The Building How to Get Here Where to Stay
Visualising Climate will take place in the Botte B4 Pavilion at the DAMA Technopole, previously known as Manifattura Tabacchi, which also hosts the ECMWF data centre.
Originally designed and built in the 1950s by Pier Luigi Nervi, the pavilion is located in the northern area of Bologna. Today, it is home to initiatives focused on big data, artificial intelligence, meteorology, climate research, and innovation.
Originally designed and built in the 1950s by Pier Luigi Nervi, the pavilion is located in the northern area of Bologna. Today, it is home to initiatives focused on big data, artificial intelligence, meteorology, climate research, and innovation.
The Botte B4 Pavilion is part of the DAMA Technopole, a redeveloped industrial area formerly known as Manifattura Tabacchi. The pavilion incorporates sustainable architectural features and houses the ECMWF data centre, one of Europe's leading meteorological computing facilities.
From Bologna city centre and Bologna Centrale:
🚌 Bus line 25 to Casoni on Via Ferrarese.
Line 25 route & timetable
🚌 Bus line 68 directly to Via Stalingrado.
Line 68 route & timetable
Tickets available onboard or via Roger and Muver apps.
🚲 Cycle Route 7 — dedicated cycle lane along Via Stalingrado.
🚗 From city centre: 10–15 minutes.
🚕 From Bologna Airport: 20 minutes.
Parking is available on site.
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For a full list of accommodation options, visit the Bologna Welcome – Where to Stay page.
We strongly recommend booking early, as Bologna remains busy with trade fairs and cultural events through autumn.
While lodging is available near the data centre in northern Bologna, most visitors choose to stay in the city centre.
