Top Italian Regions by GDP: A Comprehensive List

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List of Italian regions by GDP (2021) In 2021, the gross domestic product of Italy was 1.78 trillion euros, an increase of more than 20 … Read more

Pietro Longhi - The Tooth Puller, 1746 - 1752

Facts, Images & History of the Carnival and the Masks of Venice

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The Carnival and the Masks of Venice: Mistery, Illusion & Seduction Masks have always been used in the ancient tradition of Greek theatre, in the … Read more

The Human Chess of Marostica, Italy

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Venice tests Mose floodgates in full for the first time

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Crucified like Jesus two thousand years ago | The second case in the world discovered in Italy

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Osteria Ai Pioppi, Human-Powered-Amusement-Park-mechanical-amusement-park

Ai Pioppi – Mechanical Amusement Park, Treviso

May 1, 2021April 22, 2016 by WeirdItaly

Bruno Ferrin, 79 years old from Nervesa della Battaglia, Treviso, built an amusement park consisting of 45 mechanical rides and attractions (including swings, merry-go-round, slides, roller coasters, trampolines) he designed and built; all the rides work without electricity.

The attractions are spread over 30,000 square meters of land.

In 1969, when he decided to open an inn (Ai Pioppi) as a second business.

After a few years, he made his first swing. Then he planned more ambitious projects.

Ferrin started building rides for his customers to enjoy.

Fabrica produced an interesting documentary about his work.

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Osteria Ai Pioppi, Human-Powered-Amusement-Park

Official Website: Osteria Ai Pioppi

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