Scuderie Del Garda is a peaceful sanctuary where horses thrive in spacious boxes and green paddocks under the prestigious affixes "Newcastle" and "Del Garda," features mares from important maternal lines and renowned stallions We are excited to present our first online auction, offering a curated selection of foals, young horses, and mares with outstanding athletic and reproductive potential. A superb collection of horses in this online auction on Equinia.com Don’t miss this chance to explore the future champions of Scuderie del Garda © 2025 World of Showjumping - All rights reserved Powered by Artionet - Generated with IceCube2.Net By | June 16 The new season of Gardaland Resort comes alive with one of the most exciting events of the year: Gardaland Night is Magic.From Saturday 18 June – anticipating the arrival of the summer season by a few days – and until Sunday 11 September the Park will extend opening hours until 11pm to allow visitors to continue their exciting experience among the attractions and shows in an even more evocative atmosphere on 18 June there will be the Notte Bianca a great event when opening hours will be extended to 1am to kick off the summer season among attractions and shows under the starry sky of Castelnuovo del Garda Thanks to the collaboration whit RTL 102.5 piazza Jumanj will turn into an open-air disco where guests will have fun and dance on the notes of the hits of summer 2022 visitors can have fun on the many attractions at the Park and also discover the latest arrivals for the season starting with Jumanji® – The Adventure the first Jumanji-themed attraction in the world based on the popular film series of Sony Pictures Entertainment In this dark ride for adventurers of all ages visitors can embark on a journey through 12 scenographic sets on board special jeep-style multi-motion vehicles which reproduce the famous 4-wheel drive from the film down to the last detail Each multi-motion vehicle not only moves in a linear direction on the track but also reacts to dangers obstacles and audio and video effects along the way twisting and swinging around to simulate the movement of a real jeep What makes the experience even more immersive are the 7 screens visitors can visit the cinema to see the new 4D Aquaman™: The 4D Experience – a special version of the blockbuster film from Warner Bros ready as always to make days at the Park even more special: from Welcome to Gardaland the opening show which this year features a new song a new show specially for younger visitors and their families at the Teatro della Fantasia one new show will be a must-see: “44 Gatti Circus Show” at the Arena 44 Gatti set in the circus and featuring also Boss the cat A refreshing stop at LEGOLAND Water Park Gardaland (open from 14 May) is essential where little ones can get back to having fun on colourful slides among millions of LEGO bricks Many attractions are available in the first LEGOLAND Water Park in Europe: from Miniland the area which reproduces the most famous monuments in Italy in LEGO bricks a waterway that crosses much of the Water Park and can be travelled on board inflatable boats – customisable with large floating LEGO bricks – which carry you along on the gentle current of the river complete with 7 water slides and the huge bucket that suddenly tips up to surprise and soak kids Fun is guaranteed in areas dedicated to creativity and discovery like LEGO Creation Island where it is possible to build your own boat with LEGO blocks decorate a big sandcastle or use large soft blocks to build huge walls DUPLO® Splash is an attraction for the youngest visitors where they can venture on the slides and learn through play with its large pool and zero-depth pool for kids is the ideal place for the entire family to enjoy a swim the entirely themed aquarium that is home to over 5,000 sea creatures it is possible to undertake a journey of discovery into the most fascinating species that live on our planet As a long-term promoter of respect for the environment (particularly to younger guests) the Aquarium this year offers new interactive initiatives to further explore the different environments and the impact of mankind on nature Gardaland Adventure Hotel and Gardaland Magic Hotel) are always ready to welcome visitors to extend the magic of the Park offering special packages to fully enjoy all that the Resort has to offer are also available at Gardaland Hotel to continue the adventure even during the night Sign up to be alerted when the latest Amusement Today issue is published via our Digital Edition and you’ll also receive the daily EXTRA featuring FREE industry news delivered directly to your email every workday morning by Amusement Today © 1997-2025 Amusement Today Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do Air Liquide is announcing the commissioning of a new high-pressure and high-purity gaseous oxygen production unit in Italy where Air Liquide already operates another Air Separation Unit With a production capacity of around 800 tonnes per day the new unit will bring the total production capacity on this site to 1,100 tonnes of oxygen per day The total investment amounts to around €40 million (announced June 5 This new production capacity will enable Air Liquide to meet the increasing demand of its customers who are connected to the 700 km