Transcript Practical information for participants

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IYP Regional Dialogue for Europe and
Central Asia
Practical information for participants
12-13 October 2016
Sapienza University
Rome, Italy
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Index
Arrival in Rome
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Information about Public Transport system of Rome
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Rome subway Map
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Additional useful Information on the city of Rome
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Registration/Lunch/Dinner at: Casa dell’Aviatore
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How to get to the Sapienza University
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Sapienza’s Campus Map
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The Conference venue
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List of hotels within walking distance of
La Sapienza University
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Restaurants near Sapienza
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Arrival in Rome
1) From Fiumicino Airport
By Train
To reach the airport train station follow the indications in the airport arrivals hall. Train tickets are
sold at the station counter and at automated machines. You can pay with cash or by credit card.
Alternatively, you can buy the tickets on-line: www.trenitalia.it
The Rome Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport (FCO) is connected to the city centre via a direct
express train and slower trains on the FR1 Regional Railway line.
Leonardo Express:
- direct train to Termini Station;
- journey time 30 minutes;
- ticket costs € 14;
- the train leaves the airport every 30 minutes from 6:36 am to 11:36 pm.
By Bus
A number of bus companies provide transportation from the airport to the centre of Rome
(‘Termini’ central train station or Piazza Cavour - Vatican Area). Tickets cost €4-6 one-way and
€8/12 return trip; the journey lasts ca. 1 hour, but traffic during peak hours can severely delay the
buses. Night bus 40N (€4.50) connects the airport with the train stations of Rome Tiburtina and
Rome Termini; tickets cost €4.50; buses depart at 1:15 am, 2:15 am, 3:30 am and 5:00 am; tickets
are sold on board.
By Taxi
The cost of a taxi ride from Fiumicino Airport to the city centre (within the Aurelian Walls) is €48.
Beware of taxi drivers trying to overcharge you. All costs should be clearly indicated and available
inside of the taxi and agreed. Taxis in Rome are white and they have an identification name and
number on the front door.
2) From Ciampino Airport
By Bus
Direct bus services from Ciampino to Termini station are provided by several bus companies (SIT,
Terravision, Schiaffini); tickets can be bought at the airport; tickets cost €4.00/€4.50
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By Bus and Train
To get to Rome city centre from Ciampino airport (CIA) you can take a bus (Cotral) at the airport to
the Underground (Metro) Line A station in Anagnina; tickets cost €1.20; buses leave every 40
minutes from 6:00 am to 10:40 pm. From Anagnina, you can take the underground or city buses;
you can use the same ticket for buses and the underground; the ticket costs € 1.50 (valid for one
Metro ride or 75 minutes on all buses). Alternatively, you can catch the bus from the airport to
Ciampino railway station; tickets cost €1.50 from there you can board a train to Termini station;
tickets cost €1.30; journey time 15-20 minutes.
By Taxi
The cost of a taxi ride from Ciampino to the city centre (within the Aurelian Walls) is €30. Beware
of taxi drivers trying to overcharge you. All costs should be clearly indicated and available inside of
the taxi. Also, make sure you are taking a Rome Taxi Cab and not a Ciampino Taxi Cab, as the
latter will be far more expensive.
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Information about Public Transport system of Rome
Buses, Underground, Urban Trains and Trams
Metrebus is Rome’s public transport system, which incorporates different types of services:
tube/subway (metro), urban trains (treno metropolitano), buses and trams. Most buses run from
5:30am to 12:00am (night buses are available after midnight). Underground trains run from 5:30pm
to 11:30pm Sunday to Thursday and from 5:30am to 1:30am on Fridays and Saturdays. It is highly
advisable to always check the ATAC website for the latest service updates when planning your
journey.
Tickets and Passes
Tickets can be purchased at most newsagents and coffee shops and at vending machines at bus stops
and underground stations around the city. Different kinds of tickets are available:
BIT (SINGLE RIDE - € 1.50) - Valid for 100 minutes from initial validation on buses (including
Cotral buses within the city), trams, regional trains within the City (2nd class) and subway (without
exiting turnstiles).
BIG (DAILY - € 6)
BTI (3 DAY - € 16.50)
CIS (WEEKLY - € 24)
Daily, 3-day and weekly tickets are valid
until 11:59 pm of the day of expiry for
unlimited rides on all buses, trams, regional
trains (2nd class) and subway lines within
the city.
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Rome Subway Map
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Additional useful Information on the city of Rome
A) Electricity supply - Italy has a 220 volts electricity supply, the
sockets are three round pins in a row.
B) Mobile phones - There are four mobile phone GSM operators active
in Italy: TIM, Vodafone, Wind and 3. They operate on the 900/1800
MHz bands. Participants can check with their home country provider whether roaming is
available with one or more of the operators mentioned above.
