‘Sfumature di Azzurro’ exhibition unveiled at Teatro Donizetti
Memorabilia from the Coverciano Football Museum on display until March 27
On the occasion of the FIFA World Cup playoff semifinal between Italy and Northern Ireland, scheduled for Thursday 26 March at 20:45 CET at the New Balance Arena, the foyer of Teatro Donizetti will host "Sfumature di Azzurro", the free-entry exhibition dedicated to the history and achievements of the Italian National Team.
Officially opened on the afternoon of Monday 23 March, the ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Andrea Fabris, Atalanta’s Corporate General Director, along with a delegation from the club’s Nerazzurri Youth Sector.
Organized under the patronage of the Municipality of Bergamo, with operational support from Atalanta, the “Sfumature di Azzurro” traveling exhibition that traces the journey of the Azzurri through a curated selection of memorabilia from the Coverciano Football Museum. The exhibition will offer visitors the opportunity to relive the most significant moments in the history of the Italian National Team, including the chance to admire up close the FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championship trophies won by Italy.
Among the items on display are the match ball from the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final, as well as jerseys worn by some of the most iconic figures in Italian football history, including Dino Zoff, Roberto Boninsegna, Fabio Capello, Gianluca Vialli, Roberto Baggio, Francesco Totti, and Gianluigi Buffon. The exhibition also features historic pennants—such as the one from the 1968 European Championship Final between Italy and Yugoslavia—as well as boots worn by Pietro Anastasi, Paolo Rossi, Franco Causio, Alessandro Del Piero, and Andrea Pirlo.
This initiative represents a valuable opportunity for the public and football enthusiasts to engage with the history and achievements of the Italian National Team through original artifacts of significant historical and sporting value.
Exhibition Opening Hours (Free entry):
Monday, March 23: 17:00 - 22:00 CET
Tuesday, March 24: 9:00 - 17:00 CET
Wednesday, March 25: 9:00 - 17:00 CET
Thursday, March 26: 9:00 - 17:00 CET
Friday, March 27: 9:00 - 13:00 CET