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For those planning to spend their holidays with children, you should definitely visit Lake Garda, near which lies huge park attractions and entertainment - Gardaland- Italian analogue of the Disney park.
Entertainment on the paper plan of the park is numbered and grouped by main color groups:
16 red “fantasies” (this includes sightseeing cruises “Transgardian Express” and the cable car “Panoramic Tour”) and other themed “travels” in trolleys, various boats and ships, airplanes, etc., etc.
For the youngest children there is an interesting and colorful Kingdom area, where all kinds of piglets, geese, cows and other animals sing and entertain, freezing in funny poses. And also pavilions with self-explanatory names “Peter Pan”, “Superbaby”, “Games Area”, “Video Games and Simulators”.
"Aventura" is marked in green - Adventures in Italian: also leisurely trips. In the Tunga attraction, you float on a pirogue and monkey dolls frolic on the right and left, Tarzan flies overhead, Mowgli hides in the trees, hippos and crocodiles peek out of the water, ferocious Indian dolls appear from the bushes and take aim at you with a bow. . At the end of the path, the terrible King Kong appears, caught by the local aborigines. In the educational attraction “La Valle dei Re”, you take a boat down into a cave in which pharaohs and many mummies come to life.
There is also an attraction called “I Corsari” - here you will interact with pirates. The water attraction "Jungle Rapids" is when you travel on a boat that looks like a donut with a floor, past a volcano, and into the volcano itself. In general - ride and ride endlessly - there is a lot of fun everywhere and almost the same amount of water...
Park extreme. Pavilions 31 to 41 marked in orange are also “adventure trips” only with high speeds, drive, all sorts of tricks a la “American” - “Russian” coasters and with different amounts of adrenaline released (they are united by this name).
Not so long ago in Gardaland, which has already existed for quite a long time (since 1972), a new super-fast extravaganza “spectacular ride” using 4D “movie technologies” opened - “The Spectacular 4D Adventure”. This is a stereoscopic ride. The bottom line is that you are a member of an expedition to an unknown world in which, for example, dinosaurs live. And then all kinds of “movie miracles” with all the stops.
Already wearing glasses and on swinging seats, you get into a helicopter accident from a blow to the glass of a dinosaur, fall backwards into the abyss, then a huge mosquito tries to bite you on the nose... In general, everything is very natural, and you can scream with pleasure or fear - to whom it brings more joy.
In addition, one of the largest and most modern water parks in Italy is located here - " Caneva World"Open-air safari park, aquarium and dinosaur park" Natura Viva Park", "Sigurta Park"Valeggio is the largest botanical park, where rare species of plants and flowers are collected, as well as examples of landscape art, this is the only park in Italy that you can drive through by car or bicycle," MovieStudios Park" - a park where you will meet the most famous heroes of world cinema and " Aquapark Cavour" is another large water park with a variety of water attractions.
Park opening hours: from March 19 to September 30, from 10:00-18:00; in July-August from 10:00-24:00; the park is also open on Halloween and Christmas.
Park address: Loc. Ronchi - 37014 Castelnuovo del Garda (VR). Tel. 045/6449777.
Amusement park "Mirabilandia" located between Rimini and Ravenna, 40 km from Rimini. The park covers an area of over 750 thousand square meters and is considered one of the largest parks in Europe. Here you will find more than 40 attractions, among which are roller coasters, and in Italy I call them Russian coasters. The latest innovations in the park are the Maya and Catapult attractions, which only daredevils dare to test themselves on. In the Mirabilandia park you will also find a variety of entertainment events: a circus, a 3D cinema, demonstration diving from a height of 25 meters, 12 performances that are constantly changing and replenished.
Performances with car stuntmen and ballet performances on ice, as well as laser shows and fireworks are in great demand... The latest news of the park is the Maya attraction, which only daredevils dare to try. This park is deservedly considered one of the most popular in Italy. There are 16 bars and restaurants in the park.
Opening hours: the park opens from March 21 and is open until October 12, 10:00 - 18:00, in July and August until 23:00.
Park address: Statale Adriatica SS 16, Km.162 Loc. Mirabilandia - 48020 Ravenna. Tel. +39-0544-561111.
"Fiabilandia". There is another popular park in Rimini "Fiabilandia". It is surrounded by greenery and has no architectural barriers.
Here you will find the villages of the Wild West of America and a pirate galleon. Those who wish will be able to visit the fairy tale Pinocchio - Pinocchio, who, as everyone knows, lives in Italy. Here lies the Lake of Dreams and the castle of the Wizard Merlin. Here you can fly like Superman, crawl through an apple with a caterpillar, walk through the small jungle of the Exotaria, see the Puppet Museum, and wind your way through the Eastern Labyrinth.
When it gets hot outside, you can swim in the Sea of Frogs and have lunch in the shade of palm trees and baobabs. In the evening, a beautiful spectacle of dancing fountains on the water opens up on board the Mississippi steamship. Let's not forget about the Kakkadisko children's disco, where adults are prohibited from entering. In addition, there are many places in the park where you can grab a snack or have a proper lunch.
Opening hours: the park is open from April to November from 10:00 to 19:00, in the summer months from 10:00 to 22:00.
Park address: Via Cardano, 15, 47900 Rivazzurra di Rimini. Tel: 0541/372.064.
Water parks
"Aquafan"- this is a gigantic complex water activities. It is located in Riccione, on an area of 90 thousand sq.m. Famous "Aquafan"- this is a park with big amount water attractions, as well as discos in the evening and at night. The park has five heated swimming pools, one of which is called the “Ocean in Miniature” with an area of 2,800 square meters. meters, with artificial ocean waves.
A wide variety of water slides (including for thrill-seekers), attractions, slides for children, an artificial beach, solariums. Those interested can take scuba diving courses. There is a solarium area, swimming pools with hydromassage, as well as picnic areas, restaurants, fast food, and a bar. At your service is an artificial beach with beach volleyball, basketball, football, and you can go roller skating. In summer there is open space in the park night disco.
Opening hours: From June 1 to September 14, from 10:00 to 18:30, in July and August there is a night disco on the territory of the water park from 22:00 to 04:00.
Park address: Via Ascoli Piceno 6, 47838 Riccione RN, tel. +39 0541 603050.
Directions: Routes number 11, 42, 45, 46, 51 to Riccione. You can also take a taxi from Rimini.
Second water park - "Beach Village"/ " Beach Village" - somewhat smaller in size, but its advantage is its direct location on the beach. The park has heated swimming pools, water slides, beach volleyball, jet skis, surfing, catamarans, a swimming pool and games for children, a mini club with nannies. There you can do bodybuilding, aerobics, and water gymnastics. There are also food outlets here, private beach and solarium. In the evenings there are themed events, music and competitions.
Park address: Beach Village - viale D "Annunzio, 150 - Riccione Telefon 0541640517
Aquafoli water park. A nice open-air water park - Aquafoli water park in Venice. Everything is as it should be: water slides, swimming pools, music, cafes, places to relax, sun loungers, sun canopies. Aquafollie was designed to give the feeling of being inside tropical forest. The entire complex is surrounded by lush vegetation and a healthy marine climate. Plants found in the park were selected based on the environment.
