RecSys 2024 will be hosted in Bari, Italy, from October 14th to October 18th, 2024.
Some information on the venue follow:
Politecnico di Bari at University Campus will host Workshops, Tutorials and Doctoral Symposium, on October 14th and October 18th, 2024. There are two main entrances:
Via Edoardo Orabona 4, Bari
Via Re David 200, Bari
Petruzzelli Theater will host the main conference from October 15th to October 17th, 2024. Address: Corso Cavour 12, Bari
Chamber of Commerce will host posters, sponsors exhibition, and other smaller events from October 15th to October 17th, 2024.
Address: Corso Cavour 2, Bari.
Politecnico di Bari at University Campus
Established in 1990, Politecnico di Bari stands as the most recently founded Polytechnic University in Italy. It is characterized by a strong emphasis on technology and science, playing a crucial role in shaping the intellectual landscape of aspiring architects, engineers, and industrial designers. Notably, the Apulian university has earned the top position in Italy and an impressive 13th place in Europe for its research prowess, as highlighted in the QS Rankings Europe 2024.
Petruzzelli Theater
The Petruzzelli Theater is the most prestigious cultural building in Bari and Apulia and is the fourth largest Italian theater and the largest private theater in Europe. Located in the heart of the city of Bari, in the Murat district, it was inaugurated in 1903. In 1991 it was destroyed by arson, only to be rebuilt and returned to its former glory in 2009. Today, the theater can accommodate up to 1,200 spectators.
Chamber of Commerce
The Bari Chamber of Commerce is a large building, built between 1882 and 1889, located next to the Petruzzelli Theater. It is one of the most important examples of neoclassical architecture in Bari. The gable of the facade is surmounted by a statue of Mercury, the god of commerce. The entrance is marked by a large wooden doorway framed between wide Tuscan columns. Inside there is an elegant inner courtyard often used as an event space. A series of white arches marks the perimeter of the large hall. From the ceiling hangs the Chamber of Commerce’s coat of arms: a gray circle with the effigy of St. Nicholas. An image admired every day by the many businessmen and professionals who cross the threshold of this institutional temple.
How to reach Bari
BY TRAIN
Several railway lines arrive in Bari and there are three different central stations, all grouped together in Piazza Aldo Moro.
Long-distance rail services are operated by Ferrovie dello Stato, the national railway network, using the Bari Centrale station and connecting the city with other Italian destinations.
BY PLANE
There are around 80 low-cost flights operating on Bari Airport (BRI) and coming from several European airports. Of course, it is also possible to use many flag companies that land in the Apulian capital. The taxi to reach the city center costs €25/30. There are also regular buses (Line 16 at a cost of €1.50 and the journey takes about 35/40 minutes) and a metro service (at a cost of €5.00 with a journey time of about 15 minutes), which connects the airport to the center of Bari and the railway station (Bari Centrale FNB stop).
Getting Around
Walking in Bari is safe and convenient, but you need to be careful when crossing the street, even if you are on a pedestrian crossing.
Using public transportation in Bari is easy and affordable. Download the MUVT app (also available in English for iOS and Android) to plan your trip, check the timetables and buy tickets. Google Maps also reports information on public trasportation in Bari.
Sharing mobility is a notable opportunity for Bari, which embarks on the path of eco sustainability:
Shuttle buses: the RecSys 2024 Organizing Committee has arranged for multiple Shuttle bus options
Electric kick scooters: the rental takes place via apps, which can be downloaded onto your smartphone. Thanks to these apps you can access the city map to view the available vehicles and their battery level. After choosing the closest scooter, you unlock it by scanning the QR code and it wiil be ready to be used. The service is available in the municipal area according to a scheme defined as “free flow”, with scattered distribution of vehicles and their use in “one way” mode: that is, the vehicle can be left in a point different from the one in which it has been picked up. Rental operators are Lime, Tier, Bit and Telepass and the approximate cost is 1 euro for unlocking, 15 to 22 cents per minute for the trip and 5 cents while paused.
Piky microcars and scooters are coloured, ultra-compact and fully electric. Download the PikyRent Urban Mobility App for iOS or Android.
Bike Sharing: download the VAIMOO app for iOS and Android and enjoy a robust and comfortable way to move around the city.
Things To Do
The Apulian capital is a fascinating discovery. It is a city with two faces: the elegant and active city of the Murat district and the modern suburbs opposed to the hypnotic old Bari, lying on the Adriatic.
The grandiose Norman Swabian Castle, built by Frederick II of Swabia, crowned by the towers, once a defensive manor, then a Renaissance residence, is the gateway to the old city.
Crossing the “Pilgrim’s Arch”, you arrive in the heart of the nicolaian citadel, with a fine example of Apulian Romanesque, the Basilica dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint. Also noteworthy is the Romanesque Cathedral of San Sabino, from the baroque crypt and the Romanesque Basilica of San Gregorio. The historical center of Bari, a maze of alleys, courtyards, historical and local buildings, is a city in the city, with around 30 churches and wonderful architecture. On the widest seafront in Italy, Bari Vecchia is the ancient heart of the city, between the smell of laundry, freshly baked focaccias and fresh pasta put to dry in front of the doors.
Also worth visiting is the Monastery of Santa Scolastica, Piazza Mercantile, the “Infamous Column” and the Library of Santa Teresa dei Maschi.
