Venue and dates


The European Conference on Surface Crystallography and Dynamics (ECSCD-12) was held in Trieste, October 18-21, 2015. The meeting will be held at the Starhotels Savoia Excelsior Palace in downtown Trieste. Information on how to reach the conference venue can be found in the dedicated venue and travel info page on this website.

About Trieste


Trieste is located in the north of Italy, 100 km east from Venice, close to the border with Slovenia. Trieste faces a beautiful gulf bearing the same name, where the sea is often framed by a rocky coastline and high cliffs. Trieste is a medium size town (ca. 220,000 inhabitants), capital of the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region. As a gateway to Eastern Europe, the town has a close relationship to Middle Europa, of which it is an important cultural centre. Trieste has a growing economic, commercial and political role, taking advantage of its geographical location.

Trieste and Science


Trieste has developed into a City of Science. The town hosts numerous research centres: the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA-ISAS), the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), the AREA Science Park and many others.

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