At the Pio Monte della Misericordia institute, "Captivi" will be an evocative theatrical journey in the "Redemption" of 600th century Naples!
With around 400 years of history, art and charitable works behind it, the complex of the Pio Monte della Misericordia will open its doors to the Neapolitan public.
Saturday February 28 2015, the ancient charitable foundation will be the scenario of "Captivi", a fascinating theatrical guided tour organized by the NarteA cultural association.
In particular, thanks to the narrations of an expert guide and to the interpretations of professional actors, the liberation, physical and psychological, of the Christian slaves in Naples, known as the Opera of Redeeming of the Captivi.
A historical reality, this, which will be relived through a prestigious collection of ancient paintings, silver, furnishings, texts and themed documents. Particularly interesting will be masterpieces such as "San Paolino who redeems the slave", Signed by Giovanni Bernardino Azzolino e le"Seven works of Mercy"Of Caravaggio.
All embellished by the performances of the actors of NarteA that will take visitors on one of the darker and lesser known pages of the Naples of the 600. A city object of two opposing forces, in the grip of violence, selfishness and injustice, but at the same time, and with the same intensity, a capital of mercy and benevolence ready for the most beautiful works of charity.
And the institution of the Pio Monte della Misericordia is its concrete testimony.
Information on the "captivi" guided tour
When: Saturday February 28 2015
Where: Pio Monte della Misericordia, Via dei Tribunali - Naples
Schedule: 18 hours: 00 - 20 hours: 00
Ticket price: 15 €
Information: 339 7020849 - 334 6227785
Reservations required.
