mysticism, Umbria is an open - air museum where you can find medieval buildings and marvellous Renaissance frescos, famous all over the world and still preserved today.
The region towns and villages, which are well-known for their high quality life style, have been built on its hills, chosen by the Etruscans due to their strategic position and for the great energy they generated.
The domination of the Roman Empire marked the area with Via Flaminia, still one of the region main axes of communication today.
The small towns and villages were often adorned with buildings of architectural beauty and decorated by artistic masterpieces.

Gubbio
The roots of the town date back to ancient times and every historic period since then has left its indelible mark. The Bronze "Eugubean tablets" date back to the 3rd century B.C. and are considered to be the most complete document of ancient times. The Roman Theatre (1st century B.C.) is one of the largest theatres in the country, only a little smaller than the theatre of Marcello and Pompeo in Rome. The daring massive structure of the Palazzo dei Consoli with the Piazza Pensile (14th century) has gained acclaim world-wide due to its wonderful use of space. The Palazzo Ducale (15th century) of Federico da Montefeltro is one of the most charming palaces of the Renaissance. The cathedral, churches, and palaces, the medieval streets, many castles, abbeys and hermitages scattered all over the area are further evidence of its glorious history. This is a town rich in ancient memories and famous traditions, where you can almost breathe in the history in its welcoming and beautiful atmosphere. In the hearts and minds of the towns inhabitants many stories such as the encounter of S. Francesco with the wolf are kept alive to this day.

How to reach Gubbio

By train

The nearest railway station is Fossato di Vico-Gubbio (18 km from Gubbio) on the Roma-Ancona railway line, (www.trenitalia.com). Direct connections from: Rome Termini Station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella Station. A bus service is available to take visitors from the Fossato di Vico-Gubbio railway station to the city centre. For more information please contact: STT-IAT of Gubbio tel.+39 075 9220693 or please visit (www.paesaggi.regioneumbria.eu).
A taxi service is also available as an alternative (previous booking is recommended): tel.+39 075 9273800.

By car

Coming from the North:
From the Adriatic regions, you can get to Gubbio driving along the A14 motorway until Fano exit, and then following Rome direction (78 km), or leaving the motorway at Cesena Nord exit, continuing on the E45 freeway until Gubbio exit and then following the main road for about 25 km.
From the Tyrrhenian regions (itinerary recommended only if you are coming from Tuscany and Liguria), after having left the A1 motorway at Valdichiana exit (not Arezzo exit) follow Perugia direction at the motorway ring-road and then on the E45 freeway. After having passed the city, continue on the E45 freeway following Cesena direction until Bosco exit (28 km) or Umbertide-Gubbio exit (25 km, itinerary recommended).

Coming from the South:
From the Tyrrhenian regions, after having left the A1 motorway at Orte exit, take the way to Perugia-Cesena (E45 freeway). Pass Perugia and follow Cesena direction until Bosco exit (28 km) or Umbertide-Gubbio exit (25 km, itinerary recommended).
From the Adriatic regions, leave the A14 motorway at Ancona Nord exit, and follow Fabriano direction. Pass Fabriano (40 Km.) and follow the main road to Gubbio.

Once arrived in the city (by car)

Coming from the E45 (from the north: Gubbio exit – from the south: Umbertide-Gubbio exit) or coming from the A14 (Fano exit): follow Gubbio Ovest direction for about 1 km at the roundabout in the neighbourhood of Gubbio and go straight on at the small roundabout , the hotel is on the left.
Coming from the E45 (from the south: Bosco-Gubbio exit), in the city, turn left at the second roundabout and go straight on for about 0,8 km. , turn right at the next roundabout and then follow the signs.
Coming from the A14 (Ancona-Nord exit), in the neighbourhood of Gubbio, follow the by-pass road until Scheggia-Impianti Sportivi exit ( the next exit after Gubbio center exit ). Go straight on at the first and second roundabouts and then follow the signs.

By air

The nearest and most convenient airport to reach Gubbio is the “Leonardo da Vinci" International Airport Fiumicino, at Rome. (250 Km from Gubbio) Tel. +39-06-65951.
Daily links via bus on the SULGA line Tel. +39 75 5009641.
Alternative airports are Rome Ciampino Airport or Florence Airport.

TRANSFER from Airport “Leonardo Da Vinci”
Pick up Terminal C

The transfer is scheduled on September 16th at 9.30am. The cost is 45 Euros. The approximate duration is 3 ½ hours. The bus will be in front of Terminal C, in the allowed spaces, our staff will welcome you there and take you to the bus to reach Gubbio.
The return bus will depart from the Congress Site to Rome Fiumicino Airport on September 19th at 10.00am.

In alternative
From the airport you can take the train, called “Leonardo Express”, to reach the Rome Termini Train Station in 30 minutes. The train leaves every 30 minutes(the first one at 6.36 am, the last one 11 36pm) and the cost of a ticket is 14 Euros. (www.trenitalia.com).

TRANSFER from Rome Termini Train Station
Pick up Via Marsala

The transfer is scheduled on September 16th at 10.00 am. The cost is 45 Euros. Once you get off the train get into the station gallery, keep on the right side and then turn left in take the right exit Via Marsala, where our staff will welcome you and take you to the bus to reach Gubbio station. The return bus will depart from the Congress Site to Rome Termini Station on September 19th at 10.00 am.

Workshop venue
The Park Hotel ai Cappuccini is a 17th century monastery which has been cleverly restored. This splendid building and the religious communities that have lived here since it was first built, belong to the history of Gubbio. The city of Gubbio is situated in the green heart of Umbria. Its ancient stones and architecture are among the highest testimonies of the luminous and refined Medieval Age. Secluded, near to the centre of the city, today the Park Hotel ai Cappuccini is an harmonious blend of an antique setting and modern comforts.

Exhibition
An exhibition of  scientific products, pharmaceuticals, instruments, equipment and relevant materials is organized at the Workshop Venue.

Language
The official language of the workshop is English.

Important Deadlines
Please note following critical deadlines:
Poster and oral presenters must submit abstract no later than Monday, May 31st, 2010.
Discounted early registration through Monday, July 26th, 2010.

Organizing Secretariat
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