Italian Navy exhibition "A TUTTO TONDO - The World Tour of Nave Vespucci"

The celebration for the arrival of the Vespucci ship begins on land with the Italian Navy exhibition "A TUTTO TONDO - The World Tour of Nave Vespucci", featuring photographs by Massimo Sestini. The exhibition will be hosted at the Palazzo della Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia from 1st to 7th March. Organised in collaboration with the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, PromoTurismo FVG, the Municipality of Trieste, and with the support of Generali, thanks to which it will later be displayed at the Procuratie in Venice to coincide with the arrival of Nave Vespucci in the lagoon city.

The exhibition not only celebrates the presence of the Italian Navy’s training ship in Trieste but also highlights its deep connection with Barcolana, sharing the same spirit of passion for the sea. Another link between Nave Vespucci and Barcolana is photographer Massimo Sestini, who captured the official images of the ship’s world tour and has also taken iconic photos of Barcolana, which have become part of the event’s history.

"Barcolana’s relationship with Massimo Sestini," stated Mitja Gialuz, President of the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, "has been strengthened over years of friendship and collaboration. Working with him and the Italian Navy on this project is highly significant for us, especially in light of Massimo’s extraordinary determination in overcoming the challenges he has recently faced, emerging even stronger. His ability to tell the story of the sea through unique images adds immense value to this exhibition, making it even more special."

The exhibition will take visitors on a visual journey through the most significant stages of the 2023-2025 World Tour and will also feature some of Sestini’s photographs from various editions of Barcolana, which the public can admire free of charge.

The exhibition will be held on the ground floor of the Palazzo della Regione, in Sala Biasutti, and will be open to visitors free of charge at the following times: