Travel and local information

GETTING TO ROME

By Plane
The Rome airport system, consists of Rome Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" intercontinental airport and Rome Ciampino "Giovan Battista Pastine" airport.

Leonardo da Vinci Airport
Leonardo da Vinci Airport, known as Fiumicino Airport, is located in Fiumicino, 30 km (18 miles) from Rome.
To reach the hotels participants can take the "Leonardo Express" train which arrives at Termini railway station, conveniently located in downtown Rome. It leaves every 30 minutes and takes about 30 minutes to reach Termini, without intermediate stops.

Giovan Battista Pastine Airport
Rome Giovan Battista Pastine Airport, known as Ciampino Airport, is the budget airlines and charter flights airport, situated 15 km (9 miles) from Rome city centre.
Taxi service to Ciampino Airport is available. There is no rail transport to Ciampino Airport. Several low-cost airlines provide transportation by bus to Termini railway station.

By Train
Eurostar trains connect Rome with a wide range of other European cities. Rome's central train station "Termini" is conveniently located in the heart of the city.

By Car
Through Italy's main motorway, the Autostrada del Sole (A1), which runs from the north to the south of the peninsula, Rome is well connected with all European cities.

ABOUT ROME

Throughout the centuries, Rome has had such a deep impact on the world, that, in a way, introducing it almost seems redundant. Visiting Rome means more than simply visiting a city, it means revisiting the entire history of the western world from its early beginnings. With its Coliseum, its timeless forum, its ancient baths and pagan temples, fountains, churches and Michelangelo's magnificent St. Peter's basilica, Rome offers a unique opportunity to breathe the atmosphere which once reigned during the great Emperors' days.

Quite literally, no other city in the world even comes close to Rome's beauty and artistic prowess.
The sunny disposition of Roman dwellers and the city's exquisite cuisine, make for an all the more incomparable setting.

Banks, Currency & Foreign Exchange
Italy's official currency is the Euro. Currency can be exchanged at all local banks. These are open weekdays from 8:30 to 13.30 and from 14.45 to 15.45 (afternoon opening may vary depending on the bank). Saturdays and Sundays, currency can be exchanged at the Termini railway station, at the airport and at foreign exchange points throughout the city centre. Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept foreign currency and major credit cards. ATM machines are located throughout the city.

Climate
The weather in Rome in April is good. Average temperatures range from 8°C to 20°C (46°F to 68°F).

Electricity
Italy's electricity supply is 220 volts, 50Hz. Foreign appliances could require an adapter.

Emergencies
Emergencies telephone numbers:
Police 113
Carabinieri 112
Medical Emergency First Aid 118

Mobile Phones
In Italy, mobile phones use the following frequency bands: GSM-900/1800 and 3G 2100.
An overview of the available networks can be found at: Mobile world live

Official Congress Language
The Official Congress language is English and all sessions will be conducted in English.

Taxes
Like most other European countries, Italy imposes a value added tax (VAT) on most goods and services purchased in the country. This tax is known as IVA. It is normally included in the price of most goods and services. The rate stands at 21%, 10% for catering services.

Time
Rome is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Difference with other major cities are London: -1 hour; New York City: -6 hours; Sydney: + 10 hours; Tokyo: + 8 hours.

Tipping
Service is included in the bill in bars and restaurants. Tipping is not mandatory but is welcomed. Most of the time a service charge (servizio) is included in your restaurant bill. This should not be confused with the cover charge (coperto), which is a charge for bread and table settings.

For more information, please visit the official touristic website of Rome.

MOVING INSIDE THE CITY

Public Transportation
Numerous bus lines connect all areas of the city. The underground has two lines, Linea A and Linea B.
The two lines intersect at Termini Railway station. The cost of the surface and underground transportation is the same. Tickets of different time limit and itinerary are available at ATAC counters, news-stands, tobacconists and automatic ticket dispensers, but not in buses. All tickets must be validated at the beginning of the first trip either at underground station or on buses.
To download the metro lines map: Rome Metro
For more information on transportation within the city visit: ATAC Roma

ROMA PASS card, the capital's first cultural tourist card, costs € 30.00 and entitles holders to free admission to the first two museums and/or archaeological sites visited, full access to the public transport system, reduced tickets and discounts for any other additional museums and sites visited, as well as exhibitions, music events, theatrical and dance performances and all other tourist services.
Additional information on Roma Pass can be obtained at Roma Pass.

Taxis
Licensed taxis are white and can be recognized by the sign "TAXI" on the roof and by the identifying licence number on the doors. Do not take any car that is not an authorized Rome city taxi or trust people who approach you offering private taxi service. In the city centre there are a number of ranks where taxis may be picked up. Taxis may also be hailed in the street by signalling the driver or ordered by calling one of the taxi call centres, which will send you a vehicle.

REACHING THE AULA INdAM

To reach the INdAM Institute, please take the corridor on your right after getting inside the Mathematics Department "G. Castelnuovo" (see the map), inside the campus of Sapienza Università di Roma, from its main entrance, and follow it round to a staircase. Then go up to the first floor where you find the door of the INdAM Institute on your left.

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REACHING THE AULA DEL CHIOSTRO

delle Facoltà di Ingegneria, Sapienza Università di Roma, Via Eudossiana 18, San Pietro in Vincoli

by buses:
Many buses stop near the Faculty of Engineering, both on Via Cavour (routes "75" and "84", get off at stop "Cavour/Annibaldi") and the Colosseo (routes "85" and "87").
by underground:
Two underground stations on the B line can be used: the Cavour Station, on Via Cavour at the foot of Esquilino Hill, and the Colosseo Station near the Colosseo.
on foot:
If you are near the Colosseo you can take the moving staircase inside the underground station, go up to Largo della Polveriera and then turn on the left toward Piazza S.Pietro in Vincoli. If you are at the underground station in Via Cavour, to go up to Piazza S. Pietro in Vincoli you can climb the stairs of Via del Monte Polacco or the stairs of Via S.Francesco da Paola.

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