CNR Research Area in Florence
The Florence Research Area covers more than 23,000 m² within the University Science Campus of Sesto Fiorentino. Thanks to its location, it is easy to reach both by car and by public transport.
The site includes five buildings that host several CNR Institutes and major scientific facilities, such as the Laboratory for Meteorology and Environmental Modelling (LAMMA), the Centre for Electron Microscopy (CeME), the Technology Transfer Center (CenTraTec) and the ENEA Regional Office for Tuscany.
Beyond the main campus, the Territorial Research Area extends throughout the entire Province of Florence. It includes additional institutes and satellite facilities located across the region, listed under the “scientific structures” section of the menu.
Facilities and Services
The CenTraTec (Technology Transfer Center) is a facility of the CNR Florence Area that supports innovation in companies wishing to rapidly and effectively develop highly innovative technologies, systems, and products. It provides them—through collaborative and/or contract research agreements—with know-how, technical spaces, infrastructures, and highly qualified services.
The Area features a Conference Centre equipped with three lecture rooms and three meeting spaces, all fitted with modern audio-video systems. A canteen and café are also available, making the site well suited for hosting international events and scientific gatherings.
Dedicated service units provide logistical, technical-organizational, IT, and administrative support to all Institutes hosted in the Area.
How to reach us
By car
If arriving via the highways: exit at Firenze Nord, then continue in the direction of Florence (A11/E76) and take the exit for Sesto Fiorentino.
From Florence: follow Via Sestese towards Sesto Fiorentino, then turn left under the railway underpass at the traffic light by the AGIP petrol station. Continue along Via della –– until the municipal kennel, then turn right into Viale Pasolini. At the first roundabout (just before the Ipercoop shopping centre) turn left into Via dei Frilli, then right into Via Madonna del Piano.
By train and bus
The nearest train station is Zambra (on the Florence–Prato–Pistoia line). From there it is about a 15-minute walk to the Area.
From Firenze Rifredi station take bus line 59 to the Polo Scientifico (scientific campus).
From Sesto Fiorentino station you can take bus 66 (or bus 96/97 depending on service) to the Polo Scientifico. Both line 59 and 66 stop in front of the Research Area.
Autolinee Toscane (Bus) – link
Trenitalia (Train) – link
By taxi
Taxi services are available (Firenze taxi numbers: 055-4390, 055-4242).
By plane
The Airport “Vespucci” in Peretola is near the Area of Research. From the airport you may reach the Area by taxi. The airport is also connected by shuttle bus to Florence Santa Maria Novella railway station.
