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 Termini 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 Capitoline Hill, 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 (Line B) 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 Roman Forum.
Nowadays it is headquarter of the Government of Rome and hosts the well-known Capitoline Museums.