Social Programme

A view of the historical center of Bertinoro

GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF BERTINORO

Wednesday 12^th July

 (Included in the conference fee)

Bertinoro is a medieval village. It is also known as “the balcony of  Romagna” for its beautiful views over the Romagna hills, and as “the city of wine and hospitality” for its famous local vineyards and friendly and welcoming inhabitants.

Bertirono is rich in history, culture, good food and wine. A professional guide will take you through the historic center of Bertinoro and  explain its main attractions, including Palazzo Orleaffi, la Torre Civica and la Cattedrale di Santa Caterina. The tour  ends at the Rocca di Bertinoro, where the conference will be held.

A view of the internal courtyard of the Rocca

ITALIAN APERITIVO

Wednesday 12th July

(Included in the conference fee)

At the end of the walking tour, a typical Italian aperitivo will be served in the internal courtyard of the Rocca where you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking evening view.

CONFERENCE DINNER

Saturday 15^th July

The conference dinner will be held at Casa Artusi restaurant in Forlimpopoli. Faithful to the philosophy of its founder, Pellegrino Artusi,  the restaurant serves home-cooked dishes made with high quality, genuine and seasonal ingredients. Pellegrino Artusi is known throughout Italy for his popular cookery book. You can find a translation in English at https://www.google.it/books/edition/Science_in_the_Kitchen_and_the_Art_of_Ea/9muSH1nOumoC?hl=en&gbpv=0

The registration fee for the Conference dinner includes:

• A four-course meal. You can choose between three set menus (see below)
• Water, local wine and after-dinner coffee
• Coach transportation from and to the Congress Centre 

 NON VEGETARIAN MENU

 STARTER

Onion flan with cream of Parmesan and balsamic vinegar 

Crostatina di cipolla con crema di Parmigiano e aceto balsamico tradizionale di Modena DOP invecchiato 25 anni

FIRST COURSE

Passatelli with aubergines, cherry tomatoes and soft cheese from Romagna

Passatelli con melanzane, pomodorini confit e squacquerone di Romagna DOP

SECOND COURSE

Devilled chicken (recipe n. 541) with bell peppers

Pollo al diavolo (ricetta n.541) coi peperoni

DESSERT

VEGETARIAN MENU 

STARTER

Zucchini with yogurt and mint

Zucchine con yogurt e nepitella

FIRST COURSE

Stuffed pasta (recipe n.55) with ricotta cheese, butter and sage 

Tortelli (ricetta n.55) ripieni di ricotta con burro e salvia

SECOND COURSE

Petonciani in gratella (recipe n.402) (it is a vegetarian revisitation of parmesan aubergine; the aubergine is cooked, stuffed with cream of tomatoes and served with cream of parmesan)

Petonciani in gratella (ricetta n.402) (è una parmigiana di melanzane rivisitata; melanzana intera cotta alla griglia riempita con crema al pomodoro e servita con crema di parmigiano)

 DESSERT

Details of the mosaics in Galla Placidia

 CONFERENCE SOCIAL TRIP TO RAVENNA

Ravenna is a charming town on the Adriatic coast that preserves an exceptional artistic heritage. Between the V and the VIII centuries, Ravenna was the capital of the Western Roman Empire, of the Ostrogoth’s Kingdom and of the Byzantine Empire. The traces of this past can be seen in the wonderful ancient buildings and in the eight UNESCO World Heritage sites.

This three-hour tour is a journey into Ravenna’s fascinating past.

Our tour starts with a glance at the Roman Period (V century). We will visit the magnificient Mausoleum of Galla Placidia. The Roman Empress, a very religious woman, built this place to preserve her remains and those of her family.

Then we will discover the age of Theodoric, the Ostrogoth King (V-VI centuries) in the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, a Palatine church decorated with mosaics telling stories about Jesus and representing important places of ancient Ravenna, such as the Palace of Theodoric.

We will admire the splendour of the Byzantine period (VI century) through the imposing Basilica of San Vitale, with its unique octagonal shape. This Basilica is famous for its marbles and for the beautiful mosaics depicting the Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora.

We will visit Piazza del Popolo, the beautiful Town Hall square, and finish our tour with a short visit to one of the many mosaic workshops.

More details about the lunch venue will be available soon.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We recommend comfortable shoes and clothing throughout the conference. If you plan to take part in the social trip to Ravenna, please bring clothes suitable for places of worship.