This amusement park is one of the 15 most visited theme parks in Europe. Its grand opening took place on July 19, 1975, and the creator of the park is Livio Furini, a businessman from the city. At first, there were few attractions in Gardaland, but they were original and therefore very popular with the public. Gradually, the number of attractions became more and more, some of the highest technical level, and along with them the number of entertainment events grew, and now every year something new appears here.
Gardaland rides. Photopool7.comandilcittadinomb.it
37 years after its opening, Gardaland offers its guests dozens of attractions for all tastes: from the quietest and most relaxed to breathtaking and adrenaline-raising. And all this is in the green surroundings of flowering parks. Gardaland is divided into several thematic zones: Burmania, Atlantis, Hawaii, Egypt, East, Wild West, Middle Ages, Space, Science fiction and cartoons, Europe of the last century. The most popular attractions are the classic roller coasters Raptor, as well as Mammoth, Adventure Sequoia, Blue Tornado, Magic Mountain, as well as a laser show, knights' competitions, dolphin and fur seal performances and much more.
This amusement park next door was inaugurated on July 4, 1992. In the early years of its existence, he did not enjoy much popularity, primarily due to inept leadership. However, in 1996, Mirabilandia was acquired by the Loffelhardt-Casoli commercial group, which, with the help of large investments, managed to renew and diversify the park, opening a large number of new attractions, including, for example, the longest roller coaster in Europe "Katun". The tallest roller coaster in Europe, Divertical, has recently been added. A total of 37 attractions are installed in the park, there is a circus, a 4D cinema, performances and performances are constantly organized for guests of the park, including stunt performances, an ice theater, laser shows, and fireworks.
In Mirabilandia. Photo hoteltilly.it
The number of visitors to Mirabilandia is constantly growing. In 2003, Mirabilandia Beach, an aquatic amusement park, appeared next to the theme park, which immediately gained success with the public, thanks, among other things, to a low entrance price and a "second day free" promotion. divided into seven thematic zones, located in green trees around the central lake. Here everyone will find entertainment to their liking, some of the attractions are unique and exist only here.
Rainbow magicland
New amusement park for the whole family, built in Valmontone, a few kilometers from. Its opening took place on May 26, 2011. Rainbow MagicLand covers an area of 600,000 square meters and in many of its characteristics is not inferior to the largest Italian amusement parks. The main distinguishing feature of this park is the theme of magic: here you can see enchanted castles and brave Vikings, magic fairies and powerful sorcerers.
Amusement parkRainbow MagicLand... Photo puntoeacapo.ifo
Rainbow MagicLand is divided into themed zones and offers visitors over thirty different attractions for all tastes, many of which are solar powered, occupying 60,000 square meters above the car park and producing 6.5 megawatts of clean energy. Adrenaline will be added by such attractions as Shok Steam Machine (roller coaster, picking up speed up to 100 km / h in 3 seconds and rising to a height of 35 m), Mystika 70 meters high, Cagliostro (descents, ascents and rotations at a speed of 70 km / h accompanied by unexpected effects). There is also entertainment for the little ones in this park. Rainbow MagicLand is implemented by Alfa Park, which also operates the Mirajika Amusement Park.
Mirajika
The Miragica Amusement Park appeared in 2009 in the city of Molfetta (25 kilometers north of), it covers an area of almost 100,000 square meters and consists of 19 attractions. The most interesting of them are the "Senzafiato" roller coaster (Without breathing), the free fall tower 47 meters high, the rotating "Spaccatempo" roller coaster (Breaking the time), as well as a 4D cinema with special effects in the hall, and many other attractions for children and their parents.
Attraction "Girabugia". Photomiragica.com
At the Mirajika amusement park, you can also take part in entertaining performances with actors and acrobats from different countries. In the 2012 season, a new attraction for the most daring appeared in the park, and in 2013 it is planned to expand the park due to a new water zone with an area of 25,000 square meters.
Slides in Mirajik. Photo lacittaliberal.it
Italy in miniature
Italy in Miniature Theme Park is located on the Adriatic coast in Viserba, north of. The initiator of the creation of this park was Ivo Rambaldi, after having seen similar parks in other European countries. It took three years of work and 300 million liras (150,000 euros) to implement the idea. It was conceived as an amusement park, different from others: instead of the usual games and active entertainment, its visitors were offered to explore the numerous cultural and architectural monuments of Italy and Europe.
Exhibits of miniature Italy. Photo hotelgabicce.info
The park opened on July 4, 1970. Initially, its exhibition area was 20,000 square meters, it housed 50 miniature sights in a ratio of 1:25 and 1:50. Over the years, in order to attract more public, some ordinary attractions have appeared next to miniature Italy. But still, the main goal of tourists coming here is to see 272 miniature monuments in one day, located on 85,000 square meters of parkland.
You can also travel around this park on a gondola, which is five times smaller than a real Venetian one. You can play in the Science Luna Park, ride the Canoe and Sling Shot rides and look at miniature Italy from above, from the height of the Rainbow monorail. And since 2007, those who wish can take part in water battles in the "Cannonacqua" attraction.
Exhibits from miniature Italy have been used for the filming of many films. More than 500,000 tourists visit the park annually. It is planned to expand “Italy in miniature” in the near future.
Phasanolandia and Zoosafari
Fasanolandia Amusement Park is located in Fasano in the province of () and includes more than 25 attractions, as well as different types of performances and carousels for the whole family. Among the most interesting attractions are the African River log boat trip on the water, the Spinning Madness rotating slides, the Sputnik 30 meter free fall tower, the Red Mirage inverted slides, as well as a 4D cinema, the Flying House. , sailing on rubber boats and much more.
Fasanolandia map. Photoravamore. blogspot. com
Near Fasanolandia is the Zoosafari Park, which opened here on July 25, 1973 and today is considered one of the largest in Italy and Europe: here, in spacious corrals with a total area of 140 hectares, in conditions as close as possible to natural, dozens of animal species are kept. which can be observed while driving through the park by car. In 2011, a dolphinarium appeared here.
