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The Column of Liberation 2018Program rev.06 - updated of the 17th of April 2018 - Registrations closed Program Rev.05 of 05/04/2018 - Accommodations updated Program Rev.04 of 19/03/2018 - Added the address of the parking lot in San Miniato for the civil vehicles Program Rev.03 of 09/03/2018 - Updated the location of the static exhibition Program Rev.02 of 08/03/2018 - April 27, 28 Updated Program Rev.01 February 28 2018 - added km/day Program rev.00 - updated of the 28th of February 2018 25th and 27th to 29th April 2018 |
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Supporter (update 09/04/2017)
Itinerary of Friday April 27 2018
Itinerary of Saturday morning April 28 2018
Itinerary of Saturday afternoon April 28 2018
Itinerary of Sunday April 29 2018
Park site for civil vehicles in Santo Stefano Magra - Via Alcide de Gasperi - Mobile +39 3331877752
Note: schedules subject to revision
PLEASE TAKE NOTEThe return trip from La Spezia to San Miniato on April 29 2018IS NOT PART OF THE EVENT
La SpeziaStatic exhibition of heavy military historical vehicles at Historical rolling stock depot of the Fondazione FSVia Fontevivo 52
12:00 p.m. buffet lunch at San Miniato (location Piazza Dante) 1:30 p.m. departs San Miniato; transit through Pontedera; short stop at Cascina 3:15 p.m. stop at Coltano; visit to the local Medici Villa 5:30 p.m. departs to Pisa; transit through Camp Darby, Tirrenia, Marina di Pisa 6:30 p.m. arrival in Pisa 9:30 p.m. dinner at CAPAR
Travel distance of the day 90 km
9:00 a.m. departs from Pisa and transit through Viareggio, Marina di Pietrasanta 12:00 p.m. arrival at La Spezia 13:00 p.m. lunch at the OTO Melara 4;00 p.m. arrival to La Spezia; vehicles parade and exhibition in Via Vittorio Veneto in downtown La Spezia 7:00 p.m. arrival at the Arsenale Militare Marittimo (Italian Navy Arsenal) at La Spezia and stop for dinner
Travel distance of the day 80 km
10:00 a.m. departs the Arsenale Militare Marittimo; vehicles parade in downtown La Spezia; stop at via Chiodo 12:00 p.m. lunch at the Arsenale Militare Marittimo (vehicles are left for public exhibition at via Chiodo) 3:30 p.m. departs via Chiodo - La Spezia - for return trip to starting point at San Miniato
PLEASE TAKE NOTEThe return trip from La Spezia to San Miniato on April 29 2018IS NOT PART OF THE EVENT
Travel distance of the day 120 km
1) The participation to the "Column of Liberation 2018" is subject to a pre-registration that you can accomplish by filling the on-line form.
- Compulsory for all participants -For security and organizational reasons you must also provide your valid I.D. as requested in the form (Surname, name, type of document, document number, issuing agency, date of issue)
2) The pre-registration must be accompanied by the payment of the TOTAL FEE which may vary depending if you are going to stay for the whole event or not (see below).Payment can be made by:
-Paypal payment to finance@goticatoscana.it;
- Bank Transfer to the following account: Account Holder: Gotica Toscana Onlus - Loc. Ponzalla 47, I-50038 Scarperia (FI), Italy IBAN code: IBAN IT87P0832505473000000064497
In any case, payment description must indicate "Column of Liberation 2018".
Compulsory for all participantsThe payment of the full fee in advance is necessary in order to avoid unfortunate situations which have caused huge loss to the Organization during past editions. An envelope containing meal tickets, road book, useful telephone number etc., will be delivered to the participant at the moment of the arrival in order to avoid any other wait. The fee is not refundable except than in case of registration refusal by the Organization or cancellation of the event.
3)The deadline for registrations is Sunday 8 April 2018. Beyond that date, the Organization reserves the right to accept further registrations.
4)In any case, participation to the event is limited to the number of individuals /vehicles compatible with existing facilities. We strongly advise to register as soon as possible, particularly if hotel accommodations are needed. Precedence, if necessary, will be given to participants for the whole event.
5) The event is open to WW2 military vehicles up to 1945 of any nationality.
