Conference Venue

The conference will be held on the campus of the School of Psychology at the University of Padua, located between the three departmental buildings and within a short distance from the train station and city center.

Padua, founded in the 12th century BC, is a charming city in northern Italy, renowned for its University established in 1222, one of the oldest in Europe. The University of Padua has hosted illustrious scholars such as Copernicus, Galileo, and Vesalius, and was the first to award a degree to a woman, Elena Lucrezia Piscopia Cornaro, in 1678.

The University of Padua boasts a long tradition in the study of numerical and mathematical cognition, with numerous researchers currently engaged in this field of research.

Main attractions include Palazzo del Bo, the University's historic seat, the Basilica of Saint Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto's frescoes, and the Botanical Garden, the oldest in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Padua is easily accessible by train or plane, with the nearest airport in Venice. The city offers a wide range of accommodations and shopping opportunities.

Padova offers a variety of shopping options. Corso Italia features fashion boutiques and international brands. Every Saturday, Prato della Valle hosts a lively open‑air market with fresh and local products. In the city center, the “Mercato Sotto il Salone” is the oldest covered market in Europe. Via San Fermo offers antique shops and art galleries, while nearby outlet malls such as McArthurGlen provide discounted designer brands.

Additionally, Padova is ideally located for visiting nearby cities. Venice is only about 30 minutes away by train. Vicenza, famous for the Renaissance architecture of Andrea Palladio, can be reached in about 15-20 minutes. Verona, known for the story of Romeo and Juliet and for its Roman Arena, is about 45-60 minutes away. Bologna is roughly 50 minutes away, Florence can be reached in about 1 hour and 40 minutes, and Milan in about 2 hours.