Scientific and Technological Hub

Scientific and Technological Hub
Povo – Via sommarive 18
Povo – via alla cascata 56
I – 38123 Trento
Phone +39 0461 314 444
I – 38123 Trento
Phone +39 0461 314 444
The Science and Technology Hub is located in the suburban hills to the east of Trento’s city center.
By car
FROM THE SOUTH
Exit TRENTO CENTRO has been closed.
To get to the Povo Scientific and Tecnological Hub, take theTRENTO SUD exit and follow directions to
Villazzano-Povo (FBK is located at about 6 km from the Interstate exit).
 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit (tutte le direzioni);
 At the next roundabout, take the 4th exit (Via Ragazzi del '99/SS12);
 At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit (Via Edmund Mach);
 At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit (Via Clorinda Menguzzato Veglia);
 Go ahead for about 400 meters, then turn right following the signs to Vicenza (uphill road);
 At the next crossroad, turn left (Trento Centro direction);
 At the roundabout, take the 1st exit;
 Go ahead following signs to Povo for about 2,5 km;
 Once at Povo, at the roundabout take the 2nd exit (Via Sommarive);
 In about 400 meters, on the righthandside, you will find FBK's site, blue fence; the entrance is on
the right. Please stop at the gate on your right and ask the officer at the Porter's Lodge to open the
gate to the parking lot.
FROM THE NORTH
Exit TRENTO CENTRO has been closed.
To get to the Povo Scientific and Tecnological Hub, take the TRENTO NORD exit and follow directions
to PADOVA, entering the beltway.
 As the road start to go up, before the tunnel, follow signs to TRENTO EST (S. Donà etc.);
 In about 14 Km, you will run into a tunnel, go past the tunnel and take the 2nd exit at the
roundabout (follow signs to Povo, downhill road);
 At the next roundabout, take the 2nd exit following the signs to Povo (drive through the bridge);
 After about 2 km, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit.
 In 400 meters you will see FBK's Site on the righthandside of the road, blue fence; the entrance is
to your right.
Stop at the gate to your right and ask the officer at the Porter's Lodge to open the gate to access
the parking lot.
By bus
Route 5. This is the fastest route up the hill from the city center. The trip takes about 10 minutes. Board at
the “Piazza Dante” stop in front of the train station or at the “Piazza Venezia” stop. Get off at the “Povo –
Facolta di Scienze” stop just after the blue sign for “Povo”. Bus schedules are displayed at every stop. The
stop names are shown on bus stop placards. Tickets can be purchased at newsstands. Get them before
boarding.
Route 13. Getting to FBK Science and Technology Site from the city center takes much longer on this bus,
but it might be useful if you are in the southern area of the city. Get off at the “Povo – Piazza Manci” stop
and walk down the hill to get to the Foundation. Bus schedules are displayed at every stop. The stop names
are shown on stop placards. Tickets can be purchased at newsstands. Get them before boarding. Schedules
and fares are available at the Trentino Trasporti web site.
By Taxi
Find one just outside the train station at the taxi stand to the right as you exit. Or call Radio Taxi at 0461
930002. The cost is 10 to 15 euros.