Travel on Zoosafari. Photo frcreations.it
Fiabilandia
Fiabilandia (Land of Fairy Tales) is one of the very first Italian amusement parks, it was inaugurated in 1965 in Rivazurra (next to) and is intended primarily for children. Fiabilandia covers an area of 150,000 square meters, its main character is the strange creature Babau.
Mascot Fiabilandia - Babau. Photo Rasinihotels.com
Fiabilandia surrounds Lake Bernardo and is divided into five thematic parts: "Middle Ages", "East", "Pirate Bay", "Mysterious Castle" and "Wild West". There are more than 30 attractions in the park, each with a specific theme - fantasy worlds or famous fairy tales.
Every year, new items appear in Fiabilandia that never cease to amaze the smallest visitors, who can, for example, crawl through an apple with a caterpillar or walk through the small jungle of the Exotarium, visit a doll museum or try not to get lost in the Eastern Labyrinth, and if it gets hot, take a dip. frog in the sea and dine under the shade of baobabs and palm trees. A disco is open only for children in the park, adults are not allowed there. In the evening, both children and their parents can admire the fountains dancing on the water. In Fiabilandia there is also a “Free Day Two” promotion.
Fiabilandia water attraction. Photo costavacanzehotels.com
Movieland Amusement Park
This park appeared in the 80s in the province and, gradually developing, turned into a modern entertainment tourist complex, occupying 280,000 square meters of area. The park accommodates over 40 attractions and is divided into three different sections dedicated to the world of cinematography: Movieland Studios theme park, Kaneva Aquapark water park and an area dedicated to plays, shows, cafes and restaurants.
Every year the park becomes more and more interesting for the public, with an emphasis on vibrant shows, mechanical attractions and impressive decorations. It is worth mentioning, for example, The Hollywood Action Tower, Free Fall Tower 50 meters high, The Tomb Raider Machine, Wind shear with fire-water special effects, Back to the Backstage - a monorail that runs through scenes from horror films, and other attractions.
Star wars in the parkMovieland... Photoguerrestellari.net
At Movieland Studios, you can immerse yourself in the emotions of the most famous films, as well as meet characters such as Rambo, Lara Croft, Zorro, Terminator and many others. The water area "Kaneva Aquapark" also has a cinematic atmosphere: in this part of the park you can see pirates of the Caribbean, characters from "Rescuers Malibu", and even a large volcano from the film.
Amusement park Minitalia-Leolandia
This park, located in Capriate San Gervasio in the province of Bergamo (), consists of five thematic zones: Pirate Coast, City of Cowboys, Expo-1906, Renaissance (dedicated to inventions) and Minitalia proper, which includes a farm, aquarium and terrarium. The park is famous for the many performances that fill the daytime life of Minitalia Leolandia, featuring cowboys, pirates, Peter Pan and other characters.
Minitalia. Photobed-and-brakfast.it
Magic world amusement park
The Magic world park is located in the town of Giuliano in Campania, a few kilometers from and combines a water park and an amusement park for every taste and for all ages. It is one of the largest amusement parks in the south of Italy, occupying about 300,000 square meters of area. The variety of attractions typical of Luna Park is designed for the whole family - from the smallest to the largest and most daring, ready to experience free falls and high-speed slides. The park's guests have at their disposal a new large Ferris wheel and a 5D cinema.
The aquatic part of the park includes a large wave pool, a slow river, a hydromassage pool, a "tropical bay" with slides and water attractions for children. Among the most impressive water attractions are Anaconda (4 multi-colored water slides 12 meters high), Big Hole (tunnel slide with lighting effects inside), Kamikaze (two breathtaking parallel slides 20 meters high), a slide with many tracks for competitions between friends, Family Rafting (descent on "Niagara Falls" on special rubber boats). In addition, the Malibu Diving Show is also held in the water park area - a beautiful performance with diving from a 25-meter height.
Water attraction of the parkMagic world... Phototurismo. it
Aquafan water park
Aquafan is one of the very first water parks in Italy, built in 1987, and one of the most famous in Europe. It is located in, not far from, and covers an area of 150,000 sq.m. And if you add up the length of all the slides of this water park, then in total you get three kilometers of descents, ascents and incredible turns.
In addition to the traditional attractions for water parks (water slides, wave pools, slow and fast rivers), other original and even eccentric water activities are offered to the public's attention: Kamikaze - a high slide of two tracks 90 meters long, the speed of descent from which reaches 70 km / h; Extreme river - a steep descent and then a sharp rise; Speedriul - a funnel that "pulls in" skaters after a rapid spiral descent; Twist - three pipes, 130 meters each, twisted into a spiral.
Attraction "Twist" in the Aquafan water park. Photopanoramio.com
We will add performances and musical entertainment to the exciting attractions, including a youth disco. The park also houses a cinema and the new Oltremare Nature Educational and Playground. Scuba diving courses are available for visitors, in addition, they have at their disposal a solarium, pools with hydromassage, picnic areas, an artificial beach with beach volleyball, basketball and football. During the summer months, Aquafan remains open at night.
Prato Blu Water Park
The Prato Blu Waterpark (Blue Meadow) is located in Montechiari, in the province, 15 km from Lake Garda. It is one of the greenest parks, with 120,000 square meters of meadows and trees, and its many swimming pools blend in perfectly with the surrounding landscape. This pool park is designed for a calm, relaxing family vacation, there are no extreme attractions that increase the level of adrenaline in the blood.
The pools of the water park differ from each other in shape, color and purpose: some are addressed only to children, others are for adults, and others are designed for the whole family. For example, the Blue Lagoon is the largest pool of the water park (1600 sq. M), and for young visitors there is a children's pool 80 cm deep. spray.
Water park Prato Blue. Photoregioni-italiane.com
In the relaxation area, you can take advantage of the water solarium, dive into the bubbles on special massage loungers, or simply relax on the sides of the relaxing pool. There are tonic pools with different water temperatures, an upstream path, and a fragrance tunnel.
In addition to water activities, the park has playgrounds for beach volleyball, basketball, football and table tennis.
