The lights inside, a multimedia show at the Catacombs of San Gennaro

The lights inside, a luminous path to discover history, up to the origins of life, in the evocative scenery of the Catacombs of San Gennaro

Show extended until 29 March 2015

From 20 September 2014 to 6 January 2015 29 March 2015 it will be possible to participate in an extraordinary multimedia and suggestive journey in the belly of Naples. Thanks to the artistic direction of the Essearte gallery, inside the Catacombs of San Gennaro it has been realized The lights inside, a luminous path that winds its way into the Extra Moenia Basilica, which can be grazed thanks to an innovative guided tour that, through lights, sounds and images, blends the heritage of history and tradition of the place with multimedia and new technologies.

The lights inside it is a path that consists of three islands, three stages of a historical-cultural journey that crosses the history of the place and of man. The first stage, of an educational nature, is dedicated to the narration of the history of the site through an ironic and effective theatrical dramatization, in which the figure virtual di Andrea de Jorio, archaeologist and ethnographer procidano (born in 1769), will welcome visitors beginning with the history of the Catacombs.

Official show poster The lights inside the Catacombs of San Gennaro

The unusual journey continues with two other stages, two installations that will envelop the viewer in a succession of images and sounds, giving shape to an emotional story of the history of man and the cycle of life, made particularly suggestive by the spectacular architectural mapping. , of video and sound design: thanks to three-dimensional images space will be annihilated, a skilful sound design will cancel the perception of the present, thus opening the horizons of our imagination.

To take care of the artistic direction of the project, the gallery Essearte in collaboration with the cooperative La Paranza, and is part of a larger project supported by the Ministry of Education, University and Research chand was created with the intention of contributing to the redevelopment and social development of the Rione Sanità, through the enhancement of the huge cultural and artistic heritage of the district.

Informazioni su The lights inside

When: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 20 September 2014 at the 6 January at 29 March 2015 with evening visits to 19: 00 and 21: 00
Price tickets: Only for the two weekends of September (20 / 21 and 26 / 27 / 28) the show will be free, with reservations required while places last
Booking and contacts: reservations required at 081.7443714 or at the email address info@catacombedinapoli.it.
Where: Catacombs of San Gennaro, via Capodimonte 13 - Naples
Official website of the Catacombs of San Gennaro

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Written by Valentina D'Andrea
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