MEETING OF THE GREAT RIVERS OF THE WORLD

International Summit

Rome, 23-25 October 2017

General information and logistics

Opening on Monday 23rd October (9:30 a.m.) and closing on Wednesday 25th October (1.30 p.m.)

Venue

Campidoglio, Roma Sala del Protomoteca

Contacts

Italian Ministry for the Environment, Land and Sea Secretariat of the Water and Climate Summit Tel: +39 06 5722 5594 Email: [email protected] http://www.minambiente.it/water-and-climate-summit

How to get to Rome from the Airport of Fiumicino or Ciampino

There are two airports in Rome: Leonardo Da Vinci (“Fiumicino Airport”) and Ciampino Airport. Once arrived at the airports, there are the following ways to reach the city center:

Buses: Two buses run directly from Fiumicino and Ciampino airports into the Rome center ,the SIT bus and Terravision. Prices are about 6€ one way or 11€ round-trip with SIT bus or 5€ one way or 9€ round-trip with Terravision.

 http://www.sitbusshuttle.com/

 http://www.terravision.eu/

Train: There is a train service from/to Fiumicino airport to/from Rome Station: Leonardo Express, the non-stop train service , with trains departing every 15 minutes (during certain times of the day service may pass to one train every 30 minutes). Service from Rome Termini starts at 5.35 a.m. with last train departing at 10.35 p.m., and from Fiumicino Airport from 6.23 a.m. to 23.23 p.m. The one way trip takes around 30 minutes and it costs 14€ per person http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom-en/Services/Fiumicino-Airport

Ciampino Airport is not connected by train. Airport shuttle: Shared shuttle service to/from Fiumicino Airport or Ciampino Airport to/from Rome city center: .

Taxi: The fixed fares for taxi are:

€48 between Fiumicino and central Rome (within the Aurelian walls) a €30 between Ciampino and central Rome (within the Aurelian walls

These fares may vary. The trip takes approximately 45 minutes. For any destination outside this area, the fare depends on thee meter and maybe higher.

Note that the fixed price from/to central Rome applies only to taxis licensed by the City of Rome; these taxis are usually white and have the City Council's crest (with "SPQR") painted on the doors

How to get to piazza del Campidoglio

Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitol square) is located on top of the , in the heart of the Rome city center. It can be easily reached by any bus which stops at Piazza Venezia or Teatro Marcello (bus n.64 or n. 40 from Termini station). The Metro stop for Campidoglio is Colosseo () and then approximately 10 minutes walking distance. Tickets for public transportation must be purchased before boarding (1.5 €)

Lunch

Lunch will be offered on the Terrazza Caffarelli on top of the Campidoglio on 23 and 24 October.

Money

The official currency is the Euro (€), most of the restaurants and shops in Rome accept credit cards (but check to be sure).

Dialing code

The international country dialing code dialing for Italy is +39 Emergency telephone numbers in Rome

The following numbers may be useful in case of emergency:

 Medical Emergencies 118

 General Emergencies 113

 Ambulance (Red Cross) 06‐5510

Accommodation

Please note that participants are responsible for making their own hotel booking. We suggest that to book your room as soon as possible to ensure availability. Please find hereafter a selection of suggested hotels. prices are approximate and usually include breakfast. Please check prices with hotels before confirming your booking.

Hotel La Griffe Roma MGallery by Sofitel http://www.accorhotels.com/it/hotel-9075-la- 225 € griffe-roma-mgallery-by-sofitel/index.shtml;

Address: Via Nazionale, 13, 00184 Roma

5 stars Tel: +39 06 47829885

http://www.hotelgiollirome.it/

Hotel Giolli Nazionale 151 €

3 stars Address: Via Nazionale, 69, 00184 Roma

Tel: +39 06 488 2393

http://www.hotelartemide.it

Hotel Artemide 274 € Address: Via Nazionale, 22, 00184 Roma

Tel: +39 06 489911 4 stars

http://www.hotelmartini.net/

Hotel Martini 127 €

3 stars Indirizzo: Via Nazionale, 18, 00184 Roma

Telefono: 06 488 0994

Hotel Esposizione Roma http://www.hotel-esposizione.com/

118 €

3 stars Address: Via Nazionale, 66, 00184 Roma

Tel: +39 06 4891 3029

http://www.reginagiovannahotel.com Hotel Regina Giovanna 114€

3 stars

Address: Via Nazionale, 230, 00184 Roma

Tel: +39 06 481 9826

http://www.hotelhiberia.it/

Hotel Hiberia Roma 127€

3 stars Address: Via Ventiquattro Maggio, 8, 00187 Roma Tel: +39 06 678 7560

http://www.eurostarshotels.it/eurostars- Eurostars International Palace international-palace.html 169 €

4 stars Address: Via Nazionale, 46, 00184 Roma

Tel:+39 06 4893 9960

Hotel ibis Styles Roma Eur http://www.accorhotels.com/it/hotel-9301-ibis- 143 € styles-roma-eur/index.shtml;

Address: Viale Egeo 133, 00144 - Roma

4 stars Tel: +39 06 944 420 00

Campidoglio. The square, designed by Michelangelo, is located on top of the historic Capitol Hill of Rome, facing the Ancient .

Nowadays it is headquarter of the Government of Rome and hosts the well-known .