Amusement park "Italy in miniature" located in Viserba (between Rimini and Rome), is the oldest amusement park in Italy. Its popularity is enormous; over half a million tourists visit the park every year.
The area of "Italy in Miniature" is 85 thousand sq.m. On the territory, repeating the outlines of the Italian “boot”, models of almost all architectural masterpieces, as well as the most striking natural attractions of Italy, are presented. Famous cathedrals, fountains, the Colosseum in Rome, the Doge's Palace in Venice, the Square of Miracles in Pisa and even the Etna volcano in Sicily - everything that Italy is proud of, visitors to the park can see in a fairly short time.
More than 270 Italian and European monuments of art, albeit in miniature, will appear here before your eyes.
The models, made on a scale from 1:25 to 1:50, are surrounded by roads, railway tracks with trains, and airports, which ultimately enhances the impression, as if making the picture more complete and reliable. You can view the entire pocket-scale exhibition of Italy from above from a special monorail train.
The park has many attractions for children of all ages. There are many daily entertainment programs.
On the theatrical stage of Piazza della Italia, which in turn is a 1:4 scale reconstruction of Florence's Piazza di Holy Cross, performances in national costumes are often held.
The park has a separate exhibition “Venice in Miniature”, where you can ride around Grand Canal on boats on real water, and also admire wonderful palaces, which are only 5 times smaller than the originals.
Opening hours of the park "Italy in Miniature": Open all year round, from 09:30 until sunset, and during peak season - until 23:00 with illumination.
Concentrated in Italy great amount various theme parks - almost every resort town or hotel has some kind of entertainment complex of one kind or another. They “part-time” often serve as botanical gardens, zoos or playgrounds, allowing parents to calmly go about their business while their children are busy on slides or carousels. However, all these are local tourist infrastructure facilities that do not have international fame. At the same time, the country has many truly unique objects, usually performing both entertainment functions and also having a clear scientific and educational orientation. Most of the large complexes are located in coastal areas and are designed for foreign tourists.
Aquafan
The Aquafan water park (www.aquafan.it) is located in resort area Rimini - Riccione and is considered the largest open water complex in Europe. There are five large heated swimming pools (one of them even received the name “Ocean in Miniature” - its area is 2800 sq. m) and artificial waves, a variety of water slides (including children’s), an artificial beach, a diving school, zones for a picnic, as well as numerous restaurants and bars.
From the beginning of June to mid-September, the park is open from 10.00 to 18.30; in the summer, a night disco is also open on the territory of the water park (from 22.00 to 04.00). An adult ticket costs 19 euros (after 15.00 - 12 euros), a child ticket - 12 euros (children under 1 m tall are admitted free). Despite the huge territory of the park, it is often so crowded with tourists that queues form for the most popular attractions.
Beach Village
The Beach Village water park is also located in the Riccione area (vl. D. Annunzio, 150). It is smaller in size than its younger “neighbor”, but is located directly in the beach area. The park is built in the form of a village and has many heated swimming pools and water slides with all the necessary entertainment infrastructure - there are jet skis, surfing, catamarans, a children's mini club, and trainers for bodybuilding, aerobics, water gymnastics and team sports. There are also numerous restaurants and bars, a private beach and a solarium. In the evenings, thematic and musical events with various competitions are held.
Dolphinariums
In the Rimini-Riccione area there are two first-class dolphinariums, created in 1964 and 1962 respectively (open from March to September). These are the first complexes in Europe designed specifically for keeping dolphins, which is not surprising - the Italian Navy was actively developing programs for using these animals as combat swimmers, so work with marine mammals has been carried out here since the beginning of the 20th century. Then the need for combat use dolphins disappeared, animals began to be used for entertainment, and many military installations were rebuilt as water parks. Now here you can see demonstration performances of these animals, admire rare tropical fish and other marine life. Nearby are thermal springs Riccione Terme is one of the most famous places thermal therapy in Europe.
And the Dolphinarium of Rimini, or "Oltremare" (www.oltremare.org), except for the water complex, has a Darwin pavilion (history of the evolution of flora and fauna), a Hippocampus pavilion (dedicated to seahorses), a real village farm where various farm animals are kept, as well as a large IMAX cinema. You can get to the dolphinarium by single ticket(cost 32 euros) water amusement park "Aquafan".
Mirabilandia
The Mirabilandia amusement park (www.mirabilandia.com) is located between Rimini and Ravenna (40 km from Rimini). This huge complex entertainment (200 thousand sq. m - the third in Europe after Disneyland Paris and Port Aventura in Spain), which includes 40 of the most modern attractions, a circus, a 3D cinema, towers for demonstration diving (height 25 m), theatrical and musical playgrounds, a foam disco for children, stunt shows and ice ballet, a small water park with several water attractions, as well as many different bars and shops.
The park is open in summer from 10.00 to 23.00. Tickets cost 22 euros for adults, reduced prices - 17 euros, and free entry for children under 1 meter tall.
Italy in miniature
Theme park "Italy in miniature" (www.italiainminiatura.it) - a real museum open-air, located 15 minutes from Rimini. This is the oldest park of its kind in Italy, which is visited annually by over half a million tourists. On an area of 85 thousand square meters. meters, the entire Apennine Peninsula is represented with all the cities and main architectural monuments, made on a scale from 1:25 to 1:50 (in total more than 270 Italian and European monuments of art with all the surrounding landscape elements). To make it easier to see over the most interesting places there is a monorail route. There are many attractions and entertainment programs for children of all ages.
The park is open all year round from 09.00 until sunset, and in peak season - until 24.00. An adult ticket costs 14 euros, a child ticket costs 10 euros, and there is an extensive system of discounts for groups.
Adjacent to the park is the recently opened theme park Acquario di Cattolica (www.acquariodicattolica.it/), or Parco Le Navi. Here you can meet the inhabitants of the deep sea, walk through a transparent underwater tunnel, or virtually look into the very center of our planet, accompanied by light and music effects. There is an interactive exhibition dedicated to the history of navigation and piracy.
Fiabilandia
There is another popular park in Rimini - Fiabilandia (www.fiabilandia.com, Miramare district), aimed at families with children under 9 years old. This is an Italian version of Disneyland, surrounded by greenery, where you can find the villages of the Wild West and the Lake of Dreams, a pirate galleon and Merlin's castle (more than 30 attractions in total), walk through the Exotaria jungle and the puppet town of Pinocchio, visit the Puppet Museum or see " dancing fountains"There is even a special children's disco, Kakkadisko, where adults are not allowed to enter. In addition, the park has many places where you can have a snack or a proper lunch.
The park is open from Easter to mid-October from 10.00 to 18.00. An adult ticket costs 15 euros, a child ticket costs 10 euros.
Gardaland
Amusement park "Gardaland" (www.gardaland.it) is located in northern Italy, near the town of Peschiera del Garda, on the shores of Lake Garda - the largest and one of the most beautiful in the country. This is one of the best parks of this type, with a huge number of attractions for both children and adults. All entertainment here is divided into 4 zones by theme and age categories visitors and are marked accordingly on free card issued along with the entrance ticket.
