Turismo
The Vespucci World Tour arrives in Jeddah
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia , Jan. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The , the historic sailing ship and training ship of the Italian Navy, Ambassador of Made in Italy in the world, is arriving, for the first time in its 93-year history, in . It will stop in During its stay in Jeddah , Nave Amerigo Vespucci will be flanked by the , that offers a unique experience of encountering the culture and beauty of Italy .
The inaugural ceremony of the Villaggio Italia will be held on Monday 27 January at 10.30 am in the presence of the Minister of Defence of the Italian Government Guido Crosetto together with the Chief of Staff of the Navy Admiral Enrico Credendino .
the Ambassador of Italy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , Carlo Baldocci will welcome the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Tourism Daniela Santanchè, the Minister for Disabilities Alessandra Locatelli , the Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Made in Italy Valentino Valentini, the Undersecretary of State for Defense Matteo Perego di Cremnago and the Undersecretary of State for Defense Isabella Rauti.
The " " initiative combines traditional training and of the Amerigo Vespucci Training Ship with the bringing around the world the culture, history, innovation, gastronomy, science, research, technology and industry that make Italy a country appreciated all over the world. The initiative, promoted by , is supported by 12 Ministries, together with the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
after the stops in Los Angeles , Tokyo , Darwin, Singapore , Mumbai , Doha and Abu Dhabi , together with the Amerigo Vespucci, at the and will also celebrate the , a strategic partner that hosts an important community of Italians, whose contribution to the growth of the Italian-Saudi partnership in the various sectors of collaboration is of great significance.
representatives of including that will be the protagonists of moments of meeting and study dedicated to the industrial development in Italy and abroad.
The Amerigo Vespucci and the Villaggio Italia will be with a full schedule of conferences, exhibitions, musical moments and tastings which can be accessed by booking on the website .
Upon reservation on the website it will be possible to go aboard to experience first-hand the charm of the ship defined as "the most beautiful in the world", guardian of the most ancient naval and seafaring traditions for over ninety years and emblem of the Italian Armed Forces.
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Villaggio Italia, with all its exhibitions, every day from 9.00 to 22.00 ( ).
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On the website you can find more information and reserve your places for the activities scheduled at the Villaggio Italia with limited places:
The following musical moments are planned at the Villaggio Italia in Jeddah :
At the Villaggio Italia in Jeddah there will be an entire pavilion dedicated to the Italian , a young sculptor famous all over the world, the first artist to have sent a marble sculpture to the International Space Station, in 2019, on the occasion of ESA's Beyond mission. (three forearms that intertwine and embrace each other in a continuous and fluid movement, creating a perpetual loop to reflect on the strength of human connection and solidarity, expressing a sense of unity in which each individual supports and is supported by others and revealing the importance of cohesion and mutual belonging), " " (a work depicting a human heart, symbol of the cycle of life and the centrality of emotions. The golden surface reflects the theme of the preciousness and fragility of life) and the work " " (a sculpture featuring a handprint engraved in stone to reflect on memory and legacy, materializing the trace of human presence as a symbol of lasting presence and memory) .
dedicated to Italian design, created by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy and the Ministry of Defense in collaboration with ADI Design Museum, which tells the world about the invention, creativity and design capabilities of Made in Italy . Guided tours of the exhibition will also be available every day will also be present in Jeddah .
Examples of world-famous designs on display at the Villaggio Italia include the
At the Villaggio Italia in Jeddah , it will also be possible to visit the ANSA video-photographic exhibition, the photographic exhibitions " ", " ", " " and the video exhibition " ".
Villaggio Italia will host , a corner of nature dedicated to typical Italian crops, a tribute to the rich tradition of Mediterranean cuisine and the authentic flavors of the country.
Many moments will be dedicated to that will be protagonists with , for a journey into the taste and Italian artisan tradition thanks to a program of events promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests that will take place in a dedicated area, " ".
The little ones will be able to play and have fun in the area dedicated to them where "Pimpa travels in Italy " and "Le mille meraviglie in blu" will be screened.
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