11-13 OCT VALENCIA, SPAIN

ICUMT 2022

THE 14TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON ULTRA MODERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
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Venue and Travel

The ICUMT 2022 is hosted this time by the hotel Barceló Valencia, Spain. Address: Av. de França, 11, 46023 Valencia, Spain


About Valencia

Valencia (València in Valencian), pronounced /baˈlenθja/ (bahl-EHN-thee-ah) in Spanish, and /baˈlensia/ (val-ehn-see-ah) in Valencian, is a charming old city and the capital of the Old Kingdom of Valencia province of Spain that is well worth a visit. It is the third Spanish city in terms of importance and population, and the 15th in the European Union, with 810,064 inhabitants in the city proper and 1,832,270 in the Metropolitan Area (INE 2008). It is on the Mediterranean Sea approximately four hours to the south of Barcelona and three hours to the east of Madrid. Valencia is famous for its Fallas Festival in March, for being the birthplace of paella, for hosting the "2007 & 2010 America's Cup", and for the massive architectural project by Santiago Calatrava called The City of Arts and Sciences. The river Turia ran through the centre of the city, but it was redirected a while back and replaced by a beautiful park. This is a very nice place to spend any free time you have in the city on a sunny day.

Important Facts

Valencia was host to the 2007 & 2010 America's Cup. This fact, along with the construction of the "City of Arts and Science" by renowned architect and Valencian Santiago Calatrava have made Valencia a city in transition. Massive construction and transformation over the last 10 years have turned a once little-considered medium city into a meatier and more interesting destination.
Valencia's official languages are Valencian/Catalan, and Spanish. In the capital of Valencia, which is the third largest city in Spain, not many people speak Valencian and are not offended if addressed in Spanish. However, outside the capital, Valencian is often preferred.
September and October are more active months and the weather permits beach outings. Pavement cafes are still open until around the end of October. The average temperature in October is 24°C.

Get in

By Plane

Valencia Airport (IATA: VLC) is 9 km from the city center. The bus (Metrobus) to Plaza de Espana departs every 25 minutes and takes about 30-40 minutes (€1.45). The bus stop is a bit hidden, only a small sign in front of the parking lot at the level of the arrivals. Metro goes directly to the town centre and links the Airport to the main train station, Estación del Norte (beside Xàtiva metro stop), running every 8 minutes and taking about 20 minutes. The ticket card (Mobilis card) itself costs €1 for a paper option or €2 for a plastic card, and the fare from Airport (zone D) to Xàtiva metro (Zone A) cost €3.90 as of September 2019 (you can save yourself some money by walking to the next station, Rosas, from where the centre can be reached for €2.10 because it is in zone B).

By Train

Many trains come from Madrid (eg: Alaris), Barcelona (eg: Euromed or ARCO), and many other cities. The main train station, Estacion del Norte, is in the center of the city, near the Town Hall. Travel time by train from Barcelona Sants is about 3 1/2 hours while from Madrid by AVE (high speed rail) is 1 hour 33 minutes. The national train company is RENFE. The tickets can be booked online.

By Bus

There are also many buses coming from almost every big city in Spain and most of the cities in the Valencia region. The bus station is located by the river in Valencia, about a 15 minutes walk from the center.

By Boat

Direct ferry routes exist between Valencia and Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, and Mahon.

Get Around

For easier getting around you can download the Official App of Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Valencia - a transport planner (EMT Valencia), which covers whole information you need to travel in the city of Valencia by Sustainable Transport (Bus, Metro, Tram, Valenbisi bike sharing, own bike or walking). There is the T1/T2/T3 unlimited 1, 2 and 3 day travel cards that include bus and metro for 4,00/6,70/9,70 € respectively. Also a Valencia Tourist card has unlimited travel and discounts to attractions. These cards are for only one person. You can find uptodate information about commuting cards and offers on the official website of EMT Valencia.

Transportation to the conference venue from the airport/city centre:

TBD

Places to Visit
  • City of Arts and Science

    Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències

    Take a city bus from the train station or the metro to Alameda station.
    It is located where the old river Turia used to flow and over there you will find a Science Museum, a Planetarium, an IMAX cinema, an Aquarium and, the Arts Museum. It is famous for its architecture by Santiago Calatrava.

  • The Barri del Carme

    A neighborhood in the old center. It is the perfect place for a stroll where you can witness the transition from a forgotten area to an up-and-coming diverse neighborhood. Barri del Carme has many outdoor cafes and trendy shops.


  • Valencia Cathedral

    A curious cathedral with doors from three distinct architectural periods. The building as a whole, though mostly Gothic, has collected over the centuries some Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-Classical elements. A trip up the Micalet tower (formerly Moorish, but now "Christianized") provides a pleasing view of the city.


  • The La Lonja de la Seda

    This building is the site of the ancient local silk trade. It is also a UNESCO landmark and has recently been refurbished. A visit to the Silk Exchange to see the beautiful interior vaulting should be on everyone's itinerary in Valencia.


  • The Mercat Central

    Located in an aging "modernist" building in the process of being renovated. See how the locals shop for food and buy some fantastic fresh produce, meat, or olives.


  • Torres de Quart

    Located at the end of Calle Quart. This pock-marked medieval tower was part of the ancient wall that surrounded the old city. Another set of nearby towers called the Torres de Serrano were also part of ancient wall. The Serrano towers have been massively renovated and somewhat modernized, but they are still interesting and are located across the street from the park.


  • Valencian History Museum.

    A museum full of artifacts and multimedia presentations detailing the history of Valencia from its birth in the Roman era all the way to the modern times. Easily reachable by metro, near the Nou d'Octubre station.


Contacts:

Assoc. Prof. Jiri Hosek, Ph.D.
Department of Telecommunications
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication
Brno University of Technology
Technicka 3082/12, Brno, Czech Republic



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