For the little ones (the “red” zone), the tree in which the Prezemolo dragon lives, 16 fantasy attractions, the colorful area of fairy-tale characters “Kingdom”, sightseeing cruises Transgardian Express and the Panoramic Tour cable car, pavilions “Peter Pan”, “ Superbaby", "Alice in Wonderland", "Aladdin's Cave", "Mary Poppins", "Games-Area", "Video Games", as well as all kinds of trolleys, boats, airplanes, etc.
For older children ("green" and "blue" zones), various thematic shows of Aventura are intended - the Tunga jungle zone, the educational historical tour "Valley of the Kings", the attractions "Corsairs", "Country Show" and "Volcanoes", as well as many different water entertainment complexes. The most extreme adventures start in the “orange” zone “Adrenaline” - there are all kinds of “roller coasters” and carousels, a “Magic House” with a complex mechanism for moving internal premises, a “Blue Tornado” simulator, various “bunge rides” and racing tracks for the most exotic vehicles - in general, everything that an adult might like.
In the park you can find a huge number of restaurants and eateries, shops and halls. slot machines, has its own dolphinarium and theater area, discos and music shows. And what binds it all together is miniature Railway and a suspended cable car with original “standing” cabins. All shows in the park are free (except for the show in the dolphinarium).
The park is open from April 23 to June 16 and from September 11 to 25 - from 09.30 to 18.30; from June 17 to September 11 - from 09.00 to 24.00. Entrance fee: for 1 day - 24 euros (reduced price - 20 euros); for 2 days - 38.5 euros (preferential - 31.50 euros); for 3 days - 50 euros (preferential - 39.5 euros), season ticket - 78 euros. For children under 1 meter tall, admission is free.
Terra Magica
In the Roman district of Valmontone (40 km from the city center) the largest amusement park in the Mediterranean, Terra Magica, or Roman Theme Park (Terra Magica, Roma Theme Park), which is part of the complex, is open tourist center Rome - Valmontone (Polo Turistico Integrato Roma Valmontone). In addition to almost 50 attractions and a wide variety of sports grounds, scattered over an area of more than 2 square meters. km, there is also a kind of business zone - shopping mall Factory Outlet, hotels, convention center, many restaurants and bars, as well as its own wellness center. At the moment, the park continues to be built and developed - in the near future it will include historical exhibitions, several shopping areas, a golf course and a botanical garden.
Regalbuto
The newest amusement park "Regalbuto" (Regalbuto Theme Park) is located in Sicily, almost on the coast mountain lake Pozzilo (one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe). Its construction will end in 2009, and by that time the park will have 10 thematic zones and 70 attractions, each of which will be dedicated to one or another historical period since the ancient Greek era, through Ancient Rome and the Arab period of the island's history to modern times. There will also be several cinemas, three hotels and several sports facilities, including an 18-hole golf course. total area the park will be 1.3 sq. km (of which more than 1.25 sq. km has already been built up), and thus it will surpass the size of Disneyland Paris.
Gulliverlandia
The amusement park "Gulliver's Country", or Gulliverlandia (Park Gulliverlandia, opened in the spring of 2000) occupies about 40 thousand square meters. meters near the Aquasplash water park in Lignano. This is not only a theme park with several entertainment areas, but also a specially designed family park, where people of all ages will have fun. In the Aquarium zone, you can walk along the bottom of the sea through a transparent tunnel, around which dozens of species of marine life swim, and also see marine fauna closer in the aquariums located here. In the Vulcano Rapids area, you can walk under waterfalls near erupting volcanoes (man-made, of course) or make your way through the jungle to see dinosaurs. The medieval zone will show jousting tournaments and Mayan cities, as well as several other historical monuments of the world (you can drive around the entire area in a small van). There is also a panoramic tower 60 meters high, from which you can see almost the entire adjacent coast of the Lignano lagoon, a Ferris wheel, as well as several dozen snack bars and restaurants.
The park is open from May 1 to September 14 from 10.00 to 18.00. The entrance ticket price for adults is 16 euros, for children from 3 to 8 years old - 13 euros.
Rome Zoo
One of the oldest zoos in Europe, the Roman Zoo is relatively little known mass tourism despite the fact that it neighbors the famous Villa Borghese. It is small in area, but full of tropical vegetation, ancient benches, cozy cafes, and peacocks roaming freely around the zoo. The zoo presents almost all of those who are commonly called the “Big Five”: elephants, hippopotamuses, rhinoceroses, lions, giraffes. In addition, there are many monkeys, crocodiles, snakes and even fur seals and penguins. The entrance fee to the zoo is 15 euros for adults and 7.50 euros for children. Attention! The zoo is open until 17:00, but from 16:00 many enclosures with tropical animals and reptiles close.
Italy in summer is the Cote d'Azur with a light breeze and caressing waves of the emerald sea, hot sun and, of course, amusement parks. Each of them is specific in its own way and has a special theme. Before heading to the land of delicious pizza and pleasantly intoxicating wine, it will be useful for tourists to familiarize themselves with a guide to the most amazing parks entertainment in Italy.
1. Gardaland
Gardaland It is considered one of the largest, most interesting and breathtaking parks not only in Italy, but in Europe. For its ultra-modern attractions, the total number of which is more than 40, tourists from all over the world come to the country. Gardaland is considered a kind of Italian Disneyland. The park is located on an area of 500 thousand square meters and has developed infrastructure. Here you can have fun with the whole family, because both adults and children will find entertainment to their liking. In addition to incredible attractions, the park also has its own cafes, restaurants and more than two dozen different shops.
2. Movieland Studios
Movieland Studios Entertainment Park. As the name implies, when you get here, you move into the world of cinema. The park consists of 2 parts. All shows, based on blockbuster plots and cinematic masterpieces, take place in the main ParkStudios area. Entrance here is not limited and everyone, regardless of age, can ride on the rides and take part in the festival. Children will be delighted with the adaptations of Indiana Jones, Peter Pan and Rambo, but adults will not be bored either. The actions taking place here will definitely inspire any visitor to heroic deeds, forcing him to try on the role of the main movie character.
3. Safari Park Parco Natura Viva
True adventurers and thrill-seekers should check out Safari Park Parco Natura Viva. The wildness of its territory is off the scale, because among the 1,500 species of animals, 250 of them are wild. The park is divided into two zones. One of them is Safari. Here visitors can take a ride in their own car or a special bus around the park, observing the life of cheetahs, giraffes, lions, rhinoceroses, zebras, antelopes and other exotic animals.
The second part is Fauna Park. Here tourists are invited to walk across five continents and see the animals that live on each of them. There is also a tropical greenhouse, which allows you to feel even more deeply and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the South American rainforests and get closer to wildlife, see unusual plants and reptiles. Particularly curious tourists can study the entire history of life on Earth thanks to a special project of the park. The area features naturalistic reconstructions of dinosaurs and other long-extinct animals.
