These are unique opportunities given only to congress participants to visit artistic historical and scientific venues in an enchanting evenig atmosphere. You will have the chance of admiring museum rooms, cloisters and spaces usually closed to the public.

MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY AND PALEONTOLOGY - Guided visit and dinner

Date:		Monday, August 23, 2004
Time:		8:00 p.m.
Place:		Museum of Geology and Paleontology, Florence University

The exposed section is mostly dedicated to Italian fossil mammals, collected over two centuries and for which the Museum has gained a worldwide renown. Beyond the vertebrates, also the collections of invertebrates, rocks and plants are important; they occupy the second floor of the building (very special opening; seated dinner at the end of the visit).

Fee: Euro 50,00 per participant
Code PAL to be indicated in the reservation form at the section “Social Program”

SAN MARCO - Guided visit and dinner

Date:		Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Time:		8:00 p.m.
Place:		San Marco Church

Since the last century this former Dominican monastery, created by Michelozzo, has been the setting of one of the most important museums in
Florence. The cells present frescoes by Beato Angelico (Fra' Giovanni from Fiesole, 1440- 1455), a simple but artistic monk. The Library of
Michelozzo, the Sala Capitolare with the "Crucifixion" by Angelico and the Refettorio Grande (with the altar piece, the altar-steps, the polyptych by Angelico) and the other Refectory with Ghirlandaio's splendid "Supper", all provide fine examples of early Renaissance work. The Library displays rare codices from the XV-XVI centuries. A buffet dinner will be offered at the end of the visit.

Fee: Euro 100,00 per participant
Code SNM to be indicated in the reservation form at the section “Social Program”

VASARI’S CORRIDOR - Guided visit

Date:		Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Time:		8:00 p.m.
Place:		Vasarian Corridor

The Corridoio Vasariano was built to link the Uffizi to Palazzo Pitti over Ponte Vecchio, and it houses highly significant Italian and foreign works of the 17th and 18th. Special opening and visit with professional guide.

Fee: Euro 40,00 per participant
Code VAS to be indicated in the reservation form at the section “Social Program”

GET TOGETHER PARTY

Date:		Thursday, August 26, 2004
Time:		7:00 p.m.
Place:		Racecourse “Ippodromo del Visarno”

The Get-together Party will take place in an unusual and original setting: the Florence Horse Racecourse (Ippodromo del Visarno) in the Cascine Park. In this special evening, participants will have the unique opportunity to enjoy a real Italian atmosphere and music, and to taste flavors of the Tuscan cuisine.

Fee: Euro 20,00 per participant (participants’ fees will partially cover the cost of the event; a larger portion will be charged to the Congress Organization)
Code GTP to be indicated in the reservation form at the section “Social Program”
Bus Service from/to Piazza Stazione is provided.