Spoleto Running Festival, the sport event scheduled for the 10-12 June weekend, includes a number of running races, both in town and in the nature around it. It is an occasion for the sport enthusiast and for those who appreciate healthy living and well-being, that has already raised great interest among social networks.
Many VIPs from the world of sports, press, culture and show business have joined the roster, to share their passion for this sport.
For further information visit www.spoletorunningfestival.it
From 23 June to 30 July, 2016 Palazzo Leonetti Luparini (Via del Municipio) will host the photographic exhibition SCHWETZINGEN by Horst Hamann.
The exhibition is organized jointly by the cities of Spoleto and Schwetzingen (Germany) in the frame of their sistership.
The partnership between Schwetzingen and Spoleto started in 2005, and the focus of this year’s celebration is Schwetzingen’s first-ever written documentation, i.e. the Lorsch Codex, dating to 766 AD. The exhibition Schwetzingen by Horst Hamann is but one of the initiatives included, and features photos of the city, its castle and its park, that catch the German city’s most magical and charming nuances.
Worldwide-famous photographer Horst Hamann’s New York Verticals, an actual milestone in the history of photography, won him a personal exhibition at the New York City Museum, the first time ever for a German photographer.
Opening: 23 June 2016, h 18.00
Opening times: 10.30 – 12.30 / 16.00–19.00
Closed on Mondays
Free admission
Friday April 14
h 16.30
Presentation of the Easter program with the inaugural lecture of Prof. Adriano Maggiani, former professor at Ca ‘Foscari University of Venice:
Gentes antiquissimae Italiae: a comparison between Umbrian and Etruscans
Free admission
Cocktail reception
Saturday April 15
h.16.30
Touch-Sight-Smell-Hearing
Guided tour to the newly established educational and tactile section dedicated to Spoleto and Valnerina
curated by Maria Angela Turchetti, Museum director
h. 17.30
Hearing
ACCORDEON SOLO
concert by Luciano Biondini
h. 18.00
Taste-Smell
Tasting of local products linked to the Umbrian Easter tradition at the Roman Theater Garden.
h. 18.00-22.00
Tasting at the Roman Theatre – From Dusk to the First Stars
432 hertz Musical selection by VICEVERSA acustic live performance
Excellence tasting by Ristorante Apollinare
Sunday April 16
h. 11.30 and h. 16.30
Touch-Sight-Smell-Hearing
Guided tour to the newly established educational and tactile section dedicated to Spoleto and Valnerina
curated by the Museum staff
h. 17.30
Hearing
THE LIGHTNESS OF GENIUS
dialogue with musical accompaniment
Created and directed by Stefano Alleva
h. 18.00
Taste-Smell
Tasting of local products linked to the Umbrian Easter tradition at the Roman Theater Garden.
h. 18.00-22.00
Tasting at the Roman Theatre – From Dusk to the First Stars
432 hertz Musical selection by VICEVERSA acustic live performance
Excellence tasting by Ristorante Apollinare
Monday April 17
h. 11.30 and h. 16.30
Touch-Sight-Smell-Hearing
Guided tour to the newly established educational and tactile section dedicated to Spoleto and Valnerina
curated by the Museum staff
h. 12.00
Taste-Smell
Aperitif with local products linked to the Umbrian Easter tradition at the Roman Theater Garden.
h. 18.00-22.00
Tasting at the Roman Theatre – From Dusk to the First Stars
432 hertz Musical selection by VICEVERSA acustic live performance
Excellence tasting by Ristorante Apollinare
Entrance fee: € 4.00 – Reduced € 2.00
Tasting: free drinks, buffet for a fee
Organization: Museums of Umbria in collaboration with Italian Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Perugia
40 aerial photographs of little villages nestled among green hills, rivers, valleys and historic hamlets, taken by Paolo Ficola.
After being on display at the Library of the Chamber of Deputies in Rome, the photo exhibition In volo sull’Umbria comes to Spoleto, at Metamorfosi Art Gallery (Palazzo Bufalini – Piazza Duomo), from July 7 to July 23, 2017.
The city of Spoleto is on display with an image of the Rocca Albornoziana and the Ponte delle Torri taken from the sky and a quotation from the Letters by English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley that begins as follows: “… I believe this is the most romantic city I have ever seen”.
Paolo Ficola took over 11,500 photos from the sky, for a total of 260 flight hours, from 2009 to 2016.
The exhibition will be open until July 23, 2017.
EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS 2017
Spoleto, At table with King Rotari
Saturday 23 September 2017
@ Rocca Albornoziana and National Museum of the Duchy
h. 11.30 – The art of touching by hand – tactile visit (*)
A tactile guided tour to the exhibition Trame Longobarde tra architettura e tessuti (Longobard wefts between architecture and fabrics) that will become a fun game for the sighted and the blind. The participants will be blindfolded and led in front of the mannequins, which can be explored through touch. Afterwards, the sighted will be asked to draw the dress touched on a sheet, while the blind will be asked to describe what they touched.
Aimed at sighted and blind people.
h. 15.30 – (S)Balzo nel tempo – educational workshop (*)
A workshop to learn about the secrets of the embossing technique! It will be preceded by a visit to the precious jewelry kept in the National Museum of the Duchy.
From 6 years old and upwards.
h. 17.30 – Play with the Longobards – educational workshop (*)
An exciting game in giant format to discover history, culture and curiosities of the Longobard world.
From 8 years old and upwards
h. 17.30 – Sala Eugenio IV – Convivium pars prima
At table with King Rotari. Barbaric flavours and oriental contaminations at the origins of Italian cuisine
Some reflections on the contributions of Germanic and eastern cultures to the formation of an’ Italian way’ to Mediterranean cuisine in the context of the Longobard acculturation (phase of migration and settlement in Italy).
Greetings
Camilla Laureti, Councillor for Tourism and Culture of the City of Spoleto
Paola Mercurelli Salari, Director of the National Museum of the Duchy of Spoleto
Interventions
Angela Maria Ferroni, official of the General Secretariat of MiBACT (Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Tourism)
Donatella Scortecci, professor of Christian and Medieval Archaeology at the University of Perugia
Paolo Braconi, professor of food history at the University of Perugia – President Archeofood
Marino Marini, Chef, Archeo-chef and lecturer in Culinary Techniques and History of Cuisine at the University of Flavours – Vice President Archeofood
h. 19.30 – Cortile d’Onore
Appetizer
Guided visit to the National Museum of the Duchy and exhibition Trame Longobarde tra architettura e tessuti (Longobard wefts between architecture and fabrics)
h. 20.30 – Sala Antonini – Convivium pars altera
At table with King Rotari. Barbaric flavours and oriental contaminations at the origins of Italian cuisine
Theme buffet dinner curated by students and teachers of Spoleto hotel and restaurant management school, with comments by Archeofood.
Price (appetizer + dinner): up to 14 years € 10,00 – adults € 20,00
Admission to the Rocca is free.
Booking is recommended by September 22nd: 0039 0743 224952 (11.00-13.00 / 15.00-17.00) or by e-mail to spoleto@sistemamuseo.it.
Sunday 24 September 2017
@ Terminal Le Mattonelle, via Enrico Mattei
h. 9.30 – Bike tour in the Longobard Duchy of Spoleto
A guided bike tour within everyone’s reach, where historical and artistic beauties are combined with an unforgettable landscape and nature. We leave from Spoleto and, through the Valle Umbra cycle path, we arrive at Campello sul Clitunno.
h. 9.45 – departure from Terminal Le Mattonelle (via E. Mattei, loc. Pontebari – Spoleto); Pontebari
h. 10.30 – detour with stop at San Giacomo and guided tour of the frescoes by Giovanni di Pietro, known as “Lo Spagna”;
h. 11.45 – guided tour of the UNESCO site of Campello sul Clitunno, the Temple of Clitunno.
You can also reach the group directly by car and take the two guided tours.
A/R 22 km flat route. Difficulty: easy. Road: paved.
If you don’t have a bike, you can rent it for a fee at the Terminal Le Mattonelle.
Information and reservations: cell phone. 338,7613662 or by email to unesco.spoleto@comunespoleto.gov.it
@ Rocca Albornoz
h. 11.30 – Guided tours to the chemins de ronde of the fortress (*)
Groups of up to 10 people will be formed
Aimed at adults and families
@ Rocca Albornoz – National Museum of the Duchy – Historic centre
h. 15.30 – Longobard Treasure Hunt (*)
A fun treasure hunt through the streets of the old town! Form your team and solve the riddles using your smartphones! Who will win the final prize?!
From 6 years old and upwards
@ Basilica di San Salvatore
h. 15.00-17 .00 – Special opening of the Basilica’s main door
The Basilica is closed since January 2017 due to the earthquake; exceptionally, its main door will be opened so that it will be possible to admire the central nave (only from the outside).
All activities are free except the dinner.
Events indicated with (*) are guaranteed upon reservation: please call 0743.224952 from h. 11.00 to h. 13.00 and from h. 15.00 to h. 17.00 or e-mail spoleto@sistemamuseo.it.
Admission ticket to the Rocca Albornoz in accordance with the discounts defined by MiBACT.
