Mirabilandia is a large amusement park located in Savio, a district of Ravenna in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Opened on 4 July 1992, it grew from a struggling regional attraction into the biggest theme park in Italy, covering roughly 850,000 square meters (about 210 acres) of coastal Adriatic land. Spanish operator Parques Reunidos has run the park since acquiring it in 2006, and Mirabilandia now draws around two million visitors a year.
The park is best known for its lineup of extreme roller coasters and record-setting attractions, including the Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster Katun, the Intamin launch coaster iSpeed, and the Divertical water coaster, which held the title of the world’s tallest water coaster at 60 meters. Alongside its 41 attractions and adjoining Mirabeach water park, Mirabilandia has continued to expand in recent years, adding a Nickelodeon-themed land in 2025.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Savio, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Opened: July 4, 1992
- Area: About 850,000 square meters (210 acres)
- Operator: Parques Reunidos (since 2006)
- Attractions: About 41, including 10 roller coasters
- Signature ride: Katun (B&M inverted coaster, opened 2000, 50m tall, 6 inversions)
- Notable feature: Eurowheel, a 92-meter Ferris wheel, one of Europe’s tallest
- Annual visitors: About 2 million
The Ride Experience
Mirabilandia’s coaster collection centers on Katun, a Bolliger & Mabillard inverted coaster that opened in 2000 and remains one of the longest inverted coasters in Europe, sending riders through a vertical loop, zero-G roll, cobra roll, and twin corkscrews at speeds up to about 65 mph. iSpeed, an Intamin launch coaster added in 2009, catapults riders to roughly 68 mph in just over two seconds before a nearly 180-foot top hat, making it one of the tallest and fastest launch coasters in Italy.
Beyond its steel coasters, the park is known for large-scale novelty attractions, including the Divertical water coaster and the towering Eurowheel observation wheel, which offers views over the pine forests toward the Adriatic coastline.
History and Growth
The park opened in 1992 near the pine grove of Classe along the Adriatica state road, with early shareholders including Silvio Berlusconi. Financial trouble in the mid-1990s nearly forced closure, and the park was sold in 1997 to a joint venture involving the company behind Germany’s Phantasialand. Parques Reunidos took over operations in 2006 and has since expanded the park with new coasters, the Mirabeach water park, and themed lands developed in partnership with brands like Nickelodeon.
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Mirabilandia FAQs
Where is Mirabilandia located?
Mirabilandia is located in Savio, a frazione of Ravenna in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, near the Adriatic coast.
What is the tallest ride at Mirabilandia?
The Eurowheel, a 92-meter Ferris wheel, is one of the park’s tallest structures and among the tallest Ferris wheels in Europe.
Is Mirabilandia the biggest theme park in Italy?
Yes, at about 850,000 square meters, Mirabilandia is widely cited as the largest theme park in Italy.
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