SOCIAL EXCURSIONS
44th Annual Conference of the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics
Joint Conference with the Italian Region of the International Biometric Society
SOCIAL EVENTS WILL INCLUDE:
- Student gathering (Sunday August 27)
- Welcome reception (Monday August 28)
- Half a day excursions (Tuesday August 29)
- Social dinner at Villa Reale of Monza (Wednesday August 30)
The program will be jointly organised by ISCB (International Society for Clinical Biostatistics) and the Italian region of IBS (International Biometric Society).
CONFERENCE DINNER
AT VILLA REALE OF MONZA
The Villa Reale of Monza is an architectural jewel rich in history.
In the sumptuous halls that have hosted kings, you can admire marble and parquet floors, the sumptuous stucco and fresco decorations, boiseries, tapestries, and the elegant historical furnishings of the private apartments of sovereigns Umberto I and Margherita of Savoy and many of the Villa’s more than 700 rooms.
Built at the behest of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria between 1777 and 1780 as a summer residence for her son Ferdinand, the Villa Reale echoes the model of the Lombard villas.
- The Conference Dinner will be held at the famous Villa Reale in Monza on 30 August 2023.
SOCIAL EXCURSIONS
29 August 2023
afternoon
We are pleased to present some interesting tours for delegates to explore the city of Milan and its surroundings, such as Naviglio Grande and the Lake Como area. Delegates can see details of available excursions below and can book and pay directly through the Conference registration site.
Please note that all our excursions do require a minimum number of bookings in order to start.
You can book Social Excursions for you and your accompanying persons on the Conference registration site (www.iscb2023.promoest.com).
4 DIFFERENT EXCURSIONS
BIKE TOUR
TREKKING
MILANO CITY TOUR
COMO LAKE
COMO LAKE (GUIDED TOUR)
PROGRAMME
13.30 – DEPARTURE FROM UNIVERSITY
15.00 – ARRIVAL AT BELLAGIO BY BUS
15.25 – BOAT TO LENNO
17.40 – GUIDED TOUR OF AN ANCIENT VILLA AND ITS GARDENS
17.40 – RETURN TO BELLAGIO & FREE VISIT TO BELLAGIO
19.30 – DEPARTURE
PRICE: 90€ per person
COMO LAKE
Lake Como is the richest of Italy’s three major lakes in terms of charm and culture.
Its unmistakable upturned Y shape was carved out by a glacier that was forced to split into two by the mountain that stood in its path. Lake Como is a true oasis of beauty where history, art, culture and nature merge to create a unique harmony in the world.
THE VILLA
The privilege to be the only guests inside the Villa with a special visit of the garden and inside the house. You will feel like a Hollywood movie director and you will relive the emotion of the several movies made at the Villa.
BELLAGIO
Bellagio is a small jewel located on the promontory that separates the two southern branches of Lake Como, those culminating in the cities of Como and Lecco.
It is one of the most glamorous and romantic destinations in Lombardy. In fact, the well-known “Pearl of Lake Como” is home to a colorful historic center, beautiful gardens (parks of Villa Serbelloni and Villa Melzi) and charming neighborhoods.
NAVIGLIO BIKE TOUR (GUIDED TOUR)
PROGRAMME
15.00 – MEETING POINT AT PORTA TICINESE (Alzaia Naviglio Pavese 44) and pick up of the bikes
15.15 – Church of Sant’Eustorgio Guided Tour
15.30 – BIKE TOUR (1 h 30) with several stops from Darsena to Gaggiano
17.00 – Return to Milan by bike
PRICE: 75€ per person
STARTING
The route is mainly on a safe cycle path.
The start is in Alzaia Naviglio Pavese with its trendy bars and fashion Cafes famous for the milanese aperitifs, arriving in Piazza XXVI Maggio, where you can admire the splendid bell tower of the church of S. Eustorgio.
ON THE WAY
We continue on the Naviglio Grande via the Darsena, with stops at Lavandai alley, the Renaissance church of S. Cristoforo, and the Buddhist temple of Trezzano.
LAST STOP
Finally we arrive in Gaggiano, a picturesque village on the canal to Abbiategrasso, with an explanation of Villa Marino.
The return will be on the same route, returning to the starting point.
TREKKING TO SAN PIETRO AL MONTE
PROGRAMME
13.30 – DEPARTURE FROM UNIVERSITY BY BUS
14.15 – ARRIVAL AT CIVATE
14.25 – GUIDED TREKKING TO SAN PIETRO AL MONTE
16.00 – TOUR OF THE ABBEY
19.00 – DEPARTURE FROM CIVATE BY BUS
PRICE: 40€ per person
HOW TO REACH
San Pietro al Monte is located 663 meters above sea level and can be reached from the village of Civate (Lecco), by hiking up a mule track accessible only on foot.: it takes about an hour of medium difficulty walking to reach the monastery. It is therefore necessary to wear suitable clothing and footwear for the excursion.
SAN PIETRO AL MONTE
The complex of San Pietro al Monte today consists of three buildings: the Basilica of San Pietro, the Oratory dedicated to San Benedetto and what was once the Monastery, of which only ruins remain, surrounded by mighty walls. Two stone portals engraved with the motto “Ora et Labora” remind us of the past presence of the Benedictine monks.
SAN PIETRO AL MONTE HISTORY
The Abbey of San Pietro al Monte is one of the most scenic points of the Lake Como Mountains, with its unique view of the Briantei lakes and the surrounding peaks.
According to legend, King Desiderio built it to fulfill a vow made by his son, Adalgiso, who was blinded during a wild boar hunt and then miraculously healed. healed.
MILAN CATHEDRAL (GUIDED TOUR)
PROGRAMME
15.00 – MEETING POINT IN MILAN CATHEDRAL SQUARE
15.25 – DUOMO CATHEDRAL GUIDED TOUR
16.00 – DUOMO ROOFTOP GUIDED TOUR
PRICE: 35€ per person
MILANO
As the capital city of the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, it should come as no surprise that the city of Milano is filled with things to do, such as the Cathedral Church of Milan rooftop tour
DUOMO ROOFTOP
The Cathedral of Milan dates all the way back to the 14th century and took a staggering six centuries to complete. What makes this cathedral unique is its rooftop terrace, which covers an expansive area and is home to a myriad of gargoyles, statues, spires, and other stone carvings.
MILANO CATHEDRAL
The construction of the Cathedral took place over a period of five centuries during which different architects, sculptors and artists made their professional contribution in the famous “Fabbrica del Duomo” (Cathedral Factory) which was an institution composed of 300 employees leaded by the architect Simone da Orsenigo. This impressive project resulted in a unique architectural work, which fuses the international Gothic style with the traditional Lombard architecture
