The Franciscan Libraries of Naples and its province open to the public, organizing exhibitions and concerts
The BFrancescane libraries of the monastery of S.Chiara in Naples, of the Convent of San Vito in Marigliano and of the Basilica of S. Antonio ad Afragola will be open to the public until 14 June 2015.
The project was implemented thanks to the Bonaventura cultural association, the contribution of the Campania Region and the Neapolitan Province SS. Heart of Jesus Order of the Friars Minor.
The three libraries will propose exhibitions and concerts of classical and popular music, as a tribute to the ancient Naples. Visitors can admire the immense bookseller's patrimony guarded for centuries by the religious who, as we know, were the holders of culture and transformed the silent libraries into a special place, where they could devote themselves to reading and studying while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere.
The books in their possession are ancient texts, unique editions ed unobtainable and the smell and color of the pages yellowed by the passage of time increase their value and charm.
A journey through splendid and hidden places of history and culture.
Event schedule
30 and 31 May 2015
Convent of San Vito in Marigliano
The inaugural event took place on May 16, but the exhibition will continue at the end of the month to allow visitors to discover the world of the Cinquecentine, returned to their original splendor thanks to the work of the master craftsman Rosario Niola.
Hours: 9.30-13.00 and 17.00-20.30
And June 6 7 2015
Conventual Library Basilica of S. Antonio ad Afragola
"The evolution of the book: from the manuscript to the e-book", in the rooms of the Conventual Library. The evolution from the ancient book (in particular the manuscripts, the incunabula and some cinquecentine) up to the e-book.
Timetable: from 9,30 to 13,00 and from 17,00 to 20,30.
14 June 2015
Monastery of Santa Chiara in Naples
"On the notes of the chorales", the Schola Gregoriana Seraphica will interpret the music of the illuminated choir books of the library. The evening will be enriched by the accompaniment of the Damadakà, a group of popular music that will immerse us in the magical atmospheres of ancient Naples.
Timetable: 20.00
Information on the opening of the Franciscan Libraries
When: 30 and 31 may, 6 and 7 June, 14 June 2015
Where:
- Convent of San Vito in Marigliano, Corso Vittorio Emanuele III 236
- Monastery of Santa Chiara, Via S. Chiara 49
- Conventual Library Basilica of S.Antonio ad Afragola, Viale S. Antonio 50
Info: 081 8691014 - 328 4253383 | bonaventuraonlus@gmail.com
