Welcome to Florence

We are happy to announce that for the first time ISUOG’s World Congress is coming to Italy. Florence, one of the World’s most beloved cities, is an ‘open sky museum’ with a welcoming Mediterranean climate. Don’t miss the opportunity to combine the exciting scientific program that has become a trademark of ISUOG’s Congress with the chance to experience all the wonders of Florence. On behalf of our Scientific and Meeting Planning Committees, we look forward to welcoming you there.

Enrico Ferrazzi, Dario Paladini, Gianluigi Pilu

Congress Co-Chairmen

Reproduction of accepted abstracts
Abstracts that have been accepted for presentation will be published as a supplement to ISUOG’s official Journal Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. By submitting your abstract you have agreed to transfer of copyright to ISUOG should your abstract be accepted.

CME accreditation
For Italian colleagues, accreditation of the Congress will be requested at the Italian Ministry of Health (ECM).

  Welcome Reception - Sunday 7 October 2007

Time: 18:00–21:30

Event: Opening ceremony and welcome reception

Complimentary for all registered delegates

  Congress Party - Tuesday 9 October 2007

Time: 19:30

Event: Congress party

Join us for an evening’s entertainment at Florence’s historic Palazzo Borghese, an ancient palace whose origins date back some 600 years. Places limited; book early online to avoid disappointment.

http://www.palazzoborghese.it/

  Accompanying persons and optional tours

Accompanying person and optional tour programs will also be on offer incorporating a wide variety of activites. Participants are invited to discover Florence on foot with a walking tour including all the key sites of the city, enjoy a guided tour of one of Florence’s most famous gallery; the Uffizi, or visit some of Italy’s famous designer outlet stores with major reductions on designer labels such as Prada and Gucci, spend an afternoon in Pisa and visit its celebrated leaning tower or enjoy some true Tuscan wine and olive oil in our tasting session.

Our ÿAccompanying Persons Package includes

Discovering Florence Walking Tour

This discovery tour starts in the lively San Lorenzo market area characterised by its workshops and multicoloured stalls and home to the Medicean Chapels and the Basilica of S. Lorenzo. A short walk takes us to Piazza del Duomo to admire the famous and beautiful Cathedral with its Brunelleschi Dome, Giotto’s bell-tower and Baptistery with the ‘Doors of Paradise’. The tour continues along the medieval quarters where Dante Alighieri and Beatrice lived as well as a visit to the Palazzo del Bargello. See the nearby famous Piazza della Signoria; a great “open-air sculpture museum” overlooking the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. Arrive at the entrance to the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most important museums in the world. We then proceed to the picturesque Mercato della Paglia (Straw market) where the famous Piggy Fountain is located and walk along the street that leads to Ponte Vecchio, the “jewellery bridge”. Our tour comes to an end after a short walk across the bridge at the magnificent Pitti Palace.

Plus a choice of 2 of the following

Uffizi Gallery Tour

You cannot leave Florence without visiting the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most famous picture galleries in the world. The tour takes place in the late afternoon, when the number of visitors decreases, allowing a smoother visit of the Gallery. Through the explanations of our guide, among the other wonderful masterpieces, you will be able to admire the works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio.

Shopping Outlet Afternoon

Shop in some of Italy prestigious fashion stores as this trip takes in the delights of the Prada outlet followed by the famous Mall (stop approximately 3 hrs) for the renowned high fashion companies like: Gucci - Giorgio Armani - Fendi - Ferragamo - Y.S. Laurent - Valentino - Ungaro - Zegna - Bottega Veneta - Sergio Rossi - Loro Piana.  The pleasant Caf© in the Mall offers the chance to relax and watch the world go by (please note: food and drink extra). Our tour then continues to the famous Dolce & Gabbana outlet (stop approximately 1 hour) before retuning to Florence.

Pisa Trip

Famous for its architectural beauty we take this impressive excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside towards the historic University City of Pisa. After the panoramic drive by bus along the Arno embankment, the tour proceeds with a guided visit of Piazza dei Miracoli to find the celebrated Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, and unequalled masterpiece of Romanesque art carried out between the 11th and 12th centuries. Our guide will walk you to Piazza dei Cavalieri, where the Scuola Normale resides, one of the most famous universities in the world.

Guided Wine and Olive Oil tasting tour

Enjoy a pleasant afternoon in a typical Tuscan cosy wine shop with an oil and wine expert.  This tour includes a brief introduction to Chianti wines and olive oil, wine making and oil pressing techniques, as well as a fantastic opportunity to taste four prestigious wines and a sample some of the extra virgin olive oil made by selected Tuscan producers.  The tasting will be served with Tuscan salami, canap¨s and bruschetta.