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EGATIN Study Days 2014 Belgrade

GASB-IGA Belgrade

BELGRADE


Belgrade is very excited to be the hosting city of EGATIN Study Days 2014

Belgrade lies upon two rivers. Danube river is the aquatic route connecting the countries of Western and Middle Europe to the countries of the South-eastern and Eastern Europe. Sava river is known in ex-Yugoslavia for connecting 4 of its 6 republics. The length of the river banks in Belgrade is 200 km, with 16 river islands.

Belgrade has been permanently settled since the mid Neolithic period, more then 4,000 years BC. It became the capital of modern Serbia in 19th century. At that time, Belgrade gradually grew from an oriental town to a modern mid-European city. The name Belgrade was first recorded in IX century. In Serbian, it means “the white city”. Belgrade had around 10 names in the past, as each conqueror claimed it.

Today, city has a population of over 1,7 million, which is more then a quarter of Serbia population!

Belgraders love to talk about the spirit of the city. Also, they will claim to be true hedonists – and many of them really are – knowing all about good food, wine and music.

They are very hospitable to foreigners, and all can speak some English.

The citizens of Belgrade like sitting in café bars, drinking long morning coffee. They also like being in motion and therefore the streets, cafes and restaurants are always filled with people.

“Belgrade is a fantastic European city, connected to the world.” Andzej Wajda, film director

“I am particularly impressed by the bright and warm atmosphere of Belgrade.” Samuel Beckett, drama writer

“I also came to Belgrade because I have never been in this region (1973). In a short time I have found two things: the food is excellent, and the approach to cinema is far more intellectual then in America.” Jack Nicholson, actor

Climate in Belgrade is not particularly harsh. January is the coldest month, with average temperatures around 0 C. Umbrellas are mostly in use during May and June, and sunlight is mostly plentiful in July and August.

Late April is the most beautiful time of the year to visit Belgrade, and experience beautiful springtime. This month is characterized by rising daily high temperatures from 16 to 20 degrees C.

“The sky above Belgrade is expansive and high, shifting yet always beautiful. Clear with its chill splendor during the winter; turning into a single downcast cloud during summer storms, driven by the crazy winds and bearing rain, mixed with the dust of the Pannonian plain; seeming to flower along with the ground during spring; and growing heavy with roils of autumnal stars during fall. Always beautiful and bountiful, it is a reward to this odd township for all that is missing and a comfort for everything that should not be.”

Ivo Andric, author and Nobel prize winner

Videos about Belgrade

Belgrade with Boris Malagurski h#p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1WcCPl5k3U&feature=youtu.be

Belgrade from the air h#p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsl8ipz8aew&feature=youtu.be

Meet Belgrade h#p://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-‐6aBfmEN7ZY

VENUE


Serbian Medical Society is the main venue.

Address: George Washington street No 19 (In Serbian: Dzordza Vasingtona 19)

There are two large presentation rooms for 120 persons, with movable chairs (lectures, panels, large group, discussion groups), and two smaller, but still quite large rooms for discussion groups.

The refreshments and lunch (included in registration fee) will be served in one of those rooms.

GASB-IGAB is placed across the street (address: Palmoticeva 24). There are three more rooms for discussion groups if needed.

SOCIAL PROGRAM


Opening Cocktail

Opening Cocktail, on Friday evening, will be organized at our IGA, Palmoticeva 24. The space can host about 80 guests or more.

The Wonder Strings Quartet planned for the Opening Cocktail

Please watch at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiKYDa8UNaU

Bus Sightseeing Tour

For those interested, there will be an optional 1,5-hour tourist sightseeing organized through Belgrade during the break on Saturday.

Gala Dinner

Dinner with dancing music will take place in a very modern, still elegant restaurant located at Sava river, on Saturday evening. Gala dinner is included in registration fee.

ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION


Accommodation We suggested the following accommodation, keeping in mind: • Proximity to the venue (downtown), all hotels/hostels are 20 min walking distance maximum • Nice and clean • Not too expensive within the range

Our organizational committee has negotiated special discounts for the participants. Also, we have checked their rooms and restaurants, to make sure our guests will feel comfortable.

With password EGATIN or with note about participation at EGATIN, our participants qualify for special discounts. If you decide to stay in the suggested accommodation, be sure you use this discount when making reservation. In case our participants would like to see more options, we also provided the internet addresses for additional search.

https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zE7jprfXFnro.khClV4UavJWg Map of Belgrade with main Locations.