long pipeline network that extends into Po Valley This network notably supplies the steelmaker Arvedi as well as many customers in northern Italy This new standardized "YangO2 unit” was designed and built by Air Liquide Hangzhou Air Liquide's Engineering & Construction center in China It is the first production unit of its kind to be installed in Europe Vice-President Southern and Eastern Europe of the Air Liquide Group and member of the Executive Committee commented: "The decision to invest in a new production unit in Italy in a strategic industrial area for Group activities demonstrates our will to develop in this country With 12 production units installed in the region and more than €100 million invested in Italy over the past 5 years Air Liquide intends to support the development of its customers and consolidate its leadership in Italy." Air Liquide Italy employs 1,600 people and is the market leader 100,000 customers are supplied by Air Liquide throughout the country chemical and petrochemical industries in major industrial areas as well as medical gases and services to hospitals and homecare patients Air Liquide standardizes its air separation units using medium-sized compact core modules that are easy to deliver across the world and that are assembled differently depending on the desired production capacity This standardization approach allows for a significant reduction in unit lead times and ensures competitive prices YangO2 includes the Group's latest technological innovations technologies and services for industry and healthcare Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees the Group serves more than 4 million customers and patients The Republic of Albania is a small country which borders the eastern side of the southern Adriatic Sea and looks towards Puglia It has one of the oldest winemaking histories in the world landlocked country at the southern end of the Eurasian Caucasus – the mountainous region between Europe and Asia Austria is enjoying a renaissance as a modern wine producing nation Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are the flag bearers Azerbaijan is a small country located in the Eurasian Caucasus As in neighboring Georgia winemaking here appears to date back thousands of years Better known for its vodka and grain spirit-based production than wine Belarus is a landlocked country in the north of Eastern Europe Belgium is better known for its traditional abbey-brewed beers than its wines but this small northern European country does produce a small quantity of wine each vintage Bosnia-Herzegovina is a country in the east of southern Europe also referred to as Bosnia and Herzegovina It does not produce a significant quantity of wine although it does have a few thousand acres of productive vineyards Bulgaria has a long history of viticulture and its modern wine industry is introducing regions The Crimea is a peninsula in Eastern Europe almost entirely surrounded by the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov dating back at least to the classical Greek period Croatia has been making wine for well over two thousand years the last three decades have seen a steady rise in quality The Mediterranean island of Cyprus lies 50 miles off the coast of Turkey In wine terms it is best known for the dessert wine Commandaria a wider range of styles and grape varieties are coming to the fore the western half of the former Czechoslovakia is better known for its beer than its wine though the latter is also produced in reasonable quantities Denmark is one of the three northern European countries which make up Scandinavia The brewing of beer dominates production of alcoholic beverages Estonia is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe far north of the latitudes in which grapes can reliably ripen and the nation is better known for its beers and vodkas Finland is a northern European country located on the eastern side of the Scandinavian Peninsular The majority of alcoholic beverages produced in Finland are beers and spirits distilled from grain France is arguably the wine world's most important country and home to famed regions such as Bordeaux For centuries it has produced wine in a wide variety of styles in greater quantity than any other country Georgia is one of the world’s oldest winemaking countries The red grape Saperavi and the white grape Rkatsiteli are the key varieties grown here Germany's best Rieslings are some of the greatest whites in the world while fine wines are also made from a number of other red and white grape varieties Beer brewing is also a key part of the culture here Greece has been home to a winemaking industry for at least three thousand years Nowadays it combines tradition with modernity using both native and international grape varieties Hungary's wine industry is best known for Tokaj and Bull's Blood But its wine portfolio is much broader in terms of wine styles Iceland is an island nation in the North Atlantic Ocean located around 900 kilometers (550 miles) north of Scotland's Orkney Islands There is little chance of successful viticulture being carried out on the volcanic island Ireland is an island off the west coast of Britain The following description majors on the beverages produced in the Republic of Ireland It has a rich and diverse wine heritage and a bewildering