Travel guides exhibition at the Museum of Geography (14 Jan-11 March 2025)

On January 14, 2025 the Museum of Geography at the University of Padua, one of our main partners of social engagement activities, inaugurated a new exhibition titled The World in Hand. Travel Guides in the West from the Modern Age to Today. The exhibition, which is curated by Gian Paolo Chiari and Sara Dotto with the scientific direction of Giada Peterle, Chiara Rabbiosi and Giovanni Donadelli, remained open until March 11, offering a unique look at the evolution of travel guides from the 17th century to the present day. Among the 40 volumes on display, visitors can admire rarities such as the first guide of the Italian Cycling Touring Club from 1895 and the first Lonely Planet from 1973. Created with the contribution of the Library of Geography of the University of Padua and the MoHu Centre, the exhibition is sponsored by the Italian Touring Club. The exhibition was accompanied by a dedicated book and several collateral events.