Medieval Translator 2010
In Principio Fuit Interpres
The Cardiff Conference on the Theory and Practice of Translation in the Middle Ages
Padova 23-27 July 2010
Further information about these and other events will be available in Spring 2010.
The Giotto Frescoes
We are very glad to inform you that the City of Padova will offer a free visit to the beautiful Cappella degli Scrovegni to all conference participants.
Visits will take place on Friday 23 July and Saturday 24 July in the late afternoon and evening.
The Old University
We will be able to offer free visits of the old university including Galileo Galilei's desk and the anatomical theatre to conference participants who will register in advance. Visits will take place on the first day of the conference, Friday 23 July, at 10.00, 13.00 and 13.30. Visits last 30 minutes. Places are limited: if you are interested please send an email to monica.santini@unipd.it before the end of June.
Conference Trip
On Sunday 25 July we will relax with our traditional one-day trip. We shall wander around the Euganean Hills, visiting Praglia and its monastery (with a laboratory for the restoration of manuscripts); Arquà, a lovely medieval town where Petrarch spent the last years of his life and is now buried; and Monselice, yet another medieval town whose castle holds a fascinating collection of weapons. For lunch we shall be visiting the local wine producer. The fee includes the coach fare, lunch, and entrance to Petrarch's house, Monselice Castle and the Praglia abbey.
Conference Dinner
The formal dinner will take place on Monday 26 July at a lovely restaurant in the city centre.
Click here to see the restaurant.