Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
Eucentre conducts earthquake engineering research and risk reduction studies via laboratory testing and numerical analysis to enhance seismic performance and develop innovative solutions 
Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
On Saturday, March 21st, and Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, the city will come alive for an unmissable event: the FAI Spring Days 2026 in Pavia. This year, the 34th edition of the national event will see the extraordinary opening of the Eucentre Foundation for the first time.
The initiative, promoted by the FAI – Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano (Italian Environment Fund), offers the opportunity to visit places of art, history and science that are usually inaccessible to the public. The Pavia headquarters – a world-class research centre in the field of earthquake engineering – will open its laboratories to citizens, students and professionals for the occasion.
What to see at the Eucentre Foundation during the FAI weekend
Participating in the FAI Spring Days 2026 in Pavia at Eucentre means immersing yourself in science that saves lives. Guided tours will take participants through the technological infrastructure used for seismic risk reduction.
FAI apprentice guides, together with our researchers, will accompany visitors, telling them about our activities and our laboratories: a unique opportunity to understand the link between academic research and the daily safety of our built heritage.
Eucentre’s mission and the culture of safety
Eucentre’s decision to join the FAI underlines the importance of scientific dissemination. Understanding seismic risk is the first step towards a culture of informed prevention. During the tour, visitors will be able to see our shake tables, which replicate telluric movements and are used to test structural and non-structural elements.
Practical information for visiting Pavia
If you would like to participate in the FAI Spring Days 2026, here is everything you need to know to organise your tour of the Eucentre Foundation:
- 📍 Address: Via Adolfo Ferrata 1, Pavia.
- 📅 Saturday 21 March: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:00 p.m.).
- 📅 Sunday 22 March: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:00 p.m.).
- 🕐 How it works: Visits every hour (approximately 60 minutes).
- 🎟 Admission: Free, no booking required (up to 50 people per visit).
- ♿ Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible to people with motor disabilities.
FAI Days in Italy: the numbers for 2026
FAI Spring Days are the largest public event dedicated to cultural heritage in Italy. Since 1993, millions of people have rediscovered the identity of their territory. In the 2026 edition, there will be over 780 sites open in 400 cities, thanks to the tireless work of volunteers and “Apprendisti Ciceroni” (Cicerone Apprentices).