Romano Bellini bought his first vintage Riva at the age of 16: it was a 1953 Riva Sebino.
The purchase was made out of pure passion, at a time when mahogany Rivas had no economic value.
After a few years, he purchased a 1956 Riva Ariston first series.
Gradually, over the course of 40 years, he began to purchase special Riva boats.
Other boats in the collection were purchased in poor condition, only to be restored and sold, but by the end of the restoration, they liked the boats so much that Romano Bellini decided to keep them.
A must-see exhibition for all lovers of Riva motorboats and beyond.
Romano Bellini’s private collection of vintage Riva’s is the most complete in the world, consisting of more than 17 examples of which 4 are unique in the world.
Heritage of inestimable value that guests have the opportunity to see in all their originality and history.
The tour also includes the exciting tour of Riva’s wooden jewelry restoration department.
Artisans at work make the experience unique by showing the secrets of the various steps of a restoration and letting you experience firsthand what is the backstage of a true work of art.