The Amerigo Vespucci, the historic training ship of the Italian Navy and a global ambassador of Made in Italy, is currently on a world tour. For the first time in its 93-year history, the ship will dock in Mumbai, India, from November 28 to December 2, 2024.
During its stay, the Amerigo Vespucci will be accompanied by Villaggio Italia, an international exposition showcasing Italy’s finest products and industries. This collaboration aims to highlight Italian excellence across various sectors, reinforcing the values of Italy and promoting its culture globally.
The “World Tour – Villaggio Italia” initiative, supported by the Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto and 11 Italian ministries, blends naval diplomacy with the promotion of Made in Italy. The Mumbai stop, the 28th on the tour, will be attended by several Italian dignitaries, including Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso, Undersecretary of State for Defence Matteo Perego di Cremnago, Italian Ambassador to India HE Antonio Bartoli, Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy Admiral Enrico Credendino, and Luca Andreoli, CEO of Difesa Servizi.
The Vespucci World Tour will bring to the Villaggio Italia in Mumbai all the experiences that have attracted the greatest public interest in the previous stages, together with the visits aboard the Amerigo Vespucci and the moments of meeting and analysis offered by the scheduled conferences.
The Proposed Activities by Villaggio Italia:
Villaggio Italia in Mumbai will feature a variety of activities, including the Italia Geniale exhibition, showcasing Italian design, organized by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Ministry of Defence, and ADI Design Museum. Art lovers can enjoy the La David sculpture by Italian artist JAGO, while film enthusiasts can explore a program created in collaboration with the Venice International Film Festival. Photography exhibitions such as Italy, Travelling Through Time curated by Ansa, and We Are the Sea by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also be on display. Music highlights include daily performances by the Band of the Italian Air Force and a special Puccini Gala at The Royal Opera House in Mumbai on November 29. Several strategic networking events will take place, including Nave Amerigo Vespucci meets India (29 November), the Invest in Italy FDI conference and Blue and Space Economy conference (30 November), and the Vespucci meets Mumbai event for Italian companies in Maharashtra (1 December).
Additional events include Vespucci meets Festa Italiana (28 November), Exploring La Dolce Vita luxury tourism event (1 December), and the IMEC (India-Middle East-Europe Corridor) conference (30 November). Visitors can also experience Looking Beyond, an immersive exhibition on satellite Earth observation and sustainable development, along with highlights of Italy’s innovative infrastructures, such as Venice’s MOSE project and the Messina Strait Bridge project.
Visits on board the Amerigo Vespucci
From Friday 29th November to Sunday 1st December it will be possible to board the Amerigo Vespucci to experience first-hand the charm of the ship defined as “the most beautiful in the world”, guardian of the most ancient naval and seafaring traditions for over ninety years and emblem of the Italian Armed Forces.
Visits on board are available on the following days: Friday 29 November from 10.00 to 12.00; Saturday 30 November from 10.00 to 12.00; Sunday 1 December from 10.00 to 12.00 and in the afternoon from 14.30 to 19.30.
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Villaggio Italia, with all its exhibitions, will be open to the public every day from 9.30 am to 10 pm (with the exception of November 28th when Villaggio Italia will open at 3 pm and December 2nd when Villaggio Italia will close at 1 pm after the departure of the Amerigo Vespucci). Entrance to Villaggio Italia is free.
Important To Access THE VILLAGIO ITALIA AND AMERIGO VESPUCCI:
To access the port area, it is essential to book on the website https://tourvespucci.it/en/mumbai-28-november-2-december-2024/ at least 4 days in advance of the date chosen for the visit
For visitors, the entrance to the port will be from Green Gate Indira Dock, Shoorji Vallabhdas Marg, Indira Docks, Mumbai Port Trust, Mazagaon, Mumbai
Free shuttles will be available from Green Gate to Villaggio Italia/Amerigo Vespucci
To access the port it will be necessary to show an identity document
Non-Indian citizens will not be able to access the Port area with only a tourist visa
