Milano
Milan is a vibrant and exciting city that offers a wealth of experiences for everyone.
It is home to some of the most renowned museums and galleries in the world, including the Pinacoteca di Brera and the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, but also of iconic landmarks such as the Gothic-style Duomo di Milano and the imposing Sforza Castle.
Milan is a foodie's paradise, offering a diverse range of culinary experiences that showcase the best of Italian cuisine. Visitors can enjoy everything from traditional street food to Michelin-starred fine dining. No matter the day or the time, Milano is alive: music festivals, art exhibitions, theatrical performances and much more are there to entertain any kind of guest.
CONGRESS VENUE
Allianz MiCo • Milano Convention Centre
Viale Eginardo - Gate 2 (Or Piazzale Carlo Magno – Gate 16 (for those arriving from Domodossola Metro Station)
20149 Milano, Italy
www.micomilano.it
The European Conference on Computer Vision 2024 will be organized at MICO Convention Centre, the largest conference facilities in Europe.
It can accommodate up to 21,000 participants in 70 fully equipped conference rooms with permanent control booths.
Featuring two plenary rooms, one with seating 4,000 and the other 2,000 and an Auditorium that seats 1,500 it is the ideal venue for large-scale performances and for international conferences requiring a large number of rooms. The exhibition halls offer 54,000 m2 of exhibition space and can also be set up as extra plenary rooms accommodating more than 5,000 individuals.
The MiCo Milan Convention Centre is right in front of the new Citylife district. The urban project that re-shaped the Portello area with the iconic architectures of its skyscrapers, residential buildings and shopping mall. In close proximity of MiCo there are more than 1,600 sleeping rooms distributed in hotels from the 3 to the 5 stars.
Bars, restaurants and coffee houses complete the offer of services available within walking distance from the main entrances of the convention centre. The Citylife park, right in front of MiCo is the ideal space where to spend some spare time during the events happening at the convention centre.
HOW TO REACH THE VENUE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Milan is well served by Lombardy’s transport network, one of most widespread and efficient in Europe, with train, bus, metro and trolleybus networks. Milan boasts 4,700 surface public transport stops, efficiently serving the 1,3 million residents of the city, with 800,000 journeys a day as standard and an additional 250,000 journeys a day during international fairs and other major events.
Milan has 5 metro lines with 130 stations, and more than 130 bus and tram routes. Compared with major European capitals, Milan has competitive public-transport rates (€ 2.20 per 90 min ride). Tickets can be easily bought directly on board by credit card.
- Closest metro stations:
- Lilac line – stop Portello (80 mt). Allianz MiCo - Milano Convention Centre is right in front of the “Portello” underground station of the lilac line M5. Just a few steps from the Citylife district.
- Red line – stop Amendola (700 mt)
- Download the app ATM Milano for further information on mobility with public transportation in Milano.
FROM LINATE AIRPORT
Milano Linate Airport is at 10 Km approx. distance; 20 min by taxi.
Take the Blue line M4 (direction San Babila) for 7 stops, get off at San Babila. Take the Red line M1 (direction Rho Fiera Milano) to Lotto, change line taking Lilac line M5 (direction Bignami) for 1 stop, get off at Portello. From Viale Scarampo continue on Viale Eginardo. After a few meters you will find the GATE 2 entrance of the Allianz - MiCo Milano Convention Centre.
FROM MALPENSA AIRPORT
Milano Malpensa airport is at 40 Km. approx. distance; 40 min by taxi.
MALPENSA EXPRESS train service directly connects the airport to the city center in 40 minutes, arriving at Cadorna train station.
Take the first departing train and get off at Domodossola. From Domodossola station:
- Take the M5 lilac line (direction San Siro Stadium) for two stops and get off at . From Viale Scarampo continue on Viale Eginardo. After a few meters you will find the GATE 2 entrance of the Allianz - MiCo Milano Convention Centre.
- otherwise get off at “Domodossola FNM” stop and walk about 600 m to Piazzale Carlo Magno (Gate 16).
FROM MILAN BERGAMO AIRPORT
AUTOSTRADALE or AIR PULLMAN bus service directly connects the airport to the city in 60 minutes with arrival at Central Station: take the green line M2 subway (direction Abbiategrasso/Assago Forum) and get off at Garibaldi.
Take the M5 lilac line (direction San Siro Stadio) and get off at Portello. From Viale Scarampo continue
on Viale Eginardo. After a few meters you you will find the GATE 2 entrance of the Allianz - MiCo Milano Convention Centre.
Closest metro stations:
- Lilac line M5 – stop Portello (80 mt) Allianz MiCo - Milano Convention Centre is right in front of the “Portello” underground station of the lilac line M5. Just a few steps from the Citylife district
- Red line M1 – stop Amendola (700 mt)
Download the app ATM Milano for further information on mobility with public transportation in Milano.
RAILWAY STATION – Stazione Centrale
It is the second largest and second busiest station in Italy, located 3 km away from the Duomo and is connected by 2 metro lines (M3 yellow and M2 green). The imposing and majestic railway station is a crucial hub for the city’s services and shopping district and the main departure point for the High-Speed train and rail connections with the rest of Europe.
TRAVEL WITH TRENITALIA
Book your travel here and get discounts on train tickets!
IMPORTANT:
On board the train, upon request by Trenitalia staff, it will be mandatory to present the Convention Letter with Trenitalia, which allowed you to purchase the train ticket at a 30% discounted rate.
Download the Convention Letter with Trenitalia here
Failure to present this document will result in a charge of the difference between the full fare for the train used and the amount paid, plus a penalty of €10. Passengers with event tickets who are found to be traveling on dates other than those permitted will be treated as traveling without a ticket.
Taxi
Taxiblu: +39 024040
AutoradioTaxi: +39 028585
RadioTaxi: +39 026969
Download the app appTaxi, inTaxi, itTaxi, Freenow.
USEFUL GENERAL INFORMATION
Time: Current time in Italy is GMT/UTC +1.
Climate: The weather in Milano in September/October has average daily maximum temperatures of 25°C and lows around 15°C at night.
Currency: Euro is the official currency.
Credit cards: Credit cards (mostly Visa and Mastercard) are widely accepted.
Electricity: Electricity in Italy runs on a 230-volt, 50-hertz AC current. Italy uses Type C, F and L plugs. If you bring electrical appliances, you might need a plug adapter. You may also require a transformer, although today most major appliances have one built in.
Emergency calls
Police - Public Emergency Aid: 113
Carabinieri: 112
Fire brigade: 115
Medical Emergency Service: 118
Road assistance (ACI): 116
ATTRACTIONS IN MILANO
While every major city in Italy offers a wide range of must-see attractions, no metropolis on the peninsula mixes ancient and modern better than Milan. This intersection of world-class art, high fashion, and stunning architecture is brimming with attractions that will help understanding how Italy’s past continues to influence its present. Milan boasts a unique artistic heritage, of which Da Vinci’s Last Supper is the best-known masterpiece.
Over 2,400 years of history have bestowed a rich inheritance on the city, with archaeological remains, Roman basilicas, Paleochristian mosaics, gothic cathedrals, Art Nouveau monuments and globally renewed museums preserving sculptures by Michelangelo and canvasses by Picasso.
For further information check https://www.yesmilano.it/en/
MILANO TOURS
Take this opportunity explore the city and surroundings, HERE you can find various tours options.
Use the code ECCV24 for a €5 discount.