The ship has returned to the Eastern Hemisphere after 11 months of sailing in the Western Hemisphere, the same hemisphere where Italy is located.
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.
Costume designers, set designers, electricians, tailors, makeup artists, set technicians, lighting designers, and sound designers: these are some of the professional figures who work behind the curtain, essential for staging theatrical and operatic performances. These highly specialized and skilled professions often remain in the shadows, while the audience only witnesses the grandeur of the final result in the major productions of Italy’s leading theaters, unaware of the great and relentless effort that precedes the opening of the curtain.
These artisanal skills accompany and make possible the work of the performers on stage – actors, singers, musicians, dancers, extras, and figurants – giving tangible form to the imaginative ideas of directors, set designers, and librettists. Through these testimonies, we reveal the “invisible” professions that work out of sight of the audience.
The docuseries is structured into 5 episodes, each lasting about 18 minutes. An initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, directed by Stefano Di Buduo and Alessio Lavacchi, with a screenplay by Giovanni Ortoleva. Produced by the Florentine production company Berta Film, with Carolina Pezzini, Stefano Mutolo, and Raika Khosravi.
DISCOVER ALL THE ITALIAN EXCELLENCES
Crossing the antimeridian of Greenwich, also known as the International Date Line
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07/08/2024
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
Visit to the Arizona Memorial, Hawaii
A tribute to the victims of the December 7, 1941 attack.
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24/07/2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Experience the unique opportunity to see the most beautiful ship in the world up close. Come aboard and take your souvenir photos. The visit to the Vespucci is not guided, but the crew members will be happy to answer all your questions along the way.