4. Aqualandia Jesolo water park
An ideal place for summer holiday will become Aqualandia Jesolo water park. Lido di Xolo is one of the three largest European sea resorts with a water park and attractions. 6 thematic zones are a real haven for children and adults.
5. Mirabilandia Park
Not enough adrenaline in your life? Mirabilandia Park invites real daredevils to ride on board one of 16 cars and demonstrate their talent and skills to the public. But first, it’s better to take a closer look at the surroundings of the park from above by taking a ride on the Eurowheel Ferris wheel. This attraction is especially charming in the evening, when it is illuminated by 50 thousand light bulbs.
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6. Park "Italy in Miniature"
A truly amazing and impressive place is Park "Italy in Miniature", which is located in Rimini. Here you can see every nook and cranny of the country, all the architectural masterpieces. It will take a whole day to look into every corner and walk around the entire park. The area of Italy in miniature is 85 square meters. km. 
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Rainbow Magicland Amusement Park offers its visitors crazy rides where the heart literally jumps out of the chest, but you still want to ride again and again. But the main highlight is the castle, where they teach the magic of the Winx fairies and where every girl dreams of going. 
8. Zoo Safari Fasano
Italy has one of the largest in Europe safari parks – Zoo Safari Fasano. The park is located in the south of the country, where the hot climate is reminiscent of a sultry African reserve, and the exotic plants and animals will impress anyone.
9. Gulliverlandia Amusement Park, Lignano Sabbiadoro
Amusement park Gulliverlandia, Lignano Sabbiadoro
will delight children and parents.
There are carousels and attractions for every taste and age.
This is an amusement theme park that is one of the 15 most visited theme parks in Europe. Its grand opening took place on July 19, 1975, and the creator of the park is considered to be businessman Livio Furini from the city. At first, there were few attractions in Gardaland, but they were original and therefore had great success with the public. Gradually, there were more and more attractions, some of the highest technical level, and along with them the number of spectacular events grew, and now something new appears here every year.
Attractions of Gardaland. Photopool7.comAndilcittadinomb.it
37 years after its opening, Gardaland offers its guests dozens of attractions for every taste: from the quietest and most relaxing to the breathtaking and adrenaline-increasing ones. And all this - in the green setting of flowering parks. Gardaland is divided into several thematic zones: Burma, Atlantis, Hawaii, Egypt, East, Wild West, Middle Ages, Space, Science Fiction and Cartoons, Europe of the Last Century. The most popular attractions are the classic roller coaster Raptor, as well as Mammoth, Sequoia Adventure, Blue Tornado, Magic Mountain, as well as a laser show, jousting competitions, dolphin and fur seal performances and much more.
This amusement park nearby was inaugurated on July 4, 1992. In the first years of its existence, it was not particularly popular, primarily due to inept management. However, in 1996, Mirabilandia was acquired by the Loffelhardt-Casoli commercial group, which, with the help of large investments, managed to renew and diversify the park by opening a large number of new attractions, including, for example, the longest roller coaster in Europe, Katun. Recently they added the tallest roller coaster in Europe, Divertical. In total, the park has 37 attractions, there is a circus, a 4D cinema, and performances are constantly organized for park guests, including stunt performances, ice theater, laser shows, and fireworks.
In Mirabilandia. Photo hoteltilly.it
The number of visitors to Mirabilandia is constantly growing. In 2003, Mirabilandia Beach, a water amusement park, appeared next door to the theme park, which immediately won success with the public, thanks, among other things, to the low entrance price and the “second day is free” promotion. is divided into seven thematic zones, located in the greenery of the trees around the central lake. Here everyone will find entertainment to suit their taste; some of the attractions are unique and exist only here.
Rainbow MagicLand
A new amusement park for the whole family, built in Valmontone, a few kilometers from. Its opening took place on May 26, 2011. Rainbow MagicLand covers an area of 600,000 square meters and in many of its characteristics is not inferior to the largest Italian amusement parks. The main distinctive feature of this park is the theme of magic: here you can see enchanted castles and brave Vikings, magical fairies and powerful sorcerers.
Amusement parkRainbow MagicLand. Photo puntoeacapo.ifo
Rainbow MagicLand is divided into thematic zones and offers its visitors over thirty different attractions to suit all tastes, many of which operate from solar panels, occupying 60,000 square meters above a car park and producing 6.5 megawatts of clean energy. Adrenaline will be added by such attractions as Shok Steam Machine (a roller coaster that picks up speed up to 100 km/h in 3 seconds and rises to a height of 35 m), Mystika, 70 meters high, Cagliostro (descents, ascents and rotations at a speed of 70 km/h accompanied by unexpected effects). This park also has entertainment for the little ones. Rainbow MagicLand was implemented by Alfa Park, which also manages the Mirajika amusement park.
Mirajika
The Miragica amusement park opened in 2009 in the town of Molfetta (25 kilometers north of), it covers an area of almost 100,000 square meters and consists of 19 attractions. The most interesting of them are the roller coaster "Senzafiato" (Breathless), a free-fall tower with a height of 47 meters, a rotating roller coaster "Spaccatempo" (Splitting Time), as well as a 4D cinema with special effects in the hall, and many other attractions for children and their parents.
Attraction "Girabugia" Photomiragica.com
At Mirajika Amusement Park you can also take part in entertaining performances with actors and acrobats from different countries. In the 2012 season, the park added a new attraction for the most daring, and in 2013 it is planned to expand the park with a new water area with an area of 25,000 sq.m.
Slides in Mirajik. Photo lacittaliberal.it
Italy in miniature
The theme park "Italy in Miniature" is located on Adriatic coast in Viserbe, north of . The initiator of the creation of this park was Ivo Rambaldi, after he saw similar parks in other European countries. It took three years of work and 300 million lire (150,000 euros) to realize the idea. It was conceived as an amusement park, different from others: instead of ordinary games and active entertainment its visitors were invited to explore numerous cultural and architectural monuments of Italy and Europe.
Exhibits of miniature Italy. Photo hotelgabicce.info
The park opened on July 4, 1970. At first, its exhibition area was 20,000 square meters, with 50 miniature attractions in a ratio of 1:25 and 1:50. Over the years, to attract more crowds, some regular attractions have appeared near miniature Italy. But still, the main goal of tourists coming here is to explore 272 miniature monuments located on 85,000 square meters of park area in one day.
You can also travel around this park on a gondola, which is five times smaller than the real Venetian one. You can play in the scientific Luna Park, ride the Canoe and Sling Shot attractions, and look at miniature Italy from above, from the height of the Rainbow monorail. And since 2007, those who wish can also take part in water fights in the Cannonacqua attraction.
Exhibits from miniature Italy were used for filming many films. More than 500,000 tourists visit the park every year. In the near future, “Italy in Miniature” is planned to be expanded.
Pheasantlandia and Zoosafari
The Fasanolandia amusement park is located in Fasano in the province of () and includes more than 25 attractions, as well as shows and carousels of different types, designed for the whole family. Among the most interesting attractions are the African River log boat ride, the spinning slide Spinning Madness, the 30-meter high free-fall tower Sputnik, the inverted slide Red Mirage, as well as the 4D cinema, the Flying House. , sailing on rubber boats and much more.
