How to reach Palazzo Franchetti
“Palazzo Franchetti” is located in Campo S. Stefano near Piazza San Marco.
From Marco Polo Airport
By Sea
For those arriving by plane at Marco Polo Airport which is located about 13 km from Venice the easiest way to reach Venice is by sea.
ALILAGUNA is a public water taxi company which offers a service (the Lancione) that goes from the airport to "Calle Vallaresso", near Piazza San Marco, which is at a walking distance from the "Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti". The crossing takes abt. 1 hour 10 minutes. The Lancione connects more or less with all flights. The ticket for this boat (Lancione) costs € 13,00 and can be purchased at the ALILAGUNA taxi stand at the end of the arrival hall (opening hours: from 8 am to 11.30 pm).
For the timetable, please, see: www.alilaguna.it
You can also take a private water taxi from the airport directly to your final destination (about € 120,00 for 1-4 people).
By Bus
From the airport you can also take:
- the public Bus (ATVO), Line 35 (the cost is € 3,00) to Piazzale Roma
- a land private taxi to Piazzale Roma (about € 40,00) and from there catch a public boat (Vaporetto) to the stop closest to your final destination
From the Central Rail Station
For those arriving by train at the Railway Station or by car at the parking garage at Piazzale Roma, there are several possibilities:
Vaporetto or Private "water taxi"
- To go directly to the "Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti" one can take the Vaporetto (ACTV), Line 1 or Line 2 (€ 6.50) and stop at "Accademia".
It runs every 10 minutes from 7:00 until 21:00 and every 20/30 minutes, afterwards.
From there you have to cross the "Ponte dell'Accademia" and on your right you will find “Palazzo Franchetti”.
- private water taxi from the Railway Station to your final destination (about € 80,00).
By Walk
- If you prefer to walk you can follow this itinerary
Accommodation
There are several accommodation solutions nearby the Workshop venue, all easily reachable from Palazzo Franchetti.
However it is strongly suggested to book as early as possible a room, being Venice a very high touristic city thus it's not always easy to find rooms availability.
Please find here a hotel map with some suggested places where to stay.
Pre-Booked Rooms
30 Double Rooms to be used as single, have been pre-booked at the "Don Orione Artigianelli" hotel. Please do refer to the Neutrino Telescopes Workshop when calling for confirmation.
Euro 169,00 per night, breakfast included. City tax (Euro 3,00 per night) not included.
No penalty if cancelled 7 days prior the arrival. 50% penalty if cancelled later. Direct payment on site. Should a fiscal invoice be needed, please ask for it when calling for confirmation.
Option valid until: September 6th
Contacts:
Zattere, Dorsoduro 909/A - 30123 Venezia
Tel. +39 0415224077
info@donorione-venezia.it
