Mosaics of Flight

102 linear meters of mosaics dedicated to the history of flight: this is the story that unfolds along the walls of the four-sided portico of the former Aeronautical College.

Since time immemorial, humanity has looked upward, driven by an innate impulse to explore, learn, discover, push boundaries, go beyond, imagine, and shape the future.

Brave, enlightened, and visionary men, along with scientific discoveries and technological innovations, have turned one of humanity’s greatest dreams into reality: the conquest of the sky.

The mosaics of Flight recount this endless human adventure.

Mythological wax wings, Leonardo’s flying machines, early parachutes, flying ships, and hydrogen balloons; then steam-powered helicopters, gliders, pioneering airplanes, airships, and seaplanes; and furthermore, Italian aircraft that played a leading role between the two world wars in extraordinary adventures in the skies and numerous international records, among which the aviation ace Ferrarin stands out above all; and finally, fighter planes from colonial Italy in the early 20th century, then from the irredentist era, with a special focus on the aviation ace Francesco Baracca, and finally from the Mussolini era.

A long aerial journey from the dawn of civilization to the first half of the 20th century, composed of black-and-white tiles.

A unique work within the realm of the visual arts.

“I Mosaici del Volo” opens to the public on Saturday, April 18, with free admission at the following times:

Saturday

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm (last admission at 6:30 pm)

Sunday

10:00 am to 12:00 pm (last admission at 11:30 AM)

from 3:00 am to 7:00 pm (last admission at 6:30 pm).

People with disabilities are asked to contact the staff on duty at Piazzale della Vittoria 8, Lato Icaro.

For information:
tel: 0543 712627
email: biglietteria.musei@comune.forli.fc.it