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Cattolica's Aquarium
The impressive building designed in 1934 by architect Clemente Busiri-Vici draws inspiration from futurist ideas and symbolist concepts. "Le Navi" is named after the peculiar shape of the building, whose walls remind of a naval fleet, and has hosted the largest Aquarium of the Adriatic Sea since 2000.
Its size, state-of-the-art technology, scientific approach, cultural depth, architectural characteristics and historical value make it the most appreciated aquarium in Europe. Its privileged position, situated a short distance from the beach, pays homage to the sea.
The charming itineraries (Green, Blue, Violet, Yellow) it gathers are dedicated to the sea and its delicate relationship with human beings, thus standing out as thrilling underwater journeys across the sea and its over 3,000 inhabitants belonging to 400 different species from
Its size, state-of-the-art technology, scientific approach, cultural depth, architectural characteristics and historical value make it the most appreciated aquarium in Europe. Its privileged position, situated a short distance from the beach, pays homage to the sea.
The charming itineraries (Green, Blue, Violet, Yellow) it gathers are dedicated to the sea and its delicate relationship with human beings, thus standing out as thrilling underwater journeys across the sea and its over 3,000 inhabitants belonging to 400 different species from
all over the world.
Blue Itinerary: Sharks, the most dangerous sea predators, are the undisputed protagonists: the aquarium gathers 3-metre-long grey nurse sharks, sharks from the Mediterranean and the Coral Reef, hammerhead sharks and Australian Port Jackson sharks.
The Aquarium of Cattolica is the only one in Europe which gives visitors the opportunity to come “face-to-face” with the most powerful predators on earth in order to help them ward off their fears. Upon booking, they will have the opportunity to dive inside the largest tank ( which contains over 700,000 liters of sea water), sheltered by a steel cage and under the supervision of skilled instructors.
Get to know the environment through amazing experiences of
Blue Itinerary: Sharks, the most dangerous sea predators, are the undisputed protagonists: the aquarium gathers 3-metre-long grey nurse sharks, sharks from the Mediterranean and the Coral Reef, hammerhead sharks and Australian Port Jackson sharks.
The Aquarium of Cattolica is the only one in Europe which gives visitors the opportunity to come “face-to-face” with the most powerful predators on earth in order to help them ward off their fears. Upon booking, they will have the opportunity to dive inside the largest tank ( which contains over 700,000 liters of sea water), sheltered by a steel cage and under the supervision of skilled instructors.
Get to know the environment through amazing experiences of
interaction ranging from the stroking of curious flat sharks (which are similiar to Rays) to the attendance of feeding procedures which are carried out by skilled technicians at fixed timetables for the whole of the tourist season.
News 2010: The new penguins pool. The Aquarium of Cattolica is always committed to sensitize the big public in conserving, managing, using of the marine environments. The Aquarium offers to the visitors the occasion to reflect on the theme of the penguins protection, whose habitat is always in danger thanks to the degradation, the limited abundance of fish, the drastic climatic change. The new exhibit gets the start point for creating awareness in students, families and children who will admire the new arrived.
Green Itinerary: The Aquarium also gives guests the possibility to visit the so-called “Esotario”, a brand new itinerary which gathers rare species of exotic animals. Snakes, insects, amphibians, geckos, turtles, lizards and iguanas are the undisputed protagonists of wonderful settings which perfectly reproduce their natural habitat.
Violet Itinerary: The sounds of sea is an outstanding journey across the sea world which helps visitors understand sea is not the silent place
News 2010: The new penguins pool. The Aquarium of Cattolica is always committed to sensitize the big public in conserving, managing, using of the marine environments. The Aquarium offers to the visitors the occasion to reflect on the theme of the penguins protection, whose habitat is always in danger thanks to the degradation, the limited abundance of fish, the drastic climatic change. The new exhibit gets the start point for creating awareness in students, families and children who will admire the new arrived.
Green Itinerary: The Aquarium also gives guests the possibility to visit the so-called “Esotario”, a brand new itinerary which gathers rare species of exotic animals. Snakes, insects, amphibians, geckos, turtles, lizards and iguanas are the undisputed protagonists of wonderful settings which perfectly reproduce their natural habitat.
Violet Itinerary: The sounds of sea is an outstanding journey across the sea world which helps visitors understand sea is not the silent place
most people believe it is. This section, which was designed jointly by experts of bioacoustics, biologists and musicians, is the only one in Europe which gives visitors the possibility to experience a closer touch with the underwater world.
Alla conquista dei mari (The conquest of the seas)– It is a multisensory journey across the area dedicated to the history of navigation and piracy. It is an educational way to get to know the vicissitudes experienced by plenty of seamen who sailed the oceans and conquered new lands. An animated itinerary (Yellow Itinerary) where visitors can touch particular items, walk over the main deck of ancient ships, fire a shot from the cannons of ancient galleys and admire the reproductions of popular personalities while enjoying a unique experience which involves all of the senses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Cattolica's Aquarium
Piazzale delle Nazioni 1/A - 47841 CATTOLICA (RN)
Tel. 0541 8371 - Fax 0541 831350
mailto:info@lenavi.it- http://www.acquariodicattolica.it/
Alla conquista dei mari (The conquest of the seas)– It is a multisensory journey across the area dedicated to the history of navigation and piracy. It is an educational way to get to know the vicissitudes experienced by plenty of seamen who sailed the oceans and conquered new lands. An animated itinerary (Yellow Itinerary) where visitors can touch particular items, walk over the main deck of ancient ships, fire a shot from the cannons of ancient galleys and admire the reproductions of popular personalities while enjoying a unique experience which involves all of the senses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Cattolica's Aquarium
Piazzale delle Nazioni 1/A - 47841 CATTOLICA (RN)
Tel. 0541 8371 - Fax 0541 831350
mailto:info@lenavi.it- http://www.acquariodicattolica.it/
