Water parks in Italy on the map. The best attractions and amusement parks in Italy. For the little ones
Hospitable, sunny Italy offers travelers all types of recreation. Tourists are greeted by ancient monuments, historical sites, cozy beaches and wonderful amusement parks.
Italian amusement parks, photo RomagnaInformazioni
The entertainment industry has developed rapidly in the country since the middle of the last century. In the sixties, the first amusement parks appeared: Neapolitan Edenlandia, Fiabilandia in the town of Rivazzurra in the resort of Rimini. A little later, Gardaland opened - the Italian equivalent of Disneyland on east coast beautiful lake Garda.
Time passed, and new entertainment and recreation areas appeared in Italy: thematic and educational, adventure and zoological, amusement parks and water parks. Today, almost one and a half hundred well-equipped and equipped amusement parks operate in different regions countries. More than ten million visitors annually bring hundreds of millions in profit to the Italian entertainment industry. Gardaland is deservedly considered the leader in this area.
Map of amusement parks in Italy
Gardaland
Mirabilandia
Rainbow Magicland
Mirajika
Italy in miniature
Pheasanolandia
Fiabilandia
Movieland
Leolandia
Magic world
Waterpark Prato Blue
Waterpark Ondaland
Waterpark Splash
Carriziland
Aquapark Montreal
Etnaland
Gardaland is the most visited park in Italy
Gardaland is the third most popular amusement park in Europe, built on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, photo Anna0691
Gardaland – not only popular park entertainment of European importance, but in general the most visited tourist attraction in Italy after the Vatican Museums and the legendary. Gardaland opened in the summer of 1975 on the initiative of a resident of the town of Peschiera del Garda in the province of Verona - entrepreneur Livio Furini, who visited California Disneyland and was enchanted by this park.
There weren't many amusement parks in the new park, but they were all original and exciting, and attracted constant queues of people wanting to ride. The technical complexity of the attractions gradually increased and their number grew; Spectacular objects and theatrical events appeared.
Almost forty years have passed since the discovery of Gardaland. Today, this extensive recreation area, covering approximately 500,000 m², features more than forty classic and high-tech attractions, playgrounds and children's pavilions, shops and restaurants.
On the territory of Gardaland, thematic zones have been created dedicated to different times and achievements of mankind, existing places on the planet and fantasy countries. You can visit the East, Egypt and Hawaii; visit Burmania and Atlantis, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and Space, the Old World and the Wild West. You can expect knightly tournaments and laser video shows, educational trips, theatrical performances and performances of trained animals.
Tickets can be purchased online for €36 for adults; €32.50 for children under 10 years of age and adults over 60 years of age.
Address: Via Derna, 4, 37014 Castelnuovo del Garda Verona, Italy. Details on the park website.
Mirabilandia is the largest park in Italy
Mirabilandia, show “Police Academy”, photo Antonio Paolo Sanna
The area of the Mirabilandia Park, located near Ravenna, is 750,000 m². In size, this entertainment area is second only to the Spanish Port Aventura and Disneyland Paris. The design of the park is designed in a nautical style - in the spirit of the “city of corsairs”.
Mirabilandia has completely unique “adrenoline” attractions: a hundred-meter Ferris wheel, the tallest roller coaster in Europe, Divertical, the longest, Katun, and the fastest and most extreme, Ispeed. The park has a small town called Bimbopoli for little ones and attractions where children up to 120 cm are allowed access.
Over the years of the park's activity (it has been operating since 1992), the owners of Mirabilandia have opened dozens of new attractions, a circus, a 4D cinema, even their own temple - the Church of St. Giovanni Bosco. The park hosts themed performances; here you can watch the famous “Police Academy” show, performances by stuntmen and show theater on ice, see grandiose laser performances and large-scale fireworks.
Since 2003, the Mirabilandia Beach autonomous water park opened in the park area. Thematic zones have been set up around the central lake. Many of the water activities are unique, offered only here.
The number of guests to Mirabilandia is growing every year. The public is attracted by the low entrance price and the opportunity to visit the park the next day for free, using special bracelets issued at the ticket office.
Rainbow Magic Land Park
At Rainbow MagicLand, photo by Filippo Tenore
Mirajica – amusement park in Molfetta
Amusement park Mirajika, photo Ivan Damiani
Not big park Miragica is located in the town of Molfetta (Apulia region). The area of the park is about ten hectares. This is a young entertainment zone: it was opened in 2009, and there are two dozen attractions on its territory.
The main attractions of Mirajiki: the themed zone “Land of Giants”, in which you can feel like Lilliputians; roller coaster "Cenzafiato"; rotating attraction "Spaccatempo". The park has a 4D cinema – a show “between reality and fantasy”. A special feature of Mirajiki is the opportunity for guests to personally participate in performances by actors and acrobats in the park.
Adult ticket price €21; child €16; There is a special “evening” price.
Address: Via dei Portuali, 70056 Molfetta Bari, Italy. Details on the website.
"Italy in miniature" near Rimini
Italy in miniature - educational park with mini-copies of Italian and European landmarks, photo Tourismus Emilia Romagna
This theme park is located north of Rimini, on the Adriatic coast. “Italy in Miniatura” is not a simple entertainment area with attractions, but an educational park with mini-copies of Italian and European cultural monuments and natural attractions.
The founder of Italia in Miniatura was Ivo Rambaldi, a businessman from Ravenna. The park opened in July 1970. At first it was a small thematic town, where about fifty objects were created. Over time, it grew and became more interesting and meaningful. Today, more than 270 different miniature masterpieces have been built. The exhibition is constantly updated. Half a million tourists visit “Italy in Miniature” every year.
The most important attractions of the world occupy an area of 85 hectares. Here you will see the Colosseum, the theater and the miniature, small, Florentine Square of the Holy Cross. Many objects move, sound, act. The park's territory has served as a location for filming many times.
The park also has the usual attractions: water slides, swings and carousels; dinosaur exhibition and science amusement park. Musical and laser shows. You can travel around the territory of “Little Italy” on a small gondola, or you can explore the park’s facilities from a monorail.
