Conference Dinner

Monday 3 July 2006

The Venue: The Medici Villa – La Ferdinanda

Near the wonderful medieval village of Artimino is the Medici villa ¨The Ferdinanda¨ (or villa of ¨one hundred chimneys¨ because of a series of chimneys with different form and shapes). The building of the residence was ordered by Ferdinando 1st, Grand Duke of Tuscany, who committed the project to Bernando Buontalenti, architect of court, in 1596. As a consequence the residence is characterised by its simplicity and elegance: the angled avant-bodies, the great access twice-flighted staircase, the totted outline of the four corners and the front loggia give it an unmistakable tone, typical of the Florentine Renaissance.

The Dinner

Bus transfers to and from Prato, departure from Monash Prato Centre is included in the dinner price.

If you did not book for the dinner with your registration but would still like to do so please download registration form and forward to conference organisers. Places are limited so please book early.