Location
IFPAC® - 2025 Cortona will be held 5-8 October 2025 at The Centro Convegni Sant'Agostino, located in the Citta Di Cortona, Italy.
The centre is housed in the former convent buildings adjoining the church of Sant'Agostino in the centre of Cortona. The complex was built in the mid 1200s; the convent consists of a large square-plan building arranged around a central cloister decorated with a series of 29 frescoes depicting episodes from the life of St. Augustin. The charming vaulted rooms housing the Convention Centre look out onto the central cloister. The centre is able to provide guests with a wide range of efficient congress, convention, meeting and cultural event organization services. The Convention Centre also provides excellent business catering services.
Cortona, Italy
Cortona is located in the Tuscany region of Central Italy. Cortona is very accessible by train from Rome, Florence, Milan, and other major cities with international airports.
In conjunction with attending the IFPAC meeting, it is our hope that you spend time exploring historic Cortona. There is much to see in this walkable city! Piazzas are surrounded by churches, palaces and more, all exhibiting a variety of architectural styles including baroque and gothic. Piazza della Repubblica has been the heart of Cortona for over 2000 years, and is home to Palazzo del Popolo and Palazzo Comunale, which was built in the 13th century as a grand hall for conducting town meetings. Palazzo Casali overlooks Piazza Signorelli, and its main level is now the public library and the Museum of the Etruscan Academy. Another highlight is Piazza del Duomo where you’ll find the Cathedral and the Museo Diocesano del Capitolo. Cortona also is home to the Convent of Santa Chiara, the Via Crucis-fourteen niches built in stone with mosaics depicting the Passion of Christ, and the Sanctuary of Santa Margherita, which conserves the body of Saint Margaret, patron saint of the city of Cortona.
TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS
Lodging - Please make your lodging reservations directly with the hotel of your choice at the earliest. Details on hotel registration, lodging, airline information etc., are summarized below.
Airlines - Numerous airlines have flights into Florence Airport (closest) as well as Rome and Milan. Call your preferred airline or Travel Agent for further information.
Ground Transportation to Cortona - If you arrive in Florence, Rome or Milan, there are several options including train, bus, or rental car.
Train service is available from most major cities to Cortona (Train station for Cortona is Camucia.) Several options are available for departure times.
Florence to Cortona: This trip is approximately 1.5 hours.
Rome to Cortona: This trip is approximately 2.5 hours.
Milan to Cortona: This trip is approximately 4 hours.
The train station for Cortona is Camucia. A bus or taxi will take you to Cortona.
For more information on train alternatives, please visit www.raileurope.com, or www.italiarail.com/
Buses are available from several major cities. Information on the SITA bus can be found at www.sitabus.it. Bus service is also available through www.ataf.net.
Rental cars are available at the major airports, an excellent alternative to seeing the local sights.
Driving Directions - Exit the Autostrada del Sole (A1) to Valdichiana. From there take the Highway E45 (Siena-Perugia) direction Perugia and exit Cortona (Cortona San Lorenzo). Follow the directions to Cortona.
Hotels
IFPAC attendees are encouraged to stay at one of the following hotels; both are just a short walk from the Congress Centre. A block of hotel rooms has been reserved and rooms are available on a first-come, first served basis. Special rates are given to IFPAC attendees.
At the Hotel San Luca, the IFPAC ratea atart at € 75 Euro per night. This price includes buffet breakfast. City tax € 4,00.
RESERVATIONS - Please contact info@hotelsanlucacortona.com
Hotel San Michele
The following rates are available at Hotel San Michele:
RESERVATIONS: Please contact info@hotelsanmichele.net or call 39 0575 604 348.
Rates start at 109 Euro per night. A deposit is required for the first night only. Prices are per room per night and includes breakfast, wi-fi, porterage & service; it does not include city tax that is € 4 p.p. per person per night. For additional information, email info@hotelsanmichele.net
La Corte Di Ambra
Deluxe Rooms & Suites are available at the La Corte Di Ambra.
View all the rooms of LA CORTE DI AMBRA in our web site www.cortonaluxuryrooms.com.
RESERVATIONS: Email lacortediambra@gmail.com