diversity of both grape varieties and wine styles Kosovo is a region of south-eastern Europe once an autonomous province within the former Yugoslavia Kosovo had a substantial acreage of productive wine-bearing vineyards Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe The country once held the Guinness World Record as the world's most northerly commercial open-air vineyard known as Vina kalns ('wine hill') Liechtenstein is a tiny country hidden away among the Alps the country's most noteworthy vineyard is terraced into a rocky outcrop topped by the 1000-year-old Schloss Gutenberg Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe between Belarus and the Baltic Sea bordered by Latvia to the north and Poland to the south The country's best known alcoholic produce is its vodka Luxembourg (officially the 'Grand Duchy of Luxembourg') is a small nation in northern Europe covering just over 2,500 square kilometers (960sq miles) Only 1 percent of this is given over to viticulture Malta is a small island (25 miles / 40m long) in the central Mediterranean Ocean just 80km (50 miles) south of Sicily Viniculture here dates back to the early 16th Century when the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem arrived on the island bringing with them centuries of winemaking tradition Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe and one of several former Soviet states in this region Moldova ranks among the most significant wine regions of Eastern Europe Montenegro is a small country on the western side of the Balkan Peninsula The wine industry here is best known for its intense deeply colored red wine made from the Vranac grape variety The Netherlands is a country in northern Europe The latter is the name of the ancient county in the western Netherlands Norway is a Nordic country located on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula but it also borders Finland and Russia at its far-northern edges is a new and perhaps surprising addition to the list of wine-producing nations Although viniculture is very much in its infancy here and has yet to make any mark on international markets But in the last decade or two it has gained acclaim for its new wave of rich with reds from the Douro Valley particularly prominent Romania lies at the crossroads between Central Europe and South-eastern Europe Its wine industry makes use of a broad portfolio of indigenous and international red and white grape varieties Russia is the largest country in the world covering over 17 million square kilometers (6.5 million square miles) although only the country's southernmost lands are capable of supporting quality viticulture is geographically the largest of the former Yugoslav states Serbian wine is not often seen on international markets although there is no question that the country has the potential to produce world-class wines Slovakia's vineyards are mostly clustered around Bratislava and scattered eastwards along the border with Hungary The eastern fringe of the Tokaj wine region lies in Slovakia Slovenia is a small European country with a long history of wine production Despite the cultural and political turmoil that has besieged the Balkan states over the past century one which has been particularly successful since the country gained independence from former Yugoslavia Spain is home to more hectares of vineyards than any other country and has a national wine output exceeded only by France and Italy Though a wide range of wine styles are made Tempranillo is by far the dominant grape variety Sweden is a country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in northern Europe Winemaking here is very much in its infancy making up a fraction of one percent of the nation's total alcohol production Switzerland is not widely known as a wine-producing nation largely because the Swiss keep much of their output to themselves The white Chasselas grape is the specialty here Turkey may well be where wine production first began Today the country grows more grapes than almost any country on earth The United Kingdom is best known for its beer It also has a small wine industry which has undergone recent expansion particularly with respect to sparkling wine production Ukraine is a large Eastern European country with a long but potted history of wine production although the country is more readily associated to the production of grain-based spirits (horilka) Canada is famous for its high-quality ice wines but powerful Cabernet blends and aromatic dry Rieslings are also key features in the country's wine portfolio But wine has been made here for longer than anywhere else in the Americas The Vitis vinifera vine came to Mexico with the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th Century The United States is home to many quality wine regions though its global reputation still rides on the success of California and the Napa Valley in particular Whiskey distilling and beer brewing are both integral parts of American culture Argentina is the largest producer of wine in South America its principal grape variety; in recent decades they have together risen to global prominence Bolivia has an extreme high-altitude wine industry in which around 75 percent of production is devoted to red wine its winemaking origins date back to the 16th Century arrival of the Spanish