Venue and Accommodation
The school will be held at the Centro Universitario Bertinoro
Address:
Via Aldruda Frangipane 6,
IT-47032 Bertinoro FC, Italy
Phone: +39 0543 446500
Email: rpartisani@ceub.it
Accommodation
Accommodation in the Fortress
Inside the Fortress, there are 21 bedrooms: 16 single and 5 doubles. All rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, telephone, TV, and Wi-Fi connection.
Accommodation in the former Episcopal Seminary
Most of the guestrooms are situated in the former Seminary, a large building a few steps away from the fortress. It includes a reading room, a 24-hour gym, a laundromat, a TV room, and a cafeteria that can seat up to 200 people.
Accommodation at Hotel Colonna
The Hotel La Colonna offers twelve rooms, all equipped with:
- Private bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Fridge
- Colour TV
- Phone
There are both single and double rooms, some of which offer a beautiful panoramic view of the sea. Please see prices for rooms under “Registration.”
Important:
You must book rooms directly with the conference venue. Alternative accommodation is permitted; however:
- You must still book meals with the conference venue.
- Only the maximum daily allowance specified in the bursary will be covered.
Unfortunately participants of the Spring School have received fake emails coming from dubious "travel agencies". Please note that (a) we do not work with any travel agencies and (b) you should only pay fees for the spring school at the link I sent and the bank account mentioned to you by the CEUB staff (https://www.ceub.it/segreteria-organizzativa/ + scasadei@ceub.it). Messages coming from other sources are fake! COST cannot refund you for payments to fraudulent websites.
Meals
Meals will be served in the venue’s dining room unless otherwise specified in the programme.
Lectures and Exercises
Lectures and exercises will be held in the meeting rooms at Bertinoro Castle. Further details will be announced soon.
Access
By Air
The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (IATA Code: BLQ), which offers connections to many European hubs, including flights by low-cost carriers. Use search engines like Skyscanner or Momondo for affordable flights.
A shuttle service will be provided on 24 February from Bologna Airport and Bologna Main Railway Station to Bertinoro, with a return on 7 March. If traveling independently:
- From Bologna, take the airport shuttle to Bologna Railway Station.
- Take a train to Forli (for train connections, check Trenitalia or Bahn).
From Forli station, you can take a bus or taxi (details below).
From Forli Station to Bertinoro by Local Bus
Exit Forli Station from the main (southern) entrance. Walk 300 metres along Via della Libertá to the south to “Galileo” station, where you can:
- Take Bus 134 (direction “Polenta”) directly to Bertinoro.
- Or take Bus 92 (direction “Cesena Punto Bus”) to “Forlimpopoli Chiesa” and transfer to Bus 121 (direction “Piazza de Libertá”).
In either case, exit at “Bertinoro Via de Soccorso,” located near the venue.
From Forli Station to Bertinoro by Taxi
Organised shuttle bus
The organized shuttle service, namely two buses on 24 February will leave from Bologna Airport and Bologna Bus station (close to Main Railway Station). Times will be announced and scheduled according to arrival times of participants to Bertinoro. There will be a return service on 7 March in the morning. If you are travelling independently, take the train to Forli (details available on Trenitalia or Bahn) and public transport or taxi from there. See above for details.
By Train
The organized shuttle service on 24 February from Bologna Airport and Bologna Main Railway Station to Bertinoro will return on 7 March. If traveling independently, take the train to Forli (details available on Trenitalia or Bahn).
By Long-Distance Bus
Several bus companies, such as Flixbus, operate long-distance buses to Bologna Autostazione. From there, walk 300m west along the main road to Bologna Centrale to catch a train to Forli. Buses also run to Forli Station but are generally slower.
Important Notes:
- Purchase train tickets online at Trenitalia or at vending machines.
- Avoid “helpers” who may request tips.
- Be cautious of individuals seeking “information” as it may be a distraction tactic.
- Local buses (Forli-Bertinoro) accept credit card payments.
- Local train tickets often require validation at green or orange machines at stations; failing to do so may incur fines.