AMERIGO VESPUCCI

The Italian Navy’s historic and iconic Training Ship, Ambassador of UNESCO, UNICEF and Italy is once again sailing around the world, visiting over 30 ports, 28 countries, 5 continents.

 

On its incredible voyage, for the first time, it will combine the traditional training activities of Officer Cadets with the promotion of Made in Italy excellence.

VILLAGGIO ITALIA

A meeting point for sharing, exchanging and promoting the excellence of Italy’s cultural, artistic, historical and economic heritage.

 

An area organised for exhibition pavilions and an articulated programme curated by Italian excellences for unique experiences.

Il Ministero della Difesa svolge un ruolo cruciale nella gestione della difesa nazionale e nell'amministrazione delle Forze Armate. Istituito nel 1947, il Ministero è responsabile della difesa e sicurezza del territorio della Repubblica Italiana e della gestione complessiva delle Forze Armate, includendo Esercito, Marina, Aeronautica e Carabinieri.

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Al Ministero degli Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale sono attribuite le funzioni e i compiti spettanti allo Stato in materia di rapporti politici, economici, sociali e culturali con l’estero. È nostro compito assicurare la coerenza delle attività internazionali ed europee delle singole amministrazioni con gli obiettivi di politica internazionale.

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Al Ministero degli Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale sono attribuite le funzioni e i compiti spettanti allo Stato in materia di rapporti politici, economici, sociali e culturali con l’estero. È nostro compito assicurare la coerenza delle attività internazionali ed europee delle singole amministrazioni con gli obiettivi di politica internazionale.

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1 July 2023
February 2025
1 July 2023
Genoa
Genoa
4-7 July 2023
Marseille
Marseille
19-22 July 2023
Las Palmas
Las Palmas
29 July-1 August 2023
Dakar
Dakar
4-6 August 2023
Praia
Praia
28 Agosto - 2 September 2023
Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo
7-10 September 2023
Cartagena
Cartagena
18-19 September 2023
Port Of Spain
Port Of Spain
4-10 October 2023
Fortaleza
Fortaleza
22-26 October 2023
Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
4 November 2023-13 March 2024
La Plata
La Plata
14-16 March 2024
Montevideo
Montevideo
17-21 March 2024
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
1-4 April 2024
Ushuaia<br>P.Arenas
Ushuaia
P.Arenas
28 April-2 May 2024
Valparaiso
Valparaiso
12-15 May 2024
Callao
Callao
22-23 May 2024
Puerto Ayora
Puerto Ayora
29 May-3 June 2024
Balboa
Balboa
18-23 June 2024
Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta
3-8 July 2024
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
24-28 July 2024
Honolulu
Honolulu
26-30 August 2024
14-18 September 2024
5-7 October 2024
24-28 October 2024
Singapore
Singapore
1-4 November 2024
Belawan
Belawan
6-10 November 2024
Phuket
Phuket
28 November-2 December 2024
7-10 December 2024
Karachi
Karachi
17-22 December 2024
27 December 2024 - 2 January 2025
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
30 December 2024 - 3 January 2025
Muscat
Muscat
20-24 January 2025
29 January-1 February 2025
Aqaba
Aqaba
6-9 February 2025
Alexandria
Alexandria
16-19 February 2025
Durres
Durres
February 2025
Italy
Italy
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THE
MILESTONES

NORTH AMERICA

LOS ANGELES

3-8 July 2024

ASIA

TOKYO

26-30 August 2024

OCEANIA

DARWIN

5-7 October 2024

ASIA

SINGAPORE

24-28 October 2024

ASIA

MUMBAI

28 November - 2 December 2024

ASIA

DOHA

17-22 December 2024

ASIA

ABU DHABI

27 December 2024 - 2 January 2025

ASIA

JEDDAH

20-24 January 2025

ITALIAN
EXCELLENCE

MOSTRA INTERNAZIONALE D’ARTE CINEMATOGRAFICA LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA

The best of Made in Italy films chosen by the world's oldest and most fascinating film festival.

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JAGO

A unique opportunity to appreciate the work of an innovative artist known worldwide, even in the space!

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ITALIA GENIALE EXHIBITION

An extraordinary showcase of Italian design products and features from the past and present... to glimpse its future.

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IO AMO LA CUCINA ITALIANATitolo

The world's most beloved cuisine: Italy's food and wine heritage, nourishment for the body and mind.

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WE ARE SEA EXHIBITION

The biodiversity and coastal landscapes of the Peninsula and its islands in an exhibition on the beauty of the seas.

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MILANO CORTINA 2026

The Winter Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in Northern Italy in 2026, presented by the champions of our country.

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CONI: THE OLYMPIC TOrches

The Olympic torches, Italian sports tell the world the connection between Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028.

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FRECCE TRICOLORI

By sea and by... sky. Italy sails and flies with the National Aerobatic Team above the masts of the Amerigo Vespucci.

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ACCADEMIA TEATRO ALLA SCALA

The beauty of Italian music and dance, from the iconic theaters of Milan to the entire world.

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COME BACK HOME EVENT

"Torna a Casa" (Come Back Home) is a narrative performance, an invitation, a celebration, a call.

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MILITARY BAND OF THE CARABINIERI LEGION CADET

The Military Band of the Carabinieri Cadet Legion performs at the Villaggio Italia at the Port
of Los Angeles.

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Success Stories, Talent and Exellence of Italians

The enterprise that is not content with just starting, but, like the Vespucci, perseveres.

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THE ITALIAN NAVY BAND

The repertoire of the Italian Navy Band encompasses a wide range of musical genres: original band music, classical, operatic, symphonic, jazz, pop, and rock.

