The stunning city of Pisa will host the event, offering a unique blend of history, science, and beauty. Known worldwide for its iconic Leaning Tower, Pisa is much more than a tourist destination — it is a vibrant university city with a centuries-long tradition of knowledge and innovation. Nestled along the banks of the Arno River, Pisa blends artistic heritage and academic excellence.
Participants will have the opportunity to experience the city’s timeless charm, from the magnificent Piazza dei Miracoli to the lively cafés and narrow streets of the historic center. The event promises not only to inspire scientific and cultural exchange but also to let guests enjoy the authentic Tuscan spirit through its art, cuisine, and warm hospitality.
📍Ludoteca Scientifica, Cittadella Galileiana, Pisa
Citadella Galileiana: the Heart of Science in Pisa
Located in the historic center of Pisa, just a short walk from the Arno River and the ancient city walls, the Galilean Citadel is a vibrant hub devoted to science, innovation, and public engagement.
Named after Galileo Galilei, the most renowned of Pisan scientists, it stands today as a crossroads where research, education, and communication come together in an open dialogue with the city and its people.
At its core lies the Ludoteca Scientifica, an interactive space designed to bring visitors of all ages closer to the principles of physics, chemistry, and biology through hands-on experiments and educational exhibits.
Beyond this, the Citadel hosts events, exhibitions, workshops, and international conferences, making it a dynamic center for the scientific community and a landmark of contemporary Pisa.
Its carefully restored buildings, blending historical architecture with modern design, embody the Galilean spirit of curiosity, experimentation, and shared knowledge.
In this setting, the Galilean Citadel is more than just a venue — it is a symbol of how science continues to inspire dialogue, innovation, and collaboration on a global scale.
🗺️ HOW TO ACCESS THE VENUE:
🚶Pedestrian entrance: Largo Padre Renzo Spadoni
🚶Pedestrian and 🚗vehicle entrance: Via Bonanno Pisano 2/A (access from Via dei Macelli)
🗺️ HOW TO REACH US:
🚶♀️ From the Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa
The venue is located just 270 meters from the Department of Pharmacy and can be easily reached on foot in about 4 minutes.
Take Via dei Macelli and continue straight to the entrance of the “Macelli – Cittadella Galileiana”.
The Ludoteca Scientifica is the first building on the left.
✈️ From Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei)
Take the PisaMover from the airport to Pisa Centrale railway station (about 5 minutes).
🪙 Ticket price: €6.50 (one way, 5 minutes trip).
🚆 From Pisa Centrale railway station
–> 🚶♀️ On foot: about 19 minutes (1.3 km) via Francesco Crispi.
–>🚌 By urban bus (CPT) – line 1+ from bus stop “Stazione 1″, direction Park Pietrasantina (5 stops, ≈ 6 minutes). Get off at the stop “Rustichello 1”. From there, walk about 160 m to reach the Cittadella Galileiana through the pedestrian entrance at Largo Padre Renzo Spadoni.
🪙 Bus ticket price: €1.70 (valid for 70 minutes, can be purchased on board with credit card or via the “Tabnet” app).
–> 🚕 By taxi service (call at +39 050 541600)
approx. 5–7 minutes, 🪙 €10–15