Ondaland water park
Ondaland is the largest water park in the city, located near the town of Vicolungo. The water park was opened in 2005 and offers a series of water attractions for all tastes: there is a swimming pool with an area of over 2000 square meters, where waves up to one and a half meters rise every 30 minutes; in another large pool, visitors can choose from 14 slides of different heights; one of the newest slides installed in 2011 is Space Boat.
Waterpark Ondaland. Photolibero.it
For lovers of quiet relaxation, there is a solarium and a slow river, along which you can leisurely swim on an inflatable ring. The kids enjoy splashing around and riding the slides in the large children's pool, next to which there is a recreation area for accompanying adults. The water park has a restaurant and pizzeria.
Aquapark Bari
The city's water park (Puglia region) consists of a variety of pools for all tastes and is designed for summer relaxation and fun. The Baby pool with a mushroom-shaped fountain is designed for babies who still cannot swim, who splash with pleasure in the splashing water, while their parents can enjoy the hydromassage, arranged in a picturesque corner of the same pool, while watching their children.
The large pool with a sloping bottom and high "ocean" waves, which repeat every 30 minutes, is a success among the guests of the park. Another fascinating attraction is a pool with slides of different heights with a total length of one kilometer. There are picnic areas with tables adjacent to the pools.
Aquapark Bari. Photopianetamamma. it
The park also has fields for playing football and mini-football, a tennis court, a roller-skating track, and a playground for children. Music animations, collective dances, games, performances, karaoke, water aerobics are arranged for the guests of the park.
Splash Water Park
Splash Water Park, located in Gallipoli (Puglia region), is one of the most popular amusement parks in the region. Immersed in the greenery of tropical plants, it covers an area of 78,000 square meters. It consists of many different in shape, depth and area of pools, as well as water attractions and thematic areas for children and adults. At the disposal of the guests of the park are slides of different heights, lengths and slopes (Kamikaze, Maxi-tobogan, Children's Tobogan, Wave Splash, Twister, Rainbow Cannons, River, Boomerang).
On the north side of the water park is adjacent to the theme park "Fabilandia", in which there are many other, non-water attractions. There is a mini-kart track, trampolines, an inflatable skating rink, Bouncing Basketball, Wonder Train, Water Race, inflatable attractions, mini-football and beach volleyball courts, and much more.
Water park slides "Splash". Photosplashparco. it
The Splash Playground Village is a special delight for children - a real village, created according to the size of a child, the Pirate's Lair themed area inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean, and the Water Battle Rocks area where you can fight on water jets.
Throughout the day, the park hosts interactive performances (cabaret, magic tricks, musical performances, skill competitions, beauty contests, games with animators).
Amusement Park "Carrisiland"
Park "Carrisiland" is located in Puglia, in the province of Taranto, and until 2011 was called CurtiPetrizziLandia. It includes a wide variety of attractions for children, teenagers and families.
View of the amusement park "Carriziland". Photoparksmania.it
The park is divided into three thematic zones:
The "Forest Zone" with an area of about 300,000 square meters allows you to take an excursion (on foot or by small train) through the jungle, see the village of Tarzana, visit a mini-zoo, visit a tree house, visit the world of forest tales and the world of gnomes, as well as look at the dinosaurs of the Jurassic period.
The 100,000 square meter entertainment zone is devoted to the theme of the Wild West, where you can go to the saloon, ride a pony and ride a horse to an Indian village, and even visit the den of robbers, as well as watch a music show.
Carriziland Aquapark with an area of 30,000 square meters is an aquatic zone of an amusement park with pools in the Caribbean, water slides for adults and children, rocks with waterfalls, hydromassage, solarium, massage center, all accompanied by performances and entertainment. for visitors.
Monreale Waterpark
It is the largest water park in Sicily, located near the city of Montreal in the province. The park was opened in 1992 and has an area of 22,000 square meters. Waterpark Monreale offers its visitors the most exciting and modern water attractions. And to make it even more fun, the animators constantly keep the guests of the park occupied with games, fashion shows and other entertainments.
One of the attractions in Monreale Park is a giant ball with a fountain at the top. Photo egioni-italiane.com
Slides with many paths, an infinitely long tobogan, and the Kamikaze slide are popular among tourists. After the "extreme" descents, you can relax in the calm water of the pool amid splashes of refreshing water, sipping a cocktail with your favorite taste. The "Shell" pool is intended for the smallest, while adults at this time can sunbathe without losing sight of their children.
In the evening, concerts and performances are held in the park, a restaurant and a pizzeria are open.
Etnaland park
Etnaland Park is located near the town of Belpasso, about 12 kilometers from (Sicily). At first it was a small zoo, which gradually turned into a large amusement park, one of the most popular in Europe. Etnaland is divided into two themed areas: the Aqua Park and the Dinosaur Park.
Etnaland Park. Phototheparks.it
The water park, opened in 2001, consists of 24 attractions, including Blue Lagoon, Niagara Falls, Rafting, Stormy River, Big Bubbles, Giant Sleigh, Black Hole, Red cannon "and many others. All of them are located on 8,500 square meters of swimming pools, many of which are designed for toddlers, and the wave pool is one of the largest in Europe.
You can also move around the park using the 1.8 km cable car, equipped with 146 cabins, capable of transporting 700 people per hour. In the Dinosaur Park, 23 life-size prehistoric animals can be seen. A journey along the Crocodile River through the jungle and an abandoned mine will allow you to admire the figures of crocodiles, elephants, hippos, flamingos and other animals, also made in life size. Attractions such as Jungle Splash, Dragon River, and a magnificent laser show are very popular with the public.
Italy in summer is the Cote d'Azur with a light breeze and caressing waves of the emerald sea, hot sun and, of course, amusement parks. Each of them is specific in its own way and has a special theme. Before heading to the country of delicious pizza and pleasantly intoxicating wine, it will be useful for tourists to familiarize themselves with a guide to the most amazing amusement parks in Italy.
1. Gardaland
Gardaland is considered one of the largest, most interesting and breathtaking parks not only in Italy, but in Europe. For the sake of its ultra-modern attractions, the total number of which is more than 40, tourists from all over the world come to the country. Gardaland is considered to be a kind of Italian Disneyland. The park is located on an area of 500 thousand square meters and has a developed infrastructure. Here you can have fun with the whole family, because both adults and children will find entertainment to their liking. In addition to incredible attractions, the park also has its own cafes, restaurants and more than two dozen different shops.
