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Facing the big lodges of port wine to which it gave its name across the river Douro, Porto is Portugal´s second largest city. Taking pride from its ancient roots, Porto is a city of the XXI century, where the old and the new live side by side in harmony. A modern and lively commerce makes it a thriving city and its traditional importance as an industrial center does not diminish the charm and character of its old quarters or even of the newer and busy avenues, shopping centers and quiet residential blocks.
Porto affords many attractions, monuments and museums, as well as a diverse cultural agenda. With a well-known gastronomy and hospitable population, it is also the starting point to explore the river Douro in an unforgettable journey upstream.
The Symposium will be held in the Congress Centre of Porto Palácio Hotel, is located at Av. da Boavista, one of the major arteries of the city. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and there is a well-equipped business center. The VIP Lounge features panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean and Douro Estuary.
Porto Palácio Hotel - Congress Centre
Porto Palácio – Centro de Congressos
http://www.hotelportopalacio.com
Av. da Boavista, 1269
4100-130 Porto, Portugal
GPS Coordinates: 41° 9' 33.36" N 8° 38' 20.60" O
Located about 15 km from Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport, the Congress venue is easily accessed by car and by subway. All major rent-a-car agencies are available at the airport. Taxi services will bring you into town in about 20 minutes. Taking the subway at the airport the congress location (“Casa da Música” Station) is reached in about 22 minutes and the downtown (“Trindade”) in about 26 minutes.
Option to reach the Congress Center include:
Bus - lines 201, 203, 502, 503 and 504. Closest bus stops: “Guerra Junqueiro”, “António Cardoso”. Further information can be found in: http://www.stcp.pt;
Subway - "Casa da Música" subway station is 14 minute walking distance from the Congress Center. Further information can be found in: http://www.metrodoporto.pt;
Train – the main train stations are “S.Bento” and “Campanhã” which are easily reached by subway (7 and 10 min travel from “Casa da Música” subway station). Further information can be found here (CP Passengers).