Interclub competition open to international participation for adults Men, Ladies and Pairs Organized by Agorà Skating Team
Welcome to Lombardy
FIRST INFORMATIONS
One sixth of Italian population or about 9.5 millions people lives in Lombardy. The regional population doubled during the '50s and '60s because of the dramatic immigration from Southern Italy. In '80s and '90s the population growth was guaranteed by foreign immigrants, so today more than a quarter of all foreign immigrants in Italy lives in Lombardy. As of 2006, the Italian national institute of statistics ISTAT estimated that 665,884 foreign-born immigrants live in Lombardy, equal to 7.0% of the total regional population. Lombardy is one of the engines of the global economy with a GDP calculated by ISTAT at $400 billion and a per capita GDP of $49,216. The region is one of the three richest in Europe, with a per capita gross domestic product that is 50 percent higher than the rest of Italy. Many foreign and national companies have their headquarters in Milan. Manufactures include iron and steel, cars, mechanics components, chemical products, textiles, furniture, leather, shoes and many others. The province of Brescia is well-known for the production of weapons and the province of Como for silk and lace. The productivity of agriculture is enhanced by a well-developed use of fertilizers and the traditional abundance of water, boosted since the Middle Ages by the construction of a wide net of irrigation systems. Lower plains are characterized by fodder crops, which are mowed up to eight times a years, cereals (rice, wheat and maize) and sugar beet. Productions of the higher plains include cereals, vegetables, fruit trees and mulberries. The higher areas, up to the Prealps and Alps sectors of the
north, produce fruit, vines, olives. Cattle (with the highest density in Italy), pigs and sheep are grown. Welcome to Milan A modern city with an ancient history. Discover the history of a city that has always been considered the economic and moral Capital of Italy, the leader in practically all business sectors, in the world of professionals and technological innovation. The current day Milan has it roots planted in a past that has bestowed on us a patrimony of art and culture; which isn't rare for towns in Italy, but not all of them have so much to offer. The world famous "L'Ultima Cena" by Da Vinci, the Opera House - La Scala, the numerous museums and art galleries: many of Milan's treasures are hidden to the less attentive eyes of its inhabitants, but it's all there, waiting to be discovered. Milan is situated in the North of Italy, in the middle of the vast area of the Padana plains, in a truly strategic position for the paths that lead to the heart of Europe. Venues The Ice Stadium “Agorà” The Ice Stadium Agorà, Official Venue for these Event, is located in the southwest section of Milan in Via Ciclamini 23, between Via Primaticcio and Viale Legioni Romane. It is linked to the city centre and the Centrale railway station by a network of public transportation. By car, it is close to the tangenziale ovest (exit: Baggio) The Agorà Ice Stadium has been operative for over 20 years, and represents today the largest structure in Milan for Ice Sports. Unique in Milan, it has an Olympic-sized rink (30x60 mts) and a capacity of 4.000 seats. Its characteristics allow it host national and international events and welcome lovers of all ice sports. In the last year it has been visited by more that 150.000 people. Agorà, apart from promoting all the ice sports, is also organizing and promoting events and show that make it not only a sports centre but also a place for fun and entertainment. Among all the activities hosted in this structure, the A-league hockey championships, and competitions of figure skating, ice dance, synchronized skating and short track speed skating. The Ice Stadium Agorà is also comfortably reachable by public transport. Here are some possibilities:
• by Bus: lines 49, 54, 58, 63 and 64 • by Tram: line 14 • by tube/underground: Line 1 (red) stop Primaticcio or Inganni. CLOSEST HOTELS IDEA HOTEL LORENTEGGIO Via Lorenteggio 278 20147 Milano IDEA HOTEL PLUS MILANO SAN SIRO Via Gaetano Airaghi 125 20123 Milano, Italy phone: +39 02 33501108 fax: +39 02 33599411 ALBERGO DEI GAROFANI Via dei Garofani, 4 20147 Milano +39 02 417920 HOME BB MILANO Via Lorenteggio, 141 20146 Milano http://www.homebbmilano.com/ B&B Italia - LO92 Via Luigi Soderini 20146 Milan OASI SAN FRANCASCO Via Arzaga, 23 20146 Milano oasiaccoglienza.it 02 416318 * City tax: from 2 € to 5 € depending to the hotel category
For further informations for your staying in Milan: http://www.visitamilano.it/turismo/index.html WELCOME PARTY AND OFFICIAL DINNER Welcome party will be on friday 16th. Agorà Skating team will offer to the competitors a typical italian Aperitivo at the bar of the icerink We will organize the official dinner on saturday evening (the 17th).