Fasanolandia parks in Puglia
Zoosafari, photo *SmartiS*
In the town of Fasano, in the Apulian province of Brindisi, there is the family amusement park Fasanolandiya. This is a relatively small park - it has about thirty attractions. Fasanolandia has classic and rotating roller coasters; 30-meter Sputnik tower for free fall; log boats for rafting on an artificial river. There is a 4D cinema and a puppet theater, exhibitions of ancient applied arts, weapons, and ancient ships.
In Fasanolandia, an extensive Zoosafari park spreads over an area of 150 hectares. This zoo has been operating since 1973 and is considered one of the largest in Europe. Animals here are kept in natural conditions close to their natural habitat. Tourists can travel around the park among its freely moving inhabitants by car or special bus. The park has a monkey village with a mini-train running through it. Ornithological and tropical zones have also been created here, and educational routes have been opened.
Fiabilandia - "Fairyland"
In Fiabilandia Park, photo by Andrea Gennari
Fiabilandia is one of the oldest theme parks in Italy, founded in 1965. “The Land of Fairy Tales” is located in the town of Rivazzurra, not far from Rimini. This park is especially loved by young visitors - most of its entertainment is intended for the age group up to 9 years old.
Fiabilandia is centered around Lake Bernardo. There are five thematic zones in the park: medieval, oriental, “Wild West”, “Bay of Corsairs”, “Mysterious Castle”. The main character of the fairy-tale land is the fantastic creature Babau.
There are thirty attractions in the park. All of them are “painted” in a fairy-tale flavor, and children, moving from one corner to another, find themselves in different fairy tales. You can travel around Fiabilandia on a small circular train or by water on the Mississippi steamboat. There is a children's disco for younger visitors. In the evenings, kids and parents can watch a water and musical show on a mini-lake with fountains in the middle of the park.
Entry price: adult €23.50; children from 3 years and up to 130 cm in height - €16.50; Children under 3 years old and up to 1 m tall are free.
Movieland - “cinematic” park
Movieland Amusement Park, photo CanonBrownell
This park on Lake Garda in the commune of Lazise appeared in the eighties. It grew gradually and over time turned into a large complex with an area of 280 hectares. Movieland has more than forty attractions. Three thematic zones have been created here, entirely dedicated to the art of cinema.
"Movieland Studios" is a "Movie Park" where you can ride on spectacular rides in the style of the sets of "Terminator", "Lara Croft", " Star Wars" Nearby there is a water entertainment area, designed in the style of the adventures of “Pirates of the Caribbean” - “Kaneva Waterpark”. The third zone hosts theatrical performances and fireworks shows; There are also souvenir shops, restaurants, and cafes there.
Movieland is expanded and updated annually; New technological attractions and bright decorations appear. The park has a monorail that passes through scenes from horror films; there is a Wind shear attraction with stunning fire effects and a 50-meter drop tower Hollywood Action Tower.
The parks are open from the beginning of May to the end of September. Opening hours are generally from 10:00 to 18:00, but in July-August they close later. Entrance to the park costs €28, children under 140 cm will need to pay €22, and children up to 1 m tall will be free. More exact dates, opening times and prices are indicated on the park’s website.
Address: Via Fossalta, 56, 37017 Fossalta VR. Park website: www.movieland.it.
Minitalia-Leolandia – educational and entertainment park
Minitalia-Leolandia Park, photo fra.bons
Minitalia Leolandia Park is famous for its educational areas: Minitalia - Italy in miniature; mini-farm, aquarium and terrarium; Cowboy City, Leonardo's Land, Pirate Coast and Expo-1906.
The park presents small copies of 160 architectural objects of Italy: the Roman, Milanese Duomo Cathedral, the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other attractions. Historical and geographical educational programs and performances take place throughout Minitalia-Leolandia.
The magical world of Magic World
The Magic World amusement park is located in the town of Giuliano in Campania, not far from. The “magical” park has amusement and water entertainment areas for all ages. This is the largest entertainment complex under open air in southern Italy it occupies about 300,000 m².
The classic Luna Park attractions operate here: a Ferris wheel, a high-speed roller coaster, a free fall tower; 5D cinema opened.
The Magic world water park has a large wave pool, a lazy river, a hydromassage pool and a children's “tropical bay” with slides and attractions. The most impressive and spectacular entertainment of the water park is the Anaconda slide complex, the illuminated tunnel slide Big Hole, a competitive downhill slide, and an attraction with Family Rafting boats.
The water park hosts a spectacular diving show - Malibu Diving Show.
Address: Via San Nullo, 80014 Giugliano NA, Italy. All about the park on the website: www.magicworld.it
Aquafan is one of the oldest water parks in Italy
Twist attraction, photo Giovanna d’arco
The famous Aquafan park was opened in 1987. This water complex is located in the town of Riccione, near Rimini. Its area is 150,000 m². The total length of the slopes of all its slides is more than three kilometers.
All the classic water park entertainment is presented here: slides of different heights; rivers with slow and fast currents, wave pools. In addition to this, others have been created - spectacular and even extreme entertainment. The Kamikaze slide with two tracks provides a descent speed of up to 70 km/h. At the Extreme river attraction, guests will experience a dizzying descent and a steep ascent; on the Speedriul, a fast spiral descent takes daredevils into an addictive funnel.
In addition to water fun in the Aquafan park, visitors can expect concerts, performances and discos, film shows and educational natural Park"Oltremare" There are sports activities: football, beach volleyball, diving school. Guests of the water park have a solarium and comfortable picnic areas at their disposal.
The park is open daily from June 7 to September 14 from 10.00 to 18.30. Check the website for opening hours and prices for entrance tickets to the park.
Address: Via Ascoli Piceno, 6, 47838 Riccione Rimini, Italy. Website: www.aquafan.it.
Family water park Prato Blue
Waterpark Blue Meadow - one of the greenest parks in Lombardy
“Blue Meadow” (Parco Acquatico Prato Blu) is a popular water park in Lombardy, in the Brescia town of Montechiari. This is a surprisingly harmonious recreation area, located near the beautiful Lake Garda, on 120 hectares between green meadows and trees. Prato Blue is not for extreme sports lovers and adrenaline junkies, but for a serene family holiday.
You won’t find any mind-blowing attractions here, but there are various types of swimming pools on site: for children, adults, and families. The largest body of water in the Prato Blue complex is Blue Lagoon. The baby pool has a maximum depth of only 0.8 m. Children can go down the slides, climb the geyser and run under the water jets gushing from the large mushroom fountain.