Map of Fasanolandia. Photoravamore. blogspot. com
Next to Fasanolandia is the Zoosafari Park, which opened here on July 25, 1973 and today is considered one of the most extensive in Italy and Europe: here, in spacious enclosures with a total area of 140 hectares, in conditions as close as possible to natural ones, dozens of species of animals are kept, which can be observed while driving through the park by car. In 2011, a dolphinarium also appeared here.
Journey By Zoosafari. Photo frcreations.it
Fiabilandia
Fiabilandia (Land of Fairy Tales) is one of the very first Italian amusement parks, it was inaugurated in 1965 in Rivazzurra (near) and is intended primarily for children. Fiabilandia covers an area of 150,000 square meters and its main character is the strange creature Babau.
Mascot Fiabilandia - Babau. Photo Rasinihotels.com
Fiabilandia surrounds Lake Bernardo and is divided into five thematic parts: "The Middle Ages", "The East", "Pirate Bay", "Mysterious Castle" and "Wild West". The park has more than 30 attractions, each with a distinct theme - fantasy worlds or famous fairy tales.
Every year, new products appear in Fiabilandia that never cease to amaze the youngest visitors, who can, for example, crawl with a caterpillar through an apple or walk through the small jungle of the Exotaria, visit the doll museum or try not to get lost in the Eastern Labyrinth, and if it gets hot, take a swim frog in the sea and have lunch under the shade of baobabs and palm trees. The disco in the park is open only for children; adults are not allowed there. And in the evening, both children and their parents can admire the fountains dancing on the water. In Fiabilandia there is also a promotion “The second day is free”.
Fiabilandia water attraction. Photo costavacanzehotels.com
Movieland Amusement Park
This park appeared in the 80s in the province and, gradually developing, turned into a modern entertainment center tourist complex, occupying 280,000 sq.m. of area. The park houses more than 40 attractions and is divided into three different sections dedicated to the world of cinema: the Movieland Studios theme park, the Kaneva Aquapark water park and an area dedicated to performances, performances, cafes and restaurants.
Every year the park becomes more and more interesting for the public, focusing on bright shows, mechanical attractions and impressive scenery. It is worth mentioning, for example, The Hollywood Action Tower, a 50 meter high free fall tower, The Tomb Raider Machine, Wind shear with fire and water special effects, Back to the Backstage - a monorail passing through scenes from horror films, and other attractions.
Star Wars in the parkMovieland. Photoguerrestellari.net
At Movieland Studios you can immerse yourself in the emotions of the most famous films, and also meet characters such as Rambo, Lara Croft, Zorro, Terminator and many others. The Kaneva Aquapark water area also has a cinematic atmosphere: in this part of the park you can also see pirates Caribbean Sea, and characters from "Baywatch", and even big volcano from the movie.
Amusement park Minitalia-Leolandia
This park, located in Capriate San Gervasio in the province of Bergamo (), consists of five thematic areas: Pirate Coast, Cowboy Town, Expo 1906, Renaissance (dedicated to inventions) and Minitalia itself, including a farm, an aquarium and a terrarium. The park is famous for the numerous performances that fill the daytime life of Minitalia-Leolandia, in which cowboys, pirates, Peter Pan and other characters take part.
Minitalia. Photobed-and-brakfast.it
Amusement park Magic world
The Magic World park is located in the town of Giuliano in Campania a few kilometers away and combines a water park and an amusement park for every taste and for all ages. This is one of the largest amusement parks in southern Italy, covering approximately 300,000 square meters of area. The variety of attractions typical of Luna Park is designed for the whole family - from the smallest to the biggest and most daring, ready to experience free falls and high-speed slides. Guests of the park have at their disposal a new large Ferris wheel and a 5D cinema.
The water part of the park includes a large wave pool, a lazy river, a hydromassage pool, and a “tropical bay” with slides and water attractions for children. Among the most impressive water attractions are Anaconda (4 colorful water slides 12 meters high), Big Hole (tunnel slide with light effects inside), Kamikaze (two breathtaking parallel slides 20 meters high), a slide with many paths for competitions between friends, Family Rafting (descent down Niagara Falls on special rubber boats). In addition, the Malibu Diving Show takes place in the water park area - a beautiful performance with diving from a 25-meter height.
Water attraction of the parkMagic world. Phototurismo. it
Aquafan Water Park
Aquafan is one of the very first water parks in Italy, built in 1987, and one of the most famous in Europe. It is located in, near, and covers an area of 150,000 sq.m. And if you add up the length of all the slides in this water park, you get a total of three kilometers of descents, ascents and incredible turns.
In addition to the traditional attractions for water parks (water slides, wave pools, slow and fast rivers), other original and even eccentric water activities are offered to the public: Kamikaze - high slide of two tracks 90 meters long, the descent speed of which reaches 70 km/h; Extreme river - a steep descent and then a sharp rise; Speedriul - a funnel that “sucks in” skaters after a rapid spiral descent; Twist - three pipes, 130 meters each, twisted into a spiral.
Attraction "Twist" in the Aquafan water park. Photopanoramio.com
To the exciting attractions we will add performances and musical entertainment, including a youth disco. The park also has a cinema and a new educational playground natural Park"Oltremare" Scuba diving courses are available for visitors, and they also have a solarium, swimming pools with hydromassage, picnic areas, and an artificial beach with beach volleyball, basketball and football. During the summer months, Aquafan remains open during the night hours.
Waterpark Prato Blu
Waterpark Prato Blu (Blue Meadow) is located in Montechiari, in the province, 15 km from Lake Garda. This is one of the greenest parks, and represents 120,000 square meters of meadows and trees, and its many swimming pools blend perfectly into the surrounding landscape. This pool park is designed for a calm, relaxing family holiday, there are no extreme attractions that increase the level of adrenaline in the blood.
The water park pools differ from each other in shape, color and purpose: some are intended only for children, others for adults, and others are designed for the whole family. For example, the Blue Lagoon is the largest pool in the water park (1600 sq.m), and for young visitors there is a children's pool with a depth of 80 cm nearby. Children have fun climbing the geyser, taking a shower from a large mushroom, going down slides and running between water splashes.
Waterpark Prato Blue. Photorwww.egioni-italiane.com
In the relaxation area you can use the water solarium, soak in the bubbles on special massage loungers or simply relax on the sides of the relaxing pool. There are toning pools with different water temperatures, a path against the current, and a tunnel of aromas.
In addition to water activities, the park has courts for playing beach volleyball, basketball, football and table tennis.
Waterpark Ondaland
Ondaland is the largest water park in, it is located near the town of Vicolungo. The water park was opened in 2005 and offers a series of water attractions for all tastes: there is a swimming pool with an area of over 2000 square meters, where waves up to one and a half meters high rise every 30 minutes; in another large pool, visitors can choose from 14 slides of different heights; one of the newest slides, installed in 2011 - Space Boat.
