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       r Gardaland                                               A22
                                                    Salò
       this theme park was opened in 1975 and is one of the largest in   Garda
                                                        Lake
       italy (500,000 sq m, 600,000 sq yds). the 32 attractions range from   Garda
       the rollercoaster to reconstructions of the pyramids and a jungle,
       the Gardaland theatre and the fantasy kingdom, all ideal for   Sirmione  Gardaland
       families with children. the fun park facilities are good, including a   A4  Peschiera
       wide range of refreshments, theme shops and souvenir photos. at   del Garda  A4
       busy times queues are kept informed about the length of the wait.  Locator Map
                                                      Gardaland
                     Space Vertigo
          There’s a bacteriological alarm in the
         space station – everyone must escape!
         The only hope is to jump into space at
          top speed from a 40-m (131-ft) high
            tower. Thrills galore for everyone.








                            Ramses the Awakening
                            Lovers of ancient Egypt can
                            enter the temple of Abu
                            Simbel and explore the dark
                            corridors while shooting
                            laser guns.












        KEY
        1 The floating tree trunks of
        the Colorado Boat confront the
        canyon rapids.
        2 Magic Mountain, a super-fast
        rollercoaster, is one of the most
        famous rides of all, with two hairpin
        bends and two death-defying spins.   Gardaland Theatre
        Only for the most intrepid of visitors.  The park’s actors
                                  take to the stage
        3 Monorail station      every day to provide
        4 Top Spin            entertainment for both
        5 Ice Age 4D            adults and children.
        6 Raptor is a winged roller coaster
        that takes you on a flight of near-
        misses at breath taking speed.
        7 Mammoth
        8 Escape from Atlantis





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