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22012 Cernobbio (COMO)
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Night of the flight

On the occasion of the 108th anniversary of Gabriele d'Annunzio's legendary Flight over Vienna, on Sunday, August 9th, Castello di San Pelagio (Due Carrare, Padua) will have special opening hours from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm.

An exclusive summer evening to relive history, with reenactments of the Great War, interactive games, guided tours, and food and wine under the stars.

🏛️ FREE ENTRY AREA
(Free access to: Loggia Garden, State Garden, Barchessa, and Balloon Hall)
⚠️ Note: Admission is free, but online reservations are required by downloading the Free Ticket.

🪖 Live Historical Reconstructions
By the Associazione Sentinelle del Lagazuoi, a true journey through time through scenes of daily life during the First World War:

Healthcare and the Red Cross: The healthcare system and medical techniques at the front.
Military Post: How the soldiers' communications service and correspondence worked.
War Photography: From private shots to official military images.
Provisioning: Soldiers' nutrition and the complex logistics machine.
Civil Committees: Assistance at the front and the organization of support committees.
Personal Equipment: The equipment and items provided to soldiers by the administration.

🍹 Food & Drink Area
Refreshment stands in the garden will be open throughout the evening:

  • Refreshment Stand by Wine Stop
  • Artisanal Gelato by Ape C'era una Volta

🎟️ ACTIVITIES INSIDE THE CASTLE
(A participation fee and reservation required)
🕵️‍♂️ Interactive Game: ''In the Footsteps of the Poet''
A unique journey through puzzles, combinations, and ''inimitable'' challenges inspired by the words of Gabriele d'Annunzio. A playful journey that will guide you through the myths, art, and bizarre objects housed in the historic rooms of the Castle.

Departure times: 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM | 9:45 PM
Fee: �5.00 per person (for ages 12 and up)
Duration: approximately 45 minutes

🛏️ Guided Tour of the D'Annunzio Rooms
A thrilling visit to the rooms that hosted the Poet-Soldier during his stay at the Castle, during the days of his famous flight on August 9, 1918. The rooms preserve intact the Zaborra family's furnishings and memorabilia from the poet's life and flight.

Departure times: 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM
Fee: �5.00 per person (for ages 12 and up)
Duration: approximately 45 minutes

🚀 Guided Tour of the Museum of Flight
A guided tour through the rooms that celebrate the greatest human feat: flight. From the first wings to hot air balloon flights, to the evolution of airplanes, seaplanes, helicopters, and spacecraft.

Departure times: 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM
Price: �5.00 per person (accessible for ages 5 and up)
Duration: approximately 45 minutes
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ONLY DATE
9 August 2026
9
August
2026

Castello di San Pelagio

Due Carrare, Padua (Veneto)

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📲 Info and Reservations

NIGHT OF THE FLIGHT
Sunday, August 9th, from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Castello di San Pelagio! Via San Pelagio, 50 | Due Carrare (PD)

Book your Free Ticket for access to the gardens and book your indoor activities on the official website: www.castellosanpelagio.it
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Night of the flight