6) Vehicles owners dressing WW2 uniforms as well as reenactors are welcome and encouraged both in group or individually. The Organization will try to accommodate everybody on WW2 vehicles, in accordance with vehicles owners, to the extent room is available but declines responsibility if there is not room enough.We recommend vehicle owners who will come in civilian attire to please avoid colours unbecoming to the type of vehicle they will be riding upon.
7) Military uniforms must be consistent with WW2 era. Allies and Axis uniforms (like Wehrmacht, Luftwaffe or Kriegsmarine, Royal Italian Army etc.) are allowed, while wearing or displaying uniforms of any political formation/organization such as PNF (Fascists Party), MVSN, NSDAP (Nazi Party) or SS units and similar are strictly forbidden.
8) All vehicles must conform to the current Italian Highway Code (Codice della Strada) Laws and Regulations. Vehicles owners and drivers will be responsible for any damages and consequences caused by their vehicles. The Organization will not be responsible for the damages caused to people or properties.
9) Deactivated weapons/ordnances and toy model guns/ordnances can be carried by participants and on vehicles only in compliance with Italian regulations. Each participant is responsible for possession/displaying/carrying of his own weapon/gun/ordnance and must conform to Italian existing Laws and Regulations and fulfils requests which may come from Law Enforcement officers. The Organization can limit the display of weapons and flags of all types during particular phases of the event or if requested to do so by Municipalities or Public/Police Authorities.
10) The behaviour of every participant must be appropriate to a commemorative event. It is strictly forbidden to engage in any form of violence, harassment or other disrespectful behaviours which can upset or compromise the good outcome of the event. It is strictly forbidden to aim any kind of weapon to anybody even if deactivated or toy model.
11) During the event it is strictly forbidden to march in military cadence, sing battle hymns or national anthems or swear at other participants, visitors or local populations.
12) Reenactors and other participants will avoid to engage in any kind political discussions or to express personal views on the local or general history of the places and period. Instead, military equipment can be displayed and pertinent explanations can be given to interested people.
13) The Organization reserves at any times the right to expel from the event the participant who will obey to the present rules, without previous warning and without refunding participation fees.
14) Each group/individual will be responsible for the preservation of and damages of all kinds to areas, sites, places, rooms, services, equipments, accessories made available for use to them/him. Particular attention must be paid in case of permanence/meal/accommodation within military structures.
15) It is strictly forbidden to use any kind guns or other firing devices including blanks, fireworks, signals, smoke, and whatever else may alarm Law Enforcement and Firefighting authorities. It is also forbidden to light open-flame fires
16) Underages can join the event if accompanied/authorized (written) by their parents. In any case underages cannot man/handle weapons/guns/ordnances no matter if deactivated of toy models.
17) During the event it is forbidden to leave the column of vehicles or take your own initiative; during the stops every participant is due to respect timing which will be communicated properly.
18) No vehicle will be left behind even in case of malfunction; the Organization offers a recovery vehicle which can bear vehicles up to 3.5 metric tons.
19) The Organization informs that drivers of historical vehicles can be subject to Alcohol Test at will of Law Enforcement Authorities.
20) In all cases when a large gathering of people is expected and in downtown areas all recently approved anti-terrorisms and security regulations will apply to the event.
21) For issues not covered by the present rules/regulation, please contact the organization!
The Organization reserves the right to change the current program of the event without giving notice about that.
In San Miniato is available a parking lot for the civil vehicles in Strada Regionale Francesca, 50054 Fucecchio
The Organization will provide low loading and partial financial refunds to participants in order to cover fuel and transportation costs for vehicles. Obviously, funds are limited and will be shared among participants according to their number and the time of their registration. For information contact the organization as soon as possible!
Shuttle bus services will be available at Pisa (connecting the Gamerra Barracks / CAPAR to the hotels) and at La Spezia (connecting the Italian Navy Arsenal to the CDH hotel, and Saturday evening only to the Cadimare Barracks sleeping quarters).
A ferry service may be available at La Spezia (connecting the Italian Navy Arsenal to the Cadimare Barracks sleeping quarters).
TThe Organization provides a free of charge service of reservation for those wishing hotel accommodations at selected locations, giving information about room availability and rates.A list of hotels offering special rates to event participants will be published on this page soon.Please take note all reservations at these hotels MUST be booked through the organization, not individually.
