Venue and Transportation
The conference venue will be the “Centro Studi Città di Foligno”, a branch of the Department of Engineering of the University of Perugia, located in Via Oberdan, 123 in Foligno (PG). The opening ceremony will be held at the “Palazzo Trinci”, located in Piazza della Repubblica, 25. The conference venue is conveniently located near the city center, just a five-minute walk from the railway station.
Foligno is located in central Umbria and is well connected to major Italian cities by both train and car.
HOW TO REACH FOLIGNO
By Train
Foligno is served by a major railway station with frequent regional and intercity connections.
• From Rome Termini, hourly direct trains take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
• From Ancona, direct trains take approximately 2 hours.
• From Florence Santa Maria Novella, travel time is around 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one change in Terontola or Perugia.
Train schedules and tickets are available at Trenitalia.
By Car
Foligno is easily accessible by car via the SS75 highway (Strada Statale 75), which connects to the A1 and E45 highways.
• From Rome, the drive takes about 2 hours via the A1 and SS3.
• From Ancona, the journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes via the A14 and SS77.
• From Florence, approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes via A1 and SS75.
By Plane
The nearest airports are Rome “Fiumicino”, Rome “Ciampino”, and Ancona. From the airport, Foligno can be reached by:
• Car rental or taxi
• Train
Parking areas
Parking options are available throughout the city, including near the historic center and the conference venue.
• Parcheggio Quintana
• Parcheggio Le scale di Porta Romana
ACCOMODATION
Hotel Poledrini***
Viale Mezzetti, 3
Phone: +39 0742 341041
Website: www.hotelpoledrini.it
Contact: info@hotelpoledrini.it
Hotel Le Mura ***
Via Mentana, 25
Phone: +39 0742 357344
Website: www.albergolemura.com
Contact: info@albergolemura.com
Hotel Italia***
Piazza Matteotti, 12
Phone: +39 0742 350412 – +39 329 2713588
Website: www.hotelitaliafoligno.com
Contact: info@hotelitaliafoligno.com
Relais Metelli****
Via Fabio Filzi, 2
Phone: +39 0742 344774
Website: www.relaismetelli.com
Contact: info@relaismetelli.com
Delfina Palace Hotel****
Via della Fornacetta
Phone: +39 0742 692911
Website: www.delfinapalacehotel.it
Contact: info@delfinapalacehotel.it
City Hotel & Suites***
Via Massimo Arcamone, 16
Phone: +39 0742 321666
Website: www.cityhotelfoligno.com
Contact: info@cityhotelfoligno.com
LOCATION
In the heart of Umbria, Foligno offers an elegant blend of history, art, and tradition. The historic center around Piazza della Repubblica showcases its past with landmarks such as the magnificent Palazzo Trinci — adorned with frescoes and home to the city museum — and the Cathedral of San Feliciano. Also located in Piazza della Repubblica, the Printing Museum — inaugurated in April 2012 — celebrates Foligno’s rich typographic tradition, which proudly produced the first printed edition of the Divine Comedy in 1472.
Every year, in September, Foligno comes alive with the historical reenactment of the Giostra della Quintana, a spectacular jousting tournament where knights, historic districts, and baroque costumes bring the city’s medieval charm to life amid parades, drums, and trumpets.
A perfect destination for an event that combines elegance, local identity, and a warm atmosphere.
In September the weather is fine, sunny temperatures around 20°C.