Capital of the Tuscany region and rich of invaluable artistic treasures of painting, architecture and sculpture, Firenze attracts every year millions of visitors from all over the world. The month of\u00a0October is one of the best to enjoy the city, and wander through its narrow streets and \u201cpiazze,\u201d being struck by the harmonious blending of medieval public buildings and Renaissance churches and palaces, visiting museums (such as the Uffizi Gallery or the Accademia), and tasting Florentine cooking. The weather in\u00a0October is still mild and agreeable.\u00a0Information about Firenze can be found, among others,\u00a0at the following websites:<\/p>\n
Italy has joined the\u00a0Schengen system\u00a0giving total freedom of movement within all the territories of the Schengen agreement signatory states.\u00a0 Admission to Italian territory for nationals of all the countries of the European Union and the European Economic Area is\u00a0 permitted if\u00a0in possession of a valid passport or\u00a0 another travel document recognised as valid by the Italian government. Nationals of any other states outside the Schengen Area should check the visa requirements for admission to Italian territory at:\u00a0www.esteri.it<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nTrasportation<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nFast trains \u201cFreccia Rossa<\/em>\u201d connect Firenze to the main cities in Italy: Milan (2h10\u2032), Rome (1h 40\u2032). Train timetable and online ticket purchase can be\u00a0accessed at\u00a0www.trenitalia.com<\/a>\u00a0. Firenze has four train stations:<\/p>\n\n
\nAn efficient motorway network connects Firenze to the rest of Italy and Europe. Routes,\u00a0maps and travel distances can be found at\u00a0www.viamichelin.it<\/a>. The Conference venue at Palazzo dei Congressi is just 7 km (4.5 miles) from the\u00a0Firenze Nord<\/em>exit of the main Italian motorway A1 \u201cAutostrada del Sole<\/em>\u201c. Two car parkings are just 100 metres away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWeather<\/h3>\n