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beside the real thing, including the brigantine schooner
Ebe
and the command
bridge of the
Conte Biancamano,
a transatlantic oceanliner. You can also wander
through its Banquet Hall and 1st-class cabins.
Enrico Toti Submarine
One of the museum's biggest draws is the
Enrico Toti
submarine, which sits incon-
gruously in its back yard. The first submarine constructed in Italy after WWII, it
was launched in 1967 primarily as a deterrent against the nuclear-propelled tor-
pedo launchers the Soviet Union was sending forth. Take the guided tour for a
first-hand exper-ience of its claustrophic quarters.
Top Tips
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The museum has a weekend program of interactive laboratories and experiments for
children.
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Give yourself at least half a day to explore the museum, which consists of three main
areas: the three-storey monastery, with collections and i.labs; the Air & Sea Transport
Pavilion, full of boats and planes; and the Rail Transport Pavilion.
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You can only board the
Enrico Toti
submarine on a tour, which should be booked at
the information desk.
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There's an on-site bar and canteen if the kids (or you) need to refuel.
Take a Break
Stop for coffee, beer or a panini at historical Bar Magenta (
Click here
)
and enjoy its
lovely Liberty decor.
For delicious Sardinian dishes and a family-friendly welcome, head east to Osteria al
Molo 13 (
Click here
).
