Biennal of the Sea and Water – May 17th

Naval Academy
Visits to the Naval Academy resume, which in the morning will host an event dedicated to Livorno’s Historical Paths, with particular attention to the Via Francigena.

Benetti and Lusben Shipyards
They will exceptionally open their doors to the public, with guided tours, thematic events, and exhibitions dedicated to nautical innovation.

Mascagni Terrace
The morning will be dedicated to “Livorno delle Nazioni: between past and future”, a narrative journey through the history and multicultural identity of the city. Following, ANCI meeting on municipal collaboration on major strategic sustainable development issues.

Livorno Aquarium
At the Aquarium, there will be discussions about Posidonia and the continuation of the “Humor Festival: Antani. Comedy and satire as if it were” organized by the Livorno Foundation.

Creative Hangars
There will be discussions on urban planning, urban regeneration, and strategies for sea pollution cleanup thanks to the Neri Group.

Pancaldi Palace
At the Pancaldi Palace, ARPAT promotes technical conferences on monitoring marine waters and new tools for predicting extreme climatic events.

Palazzo Hotel
At the Palazzo Hotel, there will be an event dedicated to oenology, between territory, grape varieties, and sustainable innovation.

Sporting Activities
Sports activities will start in the city’s bathing places: Bagni Tirreno, Bagni Nettuno, and Moletto Nazario Sauro, with demonstrations and open trials.

Events
In the afternoon, temporary closure of traffic is scheduled to allow for the cycling event, followed by a ceremonial parade that will accompany the symbolic departure of the first sea voyage of the Via Francigena, in the presence of pilgrims.

Special Visits

• Visit to the ships anchored at the Benetti and Lusben Shipyards (Nave Leonardo Marina Militare)
• Naval Academy Tour
• Visit to the Crypt of San Jacopo

Sea and Water Tours
From Moletto Nazario Sauro and Scali Novi Lena, tours depart to Meloria, Porto, Fortresses, Cisternone, Terme del Corallo, and Sorgenti Leopoldine.

Grand Evening Finale

• At sunset, official closing ceremony of the Biennale at the Villaggio del Mare on the Terrazza Mascagni
• Free show by the Goldoni Theater at the Creative Hangars

Discover the full program for May 17th