Bocciofila San Sebastiano
Meeting with civic organizations will be held at Bocciofila San SebastianoHistory and current usage
Among the oldest in Italy, the San Sebastiano bowls club was founded between 1899 and 1900. Previously located in the San Pantalon area, it was later moved to the "Da Carmela" tavern when its customers asked the owner to create a bowl ground, as it had become an important after-work meeting hub. The club finally moved to its actual location in the Dorsoduro district in the '80s, a formerly abandoned convent in Fondamenta Briati, which the municipality donated and the club restored. Today, the club participates in national competitions and serves as a gathering spot for cultural and social events open to citizens and cultural institutions.
Accessibility
Located in the historic center of Venice, close to prominent university locations, and vibrant areas such as Campo Santa Margherita and the Santa Marta area. It is located 10 minutes' walk from Piazzale Roma bus terminal and 7 minutes' walk from Cotonificio Veneziano, which will host the parallel sessions of the 2026 EURA conference.
Forte Marghera
Conference dinner will be held at Forte Marghera
History and current usage
Forte Marghera is a large fortress built in the early 19th century by the French and Austrian armies. It used to be part of the wider defensive system, built at different times to protect Venice and its lagoon. The fortress was strategically built on the mainland, at the point closest to Venice. The fortress, spread over 48 hectares, is a classic example of trace italienne (Italian-style fortification), and it was built on marshland, an area crossed by a myriad of canals and minor channels.
Today, Forte Marghera is a public park and hub for public cultural events. It is managed by Fondazione Forte Marghera, created in 2015 by the City of Venice, owner of the monumental area.
Accessibility
Dinner will take place at the Polveriera Austriaca, inside Forte Marghera.
The area is accessible from the Piazzale Roma bus terminal or from Mestre by bus and tram.
More about the venue:
https://www.veneziaunica.it/en/things-to-do-in-venice/forts-and-towers/forte-marghera
https://fondazionefortemarghera.it/
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Plenary sessions will be held at Scuola Grande di San Rocco
History and current usage
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is a lay confraternity founded in 1478 near the Church of San Rocco, which housed the saint's relics. Scuole Grandi were confraternities or sodalities in Venice during the Serenissima, whose members were wealthy Venetian citizens. Like other Scuole, the Scuola Grande di San Rocco was characterized by two halls on the ground floor and the first level, with the entrance from the campo (Campo San Rocco). In 1517, a new monumental headquarters was built, and in 1564, Tintoretto was commissioned to provide paintings for the Scuola in many areas of the site (mainly Sala dell'Albergo and Sala Superiore), which are still preserved in their original setting.The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is the only one to have survived the fall of the Republic. The confraternity is still active today, performing its traditional duties and looking after the cultural and artistic heritage of the Scuola.
Accessibility
The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is located in the historic centre of Venice. It is easily accessible via the city’s public transport system, operated by ACTV, with water buses (vaporetti) stopping nearby.The venue is a short walk from Santa Lucia railway station and Piazzale Roma bus terminal. Clear pedestrian routes make it easily reachable on foot. The venue is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Cotonificio.Participants with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the conference organisers in advance to arrange assistance.
More about the venue:
https://www.scuolagrandesanrocco.org/home-en/