1000 Miglia and Foreign Ministry partner to showcase Italian automotive

1000 Miglia and the Foreign Ministry: a partnership to promote Italian heritage

1000 Miglia, an icon of Italian automotive excellence, has launched a collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to strengthen the international presence of the "Freccia Rossa" and to promote Made in Italy via cultural and exhibition initiatives.

The partnership will use the network of Italian Embassies, Consulates and Cultural Institutes to host events ranging from photographic exhibitions to displays of historic cars, aiming to highlight automotive heritage, design and Italian regions.

• 15 April – Tokyo: exhibition of a 1957 Fiat Abarth 750 Zagato at the Italian Embassy (Made in Italy Day)
• 12 May – Geneva: photographic exhibition at Italy’s Permanent Representation to the United Nations
• 24 May – Indianapolis: photographic exhibition during the Indy 500, in collaboration with the Consulates of Detroit and Indianapolis
• 29 May – Lucerne: exhibition at the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz in cooperation with the Italian Cultural Institute in Zurich
• 2 June – Madrid: photographic exhibition in the gardens of the Italian Embassy for Republic Day

With the 1000 Miglia approaching its centenary in 2027, the collaboration also aims to boost cultural tourism, foster business networking opportunities for Italian companies and enhance value chains tied to art and design. For details on upcoming activities, contact the 1000 Miglia Press Office or the relevant diplomatic offices.