If you wish to arrange reservations directly in hotels or accommodations other than those listed you may do so at your choosing.
Hotel Galilei Via Darsena, 1 - 56121 Pisa www.hotelgalileipisa.it Shutte bus available to / from Gamerra Barracks / CAPAR Number of available rooms: 100 Check-in 27/04/2018 Check-out 28/04/2018 Double room - single sleeping 80,00 ? Double room - twin or double-bed - 95,00 ? Double room with third bed added - 115,00 ? The listed prices are per room, per night. Buffet-style breakfast, VAT included. Local tax (2,00 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee or may pay by bank transfer to the following account: IT97G063001400 CC1370201359, payment description must indicate the payer's name and "Colonna della Libertà". Proof of payment must be sent to the hotel by fax or email.
Grand Hotel Bonanno
Via Carlo Francesco Gabba, 17 - 56122 Pisa www.anghelhotels.it/grandhotelbonanno Shutte bus available to / from Gamerra Barracks / CAPAR Number of available rooms: 34 Check-in 27/04/2018 Check-out 28/04/2018 Single room (4 available) - 59,00 ? Double room (30 available) - twin or double-bed - 78,00 ? The listed prices are per room, per night. Buffet-style breakfast, VAT included. Local tax (2,00 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee, or may pay by bank transfer to the following account: : IT11K0867338050020000204059, payment description must indicate the payer's name and "Colonna della Libertà". Proof of payment must be sent to the hotel by fax or email.
nH Hotel Via XX Settembre, 2 - 19124 La Spezia www.nh-hotels.it/hotel/nh-la-spezia Shuttle bus available to / from Italian Navy Arsenal Number of available rooms: 10 Check-in 28/04/2018 Check-out 29/04/2018 Double room - single sleeping 179,00 ? Double room - twin or double-bed - 189,00 ? The listed prices are per room, per night. Buffet-style breakfast, VAT included. Local tax (1,50 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee or may pay by bank transfer to the following account: : IT66Y0100501600000000013145, payment description must indicate the payer's name and "Colonna della Libertà". Proof of payment must be sent to the hotel by fax or email.
CDH Hotel/p>
Via XX Settembre, 81 - 19122 La Spezia www.compagniedeshotelslaspezia.it Shuttle bus available to / from Italian Navy Arsenal Number of available rooms: 12 Check-in 28/04/2018 Check-out 29/04/2018 Single room - 130,00 ? Double room - twin or double-bed - 145,00 ? Triple room - 170,00 ? The listed prices are per room, per night. Buffet-style breakfast, VAT included. Local tax (1,50 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee or may pay by bank transfer to the following account: IT91R0623009480000030474773, payment description must indicate the payer's name and "Colonna della Libertà". Proof of payment must be sent to the hotel by fax or email.
Albergo Teatro/p>
Via Carpenino, 31 - 19122 La Spezia www.albergoteatro.it Walking distance from the Italian Navy Arsenal Fully booked Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee or may pay by bank transfer to the following account: IT84K0103010700000000096444, payment description must indicate the payer's name and "Colonna della Libertà". Proof of payment must be sent to the hotel by fax or email.
Residenza Viani/p>
Via Persio Aulo Flacco, 49 - 19121 La Spezia www.residenzaviani.com Walking distance from the Italian Navy Arsenal Number of available rooms: 5 Check-in 28/04/2018 Check-out 29/04/2018 Double room - double-bed (1 available) - 60,00 ? Double room - twin or double-bed (1 available) - 60,00 ? Triple room - double-bed and added third bed (1 available) - 90,00 ? Triple room (double-bed and added third bed) + Double room (1 available) - 150,00 Triple room (double-bed and added third bed) + Triple room (double-bed and added third bed) (1 available) - 180,00 ? The listed prices are per room, per night, breakfast included. Local tax (1,50 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee.
Affittacamere Chez Domenico/p>
Piazza Domenico Chiodo, 14 - 19121 La Spezia Walking distance from the Italian Navy Arsenal Number of available rooms: 3 Check-in 28/04/2018 Check-out 29/04/2018 Double room - double-bed with added child bed (1 available) - 75,00 ? Triple room - double-bed and added third bed (2 available) - 80,00 ? The listed prices are per room, per night, breakfast included. Local tax (1,50 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee.
