July 7th marks a special anniversary: Pinocchio's birthday. 145 years have passed since July 7, 1881, when the first installment of a story destined to conquer the world was published in the children's newspaper.
Today, the Pinocchio Park and the Carlo Collodi National Foundation-under the new leadership of President Giordano Bruno Guerri-celebrate this anniversary within an extraordinary 2026, marked by the Bicentenary of the Birth of Carlo Collodi (Carlo Lorenzini) and the 70th Anniversary of the Park. For the occasion, official translations of Collodi's masterpiece have reached a historic record of 200 languages and dialects worldwide.
🎁 Special Promotions for Tuesday, July 7th
To celebrate with adults and children alike, Pinocchio Park is offering exclusive rates valid only on Tuesday, July 7th:
📅 Calendar of Events and Celebrations
The birthday of July 7th officially opens the season of summer and fall events promoted by the National Committee for the celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Carlo Collodi, established by the Ministry of Culture.
📍 July 11th | International Study Day
Title: ''The Multimedia Puppet: Pinocchio in Comics''
at the Carlo Collodi National Foundation (Collodi)
An international conference open to the public, organized in collaboration with Chapman University and The University of Iowa. The event will explore the adventures of Pinocchio through his reinterpretations in various media, with a special focus on the world of comics.
📍 Fall 2026 | The International Exhibition ''Carlo Collodi 1826-2026''
in Madrid and Guadalajara (Mexico), on the occasion of Italy's Guest Country at the FIL - International Book Fair.
A major exhibition illustrating the complexity, modernity, and cultural relevance of the great Tuscan author. The celebrations will also travel to Paris, Tokyo, and Moscow in the following months (while an exhibition is currently underway at the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague).
Today, the Pinocchio Park and the Carlo Collodi National Foundation-under the new leadership of President Giordano Bruno Guerri-celebrate this anniversary within an extraordinary 2026, marked by the Bicentenary of the Birth of Carlo Collodi (Carlo Lorenzini) and the 70th Anniversary of the Park. For the occasion, official translations of Collodi's masterpiece have reached a historic record of 200 languages and dialects worldwide.
🎁 Special Promotions for Tuesday, July 7th
To celebrate with adults and children alike, Pinocchio Park is offering exclusive rates valid only on Tuesday, July 7th:
- 20% discount on all admission tickets.
- FREE admission for anyone born on July 7th and sharing the puppet's birthday!
- The visit includes access to the entire complex: Pinocchio Park, the Historic Garzoni Garden, and the magical Butterfly House.
📅 Calendar of Events and Celebrations
The birthday of July 7th officially opens the season of summer and fall events promoted by the National Committee for the celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Carlo Collodi, established by the Ministry of Culture.
📍 July 11th | International Study Day
Title: ''The Multimedia Puppet: Pinocchio in Comics''
at the Carlo Collodi National Foundation (Collodi)
An international conference open to the public, organized in collaboration with Chapman University and The University of Iowa. The event will explore the adventures of Pinocchio through his reinterpretations in various media, with a special focus on the world of comics.
📍 Fall 2026 | The International Exhibition ''Carlo Collodi 1826-2026''
in Madrid and Guadalajara (Mexico), on the occasion of Italy's Guest Country at the FIL - International Book Fair.
A major exhibition illustrating the complexity, modernity, and cultural relevance of the great Tuscan author. The celebrations will also travel to Paris, Tokyo, and Moscow in the following months (while an exhibition is currently underway at the Italian Cultural Institute in Prague).