iCities 2018 Collemaggio

Local Information

L’Aquila is the capital city of the Abruzzo region in Italy. Laid out within medieval walls upon a hillside in the middle of a narrow valley; tall snow-capped mountains of the Gran Sasso massif flank the town. A maze of narrow streets, lined with Baroque and Renaissance buildings and churches, open onto elegant piazzas. Home to the University of L’Aquila, it is a lively college town and, as such, has many cultural institutions: a repertory theater, a symphony orchestra, a fine-arts academy, a state conservatory, a film institute. Close to the highest of the Apennine summits, L’Aquila is positioned at an altitude of 721 metres in the Valley of the Aterno-Pescara, situated between four mountain peaks above 2,000 metres. The mountains block the city off from warm humid air currents from the Mediterranean, and give rise to a climate that is cool in comparison to most of central Italy, and dry. It has been said that the city enjoys each year eleven cold months and one cool one. L’Aquila is approximately 100 kilometers (62 mi) to the east-north-east of Rome, with which it is now connected by a motorway through the mountains.

Conference Venue

I-Cities 2018 will be held at :

Gran Sasso Science Institute
Viale Francesco Crispi, 7, 67100 L'Aquila AQ, Italy
For directions : click here
Parking has been made available at Via dello Zafferano, 67100 L'Aquila AQ
The points of interest specific to I-CiTies 2018 can be found here .

Reach Us



Reach us from Rome



Gaspari Bus Schedule from Rome Fuimicino (FCO) Airport to L'Aquila Reach us from Pescara

TUA Bus Schedule from Rome Tiburtina to L'Aquila Reach us from Pescara

Gaspari Bus Schedule from Rome Ciampino (CIA) Airport to L'Aquila Reach us from Pescara

Gaspari Bus Schedule from Rome Tiburtina to L'Aquila Reach us from Pescara

Reach L'Aquila by Plane Or Train

The nearest airports are Rome Fiumicino (FCO), Rome Ciampino (CIA) and Abruzzo International Airport Pescara (PSR). At all airports one has the option to rent a car. To reach L'Aquila from Rome and Pescara via the connecting motorways is relatively easy. Below some details about using public transportation, additional information are available at : Visit Abruzzo




Reach L'Aquila From Rome with Direct Bus from Rome To L'Aquila

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) Airport to L'Aquila

There are two main possibilities to reach L'Aquila from Rome Fiumicino (FCO)

  1. Direct connection with Gaspari Bus :
    Seven daily buses connects Rome Fiumicino to L'Aquila. The service is provided by Gaspari Bus. The duration is about 2h. Be aware that the Gaspari bus stops at “L'Aquila Amiternum” and you will need to take a taxi to reach the venue (distance : 3km)

    Gaspari Bus TimeTable (last update: August 04th) - Click Here

  2. Connection with TUA :
    Take the train at the Airport Station until Roma Tiburtina (current duration 48′, timetable and tickets on Trenitalia), Outside the station there is the TUA terminal bus, Online timetables and tickets can be found at TUA. TUA stops at “L’Aquila Collemaggio”, from where the venue can be easily reached (distance: 700 meters). City center (i.e., Fontana Luminosa and Hotel Castello) is 1.5 Km away.

    TUA timetable is also available here

Rome Ciampino (CIA) Airport to L'Aquila

Direct connection with Gaspari Bus :
Seven daily buses connects Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino to L’Aquila. The service is provided by Gaspari Bus. The duration is about 1.5h. Be aware that the Gaspari bus stops at “L'Aquila Amiternum” and you will need to take a taxi to reach the venue (distance : 3km)

Gaspari Bus TimeTable (last update: August 04th) - Click Here




Rome Termini to L'Aquila

Take the underground (line B, Rebibbia - 4 stops) or the train to reach Rome Tiburtina. To reach L’Aquila from Rome Tiburtina, follow the instructions below.

