Venue & Practical Info

Venue

The school will take place at the Sala Cappella, located in the historic Ex-Ospedale Militare on Via Fabio Severo 40, 34127 Trieste.
The venue hosts the Luciano Fonda College of Merit and the Innovation Community Lab (ICL) of the University of Trieste — a stimulating environment combining history, research, and innovation.

The venue can be easily reached by city bus line 17/ (from the central railway station) or line 17 (from the city centre) in about 10–15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased directly on board using a contactless debit or credit card. For more information visit the website of the local public transport operator tplfvg.it (website in Italian).

How to Reach Trieste

Trieste is easily accessible:

• By plane: Trieste Airport (TRS) – connected by train and bus to the city center (approx. 30-40 min).

• By train: Regular connections from Venice, Milan, and main cities in northern Italy.

• By car: Via the A4 motorway (Venice–Trieste).

Local Transportation

Trieste has an efficient local bus network and is a compact, walkable city. Visit the local public transport operator at tplfvg.it (website in Italian).

Accommodation

A list of recommended hotels and guesthouses will be provided soon.
Participants are encouraged to book early, as late May is a busy period in Trieste.

Lunch

During the lunch break, participants can explore several convenient dining options near the summer school venue. From casual cafés offering fresh sandwiches and salads to local restaurants serving traditional dishes, there are choices to suit every taste and schedule. All locations are within a short walking distance, making it easy to enjoy a relaxed and refreshing meal before returning to the afternoon sessions.

• Casa Pepe (via del Coroneo 19, 5 minutes walk)

• 2001 (via del Coroneo 29, 5 minutes walk)

• Ily (via San Francesco 22, 8 minutes walk)

• Antico Caffè San Marco (via Cesare Battisti 18, 9 minutes walk)

• Bar X (via del Coroneo 11, 8 minutes walk)