UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL SERVICE CENTRE Brindisi - Italy Visitor Information UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre Conference & Learning Centre UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre 2 3 Welcome to Brindisi Italy Foggia Bari Brindisi Taranto Lecce 2 3 UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre Index 05 The Conference & Learning Centre 10 Our Rooms 12 Clinic & Chemists 14 The UNGSC Map 15 Useful Information 17 Shopping Centres & Supermarkets 18 Restaurants 19 Bars & Pubs 21 Hotels 25 Public transportation 26 Brindisi Railway Timetable 28 Brindisi Centre Map 30 Apulia Map Last Update February 2015 4 5 Conference & Learning Centre The UNGSC Conference and Learning Centre (CLC) is the ideal setting for hosting and deliver- ing workshop and learning events for participants from DFS, DPKO, and other UN Departments and Agencies. Today the CLC facilities include conference rooms, multiple multifunctional class- rooms, breakout rooms, and computer-equipped laboratories. Facilities are equipped with cur- rent IT technology and VTC systems thereby offering the necessary means to enhance productiv- ity and communication. With an average of over 3000 visitors per year, the CLC is well positioned to provide essential lo- gistics and organizational support thus allowing trainers and participants to focus on the work at hand while enjoying their workshop and learning experience. The CLC assists trainers and participants with their accommodation, transportation from and to the base, post-travel services. In addition, CLC takes care of the printing of courses material, class- room setup according to specific requirements, and provides briefing packages and specialized services (recording of sessions, printing of DVDs, and note takers). Today the CLC also develops learning programmes, in-house training courses with both internal and external resources, briefing packages for new arrivals and delivers presentations to local schools to promote awareness and understanding of the GSC and its operations. Lastly, the CLC is the office that organizes and coordinates all UN and non-UN official visits to the UNGSC. All programs are coordinated in advance and base tours are individually organized to meet the objectives of each visit. The CLC is pleased to serve you and we will do our utmost to ensure your experience is both pro- ductive and enjoyable. Benvenuti! (Location BLD 94, 228, 135 & 152) 4 5 UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre The CLC Administrative Office Provides the following services: • Logistic and administrative support before and during all hosted events (trainings, conferences, seminars, work- shops, visits etc.) • Hotel booking for participants • Lost luggage assistance • CD duplication of training material • Certificates of attendance • Printing, copying • International telephone cards sale 6 7 6 7 UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre Room 009 Help Desk Ground Floor, Bldg. 94 Opening hours 8.00 - 16.30 Monday to Friday • General Information • General Assistance • International Phone Cards • Printing Facilities • UNGSC Canteen Loyalty Cards 8 9 UNGSC Cafeteria Ground Floor, Bldg. 94 Opening Hours 8:00-16:45 Monday to Friday Snacks / Freshly made food / Coffee / Tea / Soft drinks(take away also available) UNGSC Canteen / Ground Floor, Bldg. 228 Opening Hours 12:00-14:30 (please see the map at page 14) Food and Drinks Bldg 4 / Equipped with vending machines providing soft drinks Pavillon Area / Hot and cold prepackaged food 8 9 UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre 10 11 10 11 UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre UNGSC Medical Service The UNGSC Medical Service in Brindisi is responsible for maintaining the health and well- being of staff members and dependants. With this purpose in mind, a variety of services is provided in an occupational setting taking into consideration the cultural diversity of the clientele and its propensity for travel. Main Services provided are: Emergency Care This provides first line primary care, emergency resuscitation, stabilization and evacua- tion of casualties to the Perrino Hospital in Brindisi. Walk-in clinic This facility is available for international staff members and their dependants, national staff members, contractors, and trainees working in the UN missions. • Initial care and support for minor injuries and acute health problems • Medical consultations • Glucose/diabetes testing, blood pressure • Appointments with specialists/laboratories/private clinics Medical records and documentation Patients are registered in a medical filing system. Medical information is treated as confi- dential and privileged information; this confidentiality is maintained at all times. Medical records or information are not released without proper authorization. Travel medicine • Review of vaccination records • Administration of vaccinations for staff traveling on missions • Provision of travel kits Educational courses • HIV/AIDS orientation workshops • Travel medicine (tropical diseases, malaria) training 12 13 Contacts / Location BLD 144. Medical