We were welcomed by a wonderful classical music concert on our arrival. On the following days we learnt about sustainability and ecological practices at the Accademia Risorgimento, we visited the Sea Museum where we discovered how the ancient sea trade operated, what was it look to live off the sea and we also saw a whale skeleton!  We were taken on guided tours in San Benedetto del Tronto and also Grottammare where the famous classical composer spent six weeks and composed. We met colleagues and students from Italy, Poland and France and exchanged valuable insights and experiences.