Florence, June 20th-21st

Florence is one of the most desirable destination for turist in the world.
The city lies on the River Arno and is known for its history and its importance in the Middle Ages and in the Renaissance, especially for its art and architecture. A centre of medieval European trade and finance and one of the wealthiest cities of the time, Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance, because of this it is often known as the “Jewel of the Renaissance“.

Quick Info

.: The conference happens in Florence, Italy, on June 20th-21st , 2011
.: Workshop will be on day 1, June 20th, Conference will be on day 2, June 21st. We suggest you to stay some days more to enjoy the wonderful city.
.: The weather in June can be hot. Take a look to the weather forecast

How to get there

.: From Italy you can take the train buying your ticket on the website or at the railway station. The train will arrive in Santa Maria Novella Station     that is in the center of Florence. From there you can take a taxi or public transportation to reach your hotel and the conference’s venue.
If you book a sit on frecciarossa AV train, your journey will be much shorter than other trains: 1 hour 45 min from Milan, 1 hour 35 min from Rome.

.: From Europe or Overseas you should book a flight to Firenze Peretola (or Firenze Amerigo Vespucci), the airport of Florence.
From the airport you can reach the city center by taxi or shuttle. There is a shuttle service every 30 min.

.: Find someone to share a trip with on roadsharing: an easy way to save money, meet new friends and join an adventure!

Accomodation

We recommend the following accomodations with special rates (without any commissions).
You’ll be required to show your registration at Frontiers at check in.
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  Hotel Sheraton
  Double single use: € 110
  Double/Twin room: € 135
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  Hotel S.Maria Novella****
  Double single use: € 140
  Double/Twin room: € 160
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  Hotel L’Orologio****
  Double single use: € 140
  Double/Twin room: € 160
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  Hotel Baglioni****
  Double single use: from € 144
  Double/Twin room: from € 168
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  Hotel Albani****
  Double single use: € 150
  Double/Twin room: € 170
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  Montebello Splendid*****
  Double single use: from € 195
  Double/Twin room: from € 230
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  Villa Cora*****
  Double single use: from € 230
  Double/Twin room: from € 280
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  Golden Tower*****
  Double single use: from € 274
  Double/Twin room: from € 274 
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Venue: Otel Varietè

Otel Varietè is an unusual and original location, surrounded by countryside near Florence. An eclectic space with an high level of visual and acoustic qualities, ideal for artistic performances that characterize also this edition of Frontiers.

All rooms are organized to allow presentations, specifically, the main hall called “Theatre” that includes a great video solution that can manages three different images or a single panoramic image covering an area of about 80 square meters.

It extends on a 3.500mq area, including dining rooms, terrace and garden. Secure underground parking.

HOW TO GET THERE: The Otel Varieté is located just 15min from the centre of Florence, accessible from the A1 Firenze Sud and easily with public transportation.
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CONTACT: Via Generale Dalla Chiesa, 9-50136 – FLORENCE – 055 650 791

What to do after event

Florence is full of interesting attractions and museum, here a short list with some suggestions:

.: Galleria degli Uffizi one of the oldest and most famous art museums of the Western world. Here you can see paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Giotto, Botticelli, Caravaggio and many others.
.: Palazzo Pitti is a vast mainly Renaissance palace in Florence

.: Boboli Gardens is famous park in Florence, Italy, that is home to a distinguished collection of sculptures dating from the 16th through the 18th centuries, with some wonderful Roman antiquities.