Venue

Location

Genoa
Italy

Centro Congressi

Porto Antico, Genoa, Italy

The Venue

The Centro Congressi Porto Antico is literally at the heart of the touristic harbour, immersed in a beautiful and unique place, at walking distance from the historical centre, restaurants, pubs and hotels. There are at least 20 eating places within 300m of the conference centre.

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Address

Porto Antico di Genova – Centro Congressi
Calata Molo Vecchio 15
Modulo 5 - 1° Level
16128 Genoa - Italy
Tel. +39 010 2485620

ABOUT GENOA

Why Genoa

Genova is a beautiful coastal city with a population of around 500k on the Mediterranean that has europes largest medieval historical centre. It has many historically relevant sites and is close to the Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre boasting amongst other locations, Portino the idyllic fishing village famous the world over. Most destinations are a short train ride away.

Despite its beauty, cultural and tourist attractions, Genova does not suffer from overcrowding as many other tourist destinations, making it the perfect venue for a conference where the attendees will easily find accommodation at different price ranges. A professional travel agency will be available to organise short guided tours. Pre-booking will be available online through the conference website.

Weather in Genova in March is usually mild, with sunny days, low probability of light rain, and high temperatures of around 15°c with lows of 9°c. There were an average of about 7 rainy days per month in the period 1971-2000

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visa info

Information about the visa procedure and detailed information on travelling around Italy is provided by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We strongly encourage all AICAS 2020 visitors to visit this page.

International travellers to Italy should be particularly aware and careful about visa requirements, and should plan their travel well in advance. It is recommended that applicants apply at least 6-8 weeks before the arrival date. It is not possible to apply for a visa on arrival. Visa are not required within the European Union’s borders – Schengen Area.

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Where to stay

Hotels information

Grand Hotel Savoia *****	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 2 Km	Website
Hotel Melià *****	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 2,5 Km	Website
NH Collection Genova Marina ****	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 300 m	Website
Bristol Palace ****	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 1,5 Km	Website
NH Genova Centro ****	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 2 Km	Website
Best Western Plus City Hotel ****	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 1,5 Km	Website
Hotel Continental****	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 2 Km	Website
Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi ****	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 2,5 Km	Website
Best Western Porto Antico ***	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 500 m	Website
Best Western Hotel Metropoli ***	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 2 Km	Website
Comfort Hotel Europa ***	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 1,5 Km	Website
Hotel Britannia Genova***	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 1,5 Km	Website
B&B Genova	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 1,5 km	Website
Hotel Helvetia Genova***	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 1 Km	Website

Youth Hotels information

Genova	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 3,5 Km	Website
Manena Hostel Genova	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 1 Km	Website
Ostellin Genova hostel	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 1,5 Km	Website
Hostel Victoria House	Porto Antico Congress Venue: 2 Km	Website

travel

From the Airport

Genova’s airport “Cristoforo Colombo” is 7 km or 15 minutes by taxi from downtown (and from the conference venue). It is served by Lufthansa, Alitalia, Air France, Easy Jet, Ryanair, Vueling, British Airways, KLM and Volotea. Other nearby airports connected by train are Milano Malpensa, Milano Linate, Nice (France), Pisa and Turin, served by: American Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Delta Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Airlines, Alitalia, British Airlines, Aeroflot, Air France, Kuwait Airways and many others covering most of world wide destinations with direct flights.

Genoa Airport

local transport

Local transportation to reach the conference venue and hotels comprise taxi, dedicated public shuttle bus (30 minutes from the airport), underground (Metro De Ferrari Stop / S. Giorgio or 15-minute walk, direction Porto Antico), train (Piazza Principe Station, 15-minute walk and Brignole Station, 30-minutes walk), bus (10 minutes, lines 1 or 9, direction Caricamento/Acquario (From: Marittima / Principe to: Caricamento/Acquario)), car (Highway Exit at Genova Ovest and take “Sopraelevata” direction “Foce”; after 3 km exit at 1st turnabout; at the end of the road continue 50m, then turn right at 2nd intersection to access Porto Antico, where there are dedicated parking slots at discounted price for conference attendees).

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