Waterpark Ondaland. Photolibero.it
For lovers have a relaxing holiday There is a solarium and a lazy river along which you can leisurely float on an inflatable ring. Kids enjoy splashing and riding the slides in the large children's pool, next to which there is a relaxation area for the adults accompanying them. The water park has a restaurant and a pizzeria.
Aquapark Bari
The water park of the city (Apulia region) consists of many pools to suit every taste and is designed for summer relaxation and fun. The Baby pool with a fountain in the shape of a mushroom is designed for kids who do not yet know how to swim, who splash with pleasure in the splashes of water, while their parents can enjoy the hydromassage arranged in a picturesque corner of the same pool, while simultaneously watching their children.
The large swimming pool with a sloping bottom and high “ocean” waves, which repeat every 30 minutes, is a hit with park guests. Another exciting attraction is a swimming pool with slides of different heights with a total length of one kilometer. Picnic areas with tables are adjacent to the pools.
Waterpark Bari. Photopianetamamma. it
The park also has fields for playing football and mini-football, a tennis court, a roller skating track, and a playground for children. Musical animations, group dances, games, performances, karaoke, and water aerobics are organized for park guests.
Waterpark Splash
The Splash water park, located in Gallipoli (Apulia region), is one of the most popular amusement parks in the region. Immersed in the greenery of tropical plants, it covers an area of 78,000 sq.m. It consists of many pools of different shapes, depths and sizes, as well as water attractions and themed areas for children and adults. Guests of the park have at their disposal slides of different heights, lengths and inclinations (Kamikaze, Maxi-toboggan, Children's toboggan, Splash Wave, Twister, Rainbow Cannons, River, Boomerang).
Adjacent to the water park on the north side is the Fabilandia theme park, which has many other non-water attractions. There is a mini-kart track, trampolines, an inflatable skating rink, Bouncing Basketball, Wonder Engine, Water Racing, inflatable rides, indoor soccer and beach volleyball courts, and much more.
Water park slides "Splash" Photosplashparco. it
Children are especially delighted by the Splash Playground Village - a real village created to fit a child, a Pirates' Lair themed area inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean, and a Water Battle Rocks area where you can fight on water jets.
Throughout the day, the park hosts interactive performances (cabarets, magic tricks, musical performances, agility competitions, beauty contests, games with animators).
Carrisiland Amusement Park
Carrisiland Park is located in Puglia, in the province of Taranto, and until 2011 was called CurtiPetrizziLandia. It includes a wide variety of attractions for children, teenagers and families.
View of the Carrisiland amusement park. Photoparksmania.it
The park is divided into three thematic zones:
The “forest zone” with an area of about 300,000 sq.m allows for excursions (on foot or on small train) through the jungle, see Tarzan's village, visit a mini-zoo, stay in a tree house, visit the world forest tales and in the world of gnomes, and also look at the dinosaurs of the Jurassic period.
The 100,000 sq.m “entertainment zone” is dedicated to the theme of the Wild West, here you can go to a saloon, ride a pony and ride on horseback to an Indian village, and even visit a den of robbers, as well as watch a musical show.
"Carriziland Aquapark" with an area of 30,000 sq.m. is a water area of the amusement park, where there are pools in Caribbean motifs, water slides for adults and children, cliffs with waterfalls, hydromassage, solarium, massage center, and all this is accompanied by performances and entertainment for visitors.
Aquapark Montreal
This is the largest water park in Sicily, located near the city of Monreale in the province. The park opened in 1992, its area is 22,000 sq.m. The Montreal water park offers its visitors the most exciting and modern water attractions. And to make it even more fun, animators constantly entertain park guests with games, fashion shows and other entertainment.
One of the attractions of the Monreale park is a giant ball with a fountain on top. Photo: egioni-italiane.com
Slides with many paths, an endlessly long toboggan, and the Kamikaze slide are popular with vacationers. After “extreme” descents, you can relax in the calm water of the pool amid the splashes of refreshing water, sipping a cocktail with your favorite flavor. The “Shell” pool is intended for the little ones, while adults can sunbathe at this time without losing sight of their children.
In the evening, concerts and performances are held in the park, and there is a restaurant and pizzeria.
Etnaland Park
Etnaland Park is located near the city of Belpasso, about 12 kilometers from (Sicily). At first it was a small zoo, which gradually turned into large park entertainment, one of the most popular in Europe. Etnaland is divided into two thematic areas: Water Park and Dinosaur Park.
Etnaland Park. Phototheparks.it
The water park, opened in 2001, consists of 24 attractions, including the Blue Lagoon, Niagara Falls, Rafting, Wild River, Big Bubbles, Giant Sleigh, Black Hole, Red gun" and many others. All of them are located on 8,500 sq.m of pools, many of which are suitable for children, and the wave pool is one of the largest in Europe.
You can move around the park using cable car 1.8 km long, equipped with 146 cabins, capable of transporting 700 people per hour. In the Dinosaur Park, you can see 23 life-size prehistoric animals. A journey along the River of Crocodiles through the jungle and an abandoned mine will allow you to admire the figures of crocodiles, elephants, hippos, flamingos and other animals, also made in life size. Attractions such as Jungle Splash, Dragon River, as well as a magnificent laser show are very popular with the public.
Italy has many theme parks. Most of them are concentrated in small and large tourist cities. The peculiarity is that they are often found at botanical gardens or are part of children's entertainment complexes, while performing a cognitive role. Families with children are recommended to visit theme parks Italy, such a trip will be interesting for the whole family.
In order to have an idea of the numerous Italian architectural monuments, it is not necessary to travel around the whole country; you just need to visit the “Italy in Miniature” park, which is located in the city of Rimini. The territory features more than 270 landmarks of Italy, made on a scale of 1:25. In order to get acquainted with all the miniatures, you need to spend the entire excursion day. Separately, it is worth noting that the total area is 85 square meters.
So, what can a tourist see here? First of all, this is the famous Italian “Colosseum”, the equally famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Milan Cathedral, the Tower of Turin and many other interesting monuments of the country. In addition to small copies of the great Italian monuments, children will be able to ride on the attractions that are in abundance here absolutely free of charge. While parents relax in a summer cafe.
From April to October, open daily from 9 am to 7 pm. During winter, you can only visit on weekends. Address: Via Popilia, 239.
Mirabilandia
Forty kilometers from the city of Rimini is Mirabilandia. It should be noted that the amusement park is one of the largest in Europe, the largest in the country. Recently, forty attractions have been operating, which are located in seven thematic areas. There are shady gardens around where adults and children can relax and have a small picnic. In the summer, two beach areas open: Movieland and Gardaland, both located on the shores of Lake Garda.
Most interesting attractions that deserve special attention:
- Eurowheel is a Ferris wheel that is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
- Katun is one of the scariest rides in the world
- Reset – an attraction made in a space style
- Niagara is a water summer attraction, a boat descends into the lake from a height of 25 meters, visitors are provided with positive emotions, delight and joy
Open every day in summer from 10 am to 6 pm. During the off-season (spring-autumn), open on Saturdays and Sundays. In July, the largest influx of people is observed on weekends. Address: Statale Adriatica SS16, Km.162.
