Description
Location:
The city of Fiuggi is famous for the “Acqua di Fiuggi”, which flows from its natural springs that gush from the nearby mountains of the central Apennines.
The water has been used since the 14th century, when Pope Boniface the 8th claimed his kidney stones had been healed by the mineral waters from the nearby Fiuggi spring.
Two centuries later, the greatest master of Renaissance painting and sculpture, Michelangelo, also extolled the virtues of Fiuggi’s water, which cured him of his kidney stones or, as he called them, “the only kind ofstone I could not love.”
In later centuries, Acqua di Fiuggi was bottled and given as a special gift from the pope’s ambassadors to the various royal courts of Europe.
In Italy, l’Acqua di Fiuggi is still famous for its alleged healing properties.
Owing to its medieval origins, a visit to Fiuggi offers many opportunities for historical, artistic,and cultural enrichment.
From here, one can go to visit attractive medieval sites, such as Subiaco, Anagni, Guarcino,and many other small ancient boroughs.
Fiuggi offers the possibility of highly picturesque hiking and bicycling in localities that are as ancient as they are beautiful.
Finally, it should also be noted that this region of Italy offers unparalleled culinary experiences.
transportation
Travel
To reduce the carbon footprint of this meeting, the organizers encourage attendees to reach the meeting location by train from anywhere in Europe, see for instance https://italiatren.com/en or www.bahn.de
Alternatively, Flixbus service is available from many European cities to the train station Rome Termini, from where a short train ride will bring you to Fiuggi (see below).
Tickets can be bought via credit card at www.flixbus.com
Alternative travel options:
Air: The closest airport to Fiuggi is Rome–Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci” (FCO). From FCO, we recommend traveling to Fiuggi using local public transport, via Rome Termini. The direct bus to Fiuggi will take 1h 30 min and leaves from Via Giolitti at the following times: 9.00 AM, 1.00 PM and 7.00 PM.
https://servizi.cotralspa.it/Orari
The ticket can be purchased at the newsstands of the station and the cost is 5.00 Euro.
Car: Fiuggi can be reached via private or rental car from Rome-Fiumicino International Airport in 1h 15 min.
Shuttle Bus organized by EWCD:
Arrival May 11th, 2025: Three shuttles (10:30, 14:30, and 18.30)
Departure May 16th, 2025: Three shuttles at 07:00, 09:00 and 12:00 (an optional bus, before 7:00 would be booked on request, for those who need to be very early at the airport)
Drop off at CIA and FCO airports
PICK UP LOCATIONS
International airport FCO: Terminal 3, go to the end of all entrances towards the bus pick up (follow the signs to the buses). The bus will be between platform 10-23 with a sign “14th EWCD”.
Domestic airport CIA: Bus parking location
Meeting info
Meeting info:
The EWCD meeting officially begins on Monday, May 12th, early in the morning with the first session. We recommend arriving on Sunday, May 11th, to attend the welcome dinner (included in the conference fee) and ensure you are ready for the meeting the following morning.
The meeting will wrap up on Thursday, May 15th, typically after lunch. In the afternoon, participants can enjoy a soccer tournament, followed by a gala dinner and final night party to close the event.
Departure:
On Friday, May 16th, participants can leave the hotel starting early in the morning. This is a great opportunity to either head to the airport or explore Rome and its surroundings.