C) Shopping - Shops in Italy are usually open from 9:00 to 13:00 hours and from 15:30 to
19:30 hours. However, many of the shops in the downtown area also remain open during
the lunch break.
D) Pickpockets - Participants are advised to carry their valuables in a safe place, especially
on public transport. Although Rome is a safe city, there might be pickpockets on the
street, the underground and on buses and trams, in particular in touristic areas. Once
participants have checked into their hotels, it is advisable to leave valuables in the hotel
safe. Identity cards, keepsakes and anything else not needed in the city are best left at the
hotel or place of residence.
E) Insurance - Participants should ensure that they have appropriate and sufficient medical
and travel insurance.
F) Emergency Telephone Numbers in Rome
The following numbers may be useful in case of emergency:
 Police (Carabinieri) 112
 State Police (Polizia) 113
 Fire (Vigili del Fuoco) 115
 Ambulance 118
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Registration at: Casa dell’Aviatore
The registration desk will be open on Tuesday, 11 October 2016 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at La
Casa dell’Aviatore. A cocktail/dinner will follow.
Casa dell’Aviatore. Street: Viale dell’Università 20, near the University campus.
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How to get to the Sapienza University
Sapienza University is located in the heart of Rome, just a ten-minute walk away from the main
“Termini” train station. The main entrance to the University Campus is at Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5,
but there are many side entrances to the main campus. You can find a Virtual Tour Interactive Map
of the campus at the following links:
 http://virtualtour.uniroma1.it/;
 http://www2.uniroma1.it/mappe/sapienzamappe/default_e.php
From Termini Train Station you can easily reach Sapienza on foot. It’s only a 10 minute walk from
the Termini Train Station. Otherwise, take bus n. 310 and get off at the “Università/Regina Elena”
Stop. From the Tiburtina Train Station: take bus n. 71 or n.492 and get off at the “Verano/DeLollis”
stop.
By Subway/Underground: take the “B Line” Metro to the “Policlinico” stop.
You can find an Interactive Map of the Bus and Metro stations around Sapienza at the following
links:
 http://www2.uniroma1.it/mappe/Mappa_Trasporti/FFSS/default.html
 http://www2.uniroma1.it/mappe/Mappa_Trasporti/Metro/default.html
 http://www2.uniroma1.it/mappe/Mappa_Trasporti/Bus/default.html
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Sapienza’s Campus Map
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The conference venue
Work sessions will be held at the Rectorate, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5,
in the following rooms: Aula Organi Collegiali for plenary presentations and work sessions; Aula
Multimediale and Aula del Senato Accademico for work sessions; Aula Commissioni for secretary
and staff.
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Aula Organi
Collegiali
has a multimedia system
with computers for
presentations, cameras and
two plasma screens, each
seat has screen and
microphones (around 80
seats);
Aula Multimediale
has around 50 seats and is
equipped with computers for
presentations and supporting
plasma screens.
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Aula del Senato
Accademico
(1st floor) has around 40
seats, a computer for
presentations, a maxi
screen and microphones.
The integration of
audio/video systems
allows streaming, both
“on-demand” and “live”, of the events that take place in any of the rooms connected to the
multimedia system. Technicians give technical support for audio and video registration of the
events. The entire area is covered by Wi-FI connection.
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List of hotels within walking distance of La Sapienza University
HOTEL SAN GIUSTO ***
Location: Piazza Bologna, 58, 00162
Phone: +39 06 44244598
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hotelsangiustoroma.com/it/
Double room for single use
75 € + 4 € (day tourist tax)
Single room
48 € + 4 € (day tourist tax)
Double room
75 € + 8 € (day tourist tax)
BEST WESTERN GLOBUS HOTEL ROMA***
Location : Viale Ippocrate, 119 - 00161
Phone +39 06 4457001
Fax: +39 06 4941062
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.globushotel.com/
Double room for single use (Deluxe)
135 € + 4 € (day tourist tax)
Double room for single use (Comfort)
152 € + 4 € (day tourist tax)
Double room
135 € + 8 € (day tourist tax)
FORESTERIA SAPIENZA
Location: Via Volturno, 42
Phone: +39 06 94362600
Fax: +39 06 94362606
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Website: https://vimeo.com/76867311
Double room for single use
65 € + 4 € (day tourist tax)
Single room
50 € + 4 € (day tourist tax)
Double room
65 € + 8 € (day tourist tax)
Double room with frescos
75 € + 8 € (day tourist tax)
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Additional useful Information on the Hotels
Hotel San Giusto
From Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport you can either take a taxi to Piazza Bologna 58
(Rome), or a Terravision Bus or the direct train Leonardo Express to Termini railway Station.
