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Miscellanea

Embracing 110 Schools, covering all branches of Science, the Centre is situated in the old pre-mediaeval city of Erice where three restored monasteries (one of which was the residence of the Viceroy of Sicily during the XIV and XV Centuries) provide an appropriate setting for high intellectual endeavour. These ancient buildings are now named after great Scientists and strong supporters of the " Ettore Majorana" Centre.

The San Francesco Monastery (former Viceroy's residence) is now the Eugene P. Wigner Institute with the "Enrico Fermi" Lecture Hall.

The San Domenico Monastery is now the Patrick M.S. Blackett Institute with the "Paul A.M. Dirac" Lecture Hall.

The San Rocco Monastery is now the Isidor I. Rabi Institute with the "Richard P. Feynman" Lecture Hall, the Directorate and the main Secretariat of the Centre.

There are living quarters in all three Institutes for people attending the Courses at the Centre.

One the above map:

IF YOU HAVE ASKED FOR TRANSPORT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CENTER

Both at the Palermo International Airport "Punta Raisi" and the Airport "San Vinzenzo Florio" in Trapani-Virgi (Trapani-Birgi), a person (with the Erice poster or another sign) will wait for you just after the baggage claim.

Similarly, at the Trapani Railway Station, a person (with the Erice poster or another sign) will wait for you at the exit of the station.

The Center does NOT provide a pick up at the Palermo Railway Station.

The Center transport will bring you to San Rocco Monastery where you will be asked to register and will receive a lodging assignment.

IF YOU HAVE SELECTED YOUR OWN TRANSPORT (by car or public transportation, for example)

Those who come by car should leave the car (and luggage) at a parking and come on foot to San Rocco Monastery. There is a guardian there all the time. You will receive a lodging assignment. Then you can drive there to deposit the luggage.

Those who come by themselves (by public transport, for example), please come to San Rocco Monastery. There is a guardian there all the time. You will receive a lodging assignment, and then you can check in into your accomodation.

CONTACT TELEPHONE OF THE CENTER

You should have the Centre phone number with you (to call in case of flight delays or other trouble). This number is:

++39-0923-869133

Information Added on June 5.

FURTHER COMMUNICATIONS

Any changes in your arrival/departure information, as well as any other communications, should be sent directly to the Center, to Mr. Pino Aceto (pino.aceto@ccsem.infn.it), with carbon copy to Ms. Fiorella Ruggiu (fiorellazic@libero.it), (fiorella@ccsem.infn.it). This is the policy of the Center aimed at avoiding possible delays in communications. The Center is apparently very efficient in handling such last minute requests.

CONTACT TELEPHONE OF THE CENTER

You should have the Centre phone number with you (to call in case of flight delays or other trouble). This number is:

++39-0923-869133 (+39.923.869133)

ARRIVALS (IF YOU HAVE ASKED FOR TRANSPORT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CENTER)

Both at the Palermo International Airport "Punta Raisi" and the Airport "San Vinzenzo Florio" in Trapani-Virgi (Trapani-Birgi), a person (with the Erice poster or another sign) will wait for you just after the baggage claim.

Similarly, at the Trapani Railway Station, a person (with the Erice poster or another sign) will wait for you at the exit of the station.

The Center does NOT provide a pick up at the Palermo Railway Station.

The Center transport will bring you to San Rocco Monastery where you will be asked to register and will receive a lodging assignment.

ARRIVALS (IF YOU HAVE SELECTED YOUR OWN TRANSPORT)

Those who come by car should leave the car (and luggage) at a parking and come on foot to San Rocco Monastery. There is a guardian there all the time. You will receive a lodging assignment. Then you can drive to your assigned accomodation to deposit the luggage.

Those who arrive by themselves (by public transport, for example), should come to San Rocco Monastery. There is a guardian there all the time. You will receive a lodging assignment, and then you can check in into your accomodation.

A detailed map of Erice showing the location of San Rocco Monastery (and other monasteries) is available on our homepage, under "Miscellanea" heading.

