The most important art collection in Italy, and one of the richest in the world, was started in 1580. Since the beginning it was arranged in the majestic Uffizi Palace, erected by Vasari and completed by Buontalenti.
It contains much of the fundamental production of Tuscan artistic schools from the 13th c. onward, as well as works by Venetian, Roman, Emilian, German, Flemish, Spanish and French painters.
The Rolex Cup, the prestigious event that epitomizes Italy’s sailing tradition is back again with fabulous Capri serving as the set. Organized by Italy’s most famous yacht clubs, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the Yacht Club Capri, this is truly a not-to-be-missed appointment for fans of sailing and the sea.
During this week-long cultural event visitors will be able to access all state-run museums, monuments and archeological sites throughout Italy free of charge. Many the events planned for this week of celebrations: concerts, shows, movie screenings, plays, exhibitions and conferences.
The Italians stage the Formula One World Championships on the same track that the mythical Ferraris are tested out. Every September, one of the fiercest competitions takes place, as international Formula One drivers take each other on, driving around the 5,770 metres of racing track at Monza. Their aim? To gain the Winner's Cup and get those 10 extra points to secure the World Champion title. The race always starts at 2p Italian time and consists of 53 laps. Tickets are priced according to the day and location (stands or field) and reservations can be made at the race track and other outlets.
Monza Park was created between 1805-10 on the orders of Luigi di Beauharnais, the Napoleonic viceroy, as an extension of the gardens of the Villa Reale to create a model estate and hunting grounds. The park is one of Lombardy's largest green areas and the largest enclosed park in Europe. The Autodromo was built in it in 1920 (one of the first race tracks) and has continued to take up more space ever since, changing the nature of the park. There are also various other sporting facilities: 9 and 18 hole golf courses, tennis courts and a riding school bring thousands of visitors and sports fans every Sunday.
The Circolo Nautico di Riccione organizes the Adrias Cup sailing regatta every year in collaboration with the Yachting Club di Porto Verde. The competition's route crosses the Adriatic from Porto Verde, to Riccione, to Sansego (in Croatia), to the Galiola island, and back to Porto Verde. The regatta takes place annually during July and lasts for around 40 hours. Cabin cruisers of all lengths are allowed to take part and are subdivided into "cruise" and "regatta" classes
This is the only disco in Italy where you can dance after coming down a water-chute. Walky Cup is a big tent in the middle of Acquafan where concerts, great dance music and other entertainments are offer. The music is in the hands of the experts from Radio DJ. Remember, the disco is only open during the summer.
Indiana Golf is an unique minigolf course where you can experience the emotions related to the pleasure of concentration and accuracy through two delightful thematic courses very well cared for details, "Arca Perduta" and "Ultima Crociata." Here , you can thus relax in the middle of greenery and well-mounted scenery, but also challenge your friends to determine the best golfer over 18 holes. At the Tropical Snack Bar, to console the losers and reward the mini champions.
Every summer the perfect spot for meeting and entertainment is Match Music Territory, the famous TV station branch on the beach. Various artists perform here all summer long on a huge stage set in the sand near the slides of the aquatic park, the pub area and the skater's launching pad. Free nightly concerts are held and TV shows are recorded. This is definitely one of the most crowded nightspots in the Riviera.
Since 1962 this "Delphinarium", has been showing the not so known underwater world of sea mammals. These days it hosts 6 Dolphins trained to entertain the happy audience with their very surprising performance of intelligence and ability. The structure combines the Dolphin show with important initiatives which promote a new way of education through entertainment. The "Delphinarium" hosts a permanent exhibitions, audio-visual shows, shell collections and aquaria with flora and fauna of Mediterranean habitat. The scientific and didactic aspects of this activity are co-ordinated by the Cetacean Foundation.
About me:
Nick: Il Padrino
Name : Luigi Marchese
Age: 35
Born in: Washington D.C
Hobbies: wine tasting, Opera, Old movies
