3rd European Colloquium on Ethnopharmacology
1st International Conference of Anthropology and History of Health and Disease

General information

Date and location of the Conference

From 29th May to 2nd June 1996 at the
CENTRO CONGRESSI GENOVA
"Magazzini del Cotone"

a prestigious structure, in the heart of the historical seaport, restored in 1992 by the Italian architect Renzo Piano.

Centro Congressi di Genova

Genoa can be easily reached from the main European towns:

> Daily flights from / to Paris, Geneva, Zurich, London, Frankfurt, Munich, Milan, Rome.
> Fast trains connect it daily to the European train network.
> Ferryboats connect it with the main Mediterrean seaports.
> New highway spurs put Genoa in communication with the main European highway network.

The congressual area is can be reached by car from the highway exit of Genova Ovest: from there, take the Sopraelevata road and get out at the Centro Città exit, where you will find the entrance of the Centro Congressi. A parking service will be available to all participants.

A welcome service will be available on 29th and 30th May at Cristoforo Colombo Airport and Principe Railroad Station.

Speech time

Magistral lectures:: 20 mn
Communications: 12 mn

Official Languages

Italian, English, French
Simultaneous translation for the lectures in the morning

Official Participation Letter

To facilitate the administrative requests of participants from some countries, an official participation letter can be requested by mail or fax to Comitato Organizzazione Etnofarmacologia Antropologia.

Please note however, we notify that of this letter does not exempt participants from paying the inscription fee and all other Conference fees.

Certificate of Partecipation

A certificate of participation will be given to all regularly registered participants who will ask for it.

Practical Information
Currency:	Italian Lira
Weather:	The mean temperature in this period is 24 C. However we suggest to bring rainproof overwear with you.
Electricity:	220 volts
Main European Towns:	distance by highway or train Milan, Turin (150 km), Nice (190 km), Florence (300 km), Geneva (400 km), Venice (400 km), Zurich (450 km), Rome (490 km), Munich (660 km), Naples (700 km), Barcelona (900 km)
Emergency Call:	dial 112 or 113 (free of charge)