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1GENERAL INFORMATIONTRAVEL/LOCAL INFORMATIONTravelling to MilanMilan is one of Europe’s most accessible and welcomingcities. It has ancient origins – it was the capital of theWestern Roman Empire and boasts a unique, worldfamousartistic heritage, of which the best known isLeonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. There are countlessimpressive buildings in the city that have great character,in many different styles ranging from old Neo-classicalMilanese palaces (palazzos) to ultra-modern towers andoffice blocks. Milan can easily be reached by air, train androad and has three airports: Malpensa (50km from citycentre), Linate (20km from city centre) and Orio al Serio(50km from city centre). For full details please see theAMEE website www.amee.org/Conferences/AMEE-2014/Travel,-Accommodation-Social/Travel-to-and-around-Milan.Private Airport TransfersShould you require private transfers from/to the airport,these can be booked via Worldspan Group. An onlinebooking service is available on the AMEE 2014 website.Please note that bookings can only be made from/to theairport to your hotel or to the MiCo Centre. Should youwish to book transfers from a different location or need alarger vehicle than those available on the website, pleasecontact Maria Jones by telephone, +44(0)1745 828400 orby email, tours@worldspan.co.uk.Conference VenueMiCo – Milano Congressi, Piazzale Carlo Magno,1 – 20149 Milano, ItalyAMEE 2014 sessions will take place in the South Wingof the MiCo – Milano Congressi, located in downtownMilan within walking distance of many hotels. For moreinformation, please visit http://www.micmilano.it/Home_en.html.Local TransportationA detailed map will be provided in the conferencebag. Below is a link to the metro map: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/file_uploads/9eb80cbdfb3b7e5d35918777e856c966_MilanMetroMap.pdf.The nearest metro stations to MiCo Congress Centre areLotto Fierra or Amendola on the Red Line. For furtherinformation please visit the AMEE website (www.amee.org/Conferences/AMEE-2014/Travel,-Accommodation-Social/Travel-to-and-around-Milan)Delegates attending the main AMEE Conference willreceive a 5 day travel pass valid from Saturday toWednesday, available when you collect your badge fromthe Registration desk.Car ParkingDelegates who are travelling by car to the MiCo CongressCentre are advised to enter at Gate 17. The cost is €15Euros per day and is managed by an automatic cashmachine that is paid when exiting. The machine acceptscash or credit cards.Useful InformationCurrency: the currency in Milan is the Euro (€).Although most businesses in Milan accept credit cardsand bank debit cards, it is advisable to keep some cashon hand. ATMs are available at airports, train stationsand throughout the city. At the time of going to pressthe exchange rate is £1 = €1.26; $1 = €0.73. For currentexchange rates visit: www.xe.comInsurance: It is strongly recommended that youarrange your own travel insurance to cover the loss ofpossessions, money, any health or dental treatment orconference cancellation.Smoking: All conference locations being used by AMEEwill be strictly no smoking.Electricity: As in most of continental Europe, electricityis supplied at 220v. Electrical sockets take standardEuropean two-pin plugs. British, North American andother non-European tourists are advised to bringadaptors with them, which can usually be purchased atyour departure airport.Weather: The climate in Milan is typicallyMediterranean, with high temperatures and sunny days inthe summer. Typical temperatures in August/Septemberrange from 11 C /52 F to 24 C /75 F .Children: Children are not permitted to attend any ofthe academic sessions and should not be left unattendedat any time on Conference premises. Student Taskforcemembers are not permitted to supervise children anddelegates are kindly requested to arrange their ownchildcare.– 5 –