USEFUL INFORMATION
Venue
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Av. de Berna, 45A / 1067-001 Lisbon, Portugal
38.7378° N, 9.1535° W
+351 217 823 000
http://gulbenkian.pt/en/
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Av. de Berna, 45A / 1067-001 Lisbon, Portugal
38.7378° N, 9.1535° W
+351 217 823 000
http://gulbenkian.pt/en/
Arrival Instructions Portugal
Portugal lies in the Southwest of the Iberian Peninsula bordered from North to South by the Atlantic Ocean, with its 800 km of coastline.
The city is blessed by a sheer variety of beautiful landscaping and all year round, perfect mild climate, golden sandy beaches and excellent food and wines, not forgetting the warmth and charm of its people.
Portugal, with its medieval walled cities, ancient castles, palaces and old monuments, combined with the excitement and sophistication of the modern world, is definitely one of the most exotic and perfect destinations for congresses and conferences.
More information available at: Visit Portugal
Lisbon
Lisbon is a surprising destination. It is a lively international city with a population of one and a half million, offering a fascinating combination of the old and the new and a beauty all of its own.
The city offers a wide variety of options to the visitor, including beaches, countryside, mountains and areas of historical interest, only a few kilometers away from the city centre.
Lisbon's position, on seven low hills beside a river, once lured traders and settlers, and it's still a stunning site. Add to that its cultural diversity, laid-back feel and architectural time warp, and you have one of the most enjoyable cities in Europe.
At Lisbon's heart there are wide tree-lined avenues graced by Art Nouveau buildings, mosaic pavements and street cafés. Seen from the river - one of the city's many great viewpoints - Lisbon is an impressionist picture of low-rise ochre and pastel, punctuated by church towers and domes.
More information available at: Visit Lisboa
Arrival in Lisbon
By Air
Lisbon is just a few hours (2 to 3 hours) away from most European cities and 6 to 8 hours away from North America. Lisbon’s international airport is only 7 km away from the city centre.
The quickest way of getting to the city centre is by underground transportation.
You can take the metro at the airport, destined to S. Sebastião. The closest metro station to the conference venue is ‘S. Sebastião’ (red/blue line).
Taxis are available 24-hours a day. The journey time to the city centre lasts approximately 15 minutes and costs around 10 euros.
Another way of getting from the airport to the city centre is by bus. The AeroBus departs from the airport every 20 minutes (from 7.00 am to 9.00 pm) to the city centre (journey time: 20 minutes) and stops at Cais do Sodré, the railway station. The closest bus stop to the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is ‘Campo Pequeno’.
You can also take the local buses to the city, namely numbers 744 (from 6.00 am to 9.30 pm) or 783 (from 6.00 am to 12.00 pm).
More information available at:
ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal
Metropolitano de Lisboa
Carris – Transportes Públicos de Lisboa
By Train
Those travelling by train must get off at Oriente station or at Santa Apolónia station, just a few minutes away from the old centre of Lisbon. Both stations are connected to the Lisbon underground, so you can use the subway or the Carris buses.
More information available at:
CP – Comboios de Portugal
Metropolitano de Lisboa
Carris – Transportes Públicos de Lisboa
Accommodation - suggestions
VIP Grand Lisboa Hotel 5 * Avenida 5 de Outubro, 197, Lisbon (+351) 210 435 000
VIP Executive Villa Rica Hotel 4 * Avenida 5 de Outubro, 295 (+351) 210 043 000
Olissippo Hotels 4 * Av. Miguel Bombarda, 130, Lisbon (+351) 217 911 014
Hotel 3K Barcelona 4 * Rua Laura Alves, 10, Lisbon (+351) 21 795 42 73
Holiday Inn Lisbon-Continental 4 * Rua Laura Alves, 9, Lisbon (+351) 217 973 669
VIP Executive Zurique 3 * Rua Ivone Silva, 18, Lisbon (+351) 217 814 000
VIP Inn Berna Hotel 3 * Av. António de Serpa, 13, Lisbon (+351) 217 814 300
Hotel SANA Executive 3 * Av. Conde de Valbom, 56, Lisbon (+ 351) 217 951 157
SANA Reno Hotel 3* Av. Duque D'Ávila, 195/197, Lisbon (+351) 213 135 000