The spa area of the complex has a water solarium and hydromassage loungers with bubbles, relaxing and toning pools, and a “tunnel of aromas.” For vacationers in the Blue Meadow, classic sports grounds for basketball, beach volleyball, tennis. There is a football field.
Address: Via Pozzo Cavato, 58, 25018 Montichiari Brescia, Italy. All about the park on the website: www.parcoacquaticopratoblu.it.
Ondaland - water park in Piedmont
Ondaland is the most large water park in Piedmont, photo Ercole77
In Piedmont, near Vicolungo, there is the Ondaland water park. It has been operating since 2005. There are water attractions for different ages: fourteen slides of various heights, high-speed spiral ride inflatable boats, descent through the “Black Hole” pipe. Kids can swim in a paddling pool up to 60 cm deep, ride a mini-motor boat, visit El Dorado Island, located in the center of a huge reservoir, and play in a children's entertainment area with a pirate ship, slides and swings.
For have a relaxing holiday In Ondaland there is a lazy river along which swimmers move on inflatable rings. Equipped with picnic areas; There is a cafeteria and pizzeria, as well as a sandwich shop.
Address: Via Case Sparse, 1, Vicolungo Novara, Italy. For more information about the park, visit: www.ondaland.it.
Bari Water Park
The city of Bari (Apulia) has its own water park (Acquapark Bari). It has several pools for swimming enthusiasts and for those who cannot swim at all; There are artificial ponds for all ages. In a special “baby pool”, kids run enthusiastically under the elastic jets of a mushroom fountain, and parents can watch them from the hydromassage area equipped in the corner of this pool.
For adult holidaymakers there is a swimming pool with a slope and a wave that comes in every half hour. There is a pond with slides, the length of which, in total, is more than a thousand meters. The pools are surrounded by a picnic area equipped with tables.
Popular sports entertainment is not forgotten in Bari Park: a football field and mini-football court, a tennis court and a roller skating track. There is a well-equipped playground for children. Guests can enjoy dancing and water aerobics classes; mass games and shows.
Address: Via Caldarola, 6, 70126 Bari BA. Everything you are interested in about the water park can be found on the website: www.acquapark.net.
Splash - a popular water park in Gallipoli
Waterpark Salento (Splash), photo by salentomonamour
Water park "Splash" (Parco acquatico del Salento - Splash Gallipoli) is the most popular water entertainment complex on the Apulian coast. Among the tropical thickets, on an area of 78 thousand m², there are several artificial reservoirs, varying in size, depth, and color of water. On the territory of Splash Park there are many attractions and different entertainment areas. Guests are invited to ride a variety of slides - “Kamikaze”, toboggans, “Wave”, “Twister”, “River” and “Boomerang”.
Adjacent to the Splash water park to the north is the Fiabilandia entertainment area. There you can have fun on classic and inflatable rides, play sports games, and ride mini-cars.
Children especially like the Splash Playground Village - a real mini-village adapted to the growth of the child. Kids eagerly have fun in the “Pirate’s Lair” play area and organize impromptu battles on jets of water in the “Water Battle Rocks” water games area.
All day long, performances by artists, magicians, and musicians take place on the Splash territory. Animators organize competitions, games, and fashion shows for guests. There is a picnic area in the green area, and restaurants and pizzerias are open.
Carrisiland - a park in the Apulian province of Taranto
Until 2011, the Apulian park Carrisiland was known as CurtiPetrizziLandia. This complex is designed for children and teenagers; it is also suitable for family holidays.
Three zones have been created in Carriziland: a water park, a “Forest zone” and an entertainment zone.
Children and adult vacationers willingly walk in the “Forest” themed zone. Dwarves live here, and guests are greeted by animated heroes of forest fairy tales. In the magical forest, you can walk along the paths or ride a mini-train, see Tarzan’s village and a small zoo, climb into a house built on a tree, and meet prehistoric monsters.
The “entertainment zone” is decorated in the spirit of the Wild West. There is a saloon here, children can ride a pony, ride a horse across the prairie and visit an Indian settlement, visit the home of robbers, and see a Western theatrical performance.
The main theme of the Carrisiland water park is Caribbean motifs. On 30 hectares there are ponds, slides, and rock waterfalls. There is a solarium in the water area; Vacationers are treated to a hydromassage pool and a classic massage parlor. The water park invites guests to watch performances and personally participate in fun beach activities.
Address: Contrada Curtipitrizzi, 72020 Cellino San Marco Brindisi, Italy. Park website: www.carrisiland.it.
Monreale - the largest water park in Sicily
Giant ball with a fountain, photo panoramio.com
The largest Sicilian water park, Acquapark Monreal, is located near the city of the same name, in Palermo. The park has been operating since 1992. Entertainment area water complex is 22 hectares.
There are classic water attractions here: giant slides, cannons, toboggan, Kamikaze descent; several artificial reservoirs of different types and depths. For kids, the “Shell” pool has been created, where children frolic in the water, and parents can calmly watch them while enjoying refreshing drinks.
The park's animators hold games and competitions during the daytime. In the evenings, Monreale venues host concerts, performances, and shows.
Address: Strada Provinciale di Pezzingoli, 172, 90046 Monreale Palermo, Italy. Park website: www.acquaparkmonreale.it.
Etnaland Theme Park
Etnaland Park, photo Marco Derksen
The Sicilian park Etnaland began with a small zoo opened near the town of Belpasso. The park was a success, quickly became popular and within thirty years had become a vast entertainment area with European fame. Etnaland has two thematic zones: Dinosaur Park and Water Park.
The area of all Etnaland basins exceeds 8.5 thousand m². Many of the park's artificial ponds are intended for children. There is a wave pool on site - it is considered the largest in Europe. In total, Etnaland offers two dozen water routes and slides: calm, of medium difficulty and extreme, dashingly twisted. The most daring guests will enjoy the 60-meter “Tower” and the “Storm” roller coaster; kids are invited to the “Cyclops Tower” and the fun “Mini Tornado”. You can explore the park on foot or by car. cable car, designed to carry seven hundred people.
In the Dinosaur Park you will be greeted by models of huge prehistoric creatures - reptiles, birds, saber-toothed tigers, mammoths, ancient fish. You can touch the figures and take pictures against their background. The dinosaur park is divided into sectors: from the Paleozoic to the Cenozoic era.
Popular among park guests is the ride on the nine-seater Crocodile Rapids boat - a journey through the jungle along a fast-moving river with rapids. The stormy stream and river banks are inhabited by crocodiles, elephants, and pink flamingos. Animal models are made in full height.
The laser show with the play of light, three-dimensional rays and “volumetric” fogs is a success among the Etnaland public.
Address: Contrada Agnelleria, 95032 Belpasso Catania. Park website: www.etnaland.eu.
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Zoo safari Fasano and Fasanolandia
Zoopark Fasano & Fasanolandia
Entertainment and culture in the wild…
Zoo Safari Fasano began as a wildlife park. Over the past few years, the park's area has been expanded, as an entertainment area with many attractions has been created. Today it's absolutely new park, and its name is Phasanolandia. In the southern part of Italy, Fasanolandia is considered one of the best and largest zoos and safaris. To explore the Zoosafari exclusively, park guests will need from 1 to 3 hours to look into all the corners of the park where wildlife residents live. Well, and, of course, you will get a lot of pleasure from a whole day spent with the whole family and enjoying exciting attractions.
Tel: 080 4414455
Location: Fasano (Brindisi), Apulia
Distance: Monopoli: 18 km / 20 min
Brindisi: 65 km / 50 min
Bari: 60 km / 50 min
Working hours:
Ticket price:
for children under 10 years old incl. and height up to 140cm ≈ 19.50
for adults ≈ 22 €
Additional payment for Pheasantlandia:
for adults - 8 euros, for children admission is free
Splash! /Splash
In a water park in the company of pirates...
Created in 1989, the Splash water park is the most famous on the Puglia coast. The complex covers an area of 78,000 square meters. 40% of the park consists of water, pools and lagoons. The rest of the area is covered with greenery and includes many water attractions for children and adults. New attractions include the Boomerang slide, Splash Village Playground, Pirate Ship, and water battle. Other slides vary in their shape, length and slope. The theme area “Fabilandia” is adjacent to the park. It offers attractions for all ages, both during the day and in the evening: mini-cars, electric water cars, trampolines, toy trains, go-karts, children's parking, an inflatable skating rink, a games room, a football field and beach volleyball. A picnic area surrounded by forest allows visitors to enjoy pleasant moments of relaxation. Visitors can enjoy: a disco, digital photography, bars, pizzerias and restaurants, as well as cabarets, beauty and skill competitions, games for all vacationers!
Tel: 0833 273 400
Location: Gallipoli (Lecce), Apulia
Distance: Lecce: 40 km / 40 min;
Brindisi: 75 km / 60 min
Working hours:
Ticket price:
adult 15-20€,
child 13-15€ (height from 110 to 130 cm, free for height up to 110 cm)
Amusement parks in Veneto
Aqualandia
Aqualandia is a real Caribbean island, which is located on the coast of Lido di Jesolo, not far from Venice. An oasis of relaxation with an area of 80,000 square meters offers various water activities and shows, games and extreme sports.
Water attractions will appeal to guests of all ages.
Aqualandia offers many interesting events, all kinds of entertainment, including: 26 world-class water attractions, 7 professional live-shows, 7 cultural and entertainment events (sports competitions, fitness classes, Latin American dance group).
There are also 8 different zones to satisfy all your holiday dreams: the Fanyland zone - a real theme park, which was created especially for little guests; Adrenaline zone: a tropical garden with exciting rides; sports zone: for those who cannot live a day without sports; Relax zone: a place where you can relax on a sun lounger under the Venetian sun, sunbathe, drink a cocktail, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of peace and relaxation among magnificent oases.
Also featured is the Vanilla Club and adventure golf.
Tel: 0421 371648
Location: Lido di Jesolo (Venice)
Via Michelangelo Buonarroti 15
Distance: Lido di Jesolo: 6 km / 10 min
Venice: 30 km / 50 min
Lignano Sabbiadoro: 55 km / 60 min
Working hours:
Ticket price:
adult 28€
child 24€ (height from 100 to 140 cm, free for height up to 100 cm).
Gardaland Park
This park is one of the largest amusement parks not only in Italy, but throughout Europe. Amusement park Gardaland is a kind of Italian Disneyland, which will be interesting for both children and adults. On an area of more than 500 thousand square meters there are more than 40 state-of-the-art attractions, slides, swings, and carousels for children and adults. In addition, Gardaland Park hosts various performances every day, there are 5 themed restaurants, and about 20 shops.
Gardaland for kids
Once in Gardaland, you will be amazed by the abundance of different trees, flowers and other plantings. Without a doubt, Gardaland could compete with any botanical garden. In hot weather, children and their parents will be able to find refuge in the shade of trees, and clean and oxygen-rich air creates all the conditions for a comfortable rest. Don't forget to ask for an illustrated plan of the park upon entering, on which you can find 16 different "fantasies", grouped and numbered according to 4 main color groups, as well as themed trips in trolleys, boats, ships, airplanes, etc. The creators of Gardaland Park in Italy took care of the kids and created a special Kingdom area especially for them, where you can find singing and dancing piglets, cows, geese and other animals. And what child would not be attracted to specialized pavilions with promising names? Game Zone", "Video Games and Simulations", "Peter Pan", "Superbaby".
Gardaland for children
Are you hungry for adventure? Then you definitely need to visit Gardaland Park. Visit the Tunga ride and you'll find yourself in a pirogue speeding down the river. On the shore 
Monkeys are frolicking, Tarzan is flying over your head, somewhere in the depths of the forest the human cub Mowgli is hiding, creepy crocodiles and huge hippopotamuses are peeking out of the water. Suddenly, ferocious Indians suddenly appear from the approaching bushes and take aim at you with a bow, and at the end of the journey, you see a scene in which the local aborigines have caught the mighty King Kong. A short rest and you find yourself on the attraction La Valle dei Re here you have to go down into a cave in which revived pharaohs and mummies await you. Then head off to battle pirates at the I Corsari attraction. And this is only a small part of all the entertainment that awaits you and your children at the Gardaland amusement park.
For adults:
Many of you love modern rides where you can feel the speed and drive. Do not deny yourself the pleasure add adrenaline on the roller coaster or the incredible Blue Tornado attraction crazy loops will make you pretend to be a sailor on the ground for a long time. Tip: Before visiting the attraction, remove everything you can from your pockets. And the photo will instantly tell you how well you withstood the battle with the blue fighter, a complete copy of which, by the way, is located next to the attraction.