Brazil has a burgeoning wine industry led by its sparkling wines though Cachaça is still its best known export beverage Chile occupies a thin strip down the western coast South America and is home to an enviable variety of wine terroirs and styles it is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot Colombia is situated at the north-western corner of South America though the country's rum has a higher profile Ecuador lies on the Pacific coast of northern South America There are only a few hundred hectares of vineyards; rum and beer are produced in much greater volumes Guyana is a country located on the Atlantic coast of northern South America It is well-known for its production of rum and cultivation of sugarcane Spanish-speaking country in central South America The country is more famous for its rum than its wines alhough it does produce more than seven million liters (1.85 million US gallons) of wine each year Peru is a Spanish-speaking nation in western South America Suriname is a country on the north-eastern coast of South America but a small amount of winemaking does in fact take place Uruguay is the fourth-largest wine-producing country in South America Wine grapes have been grown here for more than 250 years although commercial vineyards were first established in the second half of the 19th Century in terms of production of alcoholic beverages The bottlings from Diplomático and Ron Santa Teresa have gained particular acclaim around the world Belize is a small country on the eastern (Mediterranean) coast of Central America The Caribbean is not known for its wines (grape vines do not thrive in the tropical climate) though the region is the undisputed home of rum Costa Rica is a country in Central America and sits on the isthmus between Panama (to the south) and Nicaragua (to the north) The country's key alcoholic beverages are beer and rum Guatemala is a small country in Central America Although it is far from competing with Jamaica sugarcane and the rum produced from it are some of Guatemala's main exports Given Nicaragua's location at the western edge of the Caribbean it is hardly surprising that its key alcohol production comes from sugar famous as the land link between North America and South America It is also home to one of the world's largest tropical rainforests Australia is a leading wine producing country its climatic and geographical range offers versatility Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay lead the way Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean There are over 330 islands (110 are inhabited) plus many hundreds more islets New Zealand is known globally for its aromatic Sauvignon Blanc whites but it also makes a range of acclaimed cool-climate wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to Bordeaux blends and Syrah Norfolk Island is a tiny island located in the Pacific Ocean located almost exactly half-way between New Caledonia and the northern tip of New Zealand Although technically part of the Commonwealth of Australia (Sydney lies 1050 miles / 1700km to the south-west) the island has a high level of self-governance is one of the world's least-known wine regions grape wine is made on this tropical island China vies with several countries as the world's sixth largest producer of wine by volume Its best producers are gaining international recognition India is a rapidly emerging wine economy in terms of both production and consumption with the potential to become a significant player Whisky and spirits distillation has a longer history Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country made up of 33 provinces spread across more than 13,000 individual islands there are wines made in Indonesia: not from imported must or juice but from grapes grown in the island's small number of vineyards though its modern industry has mostly developed in the last few decades The Judean Foothills and Galilee are the largest regions though grape wine has been made there for several centuries Beer and whisky production have also become established in the last hundred years Jordan is a country in the Middle East (or Western Asia as it is officially labeled by the UN) bordered by Iraq and Iran to the east The country takes its name from the Jordan river which since biblical times has been a vital source of water in this desert area Kazakhstan is a large trans-continental country: the vast majority of it lies in Asia but its western extremities cross over into eastern Europe Though it has a very long history of wine production vodka is the principal alcohlic beverage here Lebanon has an ancient wine culture and a modern industry dating from the 19th century Its vineyards are concentrated mostly in the Bekaa Valley The Republic of Myanmar (or Burma) produces a minute quantity of wine unlikely as that might seem to the outsider in this hot has been home to tiny plantings of wine-producing vines since the late 20th Century The high-altitude Himalayan climate is not particularly suited to Vitis vinifera vines so local wines are made from a combination of honey The Philippines is a complex group of islands in Southeast Asia indigenous wines are produced from a variety of fermented crops including fruit South Korea is a country at the far eastern extremity of East Asia situated on a large peninsula which juts