Hotel Metropol Palace 5*

Metropol has always been the heart of Belgrade's social life and the host to all its most esteemed guests. Designed by famous Serbian architect and originally opened in 1957, the Metropol Hotel reopened in 2012 as Metropol Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel.

Room prices 1/bed: 100 euro – 110 euro – 125 euro 2/bed: 115 euro – 125 euro – 140 euro Waking distance from the venue: 20 min Taxi price to the venue: app 3 euro WEB: www.metropolpalace.com

HOTEL ACCOMODATION WITHIN 20 MIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE VENUE

Hotel Square Nine 5*

Square Nine hotel is a contemporary construction which integrates within the neighborhood by matching colors and respecting height of the surrounding buildings. The interior design applies materials such as stone, bronze mirrors and wood claddings, which results in a very cozy ambient and the most elegant atmosphere.

Room prices 1/bed: 189 euro 2/bed: 209 euro Waking distance from the venue: 20 min Taxi price to the venue: app 3 euro WEB: www.squarenine.rs

Hotel Moskva 4*

One of the Belgrade’s trademarks. Located at the very center, close to National Theater, National Museum and pedestrian district. It was recently renovated and offers high level service.

Room prices 1/bed: 84 euro – 92 euro – 112 euro 2/bed: 96 euro – 106 euro – 122 euro Waking distance from the venue: 15 min Taxi price to the venue: app 3 euro WEB: www.hotelmoskva.rs

Nevski Hotel 4*

Nice and comfortable rooms, warm atmosphere and great proximity to our venue. Room prices 1/bed Room: 80 euro2/bed Room: 90 euro1/bed Suite: 120 euro

Waking distance from the venue: 10 min Taxi price to the venue: app 2,5 euro WEB: www.hotelnevski.com


10% for rooms and 20% for suites,only if booked directly, with note about EGATIN Study Days par-ticipation. Special discount for EGATIN.

2/bed Suite: 130 euro2/bed Superior Suite: 150 euro4/bed Superior Suite: 170 euro

Beograd Art Hotel 4*

Very modern and simple, this hotel is located at the very center of the city, in the pedestrian district.

Room prices 1/bed: 95 euro 2/bed: 100 euro Waking distance from the venue: 20 min Taxi price to the venue: app 3 euro WEB: www.belgradearthotel.com


Hostel Sweet House

Room prices Private: 27-‐50 euro Dorm: 9 – 13,5 euro Waking distance from the venue: 5 min Taxi price to the venue: / WEB: www.sweethousehostel.com

Room prices Private: 17-‐32 euro Dorm: 12-‐21 euro Waking distance from the venue: 10 min Taxi price to the venue: app 2-‐3 euro WEB: www.chillton2hostelbelgrade.com

Hostel Chillton 2 Hostel Milewa’s rooms

Room prices Private: 12 – 28 euro Dorm: 10 – 13 euro Waking distance from the venue: 20 min Taxi price to the venue: app 3 euro WEB: www.booking.com www.hostelbookers.com

HOSTEL ACCOMODATION WITHIN 20 MIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE VENUE

Volunteer hosting

GASB intends to invite Serbian participants to volunteer as hosts for accommodation and transportation during EGATIN Study Days 2014. We hope that limited number of personal flats will be available free of charge. Please contact us if you are interested in this type of accommodation.

Additional options for accommodation in Belgrade

www.bgapartmani.com www.booking.com

In case our participants would like to see more options, we also provided the internet addresses for additional search.

www.hostelbookers.com www.airbnb.com

Transportation from the airport “Nikola Tesla”

By taxi: 15 euro, duration app 20 min By bus to downtown: 2,5 euro, duration app 30 min to Slavija square (downtown) Rent-a-car: there are 20 different car rental services at the airport

Additional info: http://www.beg.aero/passengers/to_and_from_the_airport/bus_transport.326.html

Transportation from the accommodation to the venue

The EGATIN Study Days 2014 venue is located at the very center of the city and is in walking distance from all suggested accommodation locations. However, for the participants who wish to transport by public transportation or taxi, the venue is very well connected by buses or trams. Taxi transportation in Belgrade is available by phone call at any time, and is not expensive (e.g. one-way drive within a center should not exceed 3 euro, and within city outskirts up to 8 euro)

Looking forward to seeing you in Belgrade!


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