Vespa is turning 80, and the Eternal City is hosting the party of the century! From June 25 to 28, 2026, Rome has transformed into a global hub for tens of thousands of Vespisti, marking eight decades since the legendary scooter first hit the roads in 1946.

Rome Celebrates 80 Years of the Iconic Vespa

Helmets are a common sight in Rome, worn by the thousands of vespa riders whizzing around the ancient city. But now you’ll see them inside the main international airport too. Fiumicino is now the first in Europe to use ‘smart helmets’ to check the temperature of travellers.

Robocop-style helmets help Rome airport check passenger temperatures from a distance

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