Presentation Genova Travel Deeplearn 2018
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DeepLearn 2018 23-27 July GENOA Genoa is a city that offers a lot in terms of conference facilities and hotel accommodations, which makes it perfect to host congresses & events. Its airport is well connected with the major European cities and the city itself is easily reachable from other airports or transport hubs. Genoa is a living city, where elegant shops, historic shops, lively open-air markets offer continual surprises to the most demanding tourist. Experience Genova is also discover the several souls that compose it. The nineteeth century neighborhood, the fishermen and vacation villages in the East and in the West part, with houses and picturesque glimpses, and the ones in the hinterland, with their untouched traditions. The stage images and the views, appreciated also as film set, are the frame for an intense cultural life: unique museums, great theatrical and musical tradition, important exhibitions and great international shows, such as Euroflora and International Boat Show. The city of Aquarium offers a lot of activities to the people who love the sea: equipped beaches, water sports. PORTO ANTICO CONGRESS CENTER Magazzini del Cotone - Genova PORTO ANTICO CONGRESS CENTER Magazzini del Cotone - Genova Thirteen different sized rooms, 8500 sq. m of space to fit varied arrangements; outdoor space along the Molo Vecchio quai. What is more, the facility is close to airport, train stations, highways, and hotels. Last but not least, at a short walking distance, the Rolli Palaces, UNESCO World Heritage Site. A location justly ranked amongst Italy’s chief conference destinations. PORTO ANTICO CONGRESS CENTER Magazzini del Cotone - Genova HOW TO REACH IT Airport: Genoa’s airport “Cristoforo Colombo” is at 7 Km, 15-minute taxi ride. Bus: 30 minutes with shuttle bus Volabus (stop De Ferrari). Metro De Ferrari Stop / S. Giorgio or 15-minute walk, direction Porto Antico. Train Stations. Genova Piazza Principe, 15-minute walk direction Porto Antico Bus: 10 minutes, lines 1 or 9, direction Caricamento / Acquario From: Marittima / Principe To: Caricamento / Acquario Subway: 5 minutes, direction Brignole Genova Brignole Train Station, 30-minute walk, direction Porto Antico Bus: 10 minutes, lines 12 or 13 direction Turati / Metro S. Giorgio / Stop: Duca d’Aosta / Brignole FS Stop: Turati / Metro S. Giorgio Subway: 5 minutes, direction Brin. From: Brignole FS to: San Giorgio Highway. Exit at Genova Ovest and take “Sopraelevata” direction; after 3 km exit at 1st turnabout; at the end of the road continue 50 m. and turn right at 2nd intersection to access Porto Antico, between Mercato del Pesce and Guardia di Finanza. GENOA GENOVA POST EVENT Porto Antico is Genoa’s waterfront, open and lively 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A few steps away from the heart of the historical downtown area, a spectacular “square” on the Mediterranean, easily accessible, closed to traffic and with Wi- Fi connectivity; a place full of charm and history, museums, public playground, swimming pool on the sea, cinema, Europe’s’ largest aquarium, cafes, Eataly and themed restaurants. This place is a thousand years old and was in need of renewal. Renzo Piano took the job and brought the sea to the heart of Genoa and Genoa to the heart of its visitors. The city of Genoa, its great charm and culture, one of Europe’s busiest ports and largest medieval historic city center. Here you can explore incomparable art treasures and architectural gems like the Rolli Places, 50 ancient residences of the Genoese noble families today listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. GENOA Ligurian Riviera: Amongst the most admired coastlines, the two Rivieras are most popular with tourists coming from all over the world. Amid the most favorite locations are Cinque Terre, UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site, Lerici and Portovenere, the Tigullio Gulf and Portofino easily reachable by sea from the ferry departure point at Porto Antico. .