The Workshop will take place at:
Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori,
Via Venezian, 1
20133 Milano
How to reach the congress venue:
The Istitute is located in the city area called “Città Studi”, where lay the scientific Faculties of the University of Milan.
Milan Malpensa (MXP) – Ph +39 0274852200
Malpensa is located 48km (30 miles) northwest of Milan and is the city’s biggest airport, handling transcontinental and international flights.
From Malpensa to city centre:
- Malpensa Express: the hassle-free way to travel to the city centre is by rail. The Malpensa Express runs to Stazione Cadorna just north of the historic centre.
Trains depart every 30 minutes (journey time – 40 minutes).
- Coach Services: operated by AIR PULLMAN, depart for Milan Central Station and other stops. Buses depart every 20/30 minutes (journey time – 1 hour 15 minutes).
- Taxis: based at the airport, offer considerably more expensive rides to the city centre. The average price is about e 70.
- A shuttle bus service links Malpensa and Linate every 90 minutes. The trip takes about 75 minutes.
Milan Linate (LIN) – Ph +39 0274852200
Milan Linate is located 7km (4 miles) east of the centre and provides easy access to and from the city.
The institute is at Km.5 distance from Milan Linate Airport, about 10 minutes by taxi.
The main station is Stazione Centrale – Piazza Duca d’Aosta, which has high-speed links to other major cities in Italy including Bologna, Venice, Genoa, Turin, Florence and Rome.
The istitute is at km. 3 distance from Milan Central Station, and at walking distance from Milan Lambrate Station.
Milan is the major junction of Italy’s motorways. The motorways which lead to
Milan are connected by the Tangenziale Est (East pass-by) and the Tangenziale
Ovest (West pass-by).
A1 Autostrada del Sole
From Milan to Bologna, Florence, Naples and Reggio Calabria.
A4 Milano/Torino
From Milan to Turin.
A4 Serenissima
From Milan to Bergamo, Brescia, Verona, Udine, Trieste.
To reach the Institute, arriving by Milan Tangenziale Est take the exit Rubattino or Viale Forlanini and follow the signs to the city center
During the day taxis generally stay in front of the Institute. Telephone Number of Milan taxis: +39/2.8585, +39/2.6767, +39/.2.8383, +39/2.5353
Milan has a comprehensive transport network. Services operate daily 6.00 to 24.00. Tickets cost Euro 1,00 and last 75 minutes, allowing the traveller to use unlimited uses and trams.
Tickets can be bought from newsagents, tobacconists, most coffee bars and automatic vending machine at major metro and bus stops. No tickets available on the buses.
The Institute is at walking distance from the subway stops “Piola” and “Lambrate” (Line 2 – green)
The following buses stop near the Institute
- bus n. 93, bus stop Piazza Gorini;
- bus n. 61, bus stop Piazza Gorini;
- tram n. 5, stop Via Amadeo.
During the Workshop an exhibition on pharmaceuticals, instruments, publishing and supliers of medical technology wil be held in the Symposium area. For more information please contact the Organising Secretariat.
WELCOME TO MILAN
Milan
Milan, situated in the plains of the Po Valley, is Italy’s richest and second largest city.
The Milanesi enjoy a reputation as successful business people, equally in Italy and abroad.
Rich in history, the city hosts many artistic treasures, including Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper (Ultima Cena), the Duomo, the Galleria vittorio Emanuele and may other which attract so many tourists.
Milan is a temple of high fashion and the so-called Quadrilateral of fashion, (Quadrilatero della Moda) formed by Via Montenapoleone, Via Sant’Andrea, Via Manzoni, Via della Spiga is top of the list.
Milan in December
Milan in December enjoys the suggestive atmosphere of Christmas decorations, colourful shop windows and sparkling streets. The cultural life of the city is vivid and full of opportunities, above all the Opening Ceremony of the Scala opera house.
On December 7th Milan celebrates its patron saint S. Ambrogio; the area of the Church dedicated to the Saint hosts the characteristic “Obej Obej” Fair with its picturesque stalls selling handicrafts and coloured Chirstmas gifts.
Climate
In December Milan can be quite cold. It rarely rains, but the temperature may vary from 10c° to –2°.
Currency
The official currency in Italy is the Euro.
Bank
Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 08.30 to 13.30 hrs and from 15.00 to 16.00 hrs.
Banks are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Many banks have automatic currency exchange machines that also take credit cards.
Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept foreign currency and major credit cards.
Electricity
Voltage is 220V AC, 50Hz. Plugs have two or three round pins. Foreign voltage could require an adapter.
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