In September 2024, FICO (Fabbricca Italiana Contadina), or 'Italian Farming Factory' reopened and rebranded itself as Grand Tour Italia. is nothing less than the world’s first theme park dedicated to food, a €100m+ creation of EATaly, all powered by 44,000 solar panels, the most on any single property in Europe.
The 10ha grounds at the CAAB (Centro Agro Alimentare di Bologna) feature a demonstration organic farm with vegetables and orchards.
There are virtual-reality experiences, 13 ‘factories’, 20 osterias, and five multi-media ‘rides’, and snack bars, an organic market, a cinema, theatre and a convention centre. And there are specially designed Bianchi tricycles equipped with shopping baskets to help you get around.
Via Paolo Canale 1 (bus 35 from Stazione Centrale)
Open Thursday to Sunday. Check calendar for hours.
Admission: €15 (or €10 if you book online); admission plus five tastings €39 (or €29 if you book online) Children under 90cm enter for free.
Image by Gianni Careddu