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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Official Website: Osteria Ai Pioppi
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