National Congress Palace, St Petersburg
This gem is the latest member of the Historic Conference Centres of Europe and host
to high-profile events, including the 2006 Group of Eight Summit. The complex
includes a modern conference centre and the historic Konstantinovsky Palace, a Unesco
World Heritage site. There are 17 halls and meeting rooms for 40 to 700 delegates.
www.hcce.com
Fortress Revelin, Dubrovnik
This fortress, built in the 16th century, overlooks the port and now serves as an atmospheric conference and exhibition space. With a large conference hall on the second floor, a smaller
hall on the first floor and a large terrace offering spectacular views of the old town, Fortress Revelin can handle receptions for up to 1,200 people.
www.dubrovniktravel.com
Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta
This 16th-century building in Malta’s World Heritage city of Valletta, overlooking the harbour. Since being built in 1574, the venue has been used as a hospital, school, police headquarters, military infirmary and a children’s theatre. It has ten halls, of which the grand Republic Hall is the largest and can seat 1,400 people.
www.mcc.com.mt
Fortezza da Basso, Florence
Fortezza da Basso, a medieval fortress built in 1537, is an atmospheric venue bristling with
turrets and secret passages. Located in the city centre, it is also the city’s main congress
and exhibition venue, together with Congress Palace and Business Centre. The biggest room can host 3,500 delegates.
www.firenzefiera.it
Jameos del Agua, Lanzarote
One of the more unusual convention spaces in Europe, this auditorium is in a volcanic grotto and has reopened following a US$3.5 million restoration. The massive cave forms part of the 7km-long Atlantida Tunnel, the longest volcanic tube in the world. The auditorium holds up to
600 delegates.
www.turismolanzarote.com
Palais Ferstel, Vienna
Built in 1860, this was once a prime meeting spot for famous writers and politicians who
would meet here for coffee in its Café Central. Now its marble halls and glasscovered
inner courtyard are used for stylish events, catering for up to 700 delegates for a
conference and up to 400 guests for banquets.
www.palaisevents.at
