SVD College, Via dei Verbiti 1, Rome, Italy

 
I hope 2013 has started well for all friends and Wantoks. Two months have passed since the beginning of the new year while three months have passed since the last post. This post, you might say, is therefore over due. The lapsed period has, however, been put to good use. The 2013 Independence coordinators in Rome are pleased to report that a venue for the event has been secured. The Rector of the SVD College in Rome has kindly granted the group’s request to use the Conference Hall of the College for the event. Thank you Fr. Belamide. We could not have found a better venue.  The SVD College Conference Hall is located in the College Building in its beautiful grounds at Via dei Verbiti 1.

Google Map showing Via dei Verbiti 1, Rome, Italy

The address is in the heart of Rome and is within minutes from the main attractions. It is well connected in terms of public transport, especially considering that the Ostiense Train Station and the Piramide and Porta di San Paolo metro stations are literally next door. One can reach the SVD College directly from Rome Fiumicino Airport in 45 minutes by train to the Ostiense Station. Trains from Europe and Italy also pass through this Station. The Lido metro train departs from Porta di San Paulo Metro Station to Ostia suburb which is in the south of Rome by the beach. The Piramide Metro Stop is in the same location. From here the commuter can connect to Laurentina Station to the south east of Rome and north to Rebbibia through the main Train and metro station at Termini in the heart of Rome. Trams and busses to many principal attractions in Rome also begin and end their journey here.

 The SVD College premises is an oasis in the Eternal City - with its wide and green spaces walled in by high walls. The grounds are so peaceful and quite that you could forget that you are in the center of Rome and that the noisy Rome traffic is happening just outside the wall.

 The Rome Wantoks are looking forward to welcome and host all Wantoks and friends who will participate in the 2013 PNG Independence Anniversary Celebrations at the SVD College - a true haven in Rome. Be reminded that the 2013 PNG Independence Celebration will take place on Saturday 14 September 2013 at Via dei Verbit 1, Rome, Italy.

Look for the next post which will feature the event’s tentative programme.