Euroflora is an exhibition of flowers and ornamental plants. It represents one of the main events that take place in the Mediterranean and in the world on research to plant hybridization, cut flowers, potted plants, arboriculture, gardening and landscaping. It is organized by Genova Floralies with the support of municipality of Genoa. It is an event recognized by Association Internationale des Producteurs Horticoles (AIPH) and it is part of Association of International Floralies (AIF) founded in 2005 together with the Floralies of Ghent and Nantes. History Euroflora takes place every five years (quinquennial), with the first edition in 1966. Among the main themes of the event is biodiversity. Euroflora was designed inspired by the famous floralie of Ghent, thanks to the ingenious intuition of the President of the Ente Fiera di Genova Carlo Pastorino that involved the Genoese and Ligurian floriculturists in this ambitious project. The authorization for its development was granted on 27 August 1965 by Association Internationale des Producteurs Horticoles (AIPH), through its president Emile Debroise, who inserted it into the vast panorama of its events. Many Italian floriculturists and botanical experts, but also many foreign exhibitors from countries of all world have presented their plants, flowers and trees at the Fiera di Genova, in over 100,000 square meters of covered pavilions, as well as in outdoor areas. Euroflora 1966 Fiera di Genova, Genova, 30 April - 8 May 1966 In this inaugural edition they were also attendant the actress Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco and Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Euroflora 1971 Fiera di Genova, Genova, 17–25 April 1971 Euroflora 1976 Fiera di Genova, Genova, 24 April - 2 May 1976 Euroflora 1981 Fiera di Genova, Genova, 25 April - 3 May 1981 Euroflora 1986 Fiera di Genova, Genova, 25 April - 4 May 1986 The 1986 edition was the most successful with a total of 730,000 visitors. 250,000 visitors were present at the opening of the exhibition with over 260 exhibitors from 19 countries. The President of the Italian Republic Sandro Pertini was present at this edition. Euroflora 1991 Fiera di Genova, Genova, 20–28 April 1991 The President of the Italian Republic Francesco Cossiga was present at this edition. Euroflora 1996 Fiera di Genova, Genova, 20–28 April 1996 The President of the Italian Republic Oscar Luigi Scalfaro together with his daughter was present at this edition. Euroflora 2001 Fiera di Genova, Genova, 21 April - 1