2. Movieland Studios
Movieland Studios Amusement Park... As the name implies, getting here, you move into the world of cinema. The park consists of 2 parts. All shows based on blockbuster stories and cinematic masterpieces take place in the main ParkStudios area. The entrance here is not limited and everyone can take a ride on the rides, and everyone, regardless of age, can take part in the holiday. Kids will love the adaptations of Indiana Jones, Peter Pan and Rambo, but adults won't be bored either. The events taking place here will definitely inspire any visitor to the exploits, forcing them to try on the role of the main movie hero.
3. Safari park Parco Natura Viva
True adventurers and fans to tickle their nerves should look into Safari Park Parco Natura Viva... The wildness of its territory is off scale, because among 1500 species of animals, 250 of them are wild. The park is divided into two zones. One of them is Safari. Here, visitors can ride their own car or a special bus around the park, observing the life of cheetahs, giraffes, lions, rhinos, zebras, antelopes and other exotic animals.
The second part is the Fauna Park. Here tourists are invited to walk across five continents and see animals that live on each of them. There is also a tropical greenhouse, which allows you to feel even more and plunge deeper into the atmosphere of South American rainforests and get closer to wildlife, see unusual plants and reptiles. Particularly curious tourists can learn the entire history of life on Earth thanks to a special park design. On the territory there are naturalistic reconstructions of dinosaurs and other long-extinct animals.
4. Aqualandia Jesolo water park
The ideal place for a summer vacation will be Aqualandia Jesolo water park... Lido di Czolo is one of the three largest European seaside resorts with a water park and attractions. 6 thematic zones - a real expanse for children and adults.
5. Park Mirabilandia
Lacking adrenaline in your life? Mirabilandia park invites real reckless drivers to ride on board one of 16 cars and demonstrate their talent and skills to the public. But for a start, it is better to take a closer look at the surroundings of the park from a height, taking a ride on the Eurowheel Ferris wheel. This attraction is especially charming in the evening, when it is illuminated by 50 thousand light bulbs.
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6. Park "Italy in miniature"
A truly amazing and impressive place is park "Italy in miniature" located in Rimini. Here you can see every nook and cranny of the country, all the architectural masterpieces. It will take a whole day to look into every corner and walk around the entire park. The area of Italy in miniature is 85 sq. km. 
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Rainbow Magicland Amusement Park offers its visitors crazy rides, where the heart literally jumps out of the chest, but still want to ride again and again. But the main highlight is the castle, where the magic of the Winx fairies is taught and where any girl wants to go. 
8. Zoo Safari Fasano
Italy is home to one of the largest in Europe Safari Parks - Zoo Safari Fasano... The park is located in the south of the country, where the hot climate resembles a sultry African reserve, and the exotic plants and animals will impress anyone.
9. Amusement park Gulliverlandia, Lignano Sabbiadoro
Amusement park Gulliverlandia, Lignano Sabbiadoro
will delight children and parents.
There are carousels and attractions for every taste and age.
Welcoming sunny Italy offers travelers all kinds of relaxation. Tourists are greeted by ancient monuments, historical sites, cozy beaches and wonderful amusement parks.
Italian amusement parks, photo by RomagnaInformazioni
The entertainment industry has developed rapidly in the country since the middle of the last century. In the sixties, the first amusement parks appeared: the Neapolitan Edenlandia, Fiabilandia in the town of Rivazzurra in the resort of Rimini. A little later, Gardaland was opened - the Italian analogue of Disneyland on the eastern shore of the beautiful Lake Garda.
Time passed, and new entertainment and recreation areas appeared in Italy: thematic and educational, adventure and zoological, amusement parks and water parks. Today, almost one and a half hundred well-equipped and well-equipped amusement parks operate in different regions of the country. More than ten million visitors annually bring hundreds of millions of profits to the Italian entertainment industry. Gardaland is deservedly considered the leader of this sphere.
Map of amusement parks in Italy
Gardaland
Mirabilandia
Rainbow Magicland
Mirajika
Italy in miniature
Fasanolandia
Fiabilandia
Movieland
Leolandia
Magic world
Waterpark Prato Blue
Ondaland Aquapark
Splash Water Park
Carrisiland
Waterpark Monreale
Etnaland
Gardaland is the most visited park in Italy
Gardaland is the third most popular amusement park in Europe, built on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, photo Anna0691
Gardaland is not only a popular amusement park of European importance, but in general the most visited tourist attraction in Italy after the Vatican Museums and the legendary one. Gardaland was opened in the summer of 1975 at the initiative of a resident of the town of Peschiera del Garda in the province of Verona - entrepreneur Livio Furini, who visited California Disneyland and was fascinated by this park.
In the new amusement park, there were not many, but they were all original and exciting, and they gathered constant queues of people who wanted to ride. The technical complexity of the attractions gradually increased, their number grew; spectacular objects and theatrical events appeared.
Almost forty years have passed since the discovery of Gardaland. Today, this vast recreation area, covering about 500,000 m², houses more than forty classic and high-tech attractions, playgrounds and children's pavilions, shops and restaurants.
On the territory of Gardaland, thematic zones have been created, dedicated to different times and achievements of mankind, existing places on the planet and fantastic countries. You can visit the East, Egypt and Hawaii; visit Burmania and Atlantis, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and Space, the Old World and the Wild West. Knight tournaments and laser video shows, educational trips, theatrical performances and performances of trained animals await you.
Tickets can be bought online at a price of € 36 for adults; € 32.50 for children under 10 and adults over 60.
Address: Via Derna, 4, 37014 Castelnuovo del Garda Verona, Italy. Details on the park's website.
Mirabilandia is the largest park in Italy
Mirabilandia, show "Police Academy", photo by Antonio Paolo Sanna
The area of Mirabilandia Park, located next to Ravenna, is 750,000 m². In terms of its size, this entertainment zone is second only to the Spanish Port Aventura and Disneyland Paris. The design of the park is designed in a marine style - in the spirit of the "city of corsairs".
