VENUE

The conference sessions will take place in the University of Verona - Polo Zanotta, Viale dell'Università 4, 37129 Verona.
Free rooms for societal boards and projects' committee meetings will be available under request.

OPERA GALA DINNER - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 - DUE TORRI HOTEL

The Opera Gala Dinner will take place at Due Torri Hotel with the performance of famous opera arias that will liven up the evening.
The Due Torri Hotel is situated in the historic centre of Verona near the church of Sant' Anastasia, as stone's throw from Juliet's famous balcony, Piazza Bra and the Arena, known throughout the world. The superb quality of the furnishings and the professional service are highly valued by its illustrious Italian and international clientele, making it the most renowned five-star hotel in Verona. The Due Torri Lounge & Restaurant, situated in the historic hall of the hotel with its pillars and architectural elements dating from the 14th century, is considered to be one of the most fashionable hang-outs.

HOW TO REACH VERONA & POLO "GIORGIO ZANOTTO"

• Arriving by Plane

Verona "Valerio Catullo" Airport is 11 km far from the city centre. A shuttle bus service is provided by ATV. It runs every 20 minutes, leaving from the airport to the railway station "Verona Porta Nuova", which is 1,5 Km far from the city centre (www.aeroportoverona.it). The ticket can be bought on board. You can get to the city centre also by taxi located outside the arrival hall and a trip costs about 20,00 € and takes about 15-20 minutes.
If you arrive in Milano Malpensa the journey to get to Verona might take 3 hours by train. If you arrive in Venice (Marco Polo Airport) it might take up 2 hours to get to Verona.

• Arriving by Train

"Verona Porta Nuova" railway station is 1,5 km far from the city centre. A public shuttle service is provided by ATV buses leaving from the railway station to the city centre (n. 11-12-13-21-22-23-41-62). To reach the conference venue you can catch either bus 11, 12, 13, 51. Get off at the first stop in Via San Paolo (corner Chiesa di San Paolo) take Via dell'Artigliere, go straight on as far as Viale dell'Università: Polo Zanotto is on the right. Tickets, valid within 90 minutes from the validation, can be bought at tobacconists for € 1,30 or € 1,50 on board.

• Arriving by Car

You can reach Verona from Motorway A4 Milano-Venezia (Exit Verona Sud): proceed towards the city centre. When you reach Via San Francesco get to its end and turn right into Viale dell'Università, 5 - Polo Zanotto is on the right. From Motorway A22 Brennero-Modena (Exit Verona Nord): proceed towards the city centre. When you reach Via San Francesco get to its end and turn right into Viale dell'Università 5 - Polo Zanotto is on the right. Notice that most of the central streets are restricted traffic areas (ZTL, Zona a Traffico Limitato - Limited Traffic Zone) with camera access control.
We suggest to check with your hotel for instructions on how to reach it with the car and get permission to do it.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION (A-Z)

You will find more practical information of Verona in the VERONA POCKET GUIDE.