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            <h4>How to Get to Pisa</h4>
            <p class="conference-text">Getting to Pisa is possible by air, by road and railroad alike.</p>
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            <h5>By Plane</h5>
            Flying to Pisa is the most efficient option. Galileo Galilei International Airport is conveniently close
            to
            the city center. You can easily reach the city via the Pisa Mover, an automated train connecting the
            airport
            to the main railway station of the city, Pisa Centrale, or by a short walk (~1 km). Another option is to
            fly
            to Amerigo Vespucci International Airport in Florence and catch a train to Pisa from Florence's central
            railway station, Firenze Santa Maria Novella. Such a station, in Florence, can be reached from the
            Airoport
            via a convenient and frequent Tram.
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            <h5>By Train</h5>
            Pisa is well-connected by rail, not only to Florence but also to many other Tuscan cities like Livorno,
            Siena, Arezzo, Lucca, Grosseto, and Carrara. You can also access Pisa from major Italian cities like
            Rome.
            Trains offer frequent services, making travel between these destinations convenient.
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            <h5>By Car</h5>
            For those who prefer driving, traveling to Pisa by car is an excellent choice. Tuscany's scenic
            landscapes
            and seasides, as well as tourist attractions along the way make the journey enjoyable. However,
            navigating
            the motorway routes to Pisa might require some orientation effort.
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            <h4>How to Get to the Conference Locations</h4>
            <p class="conference-text">HPDC 2024 and its satellite events take place from June 3rd to June 7th. The
                first two days are reserved
                for the satellite events and will take place at the Department of Computer science of the University of
                Pisa, the last three days are focused on the conference and will take place at “Polo Piagge”. In the
                following is reported how to get to the two locations.</p>
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            <h5>Department of Computer Science</h5>
            Located at Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, within Pisa's medieval walls, the Department of Computer Science is
            easily accessible on foot from the city center. Several bus lines also stop nearby. Bus lines 3+, 4 and 11
            have a stop in front of the department. Not far are also located the stops of lines 2 and 22. The conference
            sessions for HPDC 2024 are held on the second floor of the building.
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            <h5>Polo Piagge Conference Center</h5>
            Situated within walking distance from the city center, the Polo Piagge Conference Center is easily
            reachable. Bus lines 1+ and 13 have stops in front of the center. Once inside, the conference room is
            located on the left.
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            <h4>Social Event Locations</h4>
            <h5>Welcome Cocktail</h5>
            <p>The welcome cocktail will be hosted at Polo Piagge. Follow the directions provided <a
                    href="#piagge">above</a> to reach the
                venue.</p>
            <h5>Social Dinner</h5>
            <p>The Social Dinner takes place in an ancient claustrum downtown (Chiostro S.M. del Carmine), near the main
                promenade, Corso Italia.
                Refer to the <a href="#map">interactive map</a> for directions.</p>
            <h5>Piazza dei Miracoli (Miracles’ Square)</h5>
            <p>This iconic square, home to the Leaning Tower, is located in the north-west part of the city center. From
                Corso Italia, walk across Ponte di Mezzo to Garibaldi Square, then head towards Piazza dei Cavalieri.
                Follow via dei Mille until you reach Piazza dei Miracoli. Additional details are given in the
                <a href="#map">interactive map</a> reported below.
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            <h5>Where to stay in Pisa</h5>
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            <h5>Useful resources</h5>
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            <h4>Interactive Map</h4>
            <p class="conference-text">The interactive map below provides directions to the conference locations and
                social event venues. Click on the markers for more information.</p>
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                height="480"></iframe>
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