Mirabilandia has absolutely unique "adrenolinic" attractions: a hundred-meter Ferris wheel, the tallest roller coaster in Europe, the Divertical, the longest Katun, the fastest and most extreme is Ispeed. In the park there is a town of Bimbopoli for the little ones and attractions, where children up to 120 cm are allowed access.
Over the years of the park's activity (and it has been operating since 1992), the owners of Mirabilandia have opened dozens of new attractions, a circus, a 4D cinema, even their own temple - the Church of St. Giovanni Bosco. Themed performances are held in the park; here you can watch the famous show "Police Academy", performances of stuntmen and show theater on ice, see grandiose laser performances and large-scale fireworks.
Since 2003, an autonomous water park "Mirabilandia Beach" has been opened on the park territory. Themed zones have been set up around the central lake. Many of the water activities are unique, offered only here.
The number of visitors to Mirabilandia is growing every year. The public is attracted by the low entrance price and the opportunity to visit the park the next day for free, using special bracelets given out at the box office.
Rainbow MagicLand Park
In Rainbow MagicLand park, photo by Filippo Tenore
Mirajika - amusement park in Molfetta
Mirajika amusement park, photo by Ivan Damiani
A small park Miragica is located in the town of Molfetta (Puglia region). The area of the park is about ten hectares. This is a young entertainment zone: it was opened in 2009, there are two dozen attractions on its territory.
The main attractions of Mirajiki: the thematic zone "Land of the Giants", where you can feel like a midget; roller coaster "Sentsafiato"; rotating attraction "Spaccatempo". A 4D cinema is open in the park - a show “between reality and fantasy”. A feature of "Mirajiki" is the possibility of personal participation of guests in the performances of actors and acrobats in the park.
Adult ticket price € 21; children € 16; there is a special "evening" price.
Address: Via dei Portuali, 70056 Molfetta Bari, Italy. Details on the website.
"Italy in miniature" near Rimini
Italy in miniature - an educational park with mini-copies of Italian and European landmarks, photo Tourismus Emilia Romagna
This theme park is located north of Rimini, on the Adriatic coast. Italia in Miniatura is not a simple entertainment area with attractions, but an educational park with mini-copies of Italian and European cultural monuments and natural attractions.
Italia in Miniatura was founded by Ivo Rambaldi, a businessman from Ravenna. The park opened in July 1970. At first it was a small themed town, where about fifty objects were created. Over time, it has grown, become more interesting and meaningful. Today, more than 270 various miniature masterpieces have been built. The exposition is constantly updated. Every year, "Italy in miniature" is visited by half a million tourists.
The most important sights of the world occupy an area of 85 hectares. Here you will see the Colosseum, the theater and the miniature, small, Florentine Holy Cross Square. Many objects move, sound, act. The territory of the park has served as a kind for filming many times.
The park also has the usual attractions: water slides, swings and carousels; dinosaur exhibition and science amusement park. Music and laser shows are held here. You can travel through the territory of "Little Italy" on a small gondola, or you can inspect the park's objects from the monorail road.
Fasanolandia parks in Puglia
Zoosafari, photo * SmartiS *
In the city of Fasano in the Apulian province of Brindisi, there is the Fasanolandiya family amusement park. This is a relatively small park - it has about thirty attractions. Fasanolandia has classic roller coasters and rotating roller coasters; 30-meter tower "Sputnik" for free fall; log boats for rafting on an artificial river. There is a 4D cinema and a puppet theater, exhibitions of ancient applied arts, weapons, ancient ships.
In Fasanolandia, the vast Zoosafari Park is spread over an area of 150 hectares. This zoo has been operating since 1973 and is considered one of the largest in Europe. Animals are kept here in natural conditions, close to their natural habitat. Tourists can travel through the park among its freely moving inhabitants by car or a special bus. There is a monkey village in the park, where a mini-train runs. Also, ornithological and tropical zones have been created here, cognitive routes have been opened.
Fiabilandia - "Fairy Land"
In the Fiabilandia park, photo by Andrea Gennari
Fiabilandia is one of the oldest theme parks in Italy, founded in 1965. "Land of fairy tales" is located in the town of Rivazurra, not far from Rimini. This park is especially loved by young visitors - most of its entertainment is intended for the age group up to 9 years old.
Fiabilandia is centered around Lake Bernardo. There are five thematic zones on the territory of the park: medieval, eastern, "Wild West", "Corsair Bay", "Mysterious Castle". The main character of the fairy-tale country is the fantastic creature Babau.
There are thirty rides in the park. All of them are "painted" in a fairy tale coloring, and children, moving from one corner to another, find themselves in different fairy tales. You can travel around Fiabilandia by a small circular train or by water - on the Mississippi steamboat. There is a children's disco for young visitors. In the evenings, kids and parents can watch the water music show on the mini-lake with fountains in the middle of the park.
Entrance tickets: adult € 23.50; children from 3 years old and up to 130 cm in height - € 16.50; children under 3 years old and up to 1 m tall - free of charge.
Movieland - "cinematic" park
Movieland Amusement Park, Photo by CanonBrownell
This park on Lake Garda in the commune of Lazise dates back to the eighties. It grew gradually and over time turned into a large, meaningful complex on an area of 280 hectares. There are more than forty attractions in Movieland. There are three thematic zones dedicated entirely to the art of cinema.
Movieland Studios is a Movie Park where you can enjoy spectacular rides inspired by The Terminator, Lara Croft and Star Wars sets. Nearby there is a water entertainment zone, decorated in the style of the adventures of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" - "Kaneva Aquapark". The third zone hosts theatrical performances and shows with fireworks; there are also souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes.
Movieland is expanding and renewing every year; new technological attractions, bright decorations appear. There is a monorail in the park, passing through the sites with episodes of horror films; there is a Wind shear attraction with amazing fire effects and a 50m Hollywood Action Tower.
The parks are open from early May to late September. Opening hours are mainly from 10:00 to 18:00, but in July-August they close later. The entrance to the park costs € 28, for children up to 140 cm you will need to pay € 22, and children up to 1 m tall - free of charge. More exact dates, opening hours and prices are indicated on the park's website.