Info: Telephone 0743 2186 28/20 or by e-mail to unesco.spoleto@comunespoleto.gov.it
Christmas Photographic Promenade
The start is at the former railway museum, where a visit will take place, and a Promenade will follow, featuring a geologist who will show the main news and features of the former railway. A special “small house” will be erected at Caprareccia, where Santa will patiently wait for all children to arrive.
It is also possible to participate on board of Trenino Dotto, that will leave from the museum of the former railway Spoleto-Norcia at 11.00
Organization:
Italian Red Cross – Spoleto Section, in collaboration with Umbria Mobilità and BusItalia
Partecipation fee:
5 € , that include a sandwich with porchetta, water, wine and cakes
Reservation:
From 27 November to 1 December 2017 from 16.00 to ore 19.00 at the Museum of the former railway Spoleto-Norcia (via Fratelli Cervi 10)
or via e-mail: museoferroviespoletonorcia@gmail.com or
spoleto@cri.it
40 years of CAI Spoleto Speleological Group
Video photo exhibition
Every day at 5.00 pm: thematic meetings on CAI Spoleto Speleological Group’s history.
Opening: Sunday, February 18th at 17.00
Opening hours: daily 10.00-13.00 / 15.30-20.00
Meetings calendar:
Sunday 18 February – h. 17.00
Inauguration of the exhibition – Speech by CAI Spoleto’s President (Sergio Pezzola).
Followed by: Speleology in Spoleto from 1961 to 2018 – reaching the bottom of the Grotta del Chiocchio yesterday and today
Speakers: the speleologists of the old G. S. S. Spoleto U. S., C. Giorgetti, (G. S. S. CAI), S. Graziano (G. S. CAI PG).
Monday 19 February – h. 17.00
The recent seismic crisis and its effects: the enigma of the Torbidone river in Norcia and new exploratory possibilities
Speaker: R. Giorgetti (G. S. S. CAI)
Tuesday 20 February – h. 17.00
The Speleo Group and the Lions Club for the city – the cleaning of the Ponte delle Torri and the medieval walls of Spoleto.
Speakers: A. Loretoni (Cabinet Member for Public Works – Municipality of Spoleto), P. E. Rindinella (Lions Spoleto), M. Di Spirito (President of Lions Spoleto), G. Cerasuolo (former President of Lions Spoleto), R. Giorgetti (G. S. S. CAI)
Wednesday 21 February – h. 17.00
Urban speleology in Spoleto: the Inquisition underground rooms and the Longobard Tunnel
Speakers: M. Ricciarelli, R. Giorgetti (G. S. S. S. CAI)
Thursday 22 February – h. 17.00
Men and Caves: conversation on Spoleto caves exploration
Speakers: M. C. C. De Angelis (Umbria Archaeological Heritage Department of Umbria)
Friday 23 February – h. 17.00
Speleologists and bats: curious hypogea alchemy
Speakers: F. Andreini (Municipal Environmental Office of Spoleto), C. Spilinga (University of Perugia)
Saturday 24 February – h. 17.00
Spoleto main caves – GSS exploratory projects
Speaker: R. Giorgetti (G. S. S. CAI)
Sunday 25 February – h. 08.00
Excursion to the Grotta della Piana (Titignano – Orvieto) open to everyone
For information and reservations: gruppospeleospoleto@gmail.com or 338 6862178
Sunday, April 8, at 16.00, Casa Modigliani (Palazzo Montani – Piazza Fontana) will host the presentation of the photo book RITRATTI IN BIANCO E NERO. 50 anni di Spoleto negli scatti d’autore di Virgilio Massani (PORTRAITS IN BLACK & WHITE. 50 years of Spoleto in the shots of author Virgilio Massani) published by Carta Bianca.
The exhibition 50 YEARS IN 50 AUTHOR SHOTS will also be inaugurated.
The event is included in the program of Le Quattro Stagioni – Primavera in Spoleto, by the Municipality of Spoleto.
After last year’s success, DEGUSTO festival returns on 2nd and 3rd June 2018: a two-day event dedicated to wine and food enthusiasts, focused on local produce and wine: tastings, cooking shows, artisanal ice cream workshops etc.
But also food design, workshops for children, DJs and live music.
All in the splendid setting of the San Nicolò Monumental Complex.
Further info and programme: www.degustospoleto.it
Sunday 3 June 2018, Sistema Museo, in collaboration with the Museo Nazionale del Ducato di Spoleto and Associazione culturale P.A.M., presents Corteous Dancing – Workshop of Renaissance Dance led by Enrica Sabatini.
The experience starts at the Rocca Albornoz at 15.30 with Stories of Love and Weapons, a special guided visit at the Camera Pinta.
A workshop of Renaissance dance will follow at ore 16.00, led by dancer and musician Enrica Sabatini, to experience ancient coreographies narrated in important Renaissance treatises, a dive into the past to understand the present.
