BOLOGNA, ITALY BOLOGNA: A MEDIEVAL CITY WORTH DISCOVERING

BOLOGNA, ITALY

BOLOGNA: A MEDIEVAL CITY WORTH DISCOVERING BOLOGNA, ITALY Bologna is a medium-sized, walking city, home to Europe s oldest university. Its intact medieval city center is recognized by UNESCO as the largest in the world and first-time visitors are amazed by its red roofs, cobblestone streets and 40 kilometers of covered walkways. Bologna is home to prestigious cultural, economic and political institutions as well as one of the most impressive trade fair districts in Europe. In 2000 it was declared European capital of culture and in 2006, a UNESCO city of music. Bologna is also one of the wealthiest cities in Italy, often ranking as one of the top cities in terms of quality of life in the country: in 2013 it ranked 1st out of 107 Italian cities. Time spent in Bologna means, among other things, eating well. Its culinary traditions have made it famous throughout the world and it is truly the capital city of taste and quality food..

Bologna International Airport Guglielmo Marconi handles around 10.000,000 passengers per year and it is connected to all major Italian and European cities as well as 6 Intercontinental destinations. BOLOGNA, EASY ARRIVAL Bologna is strategically positioned in Italy, easily connected by train (high speed system) and motorway.

Bologna is strategically positioned in Italy, easily connected by train (high speed system) and motorway. National High- Speed Network Daily Connectio n Travel Times Milan Bologna 54 1.05 h Florence Bologna 68 30 min Rome Bologna 48 2.05 h BOLOGNA, EASY ARRIVAL Venice Bologna 42 1.25 h International Network: daily connection from/to Paris Munich HBF Zurich Vienna Barcelona via Milan Est Europe via Venice S. Lucia Turin Bologna 19 2.15 h Italian Motorway Network Main National Highways A1 Milan/Florence/Rome/Naples A13 Padua/Venice A14 Ancona/Bari A15 La Spezia/Genua A22 Verona/Trento/Brennero Directly connected to the Bologna Fiere Motorway Exit

Bologna Welcome, the official tourism board of Bologna, promotes Bologna and its territory through a co-management of the tourist information offices, located in strategic points to welcome tourists and visitors, and through the city tourism portal http://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/ Bologna Welcome works closely with the City, Chamber of Commerce, Travel Bureau and local business community to help its organizers ensure the success of their events. Thanks to its advanced technological system and its qualified staff, it can offer a customised assistance to congress participants: INCOMING SERVICES - ACCOMMODATION: Hotel reservation; - TRANSPORTS: Plane, rail and ferry ticketing, bus and private car rental services (with or without driver), information about how to get to and around Bologna; - TOURS/SOCIAL PROGRAM: Wine and food (tasting and cooking lessons), motors (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati), art and show (art routes with museums); - BOLOGNA WELCOME CARD: discover the attractions of Bologna with the special card for visitors: 48 hours' free admission to museums; guided tour / BLQ shuttle bus /bus daily ticket; special offers and discounts at restaurants, spas and shops. - RESTAURANT booking assistance; - INFORMATION SERVICE: for all the events taking place in the city during the congress period; assistance service for social events: welcome cocktail, gala dinner, excursions and guided tours; - WELCOME KIT DISTRIBUTION: the kit content will be arranged with the organizer

PALAZZO RE ENZO

A PRESTIGIOUS MULTI-FUNCTIONAL VENUE IN THE HEART OF OLD BOLOGNA Located in the heart of the medieval city centre of Bologna the listed, historical building of the 13th century, with its 2.500 sqm of usable spaces, is one of Bologna s most prestigious venue. All latest service facilities and hi-tech equipments. Palazzo Re Enzo can be a wonderful venue for different kind of events: congresses, meetings or conventions, shows and exhibitions, or a gala dinner. PALAZZO RE ENZO Capacity Salone del Podestà Sala degli Atti Sala di Re Enzo Other Meeting Rooms 480 seats 180 seats 180 seats 20-60 seats Position Distance Railway Station Bologna Centrale 0,5 Km Airport Guglielmo Marconi 12 Km Motorway A1, A13, A14 3 Km Easy accesses for disabled

A PRESTIGIOUS MULTI-FUNCTIONAL VENUE IN THE HEART OF OLD BOLOGNA TECHNICAL DATA FIRST FLOOR MEETING ROOMS THEATRE CLASSROOM U SHAPE TOP TABLE COFFEE STYLE SEATED/STAND GROSS AREA (SQM) SIZE (M) PALAZZO RE ENZO SALONE DEI PODESTÀ 480 480 * 10 480 480 800 13,3x60,8 SALA DEGLI ATTI 180 100 * 8 200 180/200 430 15,1x28,7 STANZA 24 30 15 20 * * * 95 6,9x13,7 STANZA 26 15 10 15 * * * 40 6,0x7,3 STANZA 27 20 10 15 * * * 45 7,4x6,3 STANZA 17 15 10 15 * * * 35 5,3x7,1 STANZA 18 15 10 15 * * * 45 5,5x8,1 SECOND FLOOR MEETING ROOMS THEATRE CLASSROOM U SHAPE TOP TABLE COFFEE STYLE SEATED/STAND GROSS AREA (SQM) SIZE (M) SALA RE ENZO 180 100 * 8 200 180/200 400 14,8x27,2 SALA DEL QUADRANTE 60 30 * 5 80 60/80 150 10,6x14,0

A PRESTIGIOUS MULTI-FUNCTIONAL VENUE IN THE HEART OF OLD BOLOGNA PLAN: FIRST FLOOR PALAZZO RE ENZO

A PRESTIGIOUS MULTI-FUNCTIONAL VENUE IN THE HEART OF OLD BOLOGNA PLAN: SECOND FLOOR PALAZZO RE ENZO

HOTELS IN THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF BOLOGNA