Venue
The workshop will be almost entirely hosted at Grand Hotel Savoia.
The hotel is right next to the "Piazza Principe" train station, in the city center of Genova and to the headquarters of the University of Genoa (Palazzo dell'Ateneo).
The plenary sessions on Wednesday will be held in the Aula Magna of the Genoa University.
Dozens of small restaurants, bars and historic shops can be found in the vicoli (narrow alleys) surrounding the area.
Welcome Drinks
A drink reception ("aperitivo") will take place on Monday 9th September at Banano Tsunami in the Porto Antico area.
After the welcome drink, you will find plenty of options for dinner in the surroundings and we will be happy to give you our best suggestions to enjoy the nightlife in Genova!
Suggestions for excursions
Genova and the Ligurian Riviera offer you dozens of different opportunities to explore, discover or simply relax on the beach. We list some suggestions here, but please refer to websites such as Visit Genoa for more information.
Urban walks by the seaside
A stroll along Corso Italia to the fisherman village of Boccadasse to enjoy a drink and fried fish on the beach.
A trip to Nervi to Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi by the cliffs. It's a short walk overlooking the sea that ends in a small beach with a bar. Take your swimming gear. You can visit Parchi di Nervi on the way back.
Boat trips
A boat trip to San Fruttuoso Abbey to enjoy a corner of paradise by the Mount of Portofino.
If you feel lucky you can also go for whalewatching, on boats regularly scheduled to depart from the Porto Antico area, hosting also the famous Genova Aquarium.
A bigger splash
Many beautiful villages of the Ligurian Riviera are just a short train ride from Brignole or Piazza Principe train stations.
This includes the magnificent Cinque Terre area, where you can find multiple ways to enjoy beach life or hiking or both.
The beach options closest to Genova include Bogliasco, Pieve Ligure, Sori and Camogli on the East side or Arenzano, Varazze, Celle and Albissola on the West side.
But feel free to ask for suggestions on more spots that can't be missed!
Urban hiking
Really close to the city center, you can find a dense network of pathways overlooking the sea, in the Parco delle Mura area.
You can also reach the area via the historical Genova-Casella Railway or directly from the city center via multiple cable railways. On the way back downtown, don't forget to enjoy the sunset from Spianata Castelletto.
Art and architecture in the city center
Last but not least, Genova's historic center has the honor to be part of the Unesco World Heritages.
To fully enjoy its beauty you can consider getting in contact with one of the many tourist guide associations operating in Genova.
Social Dinner
The social dinner will take place on Thursday 12th September in the court of Palazzo Rosso.