southwards from north-eastern China Sri Lanka is an island off the southern tip of India Syria is a mid-sized country in the western Middle East (also known as the Near East) situated between the eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea and the deserts of Iraq is located at the centre of the Indochina Peninsula there are also a number of rum producers with the wine industry beginning to gain international notice Vietnam is one of a number of East Asian countries which have appeared on the wine radar since the turn of the century Although its growth is far from rapid and nowhere near as dramatic as that of neighboring China Vietnam's wine production is steadily increasing Algeria is a large country in the Maghreb geographical region of north-west Africa Though an Islamic nation it has a remarkably extensive area under vine Though today much of this focuses on table grape production it is still the second largest wine producer in Africa Cape Verde (officially Cabo Verde) is a small archipelago nation off the coast of West Africa originally colonized by settlers from Portugal in the 15th Century and has a long history of wine production Egypt is home to some of the oldest winemaking traditions on Earth Madagascar is a large island off the south-east coast of Africa it lies almost entirely within the southern tropics creating an ideal climate for sugarcane cultivation and rum maturation Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean about 2000 kilometers off the south-east coast of Africa the country has a long history of rum production Morocco's wine industry retains a strong French influence over six decades from independence bordered by the southern Atlantic Ocean to the west South Africa to the south and Botswana to the east produces only very small quantities of grape wine Wines made from pineapples or palm sap are more common in this tropical nation Pinotage and Chenin Blanc have been its signatures Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are also widely planted despite not having an international reputation as a wine producer is actually home to the second largest wine producing region in Sub-Saharan Africa (after South Africa) The history of wine production in the country is relatively recent and roughly grew in tandem with the independence of Tanganyika and its merger with Zanzibar in the 1960s Tunisia is a North African country with a long (if not consistent) history of wine production Despite being a predominantly Muslim country the wine industry here makes over 40 million liters of wine per year and there is no cultural tradition of winemaking have at least one producer making wine from hibiscus flowers Zimbabwe is rarely cited as a wine region of note the southern African nation's wine industry has been gradually growing and evolving This page is currently under development as we change its function Read about the best known regional styles and find the most popular signature style wines The winners of the inaugural Italian Wine Awards were announced yesterday at a packed event held at the Italian Embassy in London which were a partnership between wine club Wine52 (the sister company to Beer52) and the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) best reviewed wines from five Italian regions on the Wine52 platform said: “I think we can say that our country thrives on passion – history “The dedication of our winemakers to tradition and to excellence is longstanding,” Lambertini continued “Today we produce almost 50 million hectolitres of wine and it is one of Italy’s major exports,” Lambertini added ITA director Giovanni Sacchi toasted the “strategic partnership” between the agency and Wine52 and said: “Our mission is to showcase the rich diversity and quality of wines available in the UK market.” 55 wines from 30 producers were assessed on the basis of the ratings given to them by Wine52 members there were five regional prizes up for grabs We are using cookies to give you the best 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include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Finnish EPP member open to collaboration with others who are pro-EU The BRICS countries are working hard to dethrone the dollar Opposition parties and feminists are concerned that children’s rights and women’s rights are being violated “Africa in Peschiera”—such was the motto of a migrant mob consisting mostly of young men from North Africa that terrorized several towns around Lake Garda including the popular vacation destination Peschiera del Garda on June 2nd The mob arranged to meet via TikTok for a dance and music party on the beach with most of the men arriving from Veneto and Lombardy But very soon the heated atmosphere escalated assaults against residents and tourists occurred Ho montato una raccolta dei video che ho trovato su TikTok e Instagram che documentano i disordini e gli atti vandalici avvenuti a Peschiera del Garda. Fatelo girare. #PeschieraDelGarda pic.twitter.com/PoypaxQ3Qs which she had asked for help to prevent the escalation Already on the train to Peschiera, young women were sexually harassed A group of 16- and 17-year-old teenage girls was surrounded and taunted by a group of about 30 men: “We were surrounded and some of us fainted,” said one of the victims She also said she was being sexually