The best free events in Naples for the weekend, including guided tours, free museums, festivals and Halloween appointments!
THElast weekend of October 2015 many are waiting for you free events to choose from to spend an interesting and fun weekend at Napoli.
The cultural initiatives will be varied and the appointment with the free museums in the city. Furthermore, original will be organized free guided tours to the Rione Terra di Pozzuoli with the support of multimedia materials, while the Illuminiamo i Monumenti initiative will introduce some of the most important historical sites in the city.
The festivals continue to enrich the weekend with local specialties from Campania, such as the chestnuts, the truffles and the wine of Procida.
But this will also be the weekend of Halloween and one of the tastiest events will be organized by the Cake Appeal bakery with free tastings of cakes made with Witch.
In addition, the Chiaia Fashion Weekend, the BookMob and other free events in Naples, among which you only have to choose.
Museums and guided tours
Guided tours to the Rione Terra
The ancient Rione Terra di Pozzuoli has been reopened for visits for several months and a new initiative will allow us to get to know it in depth. With the guided tours of "Between land and sea. At the origin of taste”We will make a journey through the Roman roads supported by virtual mapping, and ffetti, virtual guides and multimedia installations.
When: from 25 October 2015 to 18 January 2016, every weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: archelogical area of the Rione Terra
For info on timetables and booking, thearticle on guided tours.
We illuminate the monuments inside and out
Some of the most important monuments of Naples will be illuminated literally and metaphorically by exhibitions, guided tours, art events as conferences, meetings, seminars. They will take place in Palazzo Matteotti, la Palace of Portici, Complex of Santa Maria la Novand the Great Coffee Gambrinus with a busy schedule.
When: until 7 January 2016
Where: Palazzo Matteotti, Santa Maria La Nova Complex, Royal Palace of Portici, Gambrinus Café
Our article for the complete program of events.
Herculaneum, a story in time
An exhibition on the rediscovery of Ercolano through books, volumes, documents and illustrations from the Italian Institute for Philosophical Studies of Naples, the National Library of Naples and the University Library of Naples. Thanks to the multimedia resources of the Virtual Archaeological Museum of Herculaneum, the chronology of the excavations and the discovery of the papyri in the Villa dei Pisoni will be relived.
When: from 7 October to 6 November 2015
Where: Institute for Philosophical Studies - Palazzo Serra di Cassano, via Monte di Dio 14
More info in thein-depth article.
Free museums in Naples
Sunday 1 November will be the last appointment with the free museums in Naples. You can also visit them for free Archaeological excavations and gardens and monumental parks.
Our article for the complete list of open museums.
Mediterranean Tourism Exchange in Paestum
A series of meetings, workshops, conferences, workshops and exhibition halls to learn about the cultural development projects innovations in archeological activitiesand other initiatives dedicated to cultural heritage, tourism and technologists in the field of archeology.
When: from 29 October to 1 November 2015
Where: Paestum
In our article other details about the event.
Festivals and parties
Chestnut and truffle festival
Le chestnuts of Montella and black truffle from Bagnoli Irpino will be the main ingredients of the dishes prepared at the festival. In the food stands you can also taste other local products such as pecorino and wine and there will also be art exhibitions, crafts, entertainment and music in a rich program of events.
When: several days from 16 October to 1 November 2015
Where: in various places of Bagnoli Irpino (Av)
In our article the calendar with all events.
Wine Festival
In Procida a party entirely dedicated to wine, to be sipped while eating the excellent dishes prepared by the chefs of the most renowned restaurants on the island. It will also be an opportunity to discover the historical and artistic beauties of Procida.
When: 30 October 2015
Where: piazza della Repubblica 11, Procida (NA)
Further details in thearticle on the wine festival.
Other events
Hunting for Witch
Cake Appeal is the first bakery in Naples and at its headquarters in Chiaia will organize a Halloween event in collaboration with Strega. They will be able to do free tastings of cakes and chocolates flavored with the Witch, Halloween-themed cupcake with witch cream and drink glasses of Benevento liqueur.
When: 30 and 31 October 2015
Where: Cake Appeal, via Cavallerizza in Chiaia 61
More info on the event in thein-depth article.
Chiaja Fashion Weekend
A weekend with events, finger food tastings, appetizers and many other initiatives dedicated to fashion and new trends in the shops that are part of the Chiaia Consortium. There will also be the possibility to park for free thanks to the “A Chiaia free parking” ticket given to the customers of the shops.
When: the 30 and the 31 October 2015
Where: streets and streets of Chiaja
More details in the article on Chiaia Fashion Weekend.
BookMob in Piazza Dante
A flashmob in which exchange surprise books with uo any of the other participants. All you have to do is circle yourself in Piazza Dante and, at the start, pass the book to those on your left and receive it from those on your right. Those who have more books can put them in the center and the quicker will win them
When: 31 October 2015
Where: Piazza Dante
For the timetable and other info, thearticle on the BookMob.
Electronic Literature Festival
Events, meetings, screenings, demonstrations and other initiatives to enter the world of electronic literature to sensitize visitors to this new type of literary culture and discover the most advanced technologies in the sector.
When: from 16 to 31 October 2015 (Except 27 October)
Where: PAN, via dei Mille 60
Our article for the program with initiatives.