From Termini railway station take underground blue line B (direction Rebibbia) and get off
at Piazza Bologna (3 stops). The hotel is located right in front of the exit.
From Ciampino airport take the bus to Anagnina underground stop, change to underground
red line A, go to Termini central station, change to blue line B and get off at Piazza Bologna.
From Hotel San Giusto to Sapienza – go on foot through Viale delle Provincie, Viale
Ippocrate, Viale dell’Università (1,4 km) or take underground blue line B at Piazza Bologna
and get off at Policlinico (1 stop). If you take the underground blue line B and get off at
Policlinico when you leave the Metro station walk through Viale Regina Elena (1,2 km). The
Sapienza Campus entrance is a five minutes’ walk from Viale Regina Elena.
From Sapienza to Hotel San Giusto go on foot through Viale dell’Università, go straight to
Viale Ippocrate and turn left in Viale delle Provincie, or take underground blue line B at
Policlinico and get off at Piazza Bologna (1 stop). You can get the blue line B at Policlinico by
Tram or Bus (1 stop ) from Viale Regina Elena (any tram or bus direction Via Nomentana).
From Hotel San Giusto to Casa dell’Aviatore go on foot through Viale delle Provincie, Viale Ippocrate, Viale dell’Università or take underground blue line B at
Piazza Bologna and get off at Policlinico (1 stop). If you take the underground blue line B and get off at Policlinico when you leave the Metro station walk
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through Viale Regina Elena and then turn right in Viale dell’Università (500 meters). Alternatively, you can take Bus n. 310 in Viale delle Provincie and get off at
Viale dell’Università-Ministero Aeronautica (5 stops). Casa dell’Aviatore is in front of the Bus stop.
Best Western Globus Hotel Roma
From Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport take a taxi to Viale Ippocrate
119 (Rome) or a Terravision Bus or the direct train Leonardo Express to
Termini railway Station.
From Termini railway station take underground blue line B (direction
Rebibbia) and get off at Policlinico (2 stops), or go on foot through Via
Marsala, turn left in Via del Castro Pretorio and go straight to Viale
dell’Università and Viale Ippocrate (20 min.).
From Hotel Globus to Sapienza walk through Viale Ippocrate and you will be
in front of the Sapienza Campus.
From Hotel Globus to Casa dell’Aviatore walk through Viale Ippocrate and go
straight to Viale dell’Università (500 meters). You will find Casa dell’Aviatore
on the left.
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Foresteria Sapienza
From Fiumicino “Leonardo da Vinci” Airport take a taxi to Via Volturno 42
(Rome), or a Terravision Bus or the direct train Leonardo Express to Termini
railway Station.
From Termini railway station From Piazza dei Cinquecento turn right in Viale
Enrico De Nicola and then left in Via Volturno (5 min.). From the exit in Via
Marsala turn left and go straight.
From Foresteria to Sapienza go on foot through Via Marsala, turn left in Via del
Castro Pretorio and go straight to Viale dell’Università (15 min.), or take
underground blue line B at Termini (direction Rebibbia) and get off at Castro
Petrorio (1 stop). If you take the underground blue line B and get off at Castro
Pretorio, when you leave the Metro station walk through Viale del Castro
Pretorio (800 meters) and turn left in Viale dell’Università (700 meters). You will
find the Sapienza Campus entrance in Viale dell’Università on the right or you can turn right in Viale delle Scienze and find Sapienza main entrance in Piazzale
Aldo Moro 5.
From Sapienza to Foresteria go on foot through Viale dell’Università, go straight to Via del Castro Pretorio and turn right in Via Marsala; then go straight to Via
Volturno. If you take underground blue line B at Castro Pretorio (direction Laurentina) get off at Termini (1 stop). You can get the Metro station at Castro
Pretorio from Viale dell’Università and turn right in Viale del Castro Pretorio.
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From Foresteria to Casa dell’Aviatore go on foot through Via Marsala, turn left in Via del Castro Pretorio and go straight to Viale dell’Università (10 min.), or
take the underground blue line B at Termini (direction Rebibbia) and get off at Castro Pretorio (1 stop). If you take the underground blue line B and get off at
Castro Pretorio station walk through Viale Castro Pretorio (800 meters) and turn left in Viale dell’Università (800 meters) or alternatively take bus 310 (2 stops).
You will find Casa dell’Aviatore on the right.
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Restaurants near Sapienza
La Casetta
La Pantera Rosa
Via dei Marruccini 52
Piazzale del Verano 84
Phone 0039 06 490409
Phone 06 445 6391
Ciacco&Bacco
Osteria a piedi pari
Via dei Ramni 28/30
Via dei Vosci 107
Phone 06 3105 1857
Phone 06 445 4226
Sapori Di Casa
Viale dell’Università 17/19
Phone 06 4436 0848