Also the museums and the state monuments of Naples will adhere to the European Heritage Days. Euro 1 entrance until midnight
Saturday 20 September 2014 the 31 will be helda edition of the European Heritage Days, an event conceived in 1991 by the Council of Europe and the European Commission with the aim of strengthening and promoting dialogue and exchange in the cultural sphere between European nations. An opportunity for Italian cities like Naples to enhance and promote their artistic, archaeological and landscape heritage.
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, Saturday 20 September the museums, monuments and archaeological areas will remain open to the public up to 24: 00 at the symbolic cost of 1 euro.
Also Napoli will join the initiative, through a series of events scheduled in the state museums of the city that will welcome visitors until midnight, charging only 1 euro for admission.
Museums open in Naples and Campania for the European Heritage Days
Monumental Complex of San Domenico Maggiore
Extraordinary opening up to 24,00 hours
The exhibitions and installations created within the Universal Forum of Cultures can be visited for free: “Words” - Photographic Exhibition by Luisa Menazzi Moretti and “Streets of… 7 cities in 7 minutes” curated by Aldaterra Projects. It will also be possible to visit the exhibition "Masterpieces in detail" with the payment of an entrance ticket of only one euro.
Maschio Angioino
As part of the initiative "The ethics of drinking" concert by James Senese.
During the evening, some museum spaces will also be open and open to visitors. Free entry. 20 September 2014 from 9.00 to 19.00, from 20.00 to 24.00 (Cortile and Sala dei Baroni only) and 21 September from 9.00 to 14.00.
Palace of Caserta
Hidden places. The elliptical vault and the attics
Visits to the elliptical vault and the attics of the Royal Palace to discover the roofs of the Grand Staircase, the historic apartments and the lodgings used by the military during the Second World War. A path through suggestive places of significant historical and architectural value located in the upper parts of the Palace, opened thanks to the collaboration between the management of the Palace and the didactic section of Civita Musea. THE
visitors (groups of up to 20 people) will be able to climb up to the walkable area of the elliptical vault, originally intended to accommodate the musicians involved in the Court, with a splendid view of the grand staircase. Then we will reach the upper part, to observe the complex system of elements that supports the double vault and we will walk the entire structure up to the visit of the attics used to house, during the last world war, soldiers and prisoners. Along the way it will be possible to see the graffiti left by the guests and one
series of objects dating back to the time of war events.
Reservations required: tel.0823 448084; e-mail caserta@civitamusea.it
Start of visits: 10,30 hours
Leafing through Vanvitelli. The letters of Luigi Vanvitelli to his brother Urbano in the Biblioteca Palatina in Caserta
In Library Palatina, where Luigi Vanvitelli's correspondence to his brother Urbano is kept, some Letters by Vanvitelli will be exhibited, selected according to a thematic choice. On the occasion of the exhibition, engravings published in precious eighteenth-century volumes will also be presented. The exhibition will be open from 20 September to 31 October 2014
Caserta - Carolino Aqueduct
Water that comes from afar: the Carolino Aqueduct Between landscape and Vanvitellian architecture Guided tour of the Carolino Aqueduct along a path of about 4 km that leads from the Ponti della Valle to S. Agata de'Goti: a spectacular walk on the last arches of the Bridges at a height of 60 meters, with a visit to the hydrometric station, the ancient ironworks, the inspection towers of the conduit and other curiosities. At the end of the visit the farms will present the typical products of the local food and wine tradition.
Duration of the walk: 10-13 hours. We recommend sneakers and sportswear.
Appointment: 10 hours in the square in front of the Ponti della Valle (Valle di Maddaloni -S.Agata de'Goti)
By reservation only, tel: 0823/277423; e ‐ mail leonardo.ancona@beniculturali.it
Museum of Capodimonte
The Battle of Pavia and the Vandalia
In 1525, the battle of Pavia decided the fate in the war for the dominion of northern Italy between Charles V of Habsburg and Francis I, king of France. The final episodes of the Battle are described in the seven large tapestries exhibited on the second floor of the Museum, woven, a few years later, on preparatory drawings by Bernart van Orley by the refined masters of Brussels. On the occasion of the Heritage Days there will be paths narrated with the playful interlude of the Vandalia choir directed by Maestro Lucio Lo Gatto.
Visiting hours: hours and hours 19 21
For info: 081 7499130 - 081 7499151
Castel Sant'Elmo
IANUS
The Superintendency and the European Youth Association with the president Paola Testa present IANUS, named after the divinity to whom, it is said, the Vomero hill where the castle stands was dedicated. Ianus derives from Ianua, in Latin it means door and as a new access door IANUS will fill the Castle with music, theater, literature, DJ sets and dances. Artists and musicians will animate the places of Castel Sant'Elmo with events dedicated to children and adults, the Castle confirms itself as a meeting place, for sharing and disseminating culture, day and night. The event is organized in collaboration with: Il canto di Partenope; Professional Training Center for Dance - “Dance Company”; Museum Project Association; Bereshit Association, Compagnia dei Actibanchi Association; Caracol Association; with the contribution of Kayak Napoli; with the patronage of the Municipality of Naples - Youth Policy Department.
