Choosing the venue for a congress is never easy. The success of a congress often depends on aspects that are apparently of secondary importance: organisational ability and efficiency, technological facilities, the elegance of the venue and quality of the accommodation and its amenities.
However what counts above all else is the prestige of the location. In this sense, Rome is ideal, with its fascinating and uniquely special setting, abounding in history. The city’s historical, archaeological and architectural heritage is breathtaking; in addition, the pleasures of excellent cuisine is always on offer, and a trip to the shops is essential.
We would like to suggest some shopping & food around the Ergife Palace Hotel (within 500 mt), to simplify the congressman's life !
See the map, to choice your downtime !
FOOD
1) Chinese Resturant - Xian Du, via Aurelia 611-613 - phone 0666418808 - 100 seats - 5/20 €
2) Pizza - Mille Pizze E ... , via Aurelia 601 - phone 0666415457 - closed on Sunday - 50 seats
3) Bar, coffee, breakfast - Matrix Bar, via Aurelia 558 - phone 0645448323
3) Pharmacy - Medicine shop
3) Cigarettes and tobacco
4) Bar, coffee, breakfast, ice-creams - Bar Bonsignori, via Aurelia 591 - phone 06469950587
5) Restaurant & Pizza - Postodivino, via Aurelia 528/a phone 0666410456 - closed on Tuesdays, 70 seats
7) Restaurant, bar - Benedetto, via Aurelia 666/b phone 0666415004 - 20/30€ -150 seats
8) Restaurant & Pizza - Il Postiglione, via Aurelia 664 phone 0666541012 - 20/30€ - 170 seats
9) Bar & Pizza - Festival, via Aurelia 570 phone 0666512572 - 3/10€ - 50 seats
10) McDonald's - P.zza Giovanni Battista De La Salle 9 phone 0666017165
11) Mercato Irnerio - A typical Rome corner market
It is possible to use the restaurant facilities of the Ergife:
Buffet Lunch/Dinner (seated): € 35,00 per person, per service.
Buffet Lunch/Dinner (standing): € 32,00 per person, per service.
You can also have a lunch/dinner à la carte.
SHOPPING
For the shopping, we suggest to move in the centre of the city.
Rome, the eternal city, rich in history, art and culture but also a cosmopolitan city and important landmark in fashion and new trends. Arriving in Rome with the intention to follow a very fashionable route, therefore, you have only the embarassement of choice.
Starting point for this unusual, but no less fascinating tour of the city can only be the elegant and famous Via Condotti, one of the favorites for foreigners to purchase in Roman ateliers, from the most important Italian and international fashion designers such as Valentino, Armani, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Dior, to name a few.
Via Condotti
Via Condotti
Of note, again in Via Condotti, the precious jewels of Bulgari, Cartier and Federico Buccellati.
Equally glamorous and elegant Via Frattina which is, together with Via Borgognona and Via Bocca di Leone, home to some major world-renowned brands such as, it is worth to mention, the Trussardi store, the elegant shops of Cesare Paciotti and the refined Pal Zileri atelier.
Via Borgognona
Via Frattina
Leaving the area near the Spanish Steps along via della Mercede you can arrive in Via del Corso, one of the main arteries of the city. Partially closed to traffic, it houses shops of various types, capable to meet different needs: from the clothing for women and for men, to underwear, accessories, footwear, and young and trendy fashion megastores.
To see, walking along Via del Corso, the charming and characteristic Galleria Colonna (now Galleria Alberto Sordi) with many shops in complete peace and in shelter from rain and cold. Here it is just to choose between the modern and captivating "Jam", the alternative "Pinko", and the elegant Calvin Klein boutique.
Via del Corso
Galleria Colonna
Walking in Campo de Fiori, you must not miss Via dei Giubbonari. While you are moving towards Piazza Venezia, you cannot do without a walk along Via Nazionale, full of shops and boutiques.
In the area of the Vatican, finally, another must-stop is in Via Cola di Rienzo, where you can range from the classic and elegant boutiques as Luisa Spagnoli, Max Mara, Cerruti and David Saddler to large chains of fashion and glamour as Mango, Miss Sixty, Ethic, Fornarina, Onix, Benetton and Sisley, for a shopping at 360-degrees.
Campo dei Fiori
Via Cola di Rienzo
Designed by MaxBrax | 2009 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium - Roma