In the nineteenth-century Bari Murattiana you will find buildings such as the Petruzzelli Theater, the Piccinni Theater and Palazzo Fizzarotti, while the underground holds hidden treasures, rock churches and hypogea carved into the rock, as the Temple of San Giorgio, Madia Diana’s hypogeum and the “Hebrew” hypogeum.
A few kilometers from the capital of Puglia, immersed in the wonderful Valle d’Itria, we find the village of Alberobello, famous for its characteristic houses called “Trulli”, protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
On the coast of the Valle d’Itria lies the town of “Polignano on the see”, perched on a rocky spur overlooking the water. The historical center of the town is spread over an imposing rocky ridge and is bordered by ancient walls. This small town, with its poetry, the blue of the sea, the white of the houses and the aromas of the typical Apulian dishes, inevitably remains in the hearts of travelers who decide to visit it.
North of Bari, worthy of note, is the majestic Castel del Monte. Built by Frederick II of Swabia in the 13th century, the castle dominates the surrounding countryside with its octagonal structure. It is considered a brilliant example of medieval architecture but actually combines different stylistic elements. A masterpiece of inestimable value, a place to live in its thousand mysteries and to visit at least once in life, Castel del Monte is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Social Event
The social event will take place in Villa Romanazzi Carducci, a historic residence with almost 150 years of stories to tell.
Located in Via Giuseppe Capruzzi, in the heart of the city, Villa Romanazzi Carducci is just a few short steps away from the Murat district, where you can admire a veritable treasure chest of testimonies upon which the beauty of the west and the magic of the east blend.
23,000 m2 of charming gardens and beautiful exclusive rooms, Villa Romanazzi Carducci is the perfect place for an unforgettable event.
The social event will take place on October 16, 2024.
One ticket is included in the conference registration, and additional tickets for guests can be purchased during registration (cost 100 Euros).
More info about Villa Romanazzi Carducci can be found here.
Villa Romanazzi Carducci
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Accommodation
Are you sure to attend RecSys in Bari?
Please book your accommodation as soon as possible, since Bari is a very popular tourist destination in October, and it could be difficult to find a place that suits your needs.
Popular accommodations in Bari and nearby cities, besides hotels, are bed&breakfast, and rooms&beds.
Partnered Accommodations
Apartments and hostels: Some rooms in apartments and hostels have been booked for RecSys participants:
CConfort Hotels (translate the Italian site using the browser translation service).
ApuliaAccommodation: a block of rooms is available with a discounted rate for RecSys participants. Please note that the discounted rate can be obtained using the promo code provided in your registrationconfirmation email.
Hotels: a block of rooms is available for RecSys participants with a discounted rate in the following hotels:
If you want to find accommodation in the Bari area, you can reach the Petruzzelli Theater in max 45 minutes by train from nearby cities, such as Giovinazzo, Molfetta, Bisceglie, Mola di Bari, Polignano, Monopoli.
The RecSys 2024 Organizing Committee has arranged for multiple shuttle bus options, available free of charge for conference attendees, running from Monday, October 14 to Friday, October 18.
Attendees will have the flexibility to choose from these shuttle buses to travel conveniently to and from the conference venues at Politecnico di Bari and Petruzzelli Theatre, and to the social dinner venue.
Monday, October 14
4 Buses available from Nicolaus Hotel to Politecnico di Bari (round trip).
Departure from Hotel Nicolaus at 7:45.
Departure from Politecnico di Bari at 21:15 (at the end of the Welcome reception).
3 Buses available from city centre (Piazza Massari) to Politecnico di Bari (round trip).
Departure from Piazza Massari at 7:45.
Departure from Politecnico di Bari at 21:15 (at the end of the Welcome reception).
Tuesday, October 15
4 Buses available from Nicolaus Hotel to Petruzzelli Theater (Largo Eroi del Mare) (round trip).
Departure from Hotel Nicolaus at 7:45.
Departure from Petruzzelli Theater (Largo Eroi del Mare) at 19:15.
Wednesday, October 16
4 Buses available from Nicolaus Hotel to Petruzzelli Theater (Largo Eroi del Mare).
Departure from Hotel Nicolaus at 7:45.
4 Buses available from Petruzzelli Theater (Largo Eroi del Mare) to Villa Romanazzi Carducci (social dinner venue).
Two departures at 19:00 and 19:30.
2 Buses available from Villa Romanazzi Carducci (social dinner venue) to Nicolaus Hotel (there will be also a stop at Hi Hotel).
Two departures at 22:00 and 22:45.
2 Buses available from Villa Romanazzi Carducci (social dinner venue) to city centre (Piazza Massari).
Two departures at 22:00 and 22:45.
1 Bus available from Villa Romanazzi Carducci (social dinner venue) to Nicolaus Hotel.
Departure at 1:00.
1 Bus available from Villa Romanazzi Carducci (social dinner venue) to city centre (Piazza Massari).
Two departures at 1:30.
Thursday, October 17
2 Buses available from Nicolaus Hotel to Petruzzelli Theater (Largo Eroi del Mare) (round trip).
Departure from Hotel Nicolaus at 7:45.
Departure from Petruzzelli Theater (Largo Eroi del Mare) at 19:00.
Friday, October 18
4 Buses available from Nicolaus Hotel to Politecnico di Bari (round trip).
Departure from Hotel Nicolaus at 8:00.
Departure from Politecnico di Bari at 18:15.
2 Buses available from city centre (Piazza Massari) to Politecnico di Bari (round trip).
Departure from Piazza Massari at 7:45.
Departure from Politecnico di Bari at 18:15.