Front Desk: Ph. 6202 UNGSC Doctors: Ph. 6200 Nurses: Ms. Carola de Wit Ph. 6201 Ms. Maria Carmela Morrone Ph. 6205 Clinic working hours: 8.00-16.30, from Monday to Friday. Doctors’ working hours: 9.00-13.00 Town Chemists Name Address Phone S. Maria del Casale Lg Palermo, 4 0831.412668 Casale Valzano Viale Duca Degli Abruzzi, 41 (Near the base) 0831.418847 Cannalire Corso umberto I, 24 0831.521849 Favia Luigi Via San Lorenzo, 61 0831.597844 Nuzzaci Totaro Corso Roma, 110 0831.523995 Africa Orientale Via Terribile, 7 0831.597926 Antica Doria Via Pozzo Traiano, 5 0831.562300 Cataldi Cosimo Via Carmine, 54/58 0831.523043 Perrino Via Fornari, 11 0831.562029 Tinelli Giulia Corso Umberto I, 59 0831.521522 After Opening Time: Rubino Via Appia, 168 - Phone: 0831.260371 Other chemists will be open on rotation bases. Emergency Phone Numbers UNGSC Security 6003 Fire Emergency 2222 Base Police 9673.2230 Fire Department 115 Ambulance 118 Police (outside the base) 113 Hospital 0831.5101 Carabinieri 112 12 13 14 15 Bank Useful Information The Bank (inside the base) is open between 8.45-12.45. You may change your US dollars or withdraw cash at the ATM Machine. Contact Number: +39 0831 267179. The ATM Machine is located outside the bank and it works 24/7. Western Union Offices Name Address Opening time Phone Iacca Vito Via Indipendenza, 24/A 09.00-13.00 0831.523678 0831.560648 Agenzia viaggi Perrino Corso Garibaldi, 109 08.00-20.30 0831.560678 0831.568955 Post Offices Name Address Opening time Casale Viale Duca Degli Abruzzi, 1 8.00-13.30 Brindisi 1 Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 8 8.00-13.30 Centro Piazza Vittoria, 1 8.00-13.30 Bureaux de Change Name Address Opening time Phone Agenzia viaggi Perrino 0831.560648 Exchange Office 3 Corso Garibaldi, 109 08.00-20.30 0831.560678 0831.568955 14 15 UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre 16 17 SPA / Beauty Shop Name Category Address Messeide Urban SPA Via Giudea, 27 Shopping Centres & Supermarkets Name Category Address Dok Casale Supermarket Via U. Maddalena, 20 Le Colonne Shopping Centre Strada Statale per Mesagne Auchan Shopping Centre Strada Statale per Mesagne Leroy Merlin Shopping Centre Strada Statale per Mesagne Conbipel Clothing Shop Strada Statale per Mesagne Decathlon Sportswear Strada Statale per Mesagne 16 17 Restaurants Name Address Phone Buena Vista “Roman Columns” steps +39 0831.1720488 Cascipó Via San Benedetto, 45 +39 0831.528348 Fugu Sushi & Cocktail Bar Via Santi, 16A +39 0831.560543 Braceria Escosazio Piazza Mercato +39 0831.563971 La Piazzetta Piazza Mercato +39 3899662658 Siamo Fritti Piazza Mercato +39 3883643951 Pantagruele Salita Ripalta, 1 +39 0831.560605 La Locanda del Porto Via Montenegro, 20 +39 0831.568181 Windsurf Viale R. Margherita, 18 +39 0831.523166 Da Mario Via De Catignano, 7 +39 0831.563380 Pescatore Iaccato Piazzale Lenio Flacco, 39 +39 0831.524084 Il Giardino Via Tarantini, 14/18 +39 0831.524950 La Locanda degli Schiavoni Via Tarantini Giovanni,41 +39 0831.522050 Mc Donald’s Department Store Auchan +39 0831.779224 Penny Via San Francesco, 5 +39 0831.563013 La Sciabica Antica Osteria Via Thaon di Revel, 29 +39 0831.562870 La Terrazza Via Lauro, 33 +39 0831.523170 Don Angus Steak House Via Guerrieri, 19 +39 0831.528968 18 19 Bars & Pubs Name Address Remarks C’est la vie Via Conserva, 1 Drinks and finger food Lips Vico D’Orimini Drinks and finger food (winter) Aragonese Via Thaon di Revel P., 29 Drinks and finger food Gruit Via Carmine, 120 Drinks and finger food John Martin’s Via F. Fornari, 5 Drinks and finger food Betty’s Viale R. Margherita, 6 Drinks, food and ice-cream Susumaniello Via Tarantafilo, 19 Drinks and finger food Newport Cocktail Bar Piazza Teatro Verdi Drinks and finger food 18 19 UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre 20 21 Hotels Name Address Phone Category Corso Umberto, 149 +39 0831.597941 **** Corso Garibaldi, 40 +39 0831.568451 **** Via Pozzo Traiano, 24 +39 0831.527844 **** Lungomare Reg. Margherita, 23 +39 0831.523473 **** Corso Roma, 83 +39 0831.562557 **** Via Cavour, 1 +39 0831.560877 *** 20 21 UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre Brindisi Town Centre Map Ferry Boat Casale/Town Centre and return Available 6.20-23.00 (every ten or fifteen minutes). Tickets € 1,00 can be purchased in every tobaccos shop/newsagents. Tickets on board available for € 1,00. 22 23 For further information contact the Conference & Learning Centre’s Help Desk, ph. 6969. To the Ferry boat jetty From the main gate, left turn at the 3rd traffic light. At the end of the road (Via A. Cagni), walk down the flight of stairs to the water. See the map below. 22 23 UNGSC Conference & Learning Centre Brindisi Airport Distance: 6 km. from the Town Centre. Links: Taxi (to book in advance call ph.+39 0831.597901) Bus from Airport to Brindisi City Centre and Lecce (return trip) (Car Rental companies available at the airport and trainstation) Lecce Terminal City: tel. 0832.247882 Lost & Found Brindisi Airport Office: tel. 0831.4117408 First Aid: tel. 0831.416520 Alitalia general assistance: toll free # 06 65640 Lost & Found Alitalia Office: 0831.418140 Police: tel. 0831.413045 Customs: tel.