assaulted while trying to move to a different train car and was told “white women don’t go up here.” Even though the train was filled with passengers no one intervened to stop the assault until one boy came to the rescue of the victims and helped them get off at the next stop On TikTok, one participant with a Moroccan flag called for the riots to continue in the seaside resort of Riccione near Rimini: “Peschiera was just to warm up—let’s see how it goes in Riccione.” This time In Italy, the incident brought back memories of the sexual assaults on New Year’s Eve in Milan which also involved mostly young migrant men and sparked a renewed debate about integration called for harsh consequences against the perpetrators: “the idea must not pass that events like these can become ordinary or even worse We have never even adapted to the fact of putting alarms in the house and thinking of closing ourselves inside Former interior minister and leader of the Lega even if that meant lowering the age of criminal responsibility as well as the expulsion of those unwilling to integrate: “if you don’t feel comfortable in Italy Here is the complete list to find out where and when the fireworks will be held on Lake Garda in the summer season 2024 One of the most anticipated and iconic events of the summer a fireworks display with a thousand colors that are reflected on the waters of the lake giving life to the magic of the night!Often the fires on Lake Garda frame the final evening of the many village festivals or special events such as the Notte di Fiaba (Tale of the night) which takes place in Riva del Garda A tip: in the places that directly overlook the lake shores a wonderful experience to enjoy the fireworks in complete peace is to rent a boat with or without a driver = the dates of the events in which fireworks are planned on Lake Garda are not yet final and may be subject to reconfirmation or cancellation due to unforeseeable circumstances or due to bad weather We advise you to always check in advance before traveling Silvia Turazza – Garda Outdoors editorial staff On Lake Garda there are many structures in which to stay, from small and well-kept B&B’s to resorts with wellness centers and beauty services, in the section dedicated to hotels find all the information you need to find the most suitable accommodation for you The same goes for restaurants, at this link you will find our selection of restaurants on Lake Garda Remembering that Lake Garda offers several starred restaurants and the quality of the culinary offer is very high There are many activities and experiences you can do on Lake Garda, so we recommend you visit the section dedicated to experiences in our magazine by clicking here Where to eat Experience Wedding & Events Food & Wine Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative From theme parks and sculpture gardens to aquariums and museums here are some of Italy’s most exciting attractions to visit with your kids By Una Dimitrijevic Italy is a charming country filled with a rich history, stunning art, and delicious cuisine it’s also a great destination if you are traveling with children offering numerous exhilarating and educational experiences Discover some of the most fun family-friendly ventures in Italy Looking for a home away from home in Italy Airbnb is a global online community offering accommodation and experiences They have a selection of over 6 million unique properties available through their secure booking service Airbnb has the right short-term let for you Known for its nail-biting roller coasters and thrilling water rides, Gardaland Resort is a popular amusement park near Lake Garda (Lago di Garda) in northern Italy Topping the list of exciting attractions for daredevil kids are Blue Tornado (a vertical loop coaster) and Raptor (a suspended roller coaster that reaches speeds of up to 90 kilometers per hour) brave park-goers can also navigate their way through the world’s first Jumanji-themed labyrinth to restore the sacred gem to the elephant temple In addition to high-adrenaline experiences Gardaland hosts a variety of shows and performances to entertain kids This includes everything from acrobatics and magic shows to live music and a 4D Cinema Experience screening the latest blockbusters There are plenty of food and shopping options to enjoy too making Gardaland a convenient destination for spending a day or two with the family there are several themed hotels that recreate the experience of sleeping in a magic ice castle or enchanted forest Gardaland Resort Partly inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s Park Güell in Barcelona the immensely colorful sculptural park features a Giant Knight The most beautiful places to visit in Italy There are plenty of shady spots and a peaceful pond where you can rest and have a picnic The Giardino dei Tarocchi is a truly unique and magical place to while away an afternoon among stunning art and nature just bear in mind that the site is not open to visitors in winter Giardino dei Tarocchi Also known as the Park of the Monsters (Parco dei Mostri), Sacro Bosco offers a more serene experience for families visiting Italy with kids in the province of Viterbo in northern Italy and features grotesque 16th-century sculptures and dreamlike landscapes The most famous of these is perhaps