Music, chocolate, drawing, guided tours, exhibitions and a taste of Easter with free events in Naples!
In weekend of 18, 19 and 20 March 2016 The free events in Naples there will be many and for all tastes. Art lovers will have bread for their teeth, as well as those who prefer music or goodies or those who can't wait for Easter to arrive.
You can participate in different guided tours in the city, to discover the nature of the Botanical Garden or the hidden corners of Vomero, or attend the exhibition on the atomic bomb. The greedy ones will not be able to miss the Chocolate Days with lots of artisan chocolate, while outside the famous Bagnoli winery, Vineapolis, there will be a great musical festival.
In the weekend there will be also the FAI Spring where many sites will be open which are closed during the year or which are more complicated to visit, such as the Girolamini Library.
But to discover all the free events in Naples, read on!
Exhibitions and guided tours
Opening of the Girolamini Library
Extraordinary opening for the Library of Girolamini as part of the FAI Days. You can admire theinestimable book heritage, which is slowly trying to recover after the thefts of recent years. The aim is to make it accessible to the public at least once a month.
When: the 19 and 20 March 2016
Where: Library of the Girolamini, via Duomo 142
More details in the article onopening of the Library.
Senzatomica
An exhibition dedicated to a very delicate theme, the raising awareness on the issue of nuclear weapons. We will focus on the paradox that nuclear weapons are built with the intention of protecting the population from enemy and we will try to understand how to build a world free from such devices.
Where: Castel Sant'Elmo, via Tito Angelini 22
When: 17 from March to April 17 2016
More info in thearticle on Senzatomica.
FAI Spring
Also this year the FAI Spring Days will take place with theopening of numerous sites which are normally closed or which is difficult to visit. Among our monuments, palaces, villas, parks we will rediscover our cultural heritage and we can also support the FAI.
When: And March 19 20 2016
Where: various places in Naples and Campania
Our article for thelist of open sites.
Visit to the Botanical Garden
With the Accessible Tourism Days you can participate in 6 free guided tours in the city. This tomorrow we will visit theBotanical Garden and, for those who want, there will also be a walk to Villa Pignatelli. All visits will be designed especially for the disabled.
When: 19 March 2016
Where: Botanical Garden, via Foria 192
In our article, details about the visit and the times.
Guided visit to the Vomero
A walk in the center of the Vomero, from Piazza Vanvitelli to Piazza Medaglie d'Oro with the guidance of the environmental geologist Rocco Lafratta. The visit, like all those included in the Walk of Change initiative, will be on the theme ofeconosostenibilià and green economy.
When: 19 March 2016
Where: Appointment in Piazza Vanvitelli, near the kiosk.
Our article for the hours and other info.
Music
Bagnoli Jazz Festival
An interesting musical festival organized by the Vineapolis winery di Bagnoli with the setting up of a stage outside the venue. For two long evenings they will alternate numerous artists with the participation of an extraordinary guest: Mbarka Ben Taleb.
When: And March 18 19 2016
Where: Vineapolis, Viale Campi Flegrei 22 a
More info in thearticle on the Bagnoli Jazz Festival
festivals
Chocolate Days
On the Lungomare di Salerno returns the festival dedicated to homemade chocolate with many master chocolatiers and the possibility of tastings of this delicacy, all to be licked the mustache. There will also be workshops where you will learn about the beneficial properties of chocolate.
When: until March 20, 2016
Where: Piazzetta Chamber of Commerce - Lungomare di Salerno
More details in thearticle on the Chocolate Days.
Other events
Waiting for Easter in Città della Scienza
While waiting for Easter, adults and adults can have fun in Città della Scienza with one treasure hunt original and fun: you will have to find out where they are hidden chocolate egg. At the same time you will also learn many things about nature, the animal world and physics, with the friendly operators of the Center. Do not miss theexhibition of birds of prey and many activities such as archery.
When: 20 March 2016
Where: City of Science, Via Coroglio 57/104
More details on Waiting for Easter.
White Night in Ercolano
As part of the events for the Festival della Memoria del MAV on Tour, the white night will take place in the historic center of Herculaneum, organized by the Virtual Archaeological Museum. They will organize themselves shows, performances, concerts and you can make delicious degustazioni of typical products. A visit to the MAV, open for free, will also be included.
When: 18 March 2016
Where: municipality of Ercolano and MAV museum
More info inarticle on the white night.
Drawing workshops in museums
Al Duca di Martina Museum the new appointment will take place with free design workshops, dedicated to young and old. The main theme will be still life and, through drawing, you will learn to look better and understand the surrounding world.
When: 19 March 2016
Where: Museo Duca di Martina, via Cimarosa 77
More info in the article on drawing laboratories.
