The Conference will be held at the Residential Centre of the University of Bologna, located in Bertinoro - a pleasent, small medieval town on the Appennini at about one our train from Bologna.

Bertinoro is about 50km east of Bologna at an elevation of about 230m.  It is easily reached by train and taxi from Bologna and is close to many splendid Italian locations such as Ravenna, Rimini on the Adriatic coast, and the Republic of San Marino (all within 35km) as well as some less well-known locations like the thermal springs of Fratta Terme and the castle and monastic gardens of Monte Maggio.  Bertinoro can also be a base for visiting some of the better-known Italian locations such as Padua, Ferrara, Vicenza, Venice, Florence and Siena.

Bertinoro itself is picturesque, with many narrow streets and walkways winding around the central peak.  The School will be held in an ex-Episcopal fortress that has been converted by the University of Bologna into an ultramodern conference center with computing facilities and Internet access.  From the fortress you can enjoy a beautiful vista that stretches from the Tuscan Apennines to the Adriatic coast and the Alps over the Po Valley.

How to reach Bertinoro

Bertinoro lies approximately half-way between Bologna and the Adriatic coast town of Rimini.

For those flying in, the best served airport for arrival is the Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International Airport (BLQ). You may also want to check if you can arrive directly at Forlì airport (FRL) which is much closer to Bertinoro but has very limited scheduled flights. Ryanair is known to have flights from Frankfurt to Forlì.

If you arrive at Forlė airport, probably the easiest option for reaching Bertinoro is to hire a taxi.

If you arrive at Bologna airport or train station, proceed as indicated below.

Bologna Airport or Train Station --> Bertinoro by Taxi

Bologna Airport --> Bologna Center and Train Station

• Special "Aerobus" service. The bus runs from 06.00 to 23.35 and makes only 5 stops in the city, the last one being the train station ("Stazione FS"). Tickets may be purchased on board (4,50 EURO). The trip takes around 25 minutes. Between the hours 08.00 and 20.00, the frequency of the bus is approximately once every 15 minutes.
• Taxi. The trip takes around 15 minutes (barring traffic jams) and should cost less than 15 EURO.

Bologna Train Station --> Forlì Train Station

Forlì Train Station --> Bertinoro

Accomodation

In the Guestrooms 44 rooms - 17 single and 27 double with tv, telephone, private bathroom and connection with the data processing centre.TV room, reading room , bar self service, lounge, laundry
In the Fortress 21 rooms - 17 single and 4 double with tv, telephone, private bathroom and connection with the data processing centre, living room. In case of necessity accommodation can also be provided in two city hotels or in private fatlets. Assistance is prmanently on duty in case of need.
The Restaurant The Conference fee will cover half-board accomodation.