At the Maschio Angioino in Naples we remember the entry of Alfonso I of Aragon with historical re-enactments, visits and treasure hunts!
Sunday 26 February 2017 at the Maschio Angioino of Naples he will remember the triumphal entry of the sovereign Alfonso I of Aragon in the Neapolitan city. It was February 26, 1443 when the sovereign, known as the "Magnanimous" entered the city after declaring the union of the Kingdom of Sicily with that of Naples.
In recent years, many researches and some discoveries have hypothesized that the history of the sovereign Alfonso I of Aragon crossed with that of the Holy Grail to the point of suggesting that this precious treasure is found in Naples. Everything starts from the observation of the stone jar that was carved at the base of the hexagonal balcony from which only the sovereign could look out.
The balcony in question is located in the courtyard of the Maschio Angioino, next to the Sala dei Baroni, a place where it is said that, towards the end of the fifteenth century, his son Ferrante would have killed the nobles of the kingdom that were hostile to him. It is thought that this stone jar could lead back to the Grail.
On this occasion they were organized a series of events, re-enactments, treasure hunts and themed guided tours. Let's see them in detail.
Program of the event
Saturday 25 February (and subsequent weekends)
As part of the “Il Graal al Maschio Angioino” project, visitors will be able to admire the environments open to the public for the first time and participate in the new themed guided tours organized by the associations Timeline Napoli, IVI - Interactive Video Itineraries and HK Avventura. You can choose between three routes: "The fortress of time", "King Charles' escape" and the "Grail between history and mystery".
All the info in our article on the Grail at the Maschio Angioino.
Sunday February 26
Families can bring their children (from 6 to 12 years) for participate in the treasure hunt entitled "The secret of the Dragon", conceived by Timeline Napoli which will take place in the new environments open to the public. Children equipped with maps and accessories will discover the history and secrets of the ruler who was a member of the Order of the Dragon. There will be two shifts available, one at 10:30 and the other at 12:00. The cost of the ticket is € 5,00 for children accompanied by a parent who takes part in one of the three guided tours, while the full ticket price is € 10,00. Reservation is mandatory because places are limited.
In the morning you can relive the everyday life of the Middle Ages with the performances of the Company of Arms "La Rosa e La Spada". They will come reconstructed some historical scenes like the medieval fencing demonstrations inside the castle courtyard. You will be able to admire the weapons, uniforms and accessories in the armory room.
Information on the anniversary of the entry of Alfonso I
When:
- the 26 February 2017 (recurrence)
- every weekend (ordinary visit)