FOTO AND VIDEO There will be an official service for video and photos during the competition.
BUS TRANSFER TO OBERSTDORF We will try to organize a bus trasfer to Oberstdorf for ISU Adults competitions. The service will be activeted only if we will reach a minimum of skaters interested please write to
[email protected] for info about the cost and the time table.
Additional Information VAT The VAT is always included in the price presented to the customers/guests in shops, hotels, restaurants ect. Tipping at restaurant is not mandatory. CURRENCY and BANKING The currency used in Italy is EURO (€). The banks in Milano are usually open from 8:45 am until 13:00 pm and from 14:00 pm until 15:30 pm. ELECTRICITY Electricity: Electrical sockets are 220-240 V AC 50Hz, using 2 pin plugs (special plug- in or adapter is needed).
TIME ZONE GMT +1 (+2 in summer) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Milan's airports are: LINATE - LIN 7 km. from Milan's center. MALPENSA - MXP at about 45km from the city center, in direction Varese. Info for Aeroporti Linate and Malpensa SEA: Tel. 02 74852200 www.sea-aeroportimilano.it Lost luggage for Linate: tel. 02 70124451. Lost luggage for Malpensa: tel. 02 58581285 - 74854215 BERGAMO - BGY at about 45km from the city center, in direction Bergamo. for info: tel. 035326323 www.orioaeroporto.it
Travel into Milan from Linate LINATE-CITY CENTER: Bus 73 A.T.M. www.atm-mi.it arriving in S. Babila (metro M1) in around. 20 min. LINATE-CENTRAL STATION: Autostradale / Bus Starfly arriving in p.zza Luigi di Savoia (metro M1 - M3) in around. 30 min. - info: Centrale Autostradale - tel. 02 33 91 07 94 www.autostradale.it Getting into Milan from Malpensa MALPENSA-CITY CENTER: Malpensa Express train service arriving at Cadorna Ferrovie Nord [M1-M2 Cadorna] in around 50 min - info: Tel. 0220222 - 0227763 www.malpensaexpress.it . MALPENSA- CENTRAL STATION: Bus Air Pullman arriving in Piazza Luigi di Savoia [M2M3 Centrale F.S.] in around 60 minutes . – leaving every 20 minutes from 05.00 to 22.30 info: air Pullman - tel. 02 58583202 www.airpullman.com
MALPENSA-CENTRAL STATION: Malpensa Bus Express arriving in Piazza Luigi di Savoia [M2-M3 Centrale F.S.] in around 50 minutes. Info: Autostradale - tel. 02 3391 07 94 www.autostradale.it - leaving every 20 minutes from 05.15 to 22.25 Getting into Milan from Bergamo Orio al Serio ORIO AL SERIO-CENTRAL STATION: Autostradale www.autostradale.it bus arriving in Piazza Luigi di Savoia in around 60 minutes. info: Tel 02 33910794 TRAVELLING BY TRAIN Info on the state train service: Ferrovie dello Stato: tel. 892021 (from Italy only) www.trenitalia.com CENTRAL STATION: (M2-M3 Centrale F.S.) - offices opening hours: 7.00-23.00 BUS and METRO Public transport in Milan has a single tariff in the whole urban area. The ordinary ticket costs €1,50 /each, is valid for 90 minutes and entitles you to change as many buses and trams as you may need - but it allows only one journey on the metropolitan railway. Tickets are sold at newsagents, bar, tobacconists' and automatic machines. Tickets can't be bought on board. Public Transports run from 6.00 to 24.00, but there are also several night bus lines. Tourist day tickets are available for €4.50 for a 24hrs pass and €8.25 for a 48hrs pass. These are available at the newsagents in the underground stations, bars, tobacconist's and at the A.P.T. (agency for tourist promotion) offices in Piazza Duomo and at the Central Station. more info on public transports on the ATM site: www.atm-mi.it TAXI Taxi in Milan are white coloured. - Autoradiotaxi 02.85.85 - Taxi Blu 02.40.40 - Yellow Taxi 02.69.69 CAR If you choose to drive in Milan, it is important to know that thanks to its three bypasses, called "Tangenziale Est", "Tangenziale Ovest" and "Tangenziale Nord" it is possible to reach the different parts of the city and suburbs without crossing its centre. The circulation in the city centre is allowed all week although it may be slow