EQUIPMENT IN LECTURE HALLS

Lectures will be held in three rooms: San Domenico Hall (Auditorium), San Francesco Hall and San Rocco Hall.

In the San Domenico Hall there is a PC running Windows XP connected to a beamer (computer screen projector) and two overhead projectors.

Both San Rocco Hall and San Francesco Hall have a beamer (computer screen projector) and one overhead projector. The Center has promised to install a dedicated PC attached to the beamer in these two rooms as well.

Only San Francesco Hall has an old-fashioned blackboard (of green color). None of the three halls have a whiteboard either.

INTERNET ACCESS

In the San Rocco Monastery there are some PCs running Windows to check your e-mails. The lecture room in the San Domenico Hall and part of the San Rocco and San Francesco buildings are also running a wireless network so that you can reach the Internet if your laptop has a wireless connection.

BADGE

It is necessary for all participants, as well as for accompanying persons, to wear their identification badge at all times.

BREAKFAST

Residents living in the Centre's structures will have breakfast on a self-service basis in the "coffee room" in the San Rocco Monastery (in the back of the courtyard on the right-hand side under the staircase). Participants housed in the hotels will have breakfast at their hotels.

SNACKS

Coffee, tea, milk, mineral water, fruit and sandwiches are available (free of charge) in the "coffee room" of the San Rocco Monastery at any time.

LUNCH AND DINNER

A selected list of recommended restaurants is displayed in the entrance hall of the San Rocco Monastery. The closing time of each restaurant is given in the list. The restaurant owner will ask the participants to sign a form where the appropriate activity is indicated (Course, Seminar etc.) in order to keep a record. Please sign legibly; accompanying members must sign too.

At lunch and dinner, it is advisable for participants to distribute themselves in small groups in order to avoid too many people crowding into the same restaurant, and in order to have faster service. Please wear your badge.

MINERAL WATER

The local tap water is drinkable, however, you will find bottles of mineral water in your room (unless you are staying in one of the hotels). Empty bottles will be replaced by the room maid, free of charge. More bottles are available for all participants in the storage room of the San Rocco Monastery.

WINE

There is a "piano room" (the small central room under the arches at the back of the courtyard of the San Rocco Monastery) with a keg of Marsala wine (free of charge). This "piano room" can also be used for working parties. The "piano room" must be closed before midnight.

LAUNDRY

The Centre has two self-service washing machines and two dryers for use by the participants (in the storage room at the rear of the courtyard of the San Rocco Monastery).

TELEPHONE

The public telephone (and an automatic magnetic telephone-card dispenser) in the San Rocco Monastery is located on the 1st floor at the back of the courtyard. There is also a public telephone in the San Francesco Monastery (ground floor). Public telephones are also available at the "Tabacchi" shops in Piazza Umberto I and in Via Generale G. Salerno not far from the Elimo Hotel. Magnetic telephone cards can also be purchased at the "Tabacchi" shops.

POST AND BANK OFFICES

Pigeon holes for incoming mail are located in the entrance hall of the San Rocco Monastery. The Post Office is in Via Guarnotta, 100 metres away from the San Rocco Monastery’s entrance (on the way to the San Francesco Monastery). The Bank is in the main square (Piazza Umberto I) facing the Nuovo Edelweiss restaurant. Bank hours are from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Change can also be obtained at the Post Office (until 1:00 pm).

SHOPS

The shops in Erice are open from 9:00 am (or 10:00 am) to 1:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The Center recommends those which allow a discount to the participants: please ask before paying. The Pharmacy is in Via Cordici off the main square (Piazza Umberto I). There are no foreign language newspaper shops.

WEATHER

As Erice is situated on top of a mountain at an altitude of 750 metres, it is much cooler than at sea level. Therefore, we would advise you to bring some warm clothing, and a windbreaker or anorak, even in the Summer. The weather is rather unpredictable in Erice and the temperature can suddenly change. It may also be horriby hot.

May you have a safe trip to Erice, and we are looking forward to seeing you there soon!

Last revised: June 6, 2008.