Darwin will have a distinct Italian accent over the next few days.
The Nave Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian naval vessel that has been called "most beautiful ship in the world", is currently on a world tour visiting 27 countries.
Darwin is the only Australian port of call with three days of Italian-themed festivities planned at a dockside village.
The training ship will arrive in Darwin on October 3, the 24th stop of a world tour that started from Genoa in July last year.
The tall ship of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) is named after the explorer Amerigo Vespucci and was launched in 1931. Her home port is La Spezia.
The festivities will continue until October 7 and from Saturday to Monday it will be possible to board Nave Amerigo Vespucci to get an up-close look.
The historic sailing ship is an ambassador of Made in Italy. It's arrival will coincide with Villaggio Italia, a "Traveling World Exposition" showcasing Italian art, culture, music, food, cinema, technology, and scientific research.
The vessel is used to train the Italian Navy's officer cadets and is a school ship.
The opening ceremony of Villaggio Italia in Darwin will be held on Saturday, October 5, with many Italian dignatories in attendance.
Paratroopers from the Italian Army Sports Group will display Italian and Australian flags in the sky 8th Bersaglieri Regiment of the "Garibaldi" Bersaglieri Brigade will perform for all five days of the stopover, both at Villaggio Italia and around the city of Darwin.
"Nave Amerigo Vespucci's stop in Darwin represents not only a unique opportunity to promote Italian excellence, but also a symbolic moment to share a message of solidarity and inclusion," says Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto.
Ship visits will be free and bookings can be made at https://tourvespucci.it/darwin-5-7-ottobre-2024/
Admission to Villaggio Italia is also free of charge.
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