ESNOlympics’16 19th - 20th November
SURVIVAL GUIDE
Welcome by ESN Portugal Welcome by ESN Minho Braga | What to visit Usefull Information - Organising Team -Accommodation -Don’t get lost -Transportation -What to bring -Useful Contacts Programme Meet the Projects Sponsors
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WELCOME TO ESNOlympics Welcome to yet another experience in Portugal! Once again, the Portuguese network reunites in a sports event for the international students of our 14 sections across Portugal. This is the moment were you will be able to meet people from different countries with different cultures, united in one universal language: sports! Take the most out of this event, make new friends, embrace the city and be part of the Olympic spirit. May the best team win! See you soon, On behalf of ESN Portugal, JoĂŁo costa
WHAT TO VISIT ?
WELCOME
BY ESN MINHO
HELLO! Dear friends, It’s a great pleasure for ESN Minho Team to host the ESNOlympics 2016 and welcome you to Braga. We’re convinced you’ll cherish and remember this event for the rest of your life. Get ready to meet a lot of people from many countries. Take this event as part of this amazing journey and life changing period that you’re currently on and use it to create more unforgettable moments and memories in Portugal. We accepted this challenge with a lot of enthusiasm and motivation and it has been incredible to see the team working for the success of the event. Engage with everyone who’s taking part of it and don’t forget to show your competitive side and take the trophy to your home ESN section. We’re all looking forward to hear the whistle. Let the matches begin! Thank you all, ESN Minho Team
BRAGA
Also known as Santuário do Bom Jesus de Braga, it is the symbol of the city, where art and nature meet, making it a sacred and resting place. The church is an example of the Portuguese neoclassical style. The high part of the city is connected to the sanctuary by monumental staircases. The high part of the city is also connected to the sanctuary by the funicular or elevator, that follows a path parallel to the monumental staircases. Opened in 1882, it was the first funicular of the Iberian Peninsula
The construction of this sanctuary started on the 14th of July of 1863. The sanctuary is the biggest Portuguese centre of Marian devotion after Fátima. The temple, completed on the 20th century, stands out inside by it’s main altar in polished white granite, as well as by the silver tabernacle. In front of the temple rises a vast and majestic staircase, on top of which are two high columns, topped by the Virgen and the Sacred Heart of Jesus .
WHAT TO VISIT ?
3 “Older than Braga’s Cathedral” is a popular expression used to define the seniority of something, which supports how old the cathedral is. According to lore the diocese of Braga was created on the 3rd century, but is only confirmed by history since the year 400. Next to the cathedral is the cathedral’s collection, created in 1930, which gathers various pieces gathered throughout the ages. The Pillory of Braga, or what is left of it, is presently exhibited in yard of the cathedral
4 The edification started in 1911 and ended in 1914. A theatre with capacity for 1500 people and one of the biggest and most beautiful Portuguese theatres. It opened on the 21th of April of 1915. Theatro Circo was restored and modernized on 1999. The reopening of this reference of the artistic world happened on the 27th of October of 2006. It is one of the most charismatics concert halls of the country with a programme that obeys to high criteria of quality and eclecticism .
5 The space occupied by the Republican National Guard, is currently the most creative space of the city. On the three exterior spaces it may happen shows of dance, theatre, illusionism, audio-visual projects, debates, performances, and also tertulias and book launches. The patios and outer squares have diverse constellations drew on the floor, and from there come the names of Canis Major Patio, Orion Patio, and Ursa Patio
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INFORMATION
ORGANISING TEAM
Nuno Fernandes
Sérgio Quelho
Bruno Vasconcelos
Joana Meireles
Mara Pinto
Rui Mendes
Marta Negrão
ACCOMMODATION Hotel Basic Braga by Axis The Basic Braga by Axis, located near the railway station of Braga, is a 10 minutes walk away from the historic and commercial center of the city. So, very conveniently located for you to see the sights and visit the monuments and architecture the ancient city Bracara Augusta (Braga), a city full of history.
Address
Largo da Estação - Maximinos 4700-223 Braga – PORTUGAL
DO NOT GET LOST
Sports Complex University of Minho
Tasquinha Bracarense
TRANSPORTATION SHUTTLES SCHEDULE: November 19 Hotel - Sports Compllex: 8.30 am in front of the Hotel Sports Complex - Hotel: 6.30 pm; 7 pm; 7.30 pm Hotel - Restaurant: 8 pm; 8.30 pm; 9 pm Restaurant/Bar - Hotel: 10.30 pm; 12 am; 1 am
November 20 Hotel - Sports Comple - 8 am; 8.30; 9 am
WHAT TO BRING ID/Passaport ESNcard Share the greatest experiences with your best friend. Sports equipment Do not forget your trainers! Towels Things can get wet in here! Flip-flops We do not want you to catch a cold. A warm jacket The weather is sneaky, so bring your rain coat and an extra pair of shoes. Umbrella So you can sing in the rain, like Gene Kelly! Pijamas The more colourful they are, the more comfortable it gets. Countryflag If you want to represent it well. GOOD SPIRIT, FAIRPLAY AND A LOT OF FUN!
USEFUL CONTACTS
Emergency Telephone Number 112 Ambulance Service - Portuguese Red Cross
00351 253 274 271
Civil Protection 00351 253 201 350 Taxis 00351 253 253 253 Main Organiser
Sérgio Quelho 00351 912 538 305
PROGRAMME
Day 1 November 18 Arrival time and Check in When? From 4 pm to 7 pm Where? Hotel Basic Braga by Axis What to bring? ID | Passport and ESNCard
Dinner When? From 8 pm to 9 pm Where? Tasquinha Bracarense What to bring? ESNCard
Toga Party When? From 10 pm Where? Stephane Bar What to bring? Toga clothes
PROGRAMME
Day 2 November 19 Arrival time and Check in When? From 8 am to 9 am Where? Hotel Basic Braga by Axis What to bring? ID | Passport and ESNCard
Volleyball Tournaments When? From 10 am to 1 pm Where? Sports Complex - University of Minho, Gualtar Campus
Lunch When? From 1 pm to 2 pm Where? Tasquinha Bracarense
PROGRAMME
Day 2 November 19 Opening Ceremony When? From 2 pm to 3 pm Where? University of Minho, Gualtar Campus - CP2
Futsal Tournaments When? From 3 pm to 7 pm Where? Sports Complex - University of Minho, Gualtar Campus
Free Time ( 7 pm to 9 pm ) Dinner When? From 9 pm to 10 pm Where? Tasquinha Bracarense
PROGRAMME
Day 3 November 20 Check Out When? From 8 am to 9 am Where? Hotel Basic Braga by Axis
Basketball Tournaments When? From 9 am to 12 am and from 2 pm to 5 pm Where? Sports Complex - University of Minho, Gualtar Campus
Lunch ( 12 am to 2 pm ) Awards Ceremony When? From 5 pm to 6 pm Where? Sports Complex - University of Minho, Gualtar Campus
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