Italy pavilion breaks ground at Expo 2020 Dubai

Wednesday, 4 December 2019 at 18:12

The Italy pavilion has broken ground at Expo 2020 Dubai.

According to national news agency WAM, it will showcase its finest minds, talents and expertise under the theme of 'Beauty Connects People'.

Inspired by the most advanced sustainability and circular economy standards, the structure will also feature an innovation hub.

The pavilion is expecting approximately 28,000 visitors on average daily and will be an 'garden of stories' where different elements are combined to convey balance and harmony in reflection of the order of the universe.

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