Known as “the most beautiful ship in the world,” the Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian navy training vessel built in 1930, will be docking in the Port of Los Angeles on Wednesday. This stop is part of its 15-stop world tour, which it has been doing since its inception in 1931, with a brief pause during World War II.
Named after the famous Italian explorer and navigator, the ship will be open to the public for tours from Wednesday to July 8. In addition to exploring the ship itself, visitors can enjoy food and live entertainment to celebrate Italian culture.
The opening ceremony on Wednesday will be attended by various Italian government officials, including Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto. Alongside the ship, the Villagio Italia will be set up as a “Multi-Year Traveling World Exposition” of Italian culture and traditions.
Within the Villagio, visitors can enjoy screenings of five renowned Italian films, view six exhibitions, see a display of Olympic Torches from past Italian-hosted Olympics, and admire the bronze sculpture “La David,” a rendition of Michelangelo’s masterpiece by Italian sculptor Jago. Additionally, there will be a makeshift restaurant with show cooking from Eataly.
To reserve a spot on a free tour of the Amerigo Vespucci, visitors can click here.