Check with your travel agent if you require a visa to enter Italy. Plan well in advance, because applications for visas can be a slow process.

Bologna is hot in summer, and could be humid too. Travel light. Distances to walk in airports can be long, and with increased security at airports, hand luggage can now be very limited. Check with your airline before leaving home what will be allowed in the cabin. You will find that airport regulations do vary from one place to another, so expect differences in rules.

 

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Italy is famous for it's food (pizzas, pastas and much more) as well as producers of excellent local wines. Bologna in particular has plenty to offer, so do try some of the many delightful eating houses in the city.

Breakfast is usually included at the hotels (check with your hotel).

Lunch and coffee/tea breaks can be enjoyed at the many local cafes along Via Zamboni and surrounding streets.  Fruit, vegetables, hams and salamis and other specialities can be bought from the delightful local markets or supermarkets off the side streets from Piazza Maggiore.

Evening meals are best shared with friends a making new friends. There are countless delightful restaurants in the area for your evening meals.

Special Tip #1: There is a small restaurant at the top of San Luca , serving pizzas or a la carte- booking ahead is strongly advised!
San Luca:
A wonderful experience is to visit San Luca to enjoy a view of Bologna from above. The easiest way to get there is to take a taxi (share with friends). Ascending the 3.5 km hill there are 666 elegant porticos giving protection from the sun and leading to the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca at a height of 291 metres above Bologna. You can see many people walking or running up or down the porticos at all times of day! The construction of the Portico of San Luca began in 1657 and was financed entirely by donations.

Special Tip #2: A visit to Bologna would not be complete without indulging in the famous Italian ice-creams! The gelati shop we frequented was open until midnight every day!

 

The conference will be held in several venues along the Via Zamboni, They are close to each other - walking between the buildings is part of the charm of the ancient city of Bologna. For more details about venues see:
http://www.isme.org/2008/en/bologna/venues.html?Itemid=13

 

Bologna is hot in summer, and could be humid too with wonderful cool mornings and long, light evenings.. Travel light with cool, easy care clothing, which can be rinsed overnight.

 

opportunity to network
plenary sessions of world standard
professional development
Exhibition with most things musical
travel extension/tours

 

When you arrive in Bologna, the best way to transfer to your hotel is to follow the directions given for arrivals at this link: TBA

 

The Conference theme is:

Music at all ages

• Music and infants
• Music and children
• Music and young people
• Music and adults
• Music and seniors

See: http://www.isme.org/2008/en/bologna/conference-theme.html?Itemid=5

 

The 2008 Conference is hosted by:
ISME (International Society for Music Education)
and
SIEM (Societa' Italiana Per L'Educazione Musicale).

 

You will find all contact details for English and Italian at:
http://www.isme.org/2008/en/bologna/general-information.html?Itemid=18