VENUE AND TRANSPORTATION

The school is hosted by the Venice International University (VIU), located on the island of San Servolo in Venice.

The island can easily be reached by public boat from the historical center of Venice. Detailed information on how to reach the site of the school for those arriving by plane, by train, or by car, are available at the VIU website.

Here are four websites providing detailed information on art, culture, events, exhibitions, etc. in Venice:

• Venetian Tourist Board
• Doge of Venice
• Venezia.net
• VeNETia

 

CURRENCY

At the time of the school, Italy will be in the transition period from LIRA (the national currency) to EURO (the new currency of the European Union).

In the transition period (January 1 - February 28, 2002) both currencies will be valid. The exchange rate is 1 EURO = 1936.27 LIRE.

Information and details can be found in the official Euro website of the European Union.