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The following tours and excursions will be organized for symposium participants. Reservations for tours and excursions are included on the Hotel Registration Form.

16 April 2002 - Morning sightseeing tour of Florence

The tour begins with a visit to the Cathedral complex: the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's cupola, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry with its bronze doors, and Gates of Paradise. The tour continues with a visit to the 15th century Palazzo Pitti built for the Pitti family and the last residence of the Medici family. Inside, view the celebrated "Palatine Gallery", a museum containing some of the most important works of Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Rubens. Then a panoramic view of the celebrated Boboli Gardens, along the romantic Viale dei Colli up to Piazzale Michelangelo, a place to admire the wonderful landscape of one of the world's most beautiful cities.

Euros 30,99 (on site Euros 33,57)

16 April 2002 - Afternoon sightseeing tour of Florence

Depart by coach for a brief excursion to Fiesole, a delightful town of Etruscan origin located on the hills surroundings Florence and the Arno valley. The tour continues to the historic center of Florence for a visit to the Franciscan church of Santa Croce, where it is possible to admire the tombs of Michelangelo, Machiavelli, Galileo and Rossini among others. Also visit the famous Academy of Fine Arts, where it is possible to admire Michelangelo's original David and other masterpieces of this great artist.

Euros 30,99 (on site Euros 33,57)

17 April 2002 - Full day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano

An extremely interesting excursion through the countryside of the Chianti area among delightful hills, with ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees. A visit to San Gimignano, a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries; it is situated on top of a hill and is famous for its numerous towers, frescoes and other treasures. On arrival in Siena, have lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant and visit the magnificent medieval center where it is possible to admire the Cathedral, the Piazza del Campo, the Town Hall and San Domenico, with its numerous treasures of Italian paintings. On the way back, admire the old medieval village of Monteriggioni enclosed by its famous walls. Lunch in a typical local restaurant is included.

Euros 82,64 (on site Euros 87,80)

18 April 2002 - Full day excursion to Pisa and Lucca

An interesting excursion to the historic city of Pisa, famous for its architectural magnificence. A panoramic view of the beautiful riverside, then a guided visit of the Piazza dei Cavalieri, where the Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world, is located. Then Piazza dei Miracoli with its celebrated Leaning Tower, the Cathedral (visit inside), a masterpiece of Romanesque art built between the 11th and 12th centuries, the Baptistry and other important monuments. The excursion will continue to Lucca, a fine example of a medieval village -- the 16th century walls, the Church of S. Frediano, the Cathedral of S. Martino, the Church of S. Michele, Piazza Anfiteatro with its Roman Amphitheatre. Visit the birthplace of Giacomo Puccini, composer of opera - Turandot, La Boheme, and Tosca. Lunch in a typical local restaurant is included.

Euros 82,64 (on site Euros 87,80)

Visit the Future Centre in Venice

http://fc.telecomitalialab.com

On your way to Florence you can stop in Venice at the Future Centre.
There you will be engaged in a discussion on the future of Telecommunications from an economic standpoint. The Future Centre -hyperlink- is located in the oldest part of Venice, where the first dwellers came, and is nested in a Renaissance building. A two hour presentation on the future of Telecommunications will let you interact and cast your votes on scenarios that are being developed and studied there.

The visit is scheduled on Friday, April 12, from 2 to 4 in the afternoon.
For registration please contact: roberto.saracco@tilab.com

Additional tours, excursions, car rental, travel booking for attendees and their guests can be suggested and organized by Intertravel Co.