The First Luxury/p>
Piazza Domenico Chiodo, 20 - 19121 La Spezia Walking distance from the Italian Navy Arsenal Number of available rooms: 4 Check-in 28/04/2018 Check-out 29/04/2018 Double room - double-bed (1 available) - 120,00 ? Double room - double-bed (2 available) - 130,00 ? Triple room - double-bed and added third bed (1 available) - 200,00 ? The listed prices are per room, per night, breakfast included. Local tax (1,50 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee.
Via Colombo Holiday Rooms/p>
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 32 - 19121 La Spezia Walking distance from the Italian Navy Arsenal Number of available rooms: 2 Check-in 28/04/2018 Check-out 29/04/2018 Double room - double-bed (1 available) - 85,00 ? Quadruple room (1 available) - 130,00 ? The listed prices are per room, per night, breakfast included. Local tax (1,50 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee.
La Loggia de' Banchi/p>
Via Renato Mazzolani, 31 - 19121 La Spezia Walking distance from the Italian Navy Arsenal Number of available rooms: 4 Check-in 28/04/2018 Check-out 29/04/2018 Double room (4 available) - 95,00 ? The listed prices are per room, per night, breakfast included. Local tax (1,50 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee.
Porta Marina/p>
Via Ferruccio, 17 - 19121 La Spezia Fully booked Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee.
Grattacielo sul Golfo/p>
Via Galleria Goito, 7 - 19121 La Spezia Walking distance from the Italian Navy Arsenal Number of available rooms: 2 Check-in 28/04/2018 Check-out 29/04/2018 Double room - double-bed (1 available) - 115,00 ? Double room - double-bed (1 available) - 135,00 ? Check-in before 7:00 p.m. The listed prices are per room, per night. Breakfast and local tax (1,50 ? per person) not included. Payment procedure: once participants have received the confirmation email by the organization, they must contact the hotel and provide a credit card as guarantee
Caserma dell'Aeronautica Militare di Cadimare (Cadimare Air Force Barracks) Via Della Marina, 15 - 19131 La Spezia Shuttle Bus from the Italian Navy Arsenal on Saturday night and ferry service from the Cadimare barracks to the Italian Navy Arsenal on Sunday morning Number of available beds 191 (23 barracks rooms) Check-in 28/04/2018 Check-out 29/04/2018 Cost per single bed: 10,00? 1x 5-beds Barracks Room 12x 8-beds Barracks Rooms 10x 9-beds Barracks Rooms The listed cost is per single bed, complete with sheets, locker, use of common bathrooms (separate for male / female), and breakfast. Military quarters can accommodate women and children. No person having a previous criminal offence record can be accommodated in military quarters.
Participation to whole event (3 days) includes four Italian meals (appetizers + first course + second course + side dish + beverages), and small refreshments along the way, has a cost of 130,00 Euro
Special rebates are available to members in good standing of the following associations / bodies:
HMV Italia members - € 10,00 discount
HMV Italia members with renewed ASI 2018 membership - € 20,00 discount
GoticaToscana / Museo di Felonica ordinary members - € 20,00 discount
The owner of the participating vehicle will receive a gadget of "The Column of Liberation" for free.
If you intend to participate only to some days of the program (minimum one whole day) costs change according to the table below. Please note costs are structured to encourage participation to the whole event.
Participation to the whole event or to specific days or even fraction of days cannot take place without preregistration
PLEASE NOTE: the full cost for the event as follows is due concurrent to your preregistration as previously stated. Costs for sleeping accommodations other than Caserma dell'Aeronautica Militare di Cadimare (Cadimare Air Force Barracks) are not to be included in preregistration payments.
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Participation fee for the Children: 0-3 years old: gratuitous; 4-10 years old: 50% discount.
PLEASE REMEMBER: the full cost for the event is due concurrent to your preregistration as previously stated
If you need further information do not hesitate to contact us via email or mobile phone as follows:
We thank in advance all those who will participate or contribute to the event in any way
Keep in touch and see you soon !!!
THE ORGANIZATION
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