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LOCATION
The Functional Genomics of Ageing conference will be held in Seville,
which is in the Southeast of Spain. Seville is the provincial capital
and has more than 700,000 inhabitants. In the past the port of Seville
played an important role in commerce between Spain and the Americas and
remains today one of the most active river ports of the Iberian peninsula.
In 1492 Seville played an important role in the discovery of America.
The 17th century was a period of artistic splendour in Seville. Painters
such as Velázquez, Murillo and Valdés Leal, and sculptors
like Martínez Montañés were born in Seville and left
behind important works. The city also assumed an important role in world
literature and was the birthplace of the myth of Don Juan.
On two occasions in the 20th century Seville has been in the spotlight
of the world's attention. In 1929, it hosted the Latin American Exhibition,
which left important urban improvements in the city. More recently, Expo
92 reinforced the image of Seville as a modern and dynamic city.
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GETTING THERE
Seville's San Pablo airport, located about 7 kilometers away from
the city is well served by a range of domestic and international
airlines. Seville is also linked to Spain's high speed Ave train
systems which takes you to Madrid in about 2 ½ hours.
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ACCOMMODATION
A limited number of bedrooms have been reserved at the conference
venue hotel, the Meliá Lebreros Seville, at the special rate
of Euro 141.84 plus tax for a single room per night including breakfast.
(This equates to approximately US$ 140 per night including tax at
current exchange rates). Double rooms including breakfast are available
at a cost of Euro 151.77 per night plus tax. All reservations are
subject to applicable local tax at 7%. The Meliá Lebreros
has been completely renovated in 1999. The hotel is located in the
city's new commercial centre, just a few minutes walk from the historical
and monumental centre of Seville.
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See www.solmelia.com
for hotel information.
To book accommodation at the Meliá Lebreros, please complete the
booking form and send the form directly to the hotel. Check-in and check-out
times at the hotel are both 12 noon. A credit card guarantee is required
for each booking. At the discretion of the hotel, cancellation charges
may be incurred should your reservation be amended or cancelled at any
time. Please forward all amendments/cancellations directly to the hotel
as soon as possible. Please contact the hotel should you require information
on rates and availability of Junior Suites:
Hotel Meliá Lebreros
Luis de Morales, 2
41018 Sevilla
Spain
Telephone: +34 954 57 94 00
Fax: +34 954 58 23 09
The national tourist information website at www.tourspain.es
provides useful visitor information and also provides a database of alternative
hotels in Seville, listed with star rating, price range and services offered.
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