Where is Gardaland Park located?
Gardaland Park is located near the magnificent Lake Garda in the Verona area, which has convenient connections to roads, railways and the airport. Therefore, if you are vacationing, for example, on the Venetian coast, usually the resort town of Lido di Jesolo, then you can easily get to the park via railway or by renting a car.
How to get to Gardaland Park
Gardaland is located 2 km from railway station Peschiera del Garda. There are free shuttles from the station to the park and back.
The park is located just 15 km from Verona, in one of the most beautiful places Italy, on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda, among mountain peaks and small towns, interesting with their original traditions.
Park address: Loc. Ronchi - 37014 Castelnuovo del Garda (VR). Tel. 045/6449777
Location: Castelnuovo del Gada
Distance: Peschiera del Garda: 6 km / 10 min
Sirmione: 17 km / 25 min
Verona: 33 km / 30 min
Opening hours and ticket prices:
Park opening hours:
If you plan to split your visit to Gardaland over several days, it is beneficial to purchase 2 or 3 day tickets, which will cost you 52 and 70 euros respectively.
Try to refrain from visiting the park in mid-August, since at this time all of Italy rushes there and the queues in the park are simply indecent.
Working hours
AquariumAcquarioSeaLife
The Gardalen Sea Life Aquarium is located next to the Gardalen theme park.
Here you can enjoy a fascinating journey through the magical sea world.
There are over 5,000 amazing marine life on display in 37 water tanks and pools. Visitors to the aquarium will get to know representatives of both the exotic depths of the sea and the aquatic world of Lake Garda.
Amusement parks in Campania
Magic World
Journey to the land of magic...
The amusement park is open all year round and offers more than 25 attractions. The Magic World is a famous tourist destination in Campania with its water park, which has entertaining slides and wonderful pools for relaxation. Restaurants, bars, bistros, boutiques and discos are all open until late at night. This park will appeal to people of different tastes and at any age. Don't miss the games and dancing with a group of fantastic entertainers. It is easy to get to the Magic World, because it is just a few kilometers from Naples.
Tel: 081 8047122
Location: Giuliano (Naples)
Distance Naples: 25 km / 30 min;
Amalfi Coast: 100 km / 75 min
Bear Valley /Valledell" Orso(aquapark)
This is a water park in Torre del Greco with an area of 50,000 m2, 1,800 m2 of which are swimming pools with artificial waves, as well as 3 water slides with a total length of 300 meters, a Kamikaze slide, 2 children's lagoon-style pools with small slides. There are also hydromassage and relaxation areas, a picnic area and a children's playground. Well, and, of course, visitors have bars, cafeterias, tea rooms and many restaurants at their disposal.
Amusement parks around Rome
Historical 3Dmuseum in Rome / 3DRewindRome
Take your place in history! Take an exhilarating 3D journey through the Roman Empire. Thanks to a number of incredible special effects and the use of scenographic equipment, you will find yourself in the dungeon of the Colosseum back in 310 AD.
From the dampness of the imperial dungeons to the beautifully restored frescoed walls that make this era timeless; millennia of history from gladiators to the present day you will see all this in the 3D Historical Museum in Rome. This is the most exciting excursion you have ever wanted or could take.
Working hours:
From Mon to Sun 09:00 19:00.
Ticket price:
adult: 15 €, child (5 12 years): 8 €.
Rainbow Magicland
New amusement park near Rome...
Rainbow Magicland, a large amusement park, opened in Valmontone, 40 km from the Italian capital.
Rainbow Magicland occupies an area of more than 600 thousand m2 and offers visitors 35 attractions for all ages. Daredevils will enjoy the “Shock” attraction (its speed reaches 100 km/h); a visit to the intricate Cagliostro Castle is intended for adventure lovers, and the Mystic attraction will lift those wishing to a height of 70 m, and then the cabin with passengers will sharply rush down. Young visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the world of the now popular Winx characters at Alfea Castle. The Houdini House with its swinging floor is perfect for a family holiday.
The creators of the park have thought out separate attractions for the little ones: they can be found in Pixie Village. In "Drakkar" - this is something like going down a mountain river - children will have to overcome artificial rapids on a rubber boat, and in "Yucatan" they will be able to walk through an Aztec temple. The complex has restaurants, theaters, and also provides ample parking for 5.5 thousand spaces.
Tel: 06 95318700
Location: Valmontone (Lazio)
Distance: Rome center: 40 km / 35 min;
Opening hours: from 01.06 to 25.07, from 10:00 to 18:00
Opening hours: from 25.07 to 25.08, from 10:00 to 23:00
adult 35€, child 28€ (up to 10 years; height up to 100 cm = free).
Amusement parks in Liguria
Genoa Aquarium /AcquarioDiGenova
The Great Blue Ship (Le Grand Navire Bleu): the only ship in the world with a sea living inside it!
The Genoa Aquarium has become even larger and more interesting: the Big Blue Ship has moored and takes visitors to meet the unknown.
Today, the wonderful adventure that everyone can experience when entering the Aquarium will become even more emotional and rich in discoveries.
The Big Blue Ship's 19 pools recently joined the Aquarium's 48 pools. Unusual reconstructions of the marine and terrestrial environment, an incredible number of species of marine animals represented. A visit to the world of marine life, just a few centimeters from you, will cause a lot of impressions and delight.
Tel: 010 2465535
Location: Genoa, Liguria
Distance: Genoa center: 0.5 km/ 1 min;
Genoa airport: 8 km/ 15 min;
Portofino: 40 km / 40 min;
San Remo: 140 km / 90 min;
Children'sCity (A parkattractions) La Citta dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi
A park Children's City was built according to the concept of the “City of Science and Industry” in Genoa. Its goal is to create a fun and exciting journey for children in a completely enclosed environment. The 90-minute tourist route involves visitors in a variety of experiments, discoveries and entertainment.
Tel: 010 2345635
Location: Genoa, Liguria
Distance: Genoa center: 0.5 km / 1 min;
Genoa airport: 8 km / 15 min;
Portofino: 40 km / 40 min;
San Remo: 140 km / 90 min;
Amusement parks in Tuscany
Cavallino Matto
A park for the whole family...
