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Annual Science
Conference:
22-25 September 2004 / 92nd Statutory meeting 19-29 September - Vigo,
Spain
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 EXCURSION
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA - September, 23rd and 26th |
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 Drive
to the Capital of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela "declared
as a World Cultural Heritage site", by UNESCO.Santiago is a University and Cathedral city which enjoys a cosmopolitan atmosphere without losing its traditions and noble appearance. SANTIAGO is not just a city with monuments; the city is a monument in itself. Enjoy visiting Praza do Obradoiro (Workplace square), Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, Pazo de Fonseca, the Praza das Praterias (Silversmiths' Square), La Quintana Square and the many tiny medieval streets of the city. At the Cathedral, we can witness the ofrenda (offering) and the "botafumeiro", a huge Baroque censer whose pendulum swings down the entire length of the transepts during special ceremonies. Departure from Santiago de Compostela to have lunch at Convento de San Francisco. After lunch, return to Vigo.
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VIGO-PORTUGAL- September, 24th |
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 Drive
to Baiona which has the oldest port in Galicia. There is a
replica of the caravel "La Pinta". It was also the
first place in Europe that learnt of the discovery of America. Further along the Atlantic coast we reach Oia and La Guardia. Visit to the well preserved Celtic settlement. From the top of the mountain we can admire the impressive lookouts over the Miño River. Further South across the border to Valença do Minho, a fortress city dating from the 18th. century with narrow streets lined with shops offering all kinds of typical Portugues products. Lunch at the Pousada de San Teotonio. Later drive to Tuy whose legendary origin, is explained by its privileged location on a hill next to the River Miño. Then drive back to Vigo.
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TO THE SACRED VALLEY- September, 25th |
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the Middle Ages, the name of Rivoira Sacrata (Sacred Valley) was
given, due to the several monasteries settled there, to the area
which extends along the River Sil. Leaving Vigo on the highway
towards Ourense and further South to Esgos. Visit to the ruins of the Galician oldest Monastery, dated from the 6th. century, called San Pedro de la Roca. Further drive to Luintra and San Estevo. Cruise on the Sil River with amazing sceneries. Lunch at the Monastery of San Esteban Ribas de Sil, which houses nowadays a brand new Parador (hotel owned by the Spanish Government). In the afternoon, drive to Ribadavia and walk along the medieval streets of this typical village with it's excellent restored Jewish quarter. Back to Vigo.
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DEADLINE, AUGUST 30th |
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Price per person: 55,00 euros each excursion; meals detailed in
this brochure are included (minimum group 25 people)
