SOCIAL and COMPANIONS PROGRAMMES

WELCOME PARTY: it will be held on Sunday November 13 at the “Centro Congressi San Servolo”. All the registered participants to the Symposium are entitled to participate.

Accompanying persons and Exhibitors are invited to participate (free entrance) .

SOCIAL TOUR: a tour to “Canareggio and Jewish Ghetto” in Venezia is scheduled on Wednesday November 16 (for details, see Excursions Section).

The cost is 37,00 euro per person and must be booked in advance in the Registration Form and pre-paid.

SOCIAL DINNER: it will be held on Thursday November 17 in the delightful Torcello Isle, in the pleasant restaurant “Locanda Cipriani” (www.locandacipriani.com).

The “Locanda Cipriani”, created by Giuseppe Cipriani (world famous founder of Harry's Bar and Hotel Cipriani in Venezia) in 1935, still owned by the Cipriani family, became a literary legend after Ernest Hemingway wrote “Across the River and Through the Trees” during his stay there. He devoted whole pages of his novel to Torcello and kept a special place in his heart for the island. As a result, the “Locanda” became a destination of choice for the exclusive world of stars and celebrities who often visited Venezia in the post-War era.

The dinner ticket for accompanying persons and exhibitors costs 70,00 euro, including the transfer to the isle and back.

The participation to the social dinner must be indicated in the Registration Form.

Please, report on the Registration form any dietary restrictions.

COMPANION PROGRAM: The companions’ programme includes some guided visits to interesting places in Venezia and its surroundings:

þ Monday, November 14, 2005

Venezia Tour: Piazza san Marco, Basilica, Palazzo Ducale, Prigioni, Ponte dei Sospiri

(2.5 hrs; 31,00 euro per person)

Piazza San Marco ….This square is the undisputed symbol of Venice, the most beautiful living room in the world!

The Basilica , built in the 9th century, maintains the characteristic profile of the Byzantine church, with Greek cross plan and central dome edged with others four round form domes that end with bulbiform little domes. It is the principal church in Venice and was the place where the Doges were ordained.

The Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace, also known as Doge's Palace) was the residence of the Doge up to the fall of the Venetian Republic in I797 a public palace and seat of the administration of justice. It is the highest and richest symbol of Venetian civilization, of its cultural, military, political and economic history. All historic periods are represented in an extraordinary stratification of structural and decorative elements: from the antique foundations of the original Gothic complex, to the great halls dedicated to political life and decorated by the canvases of Veronese.

Note:Tour will be performed with a minimum of 15 participants and must be booked in advance in the Registration Form.

The fees are due at the Conference desk.

þ Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Murano, Burano, Torcello Isles Tour:

(3.5 hrs; 18,00 euro per person)

Don't leave Venezia without a visit to the famous islands, known throughout the world for picturesque scenery, handicraft and history.

Murano is well known for its glass making;

Burano is famous not only for its lace but it is also a pretty fishing village - its streets lined with bright coloured houses.

Torcello is a delightful little island, the earliest centre of civilisations in the estuary. A trip not to be missed!

Note:Tour will be performed with a minimum of 35 participants and must be booked in advance in the Registration Form.

The fees are due at the Conference desk.

þ Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Social Tour (for Delegates and Companions)

“Canareggio and Jewish Ghetto” Tour

(2.5 hrs; 37,00 euro per person)

Set in a quiet corner of Venezia, the Jewish Ghetto offers an opportunity to understand the Venetian Republic’s tolerance and exploitation of foreign people. En route, you will see on of the most tranquil areas of town, known for its long, wide canals draped with the linens of the day’s wash. Proceeding through “Campo Dei Mori”, your guide will share with you some of the sculptural and architectural treasures of the city. You will also encounter the painter Tintoretto’s house, and visit the church where he was baptized and buried after he adorned its walls with some of his most magnificent works of art. Passing by “Sant’Alvise” you will see the masterpieces of Tiepolo. The tour concludes at the “Jewish Ghetto” with a historical explanation of the Jewish Community in Venezia and a visit to some of the five Synagogues located on the islet.

Note:Tour will be performed with a minimum of 15 participants and must be booked in advance in the Registration Form and pre-paid.

þ Thursday, November 18, 2005

VILLE VENETE - Riviera del BrentaTour

(4.0 hrs; 45,00 euro per person)

The spread of the aristocratic villas along the course of the Brenta from Malcontenta to Stra was a phenomenon that was a sign of the power of Venezia for a couple of centuries between 1550 and 1700. The extraordinary flourishing of summer residences that the great families of Venezia built around the 16 th and the 19 th century were in perfect harmony with nature, in the countryside near Venezia. There are many in this area possibly thanks to the presence of the main architect of these villas, Andrea Palladio (Padova 1508; Vicenza 1580) who designed them with the classical and noble forms destined to fascinate the whole world. We will visit two of them along the river: Villa Wildmann, built in the 17 th century by the Scerimann family and then bought by the Wildmann who gave the actual shape to the villa, and Villa Pisani, now national museum, built for the Doge Pisani in the 17 th century.

Note: Tour will be performed with a minimum of 54 participants and must be booked in advance in the Registration Form.

The fees are due at the Conference desk