Address: Via Fossalta, 56, 37017 Fossalta VR. Park website: www.movieland.it.
Minitalia-Leolandia - educational and entertainment park
Park Minitalia-Leolandia, photo by fra.bons
Park Minitalia Leolandia is famous for its educational areas: Minitalia - Italy in miniature; mini-farm, aquarium and terrarium; Cowboy Town, Leonardo Land, Pirate Beach and Expo-1906.
The park contains reduced copies of 160 architectural objects of Italy: the Roman, Milan Cathedral Duomo, the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and other attractions. Historical and geographical training programs and performances take place in Minitalia-Leolandia.
The magical world of Magic World
The Magic world amusement park is located in Giuliano in Campania, not far from. The "magic" park has amusement and water entertainment areas for all ages. This largest outdoor entertainment complex in southern Italy covers about 300,000 m².
The attractions of the classic Luna Park work here: a Ferris wheel, high-speed roller coasters, a free fall tower; the 5D cinema was opened.
The Magic world water park has an extensive wave pool, a slow-flowing river, a pool with a hydromassage function and a children's "tropical bay" with slides and attractions. The most impressive and spectacular entertainment of the water park is the Anaconda slide complex, the Big Hole illuminated tunnel slide, the competitive downhill slide, the Family Rafting boat ride.
The water park hosts a spectacular diving show - Malibu Diving Show.
Address: Via San Nullo, 80014 Giugliano NA, Italy. Everything about the park on the website: www.magicworld.it
Aquafan is one of the oldest water parks in Italy
Attraction "Twist", photo by Giovanna d'arco
The famous Aquafan park was opened in 1987. This water complex is located in Riccione, near Rimini. Its area is 150,000 m². The total length of the slopes of all its slides is more than three kilometers.
All the classic amusements of the water park are presented here: slides of different heights; slow and fast flowing rivers, wave pools. In addition, others have been created - spectacular and even extreme entertainment. The Kamikaze slide with two tracks provides a descent speed of up to 70 km / h. At the Extreme river attraction, guests will find a dizzying descent and a steep ascent; on the Speedriul, a rapid spiral descent takes the daredevils into a pulling funnel.
In addition to water fun in the Aquafan park, visitors can enjoy concerts, performances and discos, film screenings and the Oltremare educational nature park. There are sports activities: football, beach volleyball, diving school. The guests of the water park have a solarium and comfortable picnic areas.
The park is open daily from June 7 to September 14 from 10.00 to 18.30. Check the website for opening hours and prices for entrance tickets to the park.
Address: Via Ascoli Piceno, 6, 47838 Riccione Rimini, Italy. Website: www.aquafan.it.
Family water park Prato Blue
Aquapark Blue Meadow - one of the greenest parks in Lombardy
"Blue Meadow" (Parco Acquatico Prato Blu) is a popular water park in Lombardy, in the Brescian town of Montechiari. This is an amazingly harmonious recreation area, located not far from the beautiful Lake Garda, on 120 hectares of green meadows and trees. Prato Blue is not for extreme lovers and adrenaline fans, but for a serene family vacation.
You will not find dizzying attractions here, but on the territory there are various types of swimming pools: for children, adults, families. The largest body of water in the Prato Blue complex is the Blue Lagoon. The baby pool for toddlers has a maximum depth of only 0.8 m. Children can go down the slides, climb the geyser and run under the water jets from the large mushroom fountain.
The spa area of the complex has a water solarium and hydromassage loungers with bubbles, relaxing and invigorating pools, a "tunnel of aromas". For vacationers in "Goluboy Meuga" there are classic sports grounds for basketball, beach volleyball, tennis. There is a football field.
Address: Via Pozzo Cavato, 58, 25018 Montichiari Brescia, Italy. All about the park on the website: www.parcoacquaticopratoblu.it.
Ondaland - water park in Piedmont
Ondaland is the largest water park in Piedmont, photo by Ercole77
In Piedmont, near Vicolungo, there is the Ondaland water park. It has been operating since 2005. There are water attractions for different ages: fourteen slides of various heights, high-speed spiraling on inflatable boats, descent down the Black Hole tube. Kids can swim in a splash pool up to 60 cm deep, ride a motor mini-boat, visit Eldorado Island, located in the center of a huge reservoir, play on a children's entertainment area with a pirate ship, slides and swings.
For a relaxing break, Ondaland has a slow river, along which bathers move on inflatable rings. Equipped picnic areas; there is a cafeteria and pizzeria, a "sandwich shop".
Address: Via Case Sparse, 1, Vicolungo Novara, Italy. For more information on the park, see the website: www.ondaland.it.
Bari water park
The city of Bari (Puglia) has its own water park (Acquapark Bari). There are several swimming pools for those who like swimming and for those who cannot swim at all; there are artificial reservoirs for all ages. In a special “baby-pool”, kids run enthusiastically under the elastic streams of a mushroom fountain, and parents can watch them from the hydromassage area, equipped in the corner of this pool.
For adults, there is a pool with a slope and a wave that runs every half hour. There is a reservoir with slides, the length of the slopes of which, in aggregate, is more than a thousand meters. The pools are surrounded by a picnic area with tables.
Popular sports entertainments have not been forgotten in Bari Park: a football field and a mini-football field, a tennis court and a roller-skating track. There is a well-equipped playground for children. Guests can enjoy dancing and aqua aerobics classes; massive games and shows.
Address: Via Caldarola, 6, 70126 Bari BA. Everything that interests you about the water park can be found on the website: www.acquapark.net.
Splash is a popular water park in Gallipoli
Salento Waterpark (Splash), photo salentomonamour
Splash Water Park (Parco acquatico del Salento - Splash Gallipoli) is the largest water entertainment complex on the Apulian coast. Among the tropical thickets on an area of 78 thousand square meters, there are several artificial reservoirs, different in size, depth, water color. There are many attractions installed on the territory of Splash Park, various entertainment zones are highlighted. Guests are invited to ride a variety of slides - "Kamikaze", toboggans, "Wave", "Twister", "River" and "Boomerang".