Cavallino Matto, or "crazy horse".
It's colorful and Magic world, filled with fun and serenity, where children and adults will spend an exciting and completely carefree day. Cavallino Mato is a huge amusement park surrounded by dense pine groves in the Tuscan region. The park is located on the coast of Marina Di Castagneto Carducci (Tyrrhenian Sea) and covers an area of 60,000 sq.m.
Created in the late 60s, it has changed significantly, and its first visitors have grown along with it. In 1967 it offered only a few games, but today it is a large park with many different rides and entertainment.
Tel: 0565 745720
Location: Marina di Castaneto Carducci (Livorno)
Distance: Marina di Castaneto: 5 km / 8 min
Pisa: 75 km / 55 min
Punta Ala: 58 km / 50 min;
Castiglione della Pescaya: 65 km / 55 min;
Aquavillage Cecina or Follonica (water park)
AcquaVillageCecina & Follonica
Acqua Village is a wonderful place for meetings and entertainment throughout the day and night, as the disco Disco Village operates here at night. It offers a variety of shows and dance music, as well as the prestigious Baluba club for those guests looking for a sophisticated and elegant venue. Each park covers an area of 75,000 square meters. “Kamikaze”, “Anaconda”, “Surf Waves” will take you to pools with more than 1500 m3 of water and dizzying artificial waves. In addition to the water attractions, there are 8 amazing slides, a Magic Lagoon with Jacuzzi and much, much more...
Amusement Parks In Emilia-Romagna
Mirabilandia / Mirabilandia
The park is located 40 kilometers from Rimini, between Rimini and Ravenna. The amusement park is a gigantic entertainment complex located on an area of 200 thousand square meters. It is the third largest amusement park after Disneyland in Paris and Port Aventura in Spain. Coming to Mirabilandia, you find yourself in a world of the most modern attractions, of which there are 40. In addition, you can visit the circus, a three-dimensional 3D cinema, various theater venues, stunt shows and ice ballet. A unique foam disco is open for children. 
Many water attractions and slides, exciting shows with stuntmen, professional street animation, the atmosphere of a real Caribbean island, fireworks and the “Night Show” - everything that will allow you to experience amazing world miracles. Mirabilandia pleasure, relaxation and simply an unforgettable pastime for the whole family.
The park has a special offer: by purchasing admission ticket to the park for the whole day, you get the opportunity to visit it for free the next day.
Tel: 0544 561156
Location: Savio (Ravenna)
Distance: Ravenna 15 km / 20 min;
Milano Marittima: 10 km / 15 min;
Rimini: 42 km / 50 min
Opening hours 2013:
Ticket price (for 2 days):
adult 34€, child 28€ (for children under 10 years old, height from 100 to 140 cm; less than cm = free)
HouseButterflies(La Casa delle Farfalle)
(parks, wildlife)
Surrounded by a vibrant pine forest landscape in Cervia (near Ravenna), the Butterfly House is a unique experience for those who love the varied and enchanting creations of nature.
In the historical center there is a greenhouse with an area of about 500 square meters. m, where hundreds of beautiful tropical butterflies are kept. Next to the greenhouse is the “House of Insects”.
The house is dedicated to the world of amazing little creatures. Featured here are ladybugs, bees, ants, bumblebees, scarab beetles, and many other unique insects.
Fiabilandia / Fiabilandia
Plunge into the magical world of Fiabilandia...
The Fiabilandia amusement park is located between Rimini and Riccione, a stone's throw from the sea. It is simply shrouded in greenery and covers an area of 150,000 square meters.
Ecology, protection of nature, environmental pollution - these are the main principles that have been propagated here for several years now. An example of this is the “Garden of Forgotten Fruits”, which contains a collection of rare trees and fruit bushes.
“Peasant's House” furnished with old, rather authentic furniture, dating back to the early 900s.
The secrets and technologies of ancient methods of saving food, vegetables and crops are also revealed here.
By visiting Fiabilandia Park, guests will also be able to enjoy many attractions, for example, discover Exotario, where real Texas is presented with many living creatures (reptiles, fish), or plunge into the magical world of Peter Pan.
And, of course, no less important is the water entertainment area, where there are more than 30 attractions for all ages, from the new fun “The Adventures of Captain Nemo” to the magical village of Babo and the Valley of the Dwarves.
Don't miss the Fairy Tale Theater performances and many other great animated shows!
Tel: 0541 372064
Location: Rivazura di Rimini
Distance: Riccione: 10 km / 15 min;
Rimini: 5 km / 10 min
Working hours:
ItalyVMiniature/ Italia in Miniatura
Theme park In the city of Rimini there is also the country of Italy, although smaller than the real one, but just as charming.
The park has been welcoming guests since 1970, and to this day it never ceases to amaze.
Italy in Miniature is a theme park dedicated to the historical, architectural and cultural heritage, combining both entertaining and educational aspects.
272 reproductions have been collected for exciting walks architectural wonders"colorful country"
Tel: 0541 736767
Location: Rimini, Emilia-Romagna
SS 16 “Adriatica”, km 197
Distance: Rimini: 5 km/ 10 min
Milano Marittima: 30 km/ 30 min;
Opening hours 2013:
Dolphinarium Rimini
Get to know us better underwater world and admire the show of the friendliest and smartest sea creatures, dolphins. They never cease to amaze us with their amazing knowledge and tricks in the water.
The Rimini Dolphinarium presents a group of dolphins that belong to the species "Tursiops truncatus" (Black Sea dolphins). In the last few years, their number has increased significantly with offspring.
Look at their world, a world of love and care.
Aquafan
For lovers of strong sensations...
The park has always been noted as the most famous park water attractions in Europe, but its success lies not only in this.
Since its inception in 1987, Aquafan has always left its mark on fashion and trends.
Aquafan is a variety of activities, interesting events and entertainment that will be no less exciting this year. In the previous two seasons, about 500 thousand people visited the park. Aquafan Park also has its own radio station, Radio DJ, which, according to young listeners, is one of the most popular.
Tel: 0541 603050
Location: Riccione, Emilia-Romagna
Via Ascoli Piceno, 6
Distance: Riccione: 2 km/ 5 min;
Rimini: 14 km / 20 min
Working hours:
Oltremare Park (Amusement rides, animals)Oltremare
Oltremare is the newest theme park in the Riccione coast region, reborn in 2004. Open 12 months a year and will delight guests of all ages.
