Language
English is the official language of the Congress.

Visas
Please check with your travel agent if you require a visa for entry to Italy.

Letter of invitation
Participants, who need a letter of invitation in order to make their arrangements to participate in the Congress may receive a letter via the Administrative office. A letter of invitation can only be issued after registration for the meeting.

How to reach the Convitto della Calza

By Plane
From Florence's Amerigo Vespucci Airport, take the "Vola in Bus" shuttle to the Santa Maria Novella train station. From the station, take one of the following ATAF buses: 11 (to Due Strade), 36 (to Mulino Nuovo) or 37 (to Galluzzo/Tavarnuzze) and get off in Piazza Della Calza. The Hotel Convitto della Calza faces the piazza at no. 6.

By Train
From Santa Maria Novella station take one of the following ATAF buses: 11 (to Due Strade), 36 (to Mulino Nuovo) or 37 (to Galluzzo/Tavarnuzze) and get off in Piazza Della Calza. The Hotel Convitto della Calza faces the piazza at no. 6.

By Car/Bus
From the A1 tollway, exit at "Firenze Certosa" and follow the signs for the Centro to Piazzale di Porta Romana. Pass through the ancient gate; the Piazza you come to is Piazza della Calza, you've arrived: the Hotel Convitto della Calza is at no. 6.

More Information:
> www.ataf.net
> www.aeroporto.firenze.it
> http://www.calza.it/location.htm

Address
Convitto della Calza - Oltrarno Meeting Center
Piazza della Calza n. 6, 50125 - FIRENZE
Tel.+49/ 055/2306141 Fax. 055/223912

Parking
Only inhabitants of Florence are allowed to park with their cars in the city center. Participant who will arrive with cars are advised to park outside the city center or use parking garages which offer special prices for long term parking.