The cost of the entrance ticket, which is valid for two days: for adults – 34 EUR, for children and pensioners – 28 EUR, for children whose height does not exceed one meter and disabled people admission is free. Evening admission ticket price: for adults – 27 euros (valid for two hours in the evening for two days). Summer pass price: for an adult – 85 EUR, for a child – 58 EUR.
Fiabilandia
The first theme park to appear in Italy was Fiabilandia, which is geographically located in Rimini, near Lake Bernardo. About thirty modern attractions are located on an area of 150 square meters. The attractions will be interesting for children aged five to ten years. The most popular children's attractions are: “Sea of Frogs”, “Dream Lake”, “Magic Village”. In order to see the entire territory, it is worth taking a ride on the mobile train.
In addition to entertaining attractions, there are educational programs for children that introduce children to natural phenomena, animals and flora, general concepts about space. Fiabilandia has several summer children's cafes and a restaurant with a European menu. It operates during the warm season - from April to October. Visiting hours: from 10 am to 7 pm daily. Address: Fiabilandia Via G. Cardano, 15.
Terra Magica
A children's building was built forty kilometers from the capital amusement park"Terra Magica". Note to tourists: the park is considered the largest on the entire Mediterranean coast; it includes not only children's entertainment areas, but also a golf course, various historical exhibitions, and a botanical garden.
On the territory of the Terra Magica complex there are about fifty attractions for children and adults; the most popular are water and extreme types of attractions. Open daily during the season - from April to October from 10 am to 6 pm, in the off-season it is open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Gulliverlandia
"Gulliverlandia" is located in the Italian city of Lignano. It was designed in such a way that it will be interesting for both adults and children. The park is divided into zones. “Aquarium” is an area where you can walk through a tunnel located along the bottom of the sea, during the excursion everyone will see the inhabitants of the depths of the sea in their natural habitat.
“Vulcano Rapids” is a thematic zone in which there are artificial waterfalls, volcanoes, and tropical jungles. In addition, there is a panoramic tower, the height of which is 60 meters, offering amazing views of the surrounding area.
Opening hours: open exclusively during the warm season of the year - from May to September from 10 am to 18 pm. Address: Via San Giuliano 13.
Gardaland
Geographical location: Lake Garda, Italy. Gardaland is in many ways similar to the American Disneyland; on an area of five hundred square meters there are more than 40 attractions for children and their parents. There are also a large number of recreation areas, with summer cafes, restaurants, and there is its own hotel complex. The park is surrounded by dense vegetation, which in some places makes it look like a botanical garden.
There is somewhere to hide from the scorching sun, there is a lot of shade in the park, the air is clean, saturated with the smells of flowering bushes and other vegetation. At the entrance, it would be a good idea to take a map with you, it will be much easier to navigate the area, since all entertainment areas are numbered and labeled. The map indicates best routes movements. Address: Via Derna 4.
Aquafan water park
Located in the Italian city of Riccione on the Adriatic coast. It is considered the largest water park in Europe and the most popular in Italy. Guests are offered a variety of entertainment in the form of water and extreme attractions, swimming pools with sun loungers, Jacuzzis and relaxation areas.
Only at Aquafan, visitors can slide down the Kamikaze water slide at a speed of 70 km/h, and ride the Twist attraction inside rubber tubes, the total length of which is 130 meters.
Of course, extreme rides are presented in the park for adults. But there is also something for children to do here - spend time on the cartoon beach among their favorite characters, frolic in the water of the Elephant Pool, and ride on children's rides.
On the territory there is a cafe where vacationers can have a snack, picnic and barbecue areas equipped with all necessary accessories. Address: Via Ascoli Piceno, 6. Open daily from June to September inclusive from 10 am to half past seven in the evening.
Safari Park Natura Viva
It is an interesting spectacle for lovers and connoisseurs of wildlife; more than one and a half thousand fauna representatives live on its territory. globe. Every year, millions of tourists from different countries visit the Natura Viva natural park; excursions are conducted here for schoolchildren and students.
It is geographically divided into two parts - tourists can ride around the safari park in their own vehicles and see local attractions, while the second zone is intended exclusively for pedestrians. Visitors will be able to see representatives of the animal world of the five continents of our planet and wander through the tropical greenhouse. Address: Località Figara, 40.
Open at any time of the year, on weekdays from 10:00 to 17:30, on weekends and holidays operating time increases by half an hour. The entrance ticket for an adult is 20 EUR, for children from three to twelve years old - 15 EUR, children under two years old have free admission.
Edenlandia Amusement Park
The Edenlandia amusement park was the first to appear in Southern Italy; it is located in the city of Naples. The total area is about fifty thousand square meters, which is significantly larger than the area of similar parks in Italy.
Today, many of the attractions are outdated, but in the coming years a project will be launched, thanks to which large-scale restoration work will take place and a world-class park will open to visitors. It is planned to spend about $16 million on reconstruction. In addition to the attractions, there is a theater on site where musical groups perform and films are broadcast in 3D format. You can visit the restaurant summer cafes, kiosks with sweets and ice cream are open.
Address: 76 Viale John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Fuorigrotta.
Opening hours in the summer: from Tuesday to Friday - from 14:00 to 24:00, Saturday and Sunday - from 10:30 to 24:00, Monday is a day off. IN winter time works the same way throughout the year, except on weekdays - from Tuesday to Friday it is open from 17:00 to 24:00.
Parents will definitely find where to go with their children in Italy. In every resort town There are amusement parks where both adults and children can relax!
Sempione
Most big park Milana is in his historical center. Walking along the shady plane tree alleys of Sempione, you can endlessly admire the beauty of his landscape sketches. There is a pond with ducks and turtles, a stadium and a cafe where you can leisurely drink a cup of coffee. The paths bear the names of famous European writers and poets. There is also a path named after A.S. Pushkin, it runs straight into the bridge of the little mermaids, a recognized landmark of Sempione.
On the territory there are museums, the famous Wedding Cake fountain, mysterious historical ruins and the first aquarium in Europe, which appeared in 1906. Our compatriots, walking around Sempione, pay special attention to the Sforza Castle. This architectural masterpiece was built in the 15th century, and in appearance it is very reminiscent of our Moscow Kremlin (and this is not surprising, because it was built by invited Milanese architects).
Leolandia Amusement Park
Located 16 kilometers from Bergamo, this is a unique entertainment place of its kind: it was created for children of young and middle age. That's why you won't see them rising up here. roller coaster, terrifying by their very appearance. But this does not mean that you can get bored in Leolandia: there are more than 40 attractions, including carousels, water rides, theatrical performances, animation programs for each age group. There is a farm where little visitors can watch the animals, pet them or feed them.
The territory is divided into 6 thematic zones in which famous cartoon characters “live”. There are even world-famous Masha and the Bear here, but they speak in Italian. Adults also have something to keep themselves occupied while they are expecting children. In a zone called “Mini Italy”, models of the country’s main attractions have been erected in the form of the Apennine Peninsula.
Created in Leolandia comfortable conditions for people with disabilities. Particular attention is paid to the youngest guests: bottle warmers and changing tables are installed.
