Airships in Tuscany: Stories and Visions

PALP Museum

Conference, Exhibition

Pontedera, Italy (April 2023)

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, the PALP Museum in Pontedera hosted an event dedicated to airships, the protagonists of aviation history and their extraordinary epic, with a special focus on their connection to Tuscany. Organized by Hun in the Sun, the event featured experts such as Michele Quirici, Paolo Gori, Antonio Ventre, and Max Pinucci, author of the book Airships: Designed for Greatness, the Illustrated History.

The day was a journey through stories and images, with a focus on the historical presence of airships in Tuscany, including the legendary hangar in Pontedera, which hosted airships such as the Norge and the Esperia. In the museum’s conference hall, a multimedia presentation of the book was held, enriched by large-format illustrations, infographics, and narratives that brought the epic of these extraordinary flying machines to life.

At the Mandarino café and restaurant, adjacent to the museum, an exhibition of illustrations from the book was set up, offering visitors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the visual beauty and technical precision of the project. The event celebrated the fusion of history, art, and innovation, continuing Hun in the Sun’s cultural and educational journey to narrate humanity’s dreams and achievements in the skies.

Airships in Tuscany: Stories and Visions

PALP Museum

Conference, Exhibition

Pontedera, Italy (April 2023)

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