The project “Il Vespucci incontra la cultura”, promoted by the Ministry of Culture and Difesa Servizi S.p.A., offers a unique opportunity to explore national museums and cultural sites in the cities visited by the Training Ship Amerigo Vespucci, with a special discount on admission tickets during its stay. This initiative represents a model of collaboration between institutions aimed at enhancing and promoting Italy’s museum heritage, in synergy with the Amerigo Vespucci Mediterranean Tour, an ambassador of Made in Italy around the world. REGGIO CALABRIA MAY 6-7, 2025 The dates of Vespucci’s stay may not entirely coincide with the opening days of the participating museums. You will receive a QR Code via email to present at the museum ticket office in order to obtain the reduced admission rate. Each registration allows entry for up to 4 people. Important: The ticket does NOT include a visit on board the Vespucci Ship. MUSEO ARCHEOLOGICO NAZIONALE DI REGGIO CALABRIA The MArRC is one of the most important archaeological museums in Italy. Spread over four floors, it features 220 display cases that tell the thousand-year history of Magna Graecia. At the heart of the museum is the gallery dedicated to the famous Riace Bronzes: two 5th-century BC bronze statues discovered off the coast of Riace Marina in 1972. These icons of Greek art are remarkable for their anatomical realism, expressive intensity, and refined details. Alongside them, you can admire other masterpieces such as the Head of the Philosopher, the Head of Basel, and an extraordinary collection of artifacts—including the oldest evidence of human presence in Italy. The museum preserves traces of Homo erectus dating back approximately one million years.