The park covers an area of 110,000 sq.m. and consists of several zones: Adventure Island, Dolphin Lagoon, Planet Earth and many others.
In addition, the park has a huge Imax screen, more than 600 sq.m., the height of a 7-story palace, on which films are shown in 10-fold expansion. The quality of such an image is superior to a film shot on a regular film, and the sound power reaches 12,000 watts. The illumination from such a spotlight is visible even from space.
AquariumAcquario Di Cattolica
The Catholic Aquarium includes 70 pools and water tanks, which feature more than 3,000 animals of more than 400 species, collected from underwater depths all over the world.
Undoubtedly, sharks are the stars of the aquarium. There are about 50 of them here, belonging to 13 species (from small Mediterranean sharks to the largest, South African bull sharks).
Guests of the park can also watch films, cartoons, and exciting 3D shows. You can watch everything that happens in a special room.
Aquarium Katoliki is a huge selection of amazing opportunities to discover something new.
Water parks are very popular in Italy, which is why you can find them here at every step. Almost every region of the country has at least one large water park, not to mention the smaller ones. So, in our article you will learn about the best places for an active and fun time on Italian water slides.
"Aquafan" - Rimini
AquapaokAquafan, located not far from Rimini, is one of the largest complexes of its kind in Europe. Here, vacationers will find large swimming pools with artificial waves and heated, as well as various water slides, picnic areas, a diving school, numerous bars and even an artificial beach.
"Prato Blu" -Montechiari,lake Garda
Aquapark Prato Blu located in northern Italy in the city of Montechiari, which is 15 km. from the famous Lake Garda. This is one of the greenest water parks in Italy and is more than 100,000 sq.m. lush meadows and trees, while its numerous pools blend harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.
"Ondaland" - Vicolungo, Piedmont
Ondaland is the largest water park in Piedmont, located in northern Italy near the town of Vicolungo. The water park offers a series of water attractions to suit every taste.
Waterpark "Bari" - Bari
If you are vacationing in the south of Italy and want water activities, then you should definitely visit the water park in the city of Bari, which consists of several pools, one of which has artificial waves. Also here you will find water slides, football fields and tennis courts, roller skating tracks, children's playgrounds - everything for active rest? There is also a small farm with ducks, goats, rabbits and other animals on the territory of the water park.
Waterpark "Splash", Gallipoli, Apulia
The Splash water park, located in the south of Italy in Gallipoli, is considered the most famous on the entire coast of Puglia. The park complex covers an area of 78,000 square meters. m., 40% of which consists of water, namely pools and lagoons. The rest of the water park is covered in greenery and includes many water slides and attractions for both children and adults.
Montreal - Sicily
The Montreal water entertainment complex is located a few kilometers away. from Palermo and is one of the largest entertainment complexes islands. Here you can find a traditional set of all water activities: water cannons, giant water slides and numerous pools for both children and adults.
In addition, it is worth noting Baia Sardinia, Blufan, Diverland in Sardinia, and Parco Conte, Europark Roccella, Parco acquatico McLube in Sicily. In the south of Italy, the popular Acqua Azzurra and Onde Venosapark southern city Basilicate, Odissea 2000, Acquapark, Acquapark Atlantis in Calabria and Aquafolies with Acquafantasy in Puglia. In central Italy, Aquapiper, Acquafelix and Hydromania in Rome are popular, and in northern Italy - Acqua Village, Padovaland, Le Caravelle and many others.
Please note that many water parks operate exclusively on... summer season, so it’s better to inquire about the opening hours of each water park in advance.
So, water parks in Italy are very popular and their total number is several dozen, from very small to huge ones, known throughout the world. By the way, no matter what water park you go to, keep in mind that the average ticket price for a child is 5-15 euros and about 10-20 euros for an adult. Have great water fun in Italy!
On the shores of Lake Garda lies the huge amusement and amusement park Gardaland. This is not a copy or a branch of Disneyland, but rather its Italian counterpart. There are completely different attractions, performances, characters. Don't think this park is just for kids. Quite the contrary, adults themselves become children and participate in excavations Egyptian pyramids, turn into pirates, travel around underground river, experience sweet horror in the “dead loop” and tickle their nerves, hanging upside down in the “bat”. By the way, it is in Gardaland that the scariest attraction in Europe is open.
Gardaland gives everyone what is so sorely lacking in everyday life - a feeling of celebration in which everyone is not just a spectator, but a participant. Particularly popular are the Laser show, dolphin and fur seal shows, and jousting fights. Next to Gardaland is Movie Studio, an amusement park based on the most popular films, full of marine life from all over the planet. There are fast food restaurants and pizzerias in the park.
Rainbow Magicland- a new amusement park near Rome.
The Rainbow Magicland amusement park is reminiscent of the famous Disneyland and Gardaland - and its main theme is Winx - young sorceresses. Construction of the park cost 300 million euros. So Rainbow Magicland will be a worthy competitor to European amusement parks and will be among the top ten best parks. The Rainbow Magicland amusement park covers an area of about 600,000 square meters. m, it features more than 30 attractions for the whole family. The most terrible "Shock - Steam Machine" is a roller coaster with acceleration up to 100 km/h in 3 seconds, a loop 35 meters high! The Mystika attraction is 70 meters high, allowing you to really feel what gravity is. Cagliostro is a path of 430 meters at a speed of 70 km/h, full of descents, ascents and rotating elements. All this in complete darkness with unexpected effects. But Rainbow Magicland is not only about adrenaline. There is plenty of entertainment for kids too. Restaurants, cafes and other establishments will help you relax between adventures in the land of magic. It is better to check the park’s opening hours on the website - in the summer it is open until midnight, from October only on weekends. Adults will be pleased by the proximity of the park to one of the largest outlets in Italy.
Amusement park Canevaworld (Veneto)
Welcome to one of the most popular amusement and amusement parks!
Breathtaking attractions, swimming pools of various sizes, water slides, and white sand beaches await you! Your children will love the shows and performances taking place there!
We assure you that this is relaxation and entertainment not only for children, but also for adults. There is a chain of restaurants on site.