Oltremare Amusement Park
An amazing place in Rimini that you definitely need to set aside a whole day to visit. The park is relatively young, it opened in 2004. The topic to which it is dedicated is the conservation of nature and respect for it. The beauty and uniqueness of the flora and fauna of our planet is demonstrated here. "Oltremare" consists of several thematic areas, including the "Dolphin Lagoon", where these amazingly intelligent and sensitive mammals show their abilities and make contact with visitors. On the “Island of Nature” you can watch birds, including raptors, soaring in free flight.
In the Hippocampus area you have the opportunity to see a variety of seahorses: completely different in size and color, they conquer the hearts of guests. “Planet of the Sea” is inhabited by inhabitants of the depths: sharks, rays, moray eels and many other species. And these are not all zones. Oltremare houses Europe's largest IMAX cinema (capacity 500 people). Here guests can watch popular science films about the history of planet Earth, its inhabitants, natural treasures and mysteries.
Safari Zoo Fasanolandia
One of the largest zoos in Europe is located in the southern Italian city of Fasano. Although it’s difficult to call “Fasanolandia” a zoo. This is a zoo safari. It has a dolphinarium, a serpentarium, an ornithological hall, a sector with large mammals and even an amusement park with more than 20 different attractions. There are no caged animals here; they roam freely throughout the vast area among olive trees, palm trees and lakes. In the first zone you need to drive your car and, without leaving it, you can pet or feed the friendly inhabitants (this does not apply to predators).
In the second zone, visitors enjoy a walking tour. Tigers, bears, ostriches, horses, llamas, deer, lions, elephants, giraffes - this is only a small part of the animals that live in Pheasanoland. A Metrozoo trailer drives around the territory, in which you can move from one part of it to another. Open to visitors from April to October.
Circeo National Park
Located not far from Rome and Naples national park Italy, which sets an example of what harmony looks like in the relationship between nature and man. In this unique preserved nature reserve, whose territory is 85 sq km, there are historical and architectural monuments, for example, the most ancient amazing building- villa of Emperor Domintian (built around 81-96 AD).
Conventionally, “Circheo” can be divided into 5 zones:
- A forest with many walking paths for tourists. You can also meet representatives of the fauna there - wild boars, turtles, hares, weasels, foxes and snakes
- The mountain of the same name, rugged with grottoes and caves. A perfectly preserved Neanderthal skull was found in one of the caves
- Sand dunes (their height reaches 27 meters) on the coast with a length of 22 km.
- The marshes include 4 salt lakes. There is even a developed fishing activity here, of course, compatible with environmental protection requirements.
- The uninhabited island of Zanone.
Gran Paradiso
The name matches the cavity, because it translates as “ Big paradise" This is the oldest Italian national park, which is located on the border with France and one of the longest nature reserves in the world. Here you can see any landscapes and landscape panoramas from alpine meadows to the eternal glaciers. Elevation differences from 800 m to 4061 m. Highest point"Gran Paradiso" is one of the most famous high mountains in Italy. The reserve became a refuge for mountain goats when they were on the verge of extinction.
The formation of a reserve of national importance protected the population from hunters and poachers. There are few places where you can find such a variety of flora and fauna as in Gran Paradiso. Maples, lindens, spruces, Swiss pines, larches, oaks, chestnuts, firs - and this is not all the trees growing in the park. Dozens of species of animals and birds also live here. Tourists prefer to be at one with nature from April to October, as the weather during this period allows them to enjoy a comfortable stay in Gran Paradiso.
Pollino National Park
One of the largest nature reserves in the world and the largest in Europe. Its size is 1820 sq km. Mount Pollino of the same name is recognized as the highest mountain peak in the country (2267 m). The natural wealth of the reserve is innumerable: there is an amazingly diverse flora that fascinates and enchants tourists. The landscape views at every step are so majestic and beautiful that you want to capture them in your memory forever.
In addition, the territory has preserved unique historical monuments: for example, in the Romito Cave you can see cave paintings made by ancient people back in the Stone Age. “Pollino” is a place where traces of antiquity have been found: in the Valle del Mercure the remains of an ancient hippopotamus and an elephant that lived here 700 thousand years ago were discovered. Architectural monuments also attract visitors to the reserve. Such as the Church of the Madonna delle Arme or the Colloreto Monastery. This unique place Ideal for visiting lovers of nature, history and sports.
Monti Sibillini
A visit provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty mountain peaks, of which there are more than 20 in the reserve. “Monti Sibillini” is a special place in which there is an atmosphere of mystery, extraordinary beauty of nature and awareness of how eternal and powerful the ancient peaks are. These places are filled with legends: according to one of them, the soothsayer Svilla lived here, and her presence can still be felt. Lake Pilato has a reddish tint, legend says: this is because the body of Pilate of Pontus was thrown into it.
On the territory there are special houses in which environmental education centers operate, where you can get all the information about the reserve. At Monti Sibillini you can go horseback riding, mountain biking, alpine skiing, study the history of the cities located in the territory. You can also go on routes dedicated to the products that are grown here.
Vesuvius National Park
The whole world knows that the only active volcano in Europe is Vesuvius. And although seismologists can now predict its behavior, in the past it has destroyed entire cities. Scientists believe that the volcano has erupted at least 80 times in its history. In the vicinity of Vesuvius there is a large nature reserve, which is located between Naples and Pompeii. Developed 9 tourist routes for walks that take you through gardens and lush areas. This surprises tourists, because they expected that they would see soil scorched by lava.
But few people know that volcanic lava is an excellent fertilizer for the soil, on which the flora of the area subsequently grows intensively. But you can also see traces of destructive lava where vegetation has not yet recovered. You can get to the crater on foot, as the funicular was damaged last eruption and has not yet been restored. For tourists with disabilities transportation is provided. The crater itself is covered with soil, but from there you can clearly see the panorama of Naples.
Gargano National Park
How often can you visit a national park that is the size of a peninsula? Gargano is such a unique place of its kind. On the territory of the peninsula there are cities that amaze with their history and originality. White houses nestle between spreading green hills. It was Gargano that was the residence of the bishop for almost 900 years. The incredible aroma of orange flowers will turn the heads of tourists in Rodi Garganico. Centuries-old olive trees surround resort town Mattinatu. The vegetation of the peninsula is very rich and colorful.
But the main attraction is the crystal clear sea, which is framed by steep cliffs. Foamy waves splash at their feet and mesmerize. Tourists remember the many coastal ruined castles, architecturally significant objects and “trabuccas” - ancient wooden structures of fishermen. A special pleasure is to go to boat trip and explore the Gargano from the sea.
Pinocchio Park
This is one of the first children's theme parks in Europe. It is dedicated to the character of the fairy tale of the same name and has been welcoming guests for more than sixty years, improving and keeping up with the times. The best sculptors and artists of their time worked to bring the pages of a fairy tale to life in the park. There is a Pinocchio Museum here, which contains illustrations, paintings, ceramic figurines of the heroes of the work, theatrical scenery and many other attributes associated with the fairy tale.