the ‘Monster fountain’ which has carved stone figures that spout water from their mouths and the perfect place to spend a morning or afternoon with kids They will no doubt enjoy exploring the various caves and hidden paths – not to mention the world of bizarre creatures along the way There are also games to keep them entertained as well as a beautiful flower garden in which to enjoy some quiet downtime it’s worth noting that Sacro Bosco is a peaceful place where children can enjoy art and nature in silence but should also respect the park’s tranquility and refrain from picking flowers or climbing on the sculptures Sacro Bosco The Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology (Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci) in Milan (Milano) is the largest science and technology museum in Italy It is also one of the most important in the world showcasing the largest collection of machine models based on the drawings of Leonardo da Vinci Among the 170 models of his famous inventions on display are his flying machines and weapons as well as models of his anatomical drawings and other scientific studies Top museums and cultural institutions in Italy the museum’s hands-on activities and workshops offer little ones the chance to build their own simple machines or try out da Vinci’s designs for themselves permanent exhibits invite older guests to explore the themes of rail transport Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci Designed specifically for families with young children this theme park features over 40 rides and attractions as well as several educational exhibits and interactive experiences and a farm where kids can learn about different animals and how to care for them Among the park’s most popular attractions is Minitalia which is home to 160 miniature Italian monuments and 16 historical talking statues that help visitors learn about the country’s history and culture Little ones can also enjoy experiences such as riding Thomas the Tank Engine or joining PJ Masks on their museum adventure They will also have the chance to meet and take photos with some of their favorite cartoon characters such as Peppa Pig Come summertime, you will no doubt enjoy cooling down in the various pond and splash pads, or love exploring the different outdoor playgrounds on offer. Notably, Leolandia makes a point of catering to expectant mothers as well as people with special physical or cognitive needs, providing an accessibility map to help everyone navigate the park with ease Leolandia Home to more than 15,000 marine creatures – including sharks and colorful tropical fish – the Aquarium of Genoa (Acquario di Genova) is one of the largest in Europe It is well worth a visit if you want to observe manatees and different types of penguins Visitors will also stumble across tropical plants and multi-colored butterflies within an impressive Central American-themed garden The aquarium features several interactive exhibits for curious little explorers These include touch tanks and feeding demonstrations where children can get up close and personal with the animals There are also educational exhibits that teach them about marine conservation and different ecosystems around the world Older children can immerse themselves in a virtual reality experience in the Deep Sea Room while younger ones can have fun designing their own digital fish you can choose to buy tickets to either just the aquarium or the whole ‘Planet Aquarium’ experience The latter includes access to the panoramic elevator which offers a view over Genova from 40 meters up which invites you to immerse yourself in a tropical bubble that floats on water Acquario di Genova Science City (Città della Scienza) is a brilliant option for families visiting Italy with kids But one of the main draws of this attraction is the 3D Planetarium It screens educational films about astrology Curious little ones can also have fun learning about the human body as they explore the museum’s largest display This features a variety of sensory exhibits and interactive displays designed to teach them about the heart Those fascinated by all things creepy-crawly meanwhile can delve into the world of insects within the Bugs & CO exhibit this is all accessible to English speakers Aside from the permanent exhibits on offer the Città della Scienza also hosts special events and workshops throughout the year so it’s worth checking out what’s on during your visit Città della Scienza Want to visit every famous landmark in Italy with the kids within a single day Then a trip to this quirky amusement park in the city of Rimini is definitely in order Every year, around 400,000 people come to Italia in Miniatura to stroll among the 273 miniature replicas of notable Italian and European architectural sites Young and old can delight in taking selfies at famous places And with around 5,000 bonsai trees dotted throughout the 85,000-square-meter open-air exhibition their travel pics will look even more convincing Not only is the popular family-friendly park a fun place for children to feel like giants but also a great way for them to learn about Italian and European geography and cultural heritage additional attractions include the treetop adventure area and the ‘Cinemagic 7D’ experience where special effects come to life on the screen