Rome Tiburtina to L'Aquila

There are two possibilities to easily reach L'Aquila from Rome Tiburtina (FCO)

  1. Direct connection with Gaspari Bus :
    Seven daily buses connects Rome Fiumicino to L'Aquila. The service is provided by Gaspari Bus. The duration is about 1h and 15 minutes. Be aware that the Gaspari bus stops at “L'Aquila Amiternum” and you will need to take a taxi to reach the venue (distance : 3km)

    Gaspari Bus TimeTable (last update: August 04th) - Click Here

  2. Direct connection with TUA :
    Outside the train station there is also the TUA terminal bus. The TUA stops at “L’Aquila Collemaggio”, from where the venue can be easily reached (distance: 700 meters). City center (i.e., Fontana Luminosa and Hotel Castello) is 1.5 Km away. Online timetables and tickets can be found at TUA.

    TUA timetable is also available here





Reach us from Pescara

Reach L'Aquila From Pescara

This airport is located near Pescara and about 119 km (74 miles) from L’Aquila, a 1h 20 min drive by car/bus on a motorway across the Appennine mountains. The airport is connected to the center of Pescara with Bus n. 8 and n. 38 line code GTM, with which you can reach Piazza della Repubblica, the Bus Terminal to the domestic and international destinations. From the Bus Terminal several runs to L’Aquila (Bus Terminal Collemaggio) are available with TUA

Accommodation

For I-Cities 2018 Participants, A list of rooms at special price have been booked at the following hotels :

Hotel Name Room Type Prices in Euro Time to the Conference Location (Walk) Time to the Conference Location (Car)
Hotel Castello Double room, Single occupancy 70,00 16 min (1.2 km) 8 min (2.4 km)
Hotel Federico II Double room, Single occupancy 70,00 21 min (1.6 km) 3 min (1.7 km)
Hotel Amiternum Double room, Single occupancy 70,00 34 min (2.7 km) 6 min (2.8 km)
Hotel Canadian Double room, Single occupancy 70,00 37 min (3.0 km) 6 min (3.1 km)
Hotel L'Aquila Double room, Single occupancy 80,00 10 min (700 m) 3 min (750 m)

Hotel Castello

The Hotel is located in the heart of L'Aquila. The hotel boasts a privileged position, in front of the Cinquecento Castle and the Auditorium of the Park commissioned by Renzo Piano, a stone's throw from the University, from the main city sports center that includes the tennis club, the municipal swimming pool and the stadium "factors". Cultures, art, events, natures, sports ... all at your fingertips

The hotel is located at : Piazza Battaglione degli Alpini, 67100 L'Aquila AQ
For Directions click here

hotel castello


hotel federico2

Hotel Federico II

Hotel Federico II is a new construction completely antisismical. Its only a few steps from the historical centre. It is glad to welcome you in one of the 36 rooms which are elegant and comfortable, they are made to satisfy all the needs of our clients. The hotel has furthermore, a bar, a conference room, a panoramic terrace, and internal garage and a private wide parking adjacent the structure.

The hotel is located at : Via Strinella, 2, 67100 L'Aquila AQ
For Directions click here


Hotel Amiternum

The Hotel Amiternum L'Aquila is located in a panoramic position, in the immediate vicinity of the city centre.All rooms of the hotel amitermun l'aquila are fitted with every comfort; meeting rooms for businesses are also available. The elegant reception, the breakfast room, the bar, the panoramic restaurant, and the efficiency of the operators will meet even the most demanding requests, and make your stay at the Hotel Amiternum L'Aquila very enjoyable.

The hotel is located at : Strada Statale 17 Est, 67100 L'Aquila AQ
For Directions click here



hotel amiternum


hotel canadian

Hotel Canadian

CANADIAN HOTEL has 94 rooms of different types designed to meet any need. The simple and elegant furnishings, the warm colors and the wooden floor make each room a pleasant and welcoming place. Equipped with every kind of comfort, air conditioning, telephone, modem socket, radio, room service, satellite TV, mini bar (on request) and terrace are ideal for spending wonderful relaxing moments in L 'Aquila. Rooms also suitable for people with disabilities.

The hotel is located at : Strada Statale 17, 67100 Località Casermette, L'Aquila AQ
For Directions click here


Hotel L'Aquila

Hotel L'Aquila is located in the heart of the historic center, in an 18th-century building . The structure offers a mix of style, optimal location and comfort, both to the business client and to families looking for relaxation or young people looking for adventure.Its privileged position allows you to explore alleys and squares that tell a story, while ensuring quick travel to the city areas dedicated to business or to the surrounding tourist attractions.

The hotel is located at : Via Simonetto 5A 67100 L'Aquila AQ
For Directions click here



hotel laquila