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ESA conference Naples 2024

The 15th conference of the European Society for Aesthetics took place on 6-8 June, 2024 in Naples, Italy.
The conference was co-organised by the ESA and the Università di Napoli “L’Orientale”. The conference venue was Palazzo del Mediterraneo, Via Marina, Napoli, Italy.

The confirmed keynote speakers were:
Hans Maes (University of Kent)
Tone Roald (University of Copenhagen)
Stefano Velotti (Sapienza University of Roma)

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

See the full programme here: https://www.eurosa.org/esa-conference-programme-2024/

Book of Abstracts: https://www.eurosa.org/book-of-abstracts-esa-2024

CONFERENCE VENUE

The conference took place at the University of Naples ‘L’Orientale’, in Palazzo Mediterraneo via Marina 56, Napoli. Naples, Italy.

The main room (1.1) for the event is located on the 1st floor of Palazzo Mediterraneo.

Palazzo Mediterraneo is in the center of Naples, and from there, it is very easy to reach the most beautiful areas of the historical center of the town, such as Spaccanapoli, San Gregorio Armeno, Piazza del Gesù, via Roma and Piazza Plebiscito.

REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE FEE

Please use this form to registrer for the conference: https://www.eurosa.org/conference-tickets/

Registration deadline: May 20, 2024

Payment deadline: June 1, 2024

Conference fee is €40 for students and unwaged, and €80 for academics.

Conference dinner (optional) costs €40 for everyone.

Contact: conference(a)eurosa.org

ACCOMMODATION

The local organisers recommend:

Hotel

Palazzo Salgar

Hotel Nunu

Fly Boutique Hotel

Hotel Piazza Bellini

Hotel Neapolis

Hotel Maison Degas

Hotel Europeo

Hotel Nettuno

B&B

Bien-Bì

I Vicerè B&B Deluxe

Core Napoli

Maison San Gregorio

B&B Grande Archivio Napoli

I DIOSCURI

B&B Il Campanile

Bed & Breakfast Medea

For more other nearby hotels and B&B, see Accommodation-list.

(Some B&B have ‘cash only payment’: it’s important to clarify this point when booking)

Please note that neither the ESA, nor the local organisers will be able to book rooms for you – you will have to contact the hotels directly. Since Napoli is a popular tourist location, conference participants are advised to book their room as soon as possible.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

How to get to the conference venue:

From Naples Airport – Capodichino (Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli)
Alibus (https://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1314)
It takes approximately 19 minutes to Napoli Centrale in front of the train station.

From the train station Napoli Centrale:
It takes approximately 20 minutes from the train station Napoli Centrale to Palazzo del Mediterraneo.
By underground railway: Metro Linea 1 to Piscinola – Università or Duomo stop.

How to get by car:
1. From A1/E45 Take the exit toward Napoli Centro/Porto.
2. Merge onto A3.
3. Take the exit toward Centro.
4. Continue on Via Reggia di Portici.
5. Take Via Amerigo Vespucci to Via Nuova Marina.

Travelling inside the city:

Public transport tickets can be purchased in every metro station or in ‘Tabacchi’ shops around the city.

Buses suffer for frequent traffic jam in the center of the city; better to more around on foot or by metro (line 1) – metro  stations present very interesting installations by contemporary artists (Pistoletto, Kentridge etc).

RECOMMENDED RESTUARANTS

In the city center close to the University, there are several pizzerias and trattorias ideal for the lunch break, such as:

Grangusto

Trattoria La Tavernetta Vittozzi Antonio

Il Datterino

Restaurants in the city centre:

‘A Figlia d’o Marenaro

Al vecchio 53

Etto

Antica Trattoria Da Carmine

La Locanda del Gesù Vecchio

Annarè Trattoria Pizzeria

O’ Munaciello

Osteria Il Garum

Biancomangiare – Cucina tipica napoletana Trattoria Osteria Napoli

Trattoria da Nanni

Restaurants on the seaside:

Antonio & Antonio

Molo17

La Cantina dei Lazzari

La Bersagliera 1919

La Scialuppa Restaurant

Please note that although card payment is already the most widespread way of payment, you could bring with you some cash just to pay for coffee.

There are also pizzerias (or similar) which give you first a simple handwritten list of the plates and drinks you took, and then the receipt but only if you ask for it. It’s always better to ask about card payment and receipts before you start ordering.

QUESTIONS

Please send your questions concerning the conference venue, the meals, accommodation, travel and other local issues to the local organisers: Aurosa Alison (aurosa.alison@hotmail.it) or Elena Tavani (etavani(at)unior.it)

Please send all other questions (for instance, concerning the programme) to the ESA conference organiser (conference(a)eurosa.org)

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