Discover Castel San Pietro Terme: A Thermal Town in Northern Italy Hosting WRTC2022

[18/03/2023]

Castel San Pietro Terme is a town located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, about 25 kilometers southeast of Bologna. The town is known for its thermal baths and is a popular destination for tourists seeking relaxation and wellness.

The thermal baths in Castel San Pietro Terme have been in operation since Roman times and are still a major attraction today. The water from the thermal springs is said to have therapeutic properties and is used for a variety of treatments, including massages, hydrotherapy, and mud therapy.

Aside from the thermal baths, Castel San Pietro Terme also boasts a rich cultural heritage, with several historic buildings and landmarks, including the Rocca, a medieval fortress that overlooks the town.

In July 2023, Castel San Pietro Terme will be hosting the WRTC2022 (World Radiosport Team Championship), also known as the Olympics of Radio, which is a global radio competition that brings together amateur radio enthusiasts from around the world to compete in a variety of events. This event is expected to attract a large number of visitors to the town, which will showcase its hospitality and the beauty of the surrounding region.

WRTC2022 "World Radio Team Championship" official program (local time): 

           

Tuesday

4 July

   

 Official day of arrival for all participants

 

Tuesday

4 July

 06:00

  22:00

 Registration (Competitors, Referees, Judges,Visitors)

 

Tuesday

4 July

 10:00

  19:00

 Sponsor Exhibition

 

Tuesday

4 July

 18:00

  20:00

 Welcome Dinner

 
           

Wednesday

5 July

 07:00

  09:00

 Breakfast

 

Wednesday

5 July

 10:00

  18:00

 Sponsor Exhibition

 

Wednesday

5 July

 10:00

  17:00

 Experience

 

Wednesday

5 July

 18:00

  20:00

 Opening Ceremony

 

Wednesday

5 July

 20:00

  21:00

 Dinner

 

Wednesday

5 July

 21:30

  23:30

 Ham Widows' Ball

 
           

Thursday

6 July

 07:00

  08:00

 Breakfast

 

Thursday

6 July

 08:00

  10:00

 Meeting Competitors/Referees

 

Thursday

6 July

 10:00

  18:00

 Sponsor Exhibition

 

Thursday

6 July

 14:00

  15:30

 Meeting Competitors

 

Thursday

6 July

 14:00

  15:30

 Meeting Referees

 

Thursday

6 July

 16:00

  18:30

 Experience

 

Thursday

6 July

 19:00

  21:00

 Dinner

 

Thursday

6 July

 21:00

  23:00

 Night Experience

 
           

Friday

7 July

07:00

  08:00

 Breakfast

 

Friday

7 July

08:00

  13:00

 Station Draw

 

Friday

7 July

10:00

  19:00

 Sponsor Exhibition

 

Friday

7 July

13:00

  18:00

 Experience

 

Friday

7 July

13:00

  00:00

 Station setup

 

Friday

7 July

19:00

  21:00

 Dinner

 
           

Saturday

 8 July

00:00

  13:00

 Station setup

 

Saturday

 8 July

07:00

  08:00

 Breakfast

 

Saturday

 8 July

08:00

  13:00

 HQ Warming UP

 

Saturday

 8 July

08:00

  15:00

 Sponsor Exhibition

 

Saturday

 8 July

08:00

  18:00

 Experience

 

Saturday

 8 July

14:00

 

 WRTC Competition starts

 

Saturday

 8 July

15:30

  16:30

 Meeting of the Sponsors

 

Saturday

 8 July

19:00

  21:00

 Dinner

 
           

Sunday

9 July

07:00

  08:00

 Breakfast

 

Sunday

9 July

09:00

  15:30

 Experience

 

Sunday

9 July

 

  14:00

 WRTC Competition ends

 

Sunday

9 July

15:00

  18:00

 Return from locations

 

Sunday

9 July

16:00

  24:00

 Logs checking

 

Sunday

9 July

19:00

  20:00

 Dinner

 

Sunday

9 July

20:00

  22:00

 Down Town Party organized by Major & Municipality

 
           

Monday

10 July

 00:00

  18:00

 Logs checking

 

Monday

10 July

 07:00

  9:00

 Breakfast

 

Monday

10 July

 10:00

  18:00

 Experience

 

Monday

10 July

 19:00

  24:00

 Closing ceremony + award dinner

 
           

Tuesday

11 July

06:00

  09:00

 Breakfast

 

Tuesday

11 July

   

 Official day of departure for all participants

 

There are several ways to reach Castel San Pietro Terme:

By car
General Roads:
from Bologna
take S.S.9 (Via Emilia) towards Imola up to Castel San Pietro Terme

Motorways (toll pay):
from Bologna and Rimini/Ravenna: taka A14 motorway, exit at Castel San Pietro Terme.
from Firenze: from motorway A1 take motorway A14 towards Padova/Ancona/Bologna Centro/Bologna
Casalecchio and exit at Castel San Pietro Terme.

By train
From Bologna Central Station (for information on timetables and fares visit www.trenitalia.it):
Line Bologna-Ancona-Rimini: Castel San Pietro Terme stop.

By plane
Airport G. Marconi International of Bologna (distance km. 48)
FROM THE AIRPORT TO CENTRAL TRAIN STATION with MARCONI EXPRESS each 7 minutes.
https://www.marconiexpress.it/en/

For more info please visit:
https://www.termedicastelsanpietro.it/

We have alternative visits to points of interest in the surrounding area for visitors and guests.

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