A full-scale replica of the historic Nao Santa María ship is in Liverpool this week. The ship, a replica of Christopher Columbus' flagship, is visiting the city as part of an international historical outreach tour.
Construction and Tour
The Spanish Nao Santa Maria was built by the Nao Victoria Foundation in Punta Umbría (Huelva, Spain), with funding from the Huelva Provincial Council and the Cajasol Foundation. Construction took 14 months, starting in January 2017 and completing in March 2018.
This visit marks a significant stop in its extensive 2026 European tour, which includes stops in dozens of cities where it opens its decks to the public.
Floating Museum
The Nao Santa María is more than just a ship; it is a floating museum and a proud ambassador of the maritime, cultural and tourist heritage of the Province of Huelva (Spain). It represents the great historical oceanic expeditions that changed the course of world history—the discovery of the Americas.
Visitor Information
Visitors will have the chance to step aboard while it is docked at the Royal Albert Dock between August 12 and August 25 from 10am until 8pm. Tickets can be booked via the website: tickets.velacuadra.es.