- 10 Hours: 30 Guided tours at: 10.30 - 12.00 - 17.00 - 19.00 - 21.30, contribution per person € 3,00
Info and reservations from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 18.00 cel 3346077812 - mail: info@progettomuseo.com - 12 hours: 00 and 16 hours: 00 -Treis. MovimentoPosturaYoga - Church of S.Erasmo, Piazza d'Armi,
from 17:00 - Jugglers, Saltimbanco, street artists, will animate the Castle along the entire route up to the Piazza d'Armi - 18 Hours: 00 - Piazza d'armi - Schémata. Non-verbal communication
The theater company Il canto di Partenope, directed by Mauro Maurizio Palumbo, presents a theatrical action dedicated to non-verbal communication. Schémata is a performance - divided into three moments painting theater and dance - during which actors and dancers will demonstrate to the public that the human being, with his own character and soul, can transform the body into an instrument of connection and communication with their own kind even without speaking.
The proposed theatrical action is the result of studies carried out by the company on the theatrical masks of ancient Greece and on the rites, dramas and actions of the ancient world.
- from 19.00 - Dj set Fulvia Irace - Piazza d'Armi
Certosa di San Martino Museum
Harvest in the Certosa. The ancient vineyard of the monks
Saturday 20 September, the appointment at the Certosa and Museum of San Martino is renewed for the harvest of the delicious organic grapes of the ancient Cornicella and Catalanesca strains. The harvest takes place in the gardens, following the path of the vineyard, a plant with ancient historical-religious meanings but also a symbol of abundance and regenerative strength.
The gardens and panoramic gardens of the Certosa di San Martino surround, in five terraces, the entire perimeter of the monumental complex. The green area was arranged in flower beds, surrounded by non-tall vegetation to leave the view of the city free. The Sant'Elmo hill represented the so-called 'agricultural garden': a hybrid of vegetable gardens, citrus groves, vines, olive trees, ornamental plants. The harvest is carried out in collaboration with the I giardini del Sud company.
Duca di Martina Museum
Conversations and Concerts in Floridiana
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the next didactic activities of the Museum for the year 2014 - 2015 will be presented
20 Hours: 30 - Greetings from the director, Luisa Ambrosio
21 pm - The invention of the East. The oriental collection of the Duca di Martina Museum between imaginary and historical reality. Presentation of the project by Mariateresa Sarpi, MIUR technical director
21 pm - Concerts in Floridiana. Classical music and museum masterpieces. Project by the "Mystical Gulf" Association and the Museum Management. Presentation by Marco del Vaglio, musicologist
22 pm - Musical intervention by Salvo Lombardo, violinist Pignatelli Museum - Songs and epistles of pure and profane love
21 pm - The Superintendency in collaboration with the NOI PER NAPOLI Association presents songs and epistles of pure and profane love in the Ballroom of the Museum Readings and music, edited by: Olga de Maio, Soprano; Luca Lupoli, Tenor; Lucio Lupoli, Tenor; Mº Biagio Terracciano, Piano; Amalia Sabino, Reciting Voice; Diego Macario, Reciting Voice
Arrival subject to availability, followed by an accompanying visit to the Coach Museum
National Monument of Girolamini
The Sacristy of the Girolamini
16.30 - 18.30 - 20.30 - 21.30 hours
On the occasion of the Heritage Days, it will be possible to visit one of the most evocative environments of the monumental complex.
Celano, in 1692, tells' ... you can then move on to see the sacristy, which is perhaps the largest and most beautiful and richest not only in Naples, but also outside ...
Reservations required, tel. 081 2294571; e ‐ mail mn‐gir@beniculturali.it; max 40 people per visit
Capri, Certosa di san Giacomo
Diefenbach and the sacred in the chapel of San Bruno
Two paintings by the German artist KW Diefenbach dedicated to the figure of Christ, recently subjected to maintenance by the Capodimonte restoration laboratory, will be exhibited to the public for the first time in the chapel of San Bruno. On this occasion the artist's relationship with religion will be deepened. 20.00 - 24.00.
We remind you that they will remain open until 24: 00, also at 1 euro, also the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, the Royal Palace, the Marine Protected Area of Baia, the Seiano Cave, the excavations of Pompeii and Oplontis, which will host interesting initiatives.
Consult the official website of the MIBACT to know all the museums participating in the European Heritage Days in Campania.
