On this page you will find all the relevant practical information to help you plan your trip to and stay in Polverigi.
As always, don’t forget to pack lightly. Please consider bringing your walking shoes, your own water bottle and a mug.
Please make use of the IETM Forum to share your suggestions on how to minimise your environmental footprint while travelling to and during the Campus.
You can click on the links below to jump ahead to the desired section.
- Accessibility: Information on accessibility in Polverigi
- Locations: General information about the Campus venue
- Map: Overview of the Campus venues
- Travel: Advice on how to get to and around Polverigi
- Accommodation: Information on the accommodation
- Restaurants: Places to enjoy a good meal, drinks or go grocery-shopping
- Visa: Information on visa requirements
- Currency: Information on payments and cash withdrawals
- Covid-19 travel regulations
- Useful numbers
In the city
Polverigi is a village strongly defined by its mediaeval architecture. As with many historical places in Italy, not everywhere may be fully accessible for people with reduced mobility, especially when wandering through the more ancient part. Most restaurants, bars and shops in Italy fulfil the accessibility requirements by law (e.g. accessible bathrooms), with few exceptions when historical conditions of the building prevent them.
Accessibility in terms of information (websites, captions, etc.) are generally taken into consideration by public and private institutions (e.g. bus service), but currently there are no mandatory requirements on the subject in Italy, so conditions may vary.
At the campus
We aim to make the IETM Campus Polverigi as accessible as possible for our participants. Due to budget restrictions and being dependent on the local infrastructure, we cannot always guarantee that the conditions will be the same from one meeting to another. Nevertheless, for this meeting we are able to:
- Send you a large print version of the programme;
- Offer free registration for your support worker;
- Ensure that all the venues hosting the programme are wheelchair accessible.
If you have any questions about the accessibility at the IETM Campus, please get in touch with us by writing to ietm@ietm.org.
Main meeting venues
Villa Nappi
Villa Nappi is a historic building of the XVII century, placed on the ruins of an ancient Augustinian monastery and surrounded by a centuries-old park. Nowadays, it is dedicated to artistic residencies and research. Villa Nappi is equipped with several rehearsal and meeting rooms, a guesthouse for up to 30 people, a kitchen, bar and restaurant, price agreed upon with Marche Teatro.
Villa Nappi is a wheelchair accessible venue. There is a small platform at the entrance, adapted for wheelchair users, and a few steps to reach the rehearsal/meeting area, where we can provide a specific platform upon request.
There are several accessible bathrooms across the venue. Certain bedrooms are also equipped with accessible bathrooms.
More detailed information on accessibility needs are accessible upon request.
Getting to Ancona
Polverigi is located 30 minutes away by car from Ancona. The ride from Ancona to Polverigi and back will be taken care of and organised by IETM and Marche Teatro, upon prior coordination. As soon as you know your arrival time and location in Ancona, please let us know in order to arrange your ride to Polverigi.
IETM is a strong advocate for railway travel, and we therefore encourage you to travel by land if you are able to.
By train
Ancona is well connected by train to most Italian cities. Ancona railway station, also known as Ancona Centrale, is the main railway station. You can check the location here.
For official international railway rates to and from Ancona, check out the website of the italian railway.
By bus
The Flixbus stop in Ancona is located at Via Guglielmo Marconi (fronte Parcheggio Archi), 60125 Ancona. For directions from main European cities by Flixbus, check out this page. For more information on buses to and from Ancona, check out this page.
By car
If you choose to drive to Polverigi, don’t forget to check with the other participants if they want to share a ride by posting on IETM’s Forum.
The closest highway is A14, Ancona Sud exit (12 minutes from Polverigi).
Villa Nappi has a free parking area - from here, it’s easy to reach any part of Polverigi.
By ferry
Ancona is a port and as such is connected by ferry to countries across the Adriatic Sea, with crossings available from Split & Zadar (in Croatia), Durres (in Albania), Patras & Igoumenitsa (in Greece) and Corfu (in the Ionian Islands).
