July 2, 2018 · 6.30 (PM)

Included in the FULL & STUDENT REGISTRATION FEE

The Welcome Reception will take place at the wonderful Complesso San Geminiano (conference venue) on the Modena downtown.

This convent was originally built as a hospital in 1348, the year in which the plague was at its peak. It continued as a hospital until the middle of the following century. In 1348 the facility was transformed into a convent for the San Geminiano nuns. In 1586 the convent was adorned with two bell towers. In 1798, when the monastic order was suppressed, the convent was permanently closed and the buildings were used for a wide variety of activities: the city bakery was located here as well as the Amateur Theatre.

Nowadays it's the siege of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Faculty of Law. Still today one can admire the lovely XV century cloisters adorned by a double series of arches.

During the reception, the registration will be available from 6.30 to 8.00 pm.

How to get there?

Complesso San Geminiano, via San Geminiano 3 (Modena city center, walking distance from all hotels in the downtown).

It is located in the Historic Center where traffic is limited. From Largo S. Agostino go all the way down Via Emilia until you reach the Corso Duomo intersection. Take the right and then turn left into Via Dei Servi. Go down this street to Via Canalino. Turn right and go down this street until you reach the portico where, on the right, you find Via San Geminiano.

Indications on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/YKawnJZhqvr