The meeting will be held at Nuovi Istituti Biologici - Polo Chimico Biomedico (Mammuth), in Ferrara:
Via Luigi Borsari 46
44121 Ferrara, Italy

Please note that there are two possible entrances: the main entrance (Entrance 1) on Via Luigi Borsari, 46 and a secondary one (Entrance 2) on Via Fossato di Mortara 25/27.

How to reach "Nuovi Istituti Biologici"

From Ferrara railway station

The train station (Piazzale della Stazione 1) is about 2 km from the venue. Several local bus lines (1, 6, 9, 66, 314, 392, 396) connect the station to the area of the Nuovi Istituti Biologici. The closest bus stops are:

• “San Rocco Farmacia” – 11 stops (~14 min) and “San Rocco Fossato di Mortara” – 10 stops (~13 min). From there, walk about 250 m (3 min) to Via Luigi Borsari 46 (entrance 1). Map
• “Giovecca Parco Pareschi” – 7 stops (~9 min). From there, walk about 650 m (9 min) to the entrance on Via Fossato di Mortara 25/27 (entrance 2). Map

From Astra Hotel

The venue is within walking distance from the hotel – about 1.6 km (20 minutes on foot; walking route). Alternatively, you can take one of the frequent buses (lines 1, 6, 7, 9, 314, 392) from the “Cavour P. Beretta” stop, located about 50 m from Astra Hotel. As indicated above, the closest bus stops are:

• “San Rocco Farmacia” – 8 stops (~10 min) and “San Rocco Fossato di Mortara” – 7 stops (~9 min). From there, walk about 250 m (3 min) to Via Luigi Borsari 46 (entrance 1). Map
• “Giovecca Parco Pareschi” – 4 stops (~5 min). From there, walk about 650 m (9 min) to the entrance on Via Fossato di Mortara 25/27 (entrance 2). Map

By car

Ferrara is located along the A13 Bologna–Padua motorway, accessible via exits Ferrara Nord or Ferrara Sud. The nearest public parking to the venue is located on Via Rampari San Rocco, only a few minutes’ walk away.

Participants will be accommodated at the Astra Hotel, in the city centre of Ferrara:
Viale Cavour 55
44121 Ferrara, Italy

Dinner on Thursday, 5 February, will be at this hotel.

How to reach "Astra Hotel"

From Ferrara railway station

The hotel is within walking distance of the railway station — roughly 1.2 km, or about 15 minutes on foot, along Viale Cavour. Walking route
Alternatively, you can take one of the frequent buses (lines 1, 6, 9, 66). Get off at “Cavour P. Beretta” (3 stops, ~5 min), which is 50 m from the hotel. Map

From Nuovi Istituti Biologici

You can return to the hotel either on foot – about 1.6 km (20 min) Walking route or by bus (lines 1,7):

• Start “San Rocco Farmacia” – 9 stops (~10 min). Exit the venue through Via Luigi Borsari 46 and walk 3 min to the stop on Via Rampari San Rocco. Map
• Start “Mortara Bovelli” – 6 stops (~7 min). Exit the venue through Via Fossato di Mortara 25/27 and walk 3 min to the stop on Via Mortara. Map

By car

Public pay-and-display parking spaces are available along Viale Cavour, close to the hotel entrance.

On Friday, 6 February, dinner will take place at the Palazzo Pendagli - Istituto Istruzione Superiore "Orio Vergani":
Via Sogari 3
44121 Ferrara, Italy

The location is easily reachable from both the hotel and the meeting venue.

From the Meeting venue

About 1 km (10 min walk, suggested Via Fossato di Mortara exit). Map

From Hotel Astra

About 700 m (8 min walk). Map

By bus

Lines stopping at “Giovecca Montebello” (150 m from the venue) serve both directions. Buses run approximately until 10 p.m.

Useful information

• Taxi service: +39 0532 900900 – www.taxiferrara.it
• Public transport: For updated bus routes and timetables, please visit www.tper.it or www.ami.fe.it. Bus tickets can be purchased at newsstands, vending machines, or directly on board using contactless credit or debit cards. Alternatively, you can download apps (e.g., ROGER, MyCicero, Muver) to buy your tickets directly from your smartphone.
• Airport: The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), about 50 km from Ferrara. From the airport, you can reach Ferrara by:
  • Shuttle service – Ferrara Bus & Fly (approx. 1 hour) – www.ferrarabusandfly.com
  • Train – take the Marconi Express (airport → Bologna Central Station), then a regional train to Ferrara (25 min).