Ancona Ferry crossings are operated by SNAV, Adria Ferries, Minoan Lines, Jadrolinija and Anek Superfast, and depending on time of year, you’ll find a choice of up to 37 weekly ferry crossings. There are up to ten ferry crossings daily from Ancona, with sailing starting from 8 hours. For more information on ferry crossings to and from Ancona, check out this page.
By air
Ancona International Airport is located 18 km from the city centre of Ancona. Check out the airport’s location here.
Ancona International Airport is relatively small and only has direct connections to the following destinations: Bruxelles Charleroi, Munich, Bucharest, Tirana, London Stansted, Palermo, Catania.
Other options to reach Ancona by air include flying to Rimini Airport, Bologna Airport, Roma Fiumicino Airport and then taking the train onwards.
The Raffaello Aerobus is a shuttle bus service to and from Ancona (Piazza Cavour, Railway Station and Torrette) and the Falconara Marittima Station available from 7:00 to 22:30. Tickets can be purchased directly on board the bus at €3.30 to Falconara and €5.50 to Ancona. All Aerobus information and timetables are available at this page.
Getting Around
Public transport
Polverigi is accessible from Ancona and back via a shuttle service - check here for more information on how to plan your itinerary.
The Line I bus timetable are available as follows:
Taxi
- Mirko Postiglione
Official taxi driver for Raffaello Sanzio Airport – Falconara M.ma - Polverigi - Ancona Railway Station
+39 335 606 8014
Rates: Approximately €50 in an 8 seats van - can be shared or taken individually.
Accessibility: This taxi is adapted for wheelchair users.
- Taxi Jesi
+39 333 911 3540 / +39 073 120 7069
Shared rooms
You will be lodging at Villa Nappi, our main venue. Wifi connection is available throughout the building.
Please note that all participants will have to share a room. Please feel free to contact us with any comments or remarks that may help us in allocating your accommodation. Health and personal well being issues will be taken into account to the extent of our capacity.
Two of the eleven bedrooms are wheelchair accessible and have wheelchair accessible bathrooms.
Address
Villa Nappi, Via G. Marconi, 77, 60020 Polverigi AN, Italy.
Distance from the main bus stop
- Walking time: 9 min
- Public transport time: 4 min
Transport
Take bus line I, direction S.M.Nuova/Filottrano - Jesi (Capolinea), get off at Polverigi (via Marconi).
Meals
Breakfast will be served every day over the course of the week at Villa Nappi. Lunches and dinners, beside the welcome and farewell dinner, are at your own expense. All meals served will be vegetarian. We will try and take certain dietary restrictions into account, but cannot guarantee this will be possible for all meals.
Villa Nappi also has a kitchen available for cooking some meals.
You can find a list of recommended restaurants below.
In general, vegetarian options are available in most restaurants and bars. We suggest alerting the chosen restaurant in advance for any dietary requirements.
Ristorante Villa Nappi
Via G. Marconi, 75, 60020 Polverigi AN, Italy
+39 071 2148185
Working hours
Open from Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00-14:00 / 19:30-22:00 (closed on Monday and Tuesday)
Accessibility
Step free
Price
Fixed price for Marche Teatro: 15€ for first course, second course, water and coffee.
Gigetto il Ristorante
Via San Giovanni, 14, 60020 Polverigi Ancona
+39 071 906 025
Working hours
Open from Wednesday to Monday, 12:00-14:00 / 19:30-22:00 (closed on Tuesday)
Accessibility
Step free
Price
First course for 7-10€, second course for 10-15€, pizza for 7€.
Pizzeria Vineria" Il Ghiottone"
Piazza Umberto I, 60020 Polverigi AN, Italy
+39 071 907 196
Working hours
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 16:00-21:30
Accessibility
There are a couple of steps to enter the place.
Price
Pizza 5-8€.
Piazza Caffè Polverigi
Piazza Umberto I, 4, 60020 Polverigi AN, Italy
+39 071 907 196
Working hours
Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 07:00-23:00 (closed on Monday)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible bar, with a couple of steps inside to reach the restaurant area.