because of heavy traffic. However, if you want to get around by car you should know that it is not easy to find a parking lot in the city centre. You can either choose to park your car in one of the private car parks or leave it in one of the authorized available parking lots known as "SostaMilano". In this case you have to buy a special "Scrapeand-Park" card available at sale locations and from authorized staff and display it behind the windscreen. IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Polizia ph.nr. 113 Carabinieri ph.nr. 112 Fire fighters ph.nr. 115 Local Police: ph.nr. 02 77271 Foreigners and passports office - via Montebello, 26 ph.nr. 02 62265777 Car rescue: A.C.I. Milano ph.nr. 803116 Ambulances ph.nr. 118 Anti-poisoning center ph.nr. 02 66101029 24hrs pharmacy: Stazione Centrale, Departures Gallery, ph.nr. 02 6690935 PHARMACIES P.zza Duomo, 21 ph.nr.. 02 86464832 Corso Buenos Aires, 4 ph.nr. 02 29513320 Via Boccaccio, 26 ph.nr. 02 4695281 V.le Lucania, 10 ph.nr. 02 57404805 P.zza V Giornate, 6 ph.nr. 02 55194867 Via Stradivari, 1 ph.nr. 02 29526966 Viale Ranzoni, 2 ph.nr. 02 48004681 More info: www.milanoinfotourist.com/home.htm CENTRAL TOURIS OFFICE The central tourist office APT (Azienda di Promozione ) is at 1 Via Marconi corner Piazza Duomo. It's currently open Mon-Fri 8:45am-1pm and 2-5:45pm, Sat and Sun 9am-1pm and 24:45pm. Tel. [+39] 02 72524300 subway: Duomo (line 1 red and 3 yellow) At the Central Railway Station the tourist office (first floor, near the 'Gran Bar') is open Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 9am-12:30pm and 1:30-6pm. Tel. [+39] 02 72524360 subway: Centrale FS (line 2 green and 3 yellow) RECOMMENDED ATTRACTIONS The Duomo, which traditionally symbolizes the city of Milan, is the most extraordinary example of Italian late Gothic art. It ranks third in terms of dimension after the Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in Rome and Seville's Cathedral. Located in the very
heart of the city it represents both the core of the city and the unavoidable destination of countless visitors from Italy and abroad. The construction of the Duomo began in 1386 promoted by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, lord of Milan, and continued for centuries. The Duomo is entirely covered from its base with pinkish-white marble. In the facade five large portals are inserted carrying high-reliefs illustrating sacred and historical scenes such as "The life of Sant'Ambrogio". Wide slabs of marble make up the roof of the Duomo which can be reached by a steep external staircase, consisting of 919 steps, carved between the left side and the transept. The effort of "climbing" the Duomo is highly rewarded by the magnificent view of the surrounding plain up to the Alps; should the weather be ungenerous it will still be possible to enjoy the vision of the "Madonnina" , the golden statue of the Virgin Mary, the 135 lace-like spires and the many statues which decorate the roof. On entering the majestic interior of the cross-shaped cathedral, the sight is captured by the polychrome stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of the saints. The eight naves of the Cathedral are divided by 52 gigantic pillars topped by a series of niches with statues. Fashion is another attraction in Milan with a worldwide reputation. The “most dangerous” shops are in the centre of the city. The Worlds most well known Opera House, the “Scala” needs to be discovered. Visits during day time are possible on a guided tour. INFORMATION Organizing Committee: Agorà Skating Team, Via dei Ciclamini, 23 - 20147 Milano, Italia Phone : +390248300946Fax : +39024121821 E-mail :
[email protected]