The Splash water park is adjacent to the Fiabilandia entertainment area from the north. There you can have fun on classic and inflatable attractions, play sports games, ride mini-cars.
Children especially love the Splash Playground Village - a veritable mini-village adapted to the child's growth. Kids willingly have fun in the "Pirate's Lair" play area, arrange impromptu battles on streams of water in the "Water Battle Rocks" play area.
Performances of artists, magicians, musicians take place on the territory of Splash all day long. Animators arrange competitions, games, fashion shows for guests. In the green area there is a picnic area, restaurants and pizzerias.
Carrisiland - a park in the Apulian province of Taranto
Until 2011, the Apulian park Carrisiland was known as CurtiPetrizziLandia. This complex is designed for kids and teenagers, it is also suitable for families.
Three zones have been created in Carrysiland: a water park, a "Forest Zone" and an entertainment zone.
Children and adult vacationers willingly walk in the "Forest" thematic zone. Gnomes live here, guests are greeted by heroes of forest tales who have come to life. In the magical forest, you can walk along the paths or take a mini-train, see the village of Tarzana and a small zoo, climb into a house built on a tree, and meet prehistoric monsters.
The Entertainment Zone is designed in the spirit of the Wild West. There is a saloon here, children can ride a pony, ride a horse on the prairie and visit the Indian settlement, visit the house of robbers, see a Western theatrical performance.
The main theme of the Carrisiland water park is Caribbean motives. On 30 hectares, there are reservoirs, slides, rocky waterfalls. There is a solarium in the water area; vacationers take a hydromassage pool and a classic massage parlor. The water park invites guests to watch performances and personally participate in fun beach activities.
Address: Contrada Curtipitrizzi, 72020 Cellino San Marco Brindisi, Italy. Park website: www.carrisiland.it.
Monreale - the largest water park in Sicily
A giant ball with a fountain, photo panoramio.com
The largest Sicilian water park Monreale (Acquapark Monreal) is located near the city of the same name, in Palermo. The park has been operating since 1992. The area of the entertainment water complex is 22 hectares.
Classic water attractions work here: giant slides, cannons, toboggan, Kamikaze descent; several artificial reservoirs of different types and depths. For kids, a swimming pool "Shell" has been created, where children frolic in the water, and parents can calmly watch them while enjoying refreshing drinks.
During the daytime, the park's animators hold games and contests. In the evenings, Monreale venues host concerts, performances, shows.
Address: Strada Provinciale di Pezzingoli, 172, 90046 Monreale Palermo, Italy. Park website: www.acquaparkmonreale.it.
Etnaland theme park
Etnaland Park, photo by Marco Derksen
Sicilian park Etnaland began with a small zoo, opened near the town of Belpasso. The park was a success, quickly became popular and within thirty years developed into a vast entertainment area of European renown. Etnaland has two themed zones: the Dinosaur Park and the Water Park.
The area of all Etnaland pools exceeds 8.5 thousand square meters. Many of the park's artificial reservoirs are intended for children. There is a wave pool on the territory - it is considered the largest in Europe. In total, Etnaland has two dozen water trails and slides: calm, medium difficulty and extreme, dashingly twisted. The most daring guests will find the 60-meter Tower and the Storm roller coaster; the little ones are invited by the "Cyclops Tower" and the funny "Mini-Tornado". You can travel through the park on foot or take a cable car designed to carry seven hundred people.
In the Dinosaur Park, you will be greeted by models of huge prehistoric creatures - reptiles, birds, saber-toothed tigers, mammoths, ancient fish. The figures can be touched, it is allowed to be photographed against their background. The dinosaur park is divided into sectors: from the Paleozoic to the Cenozoic era.
Popular among the guests of the park are descent on a nine-seater Crocodile Rapids boat - a journey through the jungle along a rapid river with rapids. The stormy stream and river banks are inhabited by crocodiles, elephants, pink flamingos. Models of animals are made in full growth.
Etnalanda's public is hit by a laser show with play of light, three-dimensional beams and "volumetric" fogs.
Address: Contrada Agnelleria, 95032 Belpasso Catania. Park website: www.etnaland.eu.
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On the shores of Lake Garda, there is a huge amusement park Gardaland. This is not a copy or a branch of Disneyland, but rather its Italian counterpart. There are completely different attractions, performances, characters. Don't assume this park is just for children. On the contrary, adults themselves become children and participate in the excavation of the Egyptian pyramids, turn into pirates, travel along an underground river, experience sweet horror in a “loop” and tickle their nerves, hanging upside down in a “bat”. By the way, it is in Gardaland that the scariest attraction in Europe is open.
Gardaland gives everyone what is so sorely lacking in everyday life - the feeling of a holiday in which everyone is not just a spectator, but a participant. The most popular are the Laser show, dolphin and fur seal show, knight fights. Near Gardaland is located Movie Studio - an amusement park based on the most popular films, full of marine life from all over the planet. There are fastfood restaurants and pizzerias in the park.
Rainbow magicland- a new amusement park near Rome.
The Rainbow Magicland amusement park resembles the famous Disneyland and Gardaland - and its main theme is Winx - young fairies. The construction of the park cost 300 million euros. So "Rainbow Magicland" will compete with amusement parks in Europe, and will be included in the top ten parks. The Rainbow Magicland amusement park covers an area of about 600,000 sq. m, it features more than 30 attractions for the whole family. The scariest "Shock - Steam Machine" is a roller coaster with an acceleration of up to 100 km / h in 3 seconds, a loop 35 meters high! Attraction Mystika with a height of 70 meters, allowing you to really feel what gravity is. Cagliostro - a path of 430 meters at a speed of 70 km / h, full of descents, ascents and rotating elements. All this in complete darkness with unexpected effects. But Rainbow Magicland isn't all about adrenaline. There is a lot of entertainment for kids too. Restaurants, cafes and other establishments will help you relax between adventures in the land of magic. It is better to check the park's opening hours on the website - in summer it is open until midnight, from October only on weekends. Adults will appreciate the proximity of the park to one of the largest outlets in Italy.