invites children aged 6 to 12 to earn their driver’s license by taking driving lessons with mini cars and virtual instructors Guaranteed to be a fun day out for kids of all ages Just bear in mind that several attractions are closed during the winter months Italia in Miniatura Routinely voted the best water park in Italy Caribe Bay is a must-visit for families with kids in Italy This Caribbean-themed island park in Jesolo has 2,700 metric tons of white sand and more than 2,000 palm trees Aside from the plethora of water-based entertainment on offer Caribe Bay is open from late May until September if you want to avoid long queues for rides and food it’s best not to go at the height of summer be sure to book an umbrella for shade online in advance This includes two loungers and a locker for your belongings Caribe Bay Parco Natura Vita offers little explorers the unique chance to observe a variety of wild animals up close The popular safari park is home to a whole host of species that are allowed to roam free within a completely wild environment and more from the comfort of their own vehicles as they drive through the Safari Park in around 40 minutes Those visiting without their own set of wheels can hire a Jeep on-site and enjoy the ‘real’ ‘African safari’ experience Kids of all ages can get even closer to animals such as hippos and learn about wildlife conservation in Fauna Park the extended pedestrian area of Parco Natura Viva they can also visit Extinction Park and come ‘face to face’ with a T-Rex and other realistic models from days gone by and food courts on offer throughout the park Natura Viva is the perfect place to visit in Italy with kids Just bear in mind that the drive-through safari closes during the winter months Parco Natura Viva Romeing – guide to interesting places to visit in Rome with your kids Una had already lived in three countries and learned three languages by the time she was nine She has a hard time staying still but has now seemingly settled in Lille Una studied languages and European politics before working in the arts for a few years She’s now a freelance writer and translator and is loving her solitary workplace Hold on to your hats and don’t let go of the handlebars as we take you on a wild rollercoaster ride through this year’s best family theme park holidays Disneyland Resort Paris bursts with attractions to suit all ages from children’s favourite It’s a Small World to action-packed thrill rides such as Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril and the out-of-this-world Space Mountain: Mission 2 Gardaland is Italy’s largest and best theme park It offers a great day out for the family during a holiday at Lake Garda Young children will love the Fantasy Kingdom with its Toy Town and the tree house of Prezzemolo (the park’s mascot) For older children and adults there are some exhilarating thrills including the Jungle Rapids water ride and the formidable Blue Tornado rollercoaster Experience oceanic life up close and personal at Sea World Sea World allows visitors to experience an incredible array of animals while learning about the importance of conservation Movieland World opened at Lake Garda as the modest Canevaworld Resort in the 1960s but it shot to fame in the 1980s with the inauguration of Italy’s first water park These days it also boasts Movieland Studios inspired by the world renowned Universal Studios Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood experience: a full day of action-packed entertainment including thrilling theme park rides and shows Come face to face with King Kong 360 3-D created by director Peter Jackson Fantasy comes to life with rides like the Mickey’s Philharmagic a magical 3-D adventure; the rollicking rollercoaster of Space Mountain and the ghoul-filled Haunted Mansion Disney’s science and discovery park that makes education fun Dream World is one of the must-do theme parks on the Gold Coast It is home to the Tower of Terror – “the world’s tallest and fastest thrill ride”; Giant Drop which involves a freefall from the height of 38 storeys; and The Claw the Ancient Greece-themed Waterworld is the biggest water park in Europe With 24 international awards and more than three million guests to date this is one of Cyprus’s biggest attractions It has over 20 thrilling rides for all ages Children can splash around for hours in the Atlantis activity pool Pegasus children’s pool and Trojan Adventure Those seeking more adrenalin-fuelled rides can attempt the kamikaze slides Whether soaring on the Vampire rollercoaster through Transylvania taking a fiery spin round Dragon’s Fury or discovering the mystery of Tomb Blaster you’ll certainly have an adventure at Chessington Among the animal attractions is a Sea Life Centre where you can come face-to-face with sharks Port Aventura is spread across five exotic lands with rollercoasters and other scream-inducing rides Try Wild River – a huge tube with thick fog; or Kamikaze please register for free or log in to your account Free divers from Italy named Mike Maric and Ilaria Bonin set a new world record for the longest underwater kiss in an oceanic tank at the Gardaland Sea Life Aquarium in Castelnuovo del Garda Maric and Bonin set the new world record at three minutes and eight seconds Check out the amazing photos of the couple kissing underwater