The conference will take place at the University of Pavia:

Aula Volta and Sale di rappresentanza, Sede Centrale , Strada Nuova 65, Pavia 

Ex Chiesetta, Department of Economics and Management, via S. Felice al Monastero 5, 27100.

How to reach Pavia: By plane, the closest airports are Milan Malpensa (MPX), Milan Orio (BGY) and Milan Linate (LIN). 

Milan Malpensa is connected to Milan by bus (to Stazione Centrale) and by train (to Stazione Centrale and to Cadorna), Milan Orio is connected to Milan by bus (to Stazione Centrale) , Milan Linate is connected to Milan by underground (M4 to Forlanini, where you can find trains to Pavia).  The buses  to/from the airports are very frequent in daytime and run all night, one can buy the ticket directly on the bus.

There are some trains to Pavia leaving directly from Milan Central station, but if you move to Rogoredo by underground (M3, yellow line), you will reach Milano Rogoredo railways station,  where all the trains to/from  Pavia stop. 

Train tickets can be bought at the vending machines directly at the station or by app.

How to reach the workshop venue: Aula Volta (Sede Centrale) is 5 minutes walking from the main square of the town, Piazza Vittoria and  15 minutes walking from the train station. The Department of Economics and Management is 10 minutes walking from the station.

Main attractions in Pavia:

1. Castello Visconteo

2.  Duomo

3.  Basilica di San Michele Maggiore

4. Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine

5. Basilica di San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro

6. Torri romaniche

7. Musei Civici

8. Ponte Coperto

9. Library of the University of Pavia

Main attractions nearby:

1. Cinque terre and Genova: the seaside and the nationsl park of Cinque terre and the beautiful town of Genova is just 1,30 h from Pavia.

2. Oltrepo pavese: wineries, beautiful landascapes, land of traditions.

3. Milan, full of cultural, artistic and entertainment attractions.

Where to eat in Pavia:

1) Take an apero in piazza della vittoria! The "bacaro poetico" has more than 40 types of spritz :)

2) Osteria della malora (Borgo Ticino). One of the best for quality, prices slightly higher that cupolone and povero lele.

3) Hostaria al Cupolone (next to the duomo). Traditional, informal. Warm particular environment, also very good for just an apero (but with a lot of food).

4) Osteria della Madonna Da Peo. Traditional cooking from Lombardia and Pavia, slighlty gourmet.

5) Povero Lele (Borgo Ticino). Traditional, informal. Can be noisy.

6) La Torre degli Aquila. A bit more expensive and elegant with respect to the previous ones, special location in an old tower in the main street of pavia. Small portions.

7) 250 grammi for a good pizza!

8) Al Vita restaurant and cafe. International environment, large menu with many choices and good quality. Also fish.

9) Glass Bistrot. Little special bistrot, with a selected and particular menu, more expensive with respect to the previous ones. Small unique room, mandatory to book in advance. Also fish.

10) I due sapori, a bit more to the side with respect to the center. Good quality for fish.