LOCAL INFORMATION
Barcelona Meeting, August 18-19, 2002

Workshop Venue

Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Ramon TriasFargas 25-27
08005 Barcelona
Telephone: (34) 93 542 1700
Fax: (34) 93 542 1746

An overhead projector, a slide projector, and a blackboard will be available for participants’ use.
There is a photocopying service within the University.

Accommodation

Residència Universitària Campus de Mar
Passeig Joan Salvat Papasseït 4
08003 Barcelona
Telephone: (34) 93 390 40 00
Fax:  (34) 93 310 66 27
Manager: Carles Gallés

The Residence is located in the district of Barceloneta, just 5 minutes away from the beach and the Olympic Village, and very close to the Campus of the Ciutadella of the UPF premises. Transportation services to and from the city centre are extremely good, as the Line 4 Metro Station of Barceloneta is very close. In addition, several Bus link this area to other parts of the city; these are the closest bus stops: 17, 36, 39, 45, 57, 59 and 64. The organizers will pay in advance for up to four nights accommodation for participants. However, incidental expenses such as the mini bar, telephone or any other service offered by the hotel will not be covered and should be paid for on departure. 

Participants requiring double occupancy and or extra nights accommodation do so at their own expense.

Meals

Breakfast will be provided at the Residence.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided at the workshop venue.

Dinners will be organized (all of them at 9:00PM unless otherwise noted) at the following restaurants:

Saturday:  EL CANGREJO LOCO, Moll de Gregal 29-30, Tel: 93 221 09 04, Fax: 93 221 26 57.

Sunday:  SET PORTES, Passeig Isabel II 14, Tel: 93 319 20 20, Fax: 93 319 46 62.

Monday: EL GRAN CAFE, Avinyó 9, Tel: 93 318 79 86 Fax: 93 318 79 86.

Directions

Airport – Hotel
The Airport El Prat is located 20 kilometres from Barcelona city centre. There is a regular bus and train link from the airport to the city. Participants using either service should disembark at the Plaça Catalunya, which is the most convenient for the Hotel. 

Aerobus
The Aerobus (airport-bus) departs from each airport terminal for the Plaça Catalunya every fifteen minutes. The journey time is approximately 30 to 45 minutes. A single ticket costs around 4 euros. 

Rail Link
Trains from the Airport to the Plaça Catalunya depart from 06.13hrs until 22.43hrs at 13 and 43 minutes past each hour. Trains from the Plaça Catalunya to the Airport depart from 06.08hrs until 22.08hrs at 8 and 38 minutes past each hour. The journey time is approximately 25 minutes and a single ticket costs around 4 euros. There are a number of different rail transportation services in Barcelona. The line you take from the airport to the Plaça Catalunya is the RENFE. 

Taxi
A taxi from the airport to the Hotel costs between 15 and 20 euros.

About Barcelona

A leading European centre, Barcelona is a substantial, thriving port. The regional capital of Catalonia, Barcelona is officially Spain's second city, yet she retains her historical role as the premier business, industrial and commercial centre of Spain. 

After some years of decline, the 1990s have witnessed a great urban revival in Barcelona, spurred on by the hosting of the Olympic Games in 1992. Throughout the city centre, streets and buildings have been restored to their former glory and public services - most notably transportation - have been modernised. Modern Barcelona offers eclectic shopping facilities, from sophisticated boutiques and department stores to offbeat street markets. There's also a huge choice of bars, cafés and restaurants to cater for every taste and purse. 

Dominated by flamboyant boulevards and outstanding architecture, Barcelona is a city of civic pride and elegance. The originality and unique identity of the city is perhaps best expressed in the distinctive Art Nouveau architecture of Antoni Gaudí, or Gothic gems such as the Cathedral. The city also boasts some impressive cultural facilities including several Picasso collections. There's also the Fundació Joan Miró, the Museum of Catalan Art and the brand new Museu d'Art Contemporani. Music lovers should be pleased to hear that Barcelona's premier concert venue, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, has recently been completely refurbished.

Essential Sights

Through the work of Antoni Gaudí Barcelona offers some of the most fantastic modern architecture to be found anywhere in the world. Visiting the Sagrada Família church should be a must for any visitor. This interesting complex of spires and walls can be found some way north east of the Plaça de  Catalunya. Be sure to climb the 100-meter high tower and to visit the interesting Gaudí museum inside the temple. The Parc Güell is also a must. This, a sort of Gaudí fantasy land, also contains a museum and showcases some Gaudí furniture.

Seeing the world class museums Museu Picasso and the Fundació Joan Miró should also be a priority. Both are excellent showcases of each artist's work. The Fundació Joan Miró can be found at the Parc de Montjuïc, whilst the Museu Picasso is located at the Carrer de Montcada. 

Further information on Barcelona can be found at: 

http://www.bcn.es
http://www.barcelona.com
 

Local Organizers

Antonio Cabrales, UPF

Colin Camerer, Cal Tech

Stephen Morris, Yale

Rosemarie Nagel, UPF