In Cattolica, in the largest aquarium on the Adriatic, there are hundreds of marine and terrestrial species.

In the four indoor routes, you can discover the largest bull sharks in Italy, the Humboldt penguins, otters, caimans, boas, pythons, chameleons, seahorses, thousands of fish and organisms from all the seas of the world, as well as the exhibition ‘Giant Insects XXL’, with over 70 scale reproductions of insects.

During the festive season – from 26 December to 8 January – we can have even more fun with themed displays and the chance for the little ones to transform themselves into magical Christmas characters.

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Opening times: December 8-9-10-17 and from December 26th to January 7th (opening calendar)
Tickets: buy on ticket.acquariodicattolica.it

At Oltremare Park in Riccione, for the holidays Ulisse, Mia and the other dolphins are waiting for adults and children in the most beautiful Lagoon in Europe.

In this nature-themed park, you can become a falconer for a day, discover alligators and dinosaurs in the Darwin Forest, marvel yourself with the flight of birds of prey such as buzzards, vultures, griffon vultures and owls, even meet barn owls and wallabies.

At Christmas time there is also the Magic Crystal under the lighthouse, the most magical snowfall show of Christmas, while in the Christmas Harbour the atmosphere is special thanks to the Frozen Fountain, the Sugar Mine where the gingerbread men live, and the presence of Santa Claus.

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Opening times: December 8-9-10 and from December 26th to January 7th (opening calendar)
Tickets: buy on ticket.oltremare.org

In Rimini, in the longest-running and most famous miniature park in Italy, you don’t need wings to fly over Italy.

You can tour Italy in just one day thanks to the perfect reproduction of the “Italian boot”, from the Alps to Sardinia. Monuments, churches, seas, lakes, volcanoes, inhabited squares, and thousands of miniature trees.

For the Christmas holidays everything will be festively decorated, and in the magical Piazza Italia the public will be welcomed with a big Christmas tree, children’s make-up artists to transform the little guests into their favourite characters, and hundreds of lights. The attractions Venezia, Esperimenta, Pinocchio and the Panorama Tower are also included in the ticket.

Cinemagia7D, the cinema with over 7 special effects, will also be open (with a separate ticket).

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Opening times: December 8-9-10-17 and from December 26th to January 7th (opening calendar)
Tickets: buy on ticket.italiainminiatura.com

Everything is ready for the upcoming holidays in Bologna, at FICO Eataly World (an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Contadina), the only themed park in the world dedicated to Italian food, which brings together food and wine culture, nature, and entertainment under one roof.

Alongside the usual activities – the Multimedia rides , the Gira&Gioca roundabouts, the animal farm, and the many courses – there are many Christmas events not to be missed.

Until 7 January 2024, the Bologna Christmas Village promises lots of fun and amazement with the Polar Express, Santa’s castle, the Zoo of lights, a space dedicated to the most famous fairy tales, many themed shows, and the ice rink.

On Christmas weekends, moreover, with the Christmas Card, every child can enjoy a unique experience inside the Village, such as creating sparkling Christmas decorations, going to the Reindeer Ranch, and meeting Santa’s elves ready to entertain them.

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Opening times: December 7-8-9-10, 14-15-16-17, 21-22-23-24 and from December 26th to January 7th (opening calendar)
Tickets: buy on www.fico.it