Waterpark MAGIC WORLD (Naples)
This water park is the largest water park in Italy (100,000 square meters) and is suitable for children and adults of all ages. Here you will find a huge wave pool, a lazy river, a jacuzzi, colorful water slides and an exotic tropical lagoon. Exciting new attractions await new generations of daredevils.
For younger children there is an equipped playground, special pools and water slides.
Aquafan water park (Rimini)
This is one of the most famous water parks in Europe - a gigantic water entertainment complex, not far from Rimini, on an area of 90,000 square meters!
Here you will find the most emotional and extreme water attractions, such as KAMIKAZE - two steep water slides, each 90 meters long, with a speed of 65 km/h when descending, EXTREME RIVER - 16 meters of fear, a steep descent and a sharp rise in the shape of the letter V , the only one in Europe borrowed from California. The fastest ride in the park, you descend at a speed of 70 km/h, TWIST – consists of 3 pipes twisted into a spiral, each 130 meters long... 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, more than 3 meters deep with artificial ocean waves. In addition, here you will find scuba diving courses, 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 the summer, there is a night disco in the park. The most anticipated afternoon show in the park is the foam disco, where you can plunge headlong into a sea of foam and an ocean of joyful emotions.
Amusement park Mirabilandia (Emilia Romagna)
This amusement park is one of the largest in Europe, after the French Disneyland and the Spanish Port Aventura. The park covers an area of 750 thousand square meters. The park is equipped with 37 state-of-the-art attractions, including roller coasters, a circus, a 4D cinema, and ongoing performances and shows. Car stunt shows and ice theater performances, laser shows and night fireworks are very popular among visitors. The park is open from April 1 and is open until September 13, then until November 1 on weekends from 10:00 - 18:00, in July and August until 23:00.
Fiabialandia Park (Emilia Romagna)
In Rimini there is another popular park, 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. Here lies the Lake of Dreams and the castle of the Wizard Merlino. Here you can fly like Superman, crawl through an apple with a caterpillar, walk through the small jungle of Exotaria, see the Puppet Museum, and wander 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 children's disco, where adults are prohibited from entering. There are also many places in the park where you can grab a bite to eat or have a nice lunch.
Aquapark Prato Blue (Brescia)
The lack of any special extreme rides and giant slides in this water park is compensated by all kinds of sports, including water activities.
Prato Blu has several giant swimming pools: a deep one for adults with small towers, another with a real sea water, as well as a “paddling pool” for children. There is another swimming pool with hydromassage. You will also be pleased with the unusual natural solarium, where you can get the perfect tan, because it is located right in the ankle-deep pool. Inside this entire space there are sun loungers. You will also find equipped areas for picnics and sports entertainment. There are several snack bars and eateries on the territory of the water park. Children will be delighted with sandwiches made in the shape of figures fairy-tale heroes. By the way, animators work with the children and are ready to tirelessly entertain the kids until late in the evening. They are taught to swim, play various games, dance at a children's disco right in the pool
Aquapark Bari
The water park consists of several pools, including a children's pool, which is suitable for those who cannot swim. The large pool will delight you with its artificial waves.
The rest of the complex is a basin with a total length of more than a kilometer, with water slides for daredevils. On the territory of the park there are fields for football and tennis, roller skating tracks, playgrounds, as well as a small farm with goats, ducks, rabbits, etc.
You can have a snack in the bar and pizzeria. There is also a fun animation with music, games, shows, karaoke and water aerobics. Kids club invites its little guests to a creative workshop and a disco.
Waterpark Seahorse (Bari)
The water park, with an area of about 25,000 square meters, is where you can spend a whole day full of fun. Exciting water rides and slides await you.
Would you dare to slide down a slide that is 150 meters long, 22 meters high and has an inclination of 75 degrees?
The park also offers a variety of entertainment from sports to music.
Waterpark SPLASH (Apulia)
The complex covers an area of 78,000 square meters and is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
A wide selection of water slides, different in shape, length and inclination for different levels fearlessness of visitors. From the most reckless to completely comfortable even for a three-year-old child.
Near the water park there is an amusement park, bars, a restaurant, a pizzeria and shops. Also in the park they hold various fun competitions, show shows, in a word, they don’t let you get bored.
CURTIPETRIZZILANDIA (Apulia)
The park consists of three different zones:
The first part has an area of 30 hectares, where you can take a walk, ride a train, visit a mini-zoo, a fairy tale world in the forest where gnomes live, and see dinosaurs.
The second part is an entertainment area with a Wild West theme: pony rides, an Indian village, shows and musicals.
The third part is a water park with an area of about 30,000 square meters with a swimming pool, water slides for adults and children, waterfalls, rocks, and a jacuzzi.
Aquapark Montreal (Sicily)
Aqua Park Monreale, located among the picturesque hills a few kilometers from Palermo, offers a large space for entertainment for the whole family. Here you will find numerous water games and entertainment, slides for children and adults, large sun terraces with umbrellas and sun loungers. Dance evenings are held here every Saturday evening.
Etnaland Park (Sicily)
One of the most popular parks in Europe.
Exciting water attractions, rafting for adults and children, jacuzzi, children's Lagoon (equipped with various water games), laser show, waterfalls.
There are several restaurants, a pizzeria, bars and various shops on site.
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 in Italy; such a trip will be interesting for the whole family.
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Parents will definitely find where to go with their children in Italy. Every resort town has amusement parks where both adults and children can relax!
Sempione
Milan's largest park is located in its 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 soaring roller coasters here, terrifying with their mere 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 Italian. Adults also have something to keep themselves busy while they are waiting for children. In a zone called “Mini Italy”, models of the country’s main attractions have been erected in the form of the Apennine Peninsula.
Leolandia has created 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). In it, guests can watch popular science films about the history of planet Earth, its inhabitants, natural treasures and riddles.
Safari Zoo Fasanolandia
In the south Italian city Fasano is home to one of the largest zoos in Europe. 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 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 oldest 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 fits perfectly, 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 eternal glaciers. Elevation differences from 800 m to 4061 m. The highest point “Gran Paradiso” is one of the most 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). Natural resources The reserves are 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 rock 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 of the 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 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 hiking, which pass through gardens and areas with lush vegetation. 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 the resort town of 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 “trabucchi” - ancient wooden structures of fishermen. A special pleasure is to go on a 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.