Sanevaworld amusement park (Veneto)
Welcome to one of the most popular amusement and amusement parks!
Breathtaking rides, pools of various sizes, water slides, white sand beaches await you! Your kids will love the shows and performances there!
We assure you that this is recreation and entertainment not only for children, but also for adults. There is a chain of restaurants on the territory.
Waterpark MAGIC WORLD (Naples)
This water park is the largest water park in Italy (100,000 square meters) and is suitable for children and adults of all ages. Here you will find a huge wave pool, slow river, jacuzzi, colorful water slides and an exotic tropical lagoon. Exciting new rides, new generations await the daredevils.
For younger children, there is an equipped playground, special pools and water slides.
Aquafan water park (Rimini)
This is one of the most famous water parks in Europe, a giant water entertainment complex, near Rimini, on an area of 90,000 square meters!
Here you will find the most emotional and extreme water attractions, such as KAMIKAZE - two steep water slides each 90 meters long, from which a speed of 65 km / h develops, EXTREME RIVER - 16 meters of fear, a steep descent and a sharp ascent in the form of the letter V , the only one in Europe borrowed from California. The fastest attraction in the park, you descend at a speed of 70 km / h, TWIST– consists of 3 spiral pipes, each 130 meters long ... There are five heated pools in the park, one of which is called the Ocean in Miniature, with an area of 2.800 sq. M. meters, more than 3 meters deep with artificial ocean waves. In addition, here you will find scuba diving courses, a solarium area, pools with hydromassage, as well as picnic areas, restaurants, fast food, and a bar. At your service - an artificial beach with beach volleyball, basketball, football, you can ride inline skates. In summer, there is a night disco in the park. The most anticipated afternoon show in the park is a foam disco, where you can plunge into a sea of foam and an ocean of joyful emotions.
Amusement park Mirabilandia (Emilia Romagna)
This amusement park is one of the largest in Europe, after the French Disneyland and the Spanish Port Aventura. The park covers an area of 750 thousand square meters. The park is equipped with 37 state-of-the-art attractions, including roller coasters, a circus, a 4D cinema, and ongoing performances and shows. Very popular among visitors are car stunt shows and theater performances on ice, laser shows and night fireworks. The park operates from April 1 and works until September 13, then until November 1 on weekends from 10:00 - 18:00, in July and August until 23:00.
Fiabialandia Park (Emilia Romagna)
Rimini has another popular Fiabilandia park. It is surrounded by greenery and has no architectural barriers. Here you will find the villages of the American Wild West and the pirate galleon. Here is the Lake of Dreams and the castle of the Wizard Merlino rises. Here you can fly like Superman, crawl through an apple with a caterpillar, walk through the small jungle of the Exotarium, see the Doll Museum, and wander through the Eastern Labyrinth.
When it gets hot outside, you can swim in the Sea of Frog and dine in the shade of palm trees and baobab trees. In the evening, on board the Mississippi steamer, a beautiful spectacle of dancing fountains opens up on the water. Let's not forget about the children's disco, where adults are not allowed to enter. In addition, there are many places in the park where you can have a snack or a good meal.
Aquapark Prato Blue (Brescia)
The absence of any special extreme attractions and giant slides in this water park is compensated by all kinds of sports, including water activities.
In Prato Blu, there are several giant pools at once: a deep one for adults with small towers, another one with real sea water, and a “paddling pool” for children. There is another pool with hydromassage. You will also be delighted with the unusual natural solarium, in which you can get the perfect tan, because it is located right in the ankle-deep pool. Sun loungers are installed inside this entire space. There are also equipped picnic areas and sports entertainment. There are several snack bars and eateries on the territory of the water park. Children will be delighted with the sandwiches made in the shape of fairy-tale characters. By the way, animators work with children who are ready to tirelessly amuse the kids until late in the evening. They are taught to swim, play various games, dance in the children's disco right in the pool
Aquapark Bari
The water park consists of several swimming pools, including a children's one, which is suitable for those who cannot swim. The large pool will delight you with its artificial waves.
The rest of the complex is a swimming pool with a total length of more than a kilometer, with water slides for daredevils. On the territory of the park there are football and tennis fields, roller-skating paths, playgrounds, as well as a small farm with goats, ducks, rabbits, etc.
In the bar and pizzeria you can have a bite to eat, as well as fun animation with music, games, shows, karaoke and water aerobics. The children's club invites its young guests to a creative workshop and a disco.
Aquapark Seahorse (Bari)
A water park with an area of about 25,000 square meters - here you can spend a whole day full of fun. Exciting water rides and slides await you.
Do you dare to slide down a hill 150 m long, 22 meters high and an incline of 75 degrees?
The park also offers a variety of entertainment from sports to music.
SPLASH water park (Apulia)
The complex covers an area of 78,000 square meters and is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
A wide selection of water slides, different in shape, length and slope for different levels of fearlessness of visitors. From the most reckless to perfectly comfortable even for a three-year-old child.
Near the water park there is an amusement park, bars, a restaurant, a pizzeria and shops. Also, various funny contests are held on the territory of the park, shows are shown, in a word, they do not let you get bored.
CURTIPETRIZZILANDIA (Puglia)
The park consists of three different areas:
The first part with an area of 30 hectares, where you can walk, ride a train, visit a mini-zoo, a fairy tale world in the forest where gnomes live, see dinosaurs.
The second part is a Wild West-themed entertainment area with pony rides, an Indian village, shows and musicals.
The third part is a water park with an area of about 30,000 square meters with a swimming pool, water slides for adults and children, waterfalls, rocks, jacuzzi.
Waterpark Montreal (Sicily)
Aqua Park Monreale, nestled among the picturesque hills a few kilometers from Palermo, offers a large entertainment space for the whole family. Here you will find numerous water games and activities, slides for children and adults, large sun terraces with parasols and sun loungers. Dance nights are held here every Saturday night.
Etnaland Park (Sicily)
One of the most popular parks in Europe.
Exciting water attractions, rafting for adults and children, jacuzzi, children's Lagoon (equipped with various water games), laser show, waterfalls.
There are several restaurants, a pizzeria, bars and various shops on the territory.