Price
First course 9-12€, second course 10-15€.
Osteria La Sacrestia
Piazza Umberto I, 1, 60020 Polverigi AN, Italy
+39 389 056 0322
Working hours
Thursday-Friday 20:00-23:00, Saturday-Sunday 12:30-15:30 / 20:00-23:00 (closed on Monday and Tuesday)
Accessibility
This restaurant has a small step at the entrance.
Price
Fish 9-16€, meat 11-15€.
DRINKS
In Villa
Via G. Marconi, 75, 60020 Polverigi AN, Italy (inside the Villa Nappi)
MARKETS
Supermercato Sì con te
Via del Conero, 1, 60020 Polverigi AN, Italy
Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00
Alimentari frutta e verdura di Giovanni Santini
Via Marconi 12, 60020 Polverigi AN, Italy
Monday-Saturday 08:00–13:00 / 16:30–19:30.
EU/EEA nationals will need to present an identification document to enter Italy, as it is part of the Schengen Zone.
Non--EU/EEA travellers will need to present the following at the Italian port of entry:
- A valid passport for at least three more months beyond their planned date of exit from Schengen and issued within the last ten years.
- A visa – if they are subject to the Italian visa regime. Click here to see whether you need a visa, and here for more information on the Italian visa requirements. If you need an invitation letter to apply for a visa, please register for the Campus and contact alessia.ercoli@marcheteatro.it.
The currency used in Italy is the Euro. You can check the conversion rate for your currency here.
Accepted payment methods and currencies are usually displayed at the entrance of various shops and services.
For payments by card and major credit and debit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are generally accepted. American Express typically has a higher surcharge and isn’t as commonly accepted.
Payments by cash: there are still a number of places that don’t accept cards, especially for small purchases, taxis or street food. For cash withdrawals, airports and large transport stations usually have banks and currency exchange offices.
Make sure to bookmark the following bank in Polverigi for withdrawing cash:
UniCredit
Via G. Marconi, 35, 60020 Polverigi AN, Italy
Monday-Friday 8:20-12:45 / 14:35-16:35 (closed Saturday and Sunday)
Please be aware that local COVID-19 regulations may affect your journey as well as the meeting until the very last minute.
As of 1 June 2022, all COVID-19 entry restrictions have been lifted. When entering Italy, foreign citizens are no longer required to show a negative PCR test, a rapid antigen test, proof of recovery or a vaccination certificate, regardless of which country they come from.
Nevertheless, the general advice from the Italian health authorities should still be followed, and general infection prevention recommendations should be taken into account. We recommend that you regularly check the latest regulations and requirements leading up to your trip. For the latest information on COVID-19 travel regulations, please check the official governmental information here.
Make sure to also check if there are any restrictions when returning to your home country from Italy. If you travel by land, COVID-19 entry restrictions may differ depending on the countries that you cross. For an updated overview of the regulations in place around the globe, check here.
Where to get tested in Polverigi?
PCR, antigen and self-testing kits are available at the following pharmacy. It is necessary to schedule an appointment for antigen and PCR tests.
Farmacia Agugliano- Dr.I Romaldini E Pranzetti
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 19, 60020 Agugliano AN, Italy
+39 7 190 71 36
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday 8:30-13:00 / 16:00-19:30 (closed on Sunday)
Located 3,6 km far from Polverigi.
Emergency number
Fire department - 115
Ambulance -118
Police - 112
Other useful numbers
Doctor
Mariagrazia Paolinelli, T. +39 071 906 8096 (Monday - Wednesday 9:00 - 12:00 / Friday 16:00 - 19:00);
Emergency Doctor
(Saturday - Sunday, every day after 20:00): +39 071 906 270
Physiotherapist
Francesco Busilacchi, +39 328 284 9815
Psychologist
- Nicoletta Agostinelli, +39 371 442 9875, nicolettaagostinelli.n@gmail.com, website.
- Studio Salute Fisioterapia-Osteopatia e dintorni
Via S. Giovanni, 42, 60020 Polverigi, Province of Ancona, Italy
