Venue
17-21 June 2024
The Summer School will be at
Polo Fabio Ferrari
Via Sommarive 5
I-38123 Povo - Trento - Italy
How to reach the venue
Trento
Trentino benefits of its geographical position as a culture node rich of history, cultural differences and natural beauty, with its castles, archaeological sites, sanctuaries and the wonderful lakes of the Dolomites. The journey through the castles is a fascinating itinerary between fortresses and ramparts, immersed in vineyards and located in strategic positions, a unique opportunity to get to know the history of this valley, an ancient boundary line and the passageway between Italy and Central Europe.
Trentino also offers a wide range of activities, excursions and the chance to do many sports, it is the ideal natural framework for sport-lovers who enjoy to exercise in the great outdoors (for example, a 90-km-cycling path connects the northern and the southern part of Trentino). Along the ancient Roman road Claudia Augusta you can cycle from Trento to Borghetto, not far from the Province of Verona; numerous cliffs to test concentration and technique, easy pitches for beginners and more challenging routes for experts, cliffs and vie ferrate for excitement indoors and out. The larger lakes are ideal for water sport activities, and when winter comes, the skiing season opens, a combination of breath-taking views and comfortable, ultra-modern ski-lifts that cover 800 km of pistes.
How to reach Trento
By car
To reach Trento you can take Strada Statale dell'Abetone e del Brennero; Autostrada del Brennero - A22 motorway (this is a toll road, phone no. +39 0461 980085); Superstrada della Valsugana (Strada Statale 47) if you are coming from Venice, and Strada Statale 45 bis (Gardesana Occidentale), if you are coming from Brescia.
By train
Two train lines reach Trento: the Brennero line (connecting to Rome to the south, and Innsbruck and northern Europe to the north) and the Valsugana line to Venice. Timetable details on the website of Trenitalia. A local train line connects Trento with Valle di Non (Ferrovia Trento-Malé, for more information see Trentino Trasporti).
By plane
The following airports are the closest to Trento:
Verona Catullo Airport
Venezia Marco Polo
Milano Linate
Milano Malpensa
Bergamo Orio al Serio
Trento is connected with the main airports by the A22 Brennero-Modena Motorway and by railway.
A shuttle service is available to/from the center of Milan and Malpensa and Linate airports. Buses leave every 20-30 minutes, 24 hours a day.
A shuttle service is available at Verona Valerio Catullo airport to transfer passengers to Verona railway station, every day, every 20 minutes, from 6.30 in the morning until 11.35 pm.
A shuttle service is available at Bergamo Orio al Serio airport to transfer passengers to Bergamo railway station (every day, every 15 minutes, from 6.05 to 00.15), to Milano Centrale railway station (every 20 minutes from 04.30 to 01.00), and to Brescia railway station.
A shuttle service is available at Venice Marco Polo Airport to transfer passengers to Venezia-Santa Lucia and Mestre-Venezia railways stations.
University @ Povo
How to reach Povo
By bus
Bus number 5. This is the quickest route up the hill from the city center. The trip takes about 10 minutes. Board the bus at the "Piazza Dante" stop in front of the train station or at the "Piazza Venezia" stop. Get off at the "Povo - Facoltà di Scienze" stop just after the blue sign for "Povo".
Bus number 13. Getting to DISI from the city center takes much more time on this bus, but it might be useful if you are in the southern area of the city. Get off at the "Povo - Piazza Manci" stop and walk down the hill to get to the department.
Bus number 16. From the northern part of the city to Povo.
Route times are displayed at every stop. The stop names are shown on bus stop placards. Tickets can be purchased at newsstands. Get them before boarding. Times and fares are available on the Trentino Trasporti website.
By taxi
The taxicab stand is just outside the train station on the right as you exit. Or call Radio Taxi at 0461 930002. The cost is 10 to 15 euros.
By car
Here's a good link for detailed driving directions.