Map, Venue and Transport
Bari
Located in the sun-drenched, picturesque, coastal gem of the Apulia region (or Puglia, as it is known to the locals), Bari is the capital city of this land in Southern Italy. In recent years Bari has gradually built a reputation as a bridge between West and East, that mirrors an increasingly multi-cultural, open, tolerant and friendly community, connecting people, individuals and businesses, from different countries and cultures. It is a modern city, at the same time it keeps strong ties with its own traditions.
Bari has a maritime flavour and deserves a glance for the panoramic seafront promenade, and the historic and atmospheric old town, called Bari Vecchia, a medieval warren of tight alleyways and graceful piazzas with fascinating Romanesque-styled churches. Also the modern part and heart of the city, named Borgo Murattiano, is a great place to spend time, with a major shopping district and gorgeous architectures built in the 19th and early 20th centuries. More, Bari and the Puglia overall can boast some of the best Italy's food and wines, and a genuine authentic, simple and tasty vernacular cuisine, the legendary cucina povera (literally 'cooking of the poor' or 'peasant cooking').
Bari supports two large universities (Università di Bari “Aldo Moro” and Politecnico di Bari), an opera house and municipal buildings that shout confidence.
All these features contributed to Lonely Planet naming Bari one of Europe’s top 5 destinations.
The conference will take place at via Edoardo Orabona, 4 - Department of Chemistry and Department of Physics
Bari can be reached by plane, train, bus, and ferry. You can easily reach Bari from any major European capital, with direct flights to Bari as well as train, bus, or ferry options.
The Bari Airport is the main airport in Apulia. It is located 9 kilometers away from downtown Bari.
The Adriatic railway connects Bologna to Lecce and Taranto and also stops at Foggia and Bari. The railway between Rome and Taranto also stops in Bari and Naples. Additional information and timetables can be found on the official national Railway website www.trenitalia.com or www.italotreno.it.
Traveling by bus can be a good and cheaper alternative to trains, see for more information Flixbus, Marino, Marozzi, Sais, etc.
The port in Bari has daily connections to Durazzo in Albania, Antivari in Montenegro, and to Corfù, Igoumenitsa, and Patrasso in Greece, info at www.porto.bari.it
From the Karol Wojtyla Airport to Bari City Center
By Light Rail – to Bari Centrale Train Station
The Ferrotramviaria regional railway company connects the airport to the train station, with the cost of a one-way ticket €5. Regular daily train services operate up to every 40 minutes, from 5:00am to 11:00pm (www.ferrovienordbarese.it).
By Bus – to Bari Centrale Train
The city of Bari is served by the Amtab local bus company. Take the no16 line from the airport going to the train station, and get off at the last stop. Tickets can be bought directly from the bus driver at €1.5, and are available at newspaper kiosks and bars at €1.
By Shuttle – to Bari Centrale Train
The Tempesta AutoServizi shuttle bus travels from the airport to the train station and runs 37 times a day between 5:00 am and midnight. The journey time is 30 minutes approximately, and a single ticket can be bought on the bus, at a cost of €4.00 (www.autoservizitempesta.it).
By Taxi
Taxis are readily available at the airport. Fixed fares by RadioTaxiBari (+39 080 554 33 33) taxi firm from the airport to the venue will cost around €25 (www.taxibari.it/en).
From the Bari Centrale Train Station (Giuseppe Capruzzi street side) or Bari Bus Station to the Conference venue
By Walk
From the Bari Centrale Train Station, it is possible to reach by walk the Conference Venue in 25 minutes.
By Bus
From the Bari Centrale Train Station, it is possible to reach by bus the Conference Venue in 15 minutes. AMTAB n° 21 https://moovitapp.com/bari-3342/lines/21/312383/4570553/it?customerId=4908&ref=1&poiType=site