MEETING VENUE
Located in the Historic City Centre of Naples, the Conference Center of the University of Naples Federico II is housed in the Complesso dei Santi Marcellino e Festo, a prestigious venue that blends cultural heritage with modern facilities.
Complesso dei SS. Marcellino e Festo
ADDRESS: Largo San Marcellino 10, Naples, Italy
WHY NAPLES?
In southern Italy lies Naples, a city with a history spanning more than 2500 years and recognized as one of the oldest urban centers in the world. The historic city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its extraordinary stratification of cultures. The city hosts important museums including the National Archaeological Museum, the Capodimonte Museum, and the innovative MADRE contemporary art museum. Naples architectural heritage encompasses stunning churches such as Duomo di San Gennaro, the Certosa di San Martino and the Cappella Sansevero with the famous Veiled Christ sculpture.
The city is home to the University of Naples Federico II, University of Naples “L’Orientale“, University of Naples “Parthenope“, Suor Orsola Benincasa University and University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli“, as well as the National Research Council, the Marine Biological Station “Anton Dohrn”, and the Telethon Institute for Genetics and Medicine. It also features top medical institutions like the Policlinico Universitario Federico II, the Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria “Luigi Vanvitelli“, and the Istituto Nazionale Tumori IRCCS “Fondazione G. Pascale”, making Naples a key hub of scientific and medical innovation in Italy.
Alongside Mount Vesuvius and the archaeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum nearby, along with the stunning Amalfi Coast and the islands of Capri, Ischia, and Procida, Naples offers an unparalleled combination of science, history, art, and Mediterranean charm. The city is easily accessible by plane, high-speed train, and car, making it an ideal location for a conference that combines innovative science with unforgettable cultural experiences.