Nao Victoria opened as a floating museum in Seville

The construction of a new replica of the Nao Victoria will be one of the most important projects of the Nao Victoria Foundation, within the program of Commemoration of the V Centennial of the First sailing around the world.

The NAO VICTORIA 500, as it will be called, is being built on a Punta Umbria´s shipyard (Huelva) where this institution previously raised the Galeón Andalucía and very recently a replica of the Nao Santa María. She will take twelve months of intense work where all the trades related to shipbuilding will participate but where the craftsmanship of a score of riverbank carpenters will stand out in a very special way that will make, starting from logs of Iroko, real wooden sculptures that will be the pieces plus interesting of this new ship. T

his life-size vessel will be permanently located on the Guadalquivir river,close to the future Interpretation Center of the first sailing around the world, and will be a visual attraction of great impact for the city of Seville. 

The offer is a good opportunity to learn about the history of an expedition that changed navigation. All in a space that is designed for the whole family and that has adapted to the demands of the situation caused by the pandemic. Thus, the visit require online reservation. The safety distance will be guaranteed and the capacity will be limited to one third of its capacity. Wearing mask is obligatory.

https://www.espacioprimeravueltaalmundo.org/