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THE ITALY PAVILION AT EXPO 2025 OSAKA

 

 

Art regenerates Life.

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PRIMO MIGLIO

An opportunity for promotion and business matching for Italian SMEs.

Project in progress

Giotto. The Scrovegni Chapel

Giotto. Master Innovator who 'reduced painting to the modern'. A filmic and sonic experience where the Scrovegni Chapel is narrated through multimedia sequences of iconic images accompanied by an original soundtrack.

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Mano d'Opera

The docuseries “MANO D’OPERA” explores the history and evolution of the key professions in Italian opera through the experiences of the workers behind the scenes in some of Italy’s most renowned opera theaters.
 

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Fanfare of the 8th Bersaglieri Regiment of the Garibaldi Brigade

Tradition, Excellence, and International Performances

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Naval Academy Band of Livorno, Italy

A journey through military music and history from 1881 to today





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The Villaggio Italia in Darwin concludes with a sold-out event

3 days open to the public and 155 radio and TV reports from Australian broadcasters. The most common word used by Australians? “Wow”.

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07/10/2024
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Inauguration of the Villaggio Italia in Darwin

Italian and Australian authorities attended, along with the Army paratroopers and the Band of the 8th Bersaglieri Regiment.

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05/10/2024
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The Vespucci Ship has reached the fifth continent: berthing in Darwin, Australia.

The Amerigo Vespucci’s World Tour stops in Oceania and establishes its twenty-third port and nineteenth country on this long journey yet to come.

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03/10/2024
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The Amerigo Vespucci meets the catamaran “Lo Spirito di Stella”.

One year later, two Italian ambassadors meet again in Australian waters: the Amerigo Vespucci, a symbol of excellence and Made in Italy, and Lo Spirito di Stella, a representative of solidarity and inclusion.

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03/10/2024
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Berthing in Manila for the 23rd Stage of the World Tour

After the stop in Tokyo, the Vespucci ship sailed nearly 2,000 miles over 15 days. On board were the First-Year Cadets of the Naval Academy of Livorno, engaged in their training.

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15/09/2024
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A year on board the Vespucci for Commander Giuseppe Lai

A heartfelt thank you from the entire crew for every moment shared, for your strength during storms and your calmness in tranquil waters.

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21/09/2024
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The Villaggio Italia in Tokyo concluded with over 63,000 visitors.

The Vespucci Tour initiative was a great success on social media, with over 65 million views and 8.5 million interactions across the six dedicated channels.

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30/08/2024
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Italian Defense Minister Crosetto inaugurates the Villaggio Italia in Tokyo

The ribbon has been cut for the second Villaggio Italia traveling the world alongside the training ship Amerigo Vespucci.

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26/08/2024
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Crossing the antimeridian of Greenwich, also known as the International Date Line

The ship has returned to the Eastern Hemisphere after 11 months of sailing in the Western Hemisphere, the same hemisphere where Italy is located.

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07/08/2024
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Stop in Honolulu from July 25 to 28

The Amerigo Vespucci reached the capital of Hawaii after an 18-day, 2,500-mile journey from Los Angeles.

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25/07/2024
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Visit to the Arizona Memorial, Hawaii

A tribute to the victims of the December 7, 1941 attack.

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24/07/2024
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Great success for the Vespucci and the Italian Village in Los Angeles: 72,000 visitors

The Californian milestone of the world tour at the Port of San Pedro concludes with a sold-out event and strong public attendance.

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08/07/2024
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Italian Defense Minister Crosetto inaugurates the Villaggio Italia in Los Angeles

The first “Multi-Year Itinerant World Exhibition” debuts alongside the Vespucci, ambassador of Made in Italy, with public access until July 8.

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03/07/2024
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Arrival at the Port of Los Angeles

During this stop, 115 cadets from the First Class of the Naval Academy of Livorno will embark for the traditional Training Campaign.

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02/07/2024
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Historic Feat for the Vespucci: Cape Horn Rounded for the First Time

The Italian sailing ship successfully navigates one of the world’s most challenging maritime passages for the second time.

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05/04/2024
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Navigating Through the Beagle Channel

In the remote areas of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the Beagle Channel takes its name from the HMS Beagle used by Charles Darwin in his explorations.

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04/04/2024
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Stopover in Buenos Aires from March 17 to 21

The ship returned to the Argentine capital for the second time in its history, over 70 years after its first arrival during the 1952 training campaign.

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17/03/2024
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Stopover in Cartagena de Indias from September 7 to 10.

For the first time in over 90 years of history, the sailing ship reached the coasts of Colombia, on the occasion of the bicentennial of the founding of the Armada de Colombia.

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07/09/2023
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The Vespucci departs from Santo Domingo after a six-day stop

Welcomed by Italian and Dominican authorities, the ship attracted 5,500 visitors and was a great public success.

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02/09/2023
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From Cape Verde to Santo Domingo, the ocean crossing of the Vespucci

The world tour of the Vespucci begins with the ocean crossing that will take it from Cape Verde to Santo Domingo after 22 days of navigation.

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06/08/2023
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First Stop of the World Tour: Marseille

After 14 years since its last visit, the Italian Navy’s sailing ship will dock at the port of France’s second city from July 4 to 7.

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04/07/2023
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Departure of the Amerigo Vespucci for the 2023-2025 World Tour

The Italian Navy’s sailing ship becomes an Ambassador of Made in Italy, embarking on a 20-month journey to promote Italian excellence worldwide.

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01/07/2023

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