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Where is the meeting being held and how do I get there?
Where is the meeting being held and how do I get there?
Science and Cultural Center of FORTH
on the corners of Averof & Zografou Street, in the city center of Heraklion, Crete:
More information on the building, including accessibility information can be found here.
Getting to Heraklion:
The best airport to fly into is Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis" (HER). It is 20 minutes outside of the city center (within the Venetian walls).
HER is connected to most major European airports during the tourist season, which starts in May.
Flights to Athens may be cheaper, then you can take a short flight (50 minutes via Aegean Airlines or Sky Express, for example) to Heraklion. There is also a ferry to the island (note that it takes up to 9 hrs).
Taxis are available at the taxi rank outside of the airport exit. Getting to the city center via taxi should cost less than 20 Euro (typically around 18 Euro). ATMs are available at the airport exit, if you need cash. Most also accept card.
Freenow is an app for rideshare services, like Uber or Lyft. It works well in the city and can be connected to your card.
Buses are also available to the city center (Bus 1, for example; most buses take tap-to-pay or cash, it is less than 2 Euro to ride).
We recommend staying in the city center (see accommodation recommendations, below).
Getting to the Science and Cultural Center:
The Science and Cultural Center is in the city center of Heraklion, near the Heraklion Archeological Museum. Please do not go to the FORTH main building near campus and the mountains! Your commute to the meeting should be less than 25 minutes, walking.
If staying in the city center, getting to the meeting should be a 10-15 minute walk or less.
If staying outside of the city center, you will need to walk or consider public (bus)/private (taxi) transit to get to the city center and then walk to the meeting.
Google Maps can be helpful with the buses and their schedules. Buses that run near the Science and Cultural Center: 2-6. 9-12, 15, 17, 31, 50 , 91
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to Maria (maria.charisi@ia.forth.gr) or Meg (meg@ia.forth.gr).
What accommodations are nearby?
What accommodations are nearby?
Heraklion city center is very walkable, there are frequent buses if you're looking to get out of Heraklion to the beaches or other cities on Crete, and is generally safe. We highly recommend staying in the city center (within the walls)!
The following are some options (in rough order of cheapest to most expensive):
Olive Green Hotel
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Outside of the city center:
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
3Pines Design Living
There are also many AirBNBs in the area. We are working on getting a hotel discount.
Are there any conference fees?
Are there any conference fees?
There are no registration fees to attend the conference. Additional fees for activities and food are left up to the attendee.
How can I sign up to attend?
How can I sign up to attend?
You can register here: https://forms.gle/tbGJNqbp2Z9K8DXe8
I cannot attend in person, can I still participate?
I cannot attend in person, can I still participate?
Yes! This meeting is fully hybrid!
What is the agenda?
What is the agenda?
The agenda will be published in late March/early April here: Agenda
What activities are there in Heraklion?
What activities are there in Heraklion?
Knossos Palace - just outside of Heraklion, an incredible archeological site
Venetian Fortress Rocca a Mare - an excellent place to explore and walk around
Heraklion Central Market - shop 'til you drop! lots of places to buy souvenirs and people watch
Heraklion Archaeological Museum - learn about the Minoans and the impact they've had
Museum of Ancient Greek Technology by Kotsanas - highlights the genius inventions of ancient Greeks (Meg's favorite)
Video Games Museum - a small, but fun throwback
Historical Museum of Crete - showcases the many layers of Cretan history and culture
Natural History Museum of Crete - has earthquake simulator and fossils- what's not to love? great for kids!
CRETAquarium - one of the largest and most modern aquariums in Europe
Plenty of day trips offered on tour websites like GetYourGuide or TripAdvisor to local wineries, other islands, and famous beaches. Chania and other cities of Crete are easy to get to by bus as well!
Any food or restaurant recommendations?
Any food or restaurant recommendations?
Peskesi- traditional Cretan food, all locally sourced, gets very busy and you may need a reservation
Ippokampos - seafood near the fort!
Petousis Tavern - traditional Cretan food
Parasties - an open kitchen concept, new takes on old recipes
Apiri - contemporary Greek cuisine
Cooking with Love - home cooked Greek food, no nonsense
Sir Papafigos - unique, contemporary Greek
Hacienda - coffee, brunch, and more! Several locations if you want to adventure out of the city center!
Mare Coffee Bar & Food - good views, lots of seating
Sweet treats, coffee, etc:
Anevato by Litinas - fantastic and fresh handmade pastries!
Solo Gelato - simple and delicious gelato
Frankly Cafe - great coffee
fillo-fillo - bougatsa and coffee
Phyllosophies - pastries, bougatsa, people watching
You'll find good food and fantastic coffee everywhere! Ask the LOC for opinions and favorite dishes!
Where can I report dietary restrictions?
Where can I report dietary restrictions?
Any dietary restrictions can be reported in the registration form. In case of emergency, they can also be reported to Maria Charisi (maria.charisi@ia.forth.gr) or Meg Davis (meg@ia.forth.gr).
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Please reach out to Maria Charisi (maria.charisi@ia.forth.gr) or Meg Davis (meg@ia.forth.gr) if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
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