The event is addressed to all, adults and families including children aged > 9 yo.
Participation is subject to reservation, deadline is Sunday 3 June at 13.00.
GUIDED VISIT – Stories of Love and Weapons – h 15.30
30 minutes ca
Admission fee: € 3,00, free for the Young under the age of 14 and for Spoleto Card holders.
Workshop of Renaissance Dance – Corteous Dancing – h 16.00
1 hour ca
Admission fee: € 8,00; € 6,00 for Spoleto Card holders and kids aged 9 to 16, free for younger children till the age of 8.
Information and reservations:
Sistema Museo
Tel. 0743/224952
spoleto@sistemamuseo.it
Spoleto Card | www.spoletocard.it
The exhibition The Hidden Theatre. A story in images is a collection of unpublished photographs dating back to the years of the discovery of the Roman Theatre of Spoleto and its unearthing, from 1938 to 1960.
The exhibition, promoted by the Polo Museale dell’Umbria – Museo Archeologico e Teatro Romano di Spoleto, in collaboration with Astra onlus and the Archivio di Stato di Perugia, section of Spoleto, shows photographs coming from the Accademia Etrusca di Cortona and from the archive of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell’Umbria. The exhibition reveals unpublished aspects of the discovery of the Roman theatre and the transformation of the complex of S.Agata from a judicial prison (1867-1957) to a museum.
The history of the monastery of S. Agata – already known thanks to the research of G. Curti, S. Di Sante Coaccioli, S. Gubbiotti, resulting in the 2011 documented book “The Roman Theatre and the former monastery of S.Agata. Chronicle of its transformations” – is now enriched by photographs taken by the then inspector archaeologist Umberto Ciotti, who documented every step of the demolition and excavation work.
Polo Museale dell’Umbria
Piazza Giordano Bruno 10 – Perugia – tel. 075 5759612
National Archaeological Museum and Roman Theatre of Spoleto
Via Sant’Agata 18A – tel. 0743 223277
1-25 November 2018
OPEN FRANTOI in Spoleto
Tastings, visits to oil mills, themed conferences, walks, animations
www.frantoiaperti.net
SAPOR D’OLIO
Piazza del Mercato, Via Saffi, Ex Monte di Pietà | November 1-4
24th Wild Mushrooms and Herbs Market Exhibition
Exhibition of wild edible herbs, exhibition of mycology, tasting of bruschetta, roast chestnuts of Valdarena and mulled wine, themed conferences, games and activities for children, impromptu painting.
Curated by the Pro Loco of Spoleto
From Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 November
Via A. Saffi – Gazebo Pro Loco | 11-18 h
Bruschette with new olive oil
Thursday 1 November
Brunch and music among the olive trees in special places in Umbria
Location Eggi – Courtyard of the Church of San Michele Arcangelo
Jazz and Blues music with Mad Groove
Cost € 20 for info www.frantoiaperti.net tel +393426215432
Saturday 3 November
“Il Poggiolo” Monini olive oil mill
Visit to the Oil Mill and Oil Tasting
Shuttle service from Piazza Libertà at 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
Sunday 4t November
2nd Walk Between Olive Groves
from Eggi to Poreta
Reservations: IAT Spoleto – 0743 218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Via A. Saffi – Gazebo Pro Loco, 11.00 a.m.
Guided olive oil tasting with expert Gianluca Vinti
Reservations: IAT Spoleto Office 0743 218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Friday 23 November
Palazzo Mauri – Caffè Letterario (Municipal Library), 5 p.m.
Panunto and magnamacco in the village of Cuccagna
Novels about oil and olive trees. Followed by bread and oil for children
Saturday 24 November
Palazzo Mauri – Literary Café (Municipal Library), 11.00 a.m.
Food is your child’s best friend
Food education and tastings in collaboration with Consorzio ABN
Sunday 25th November
Casa Romana, 3.30 p.m.
Cibus, veste, ludi: customs and traditions in Roman times
Activities for children from 4 to 14 years and their parents
Organized by the Municipality of Spoleto
For further information call 0743 218620
info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
1-25 November 2018
OPEN FRANTOI in Spoleto
Tastings, visits to oil mills, themed conferences, walks, animations
www.frantoiaperti.net
SAPOR D’OLIO
Piazza del Mercato, Via Saffi, Ex Monte di Pietà | November 1-4
24th Wild Mushrooms and Herbs Market Exhibition
Exhibition of wild edible herbs, exhibition of mycology, tasting of bruschetta, roast chestnuts of Valdarena and mulled wine, themed conferences, games and activities for children, impromptu painting.
Curated by the Pro Loco of Spoleto
From Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 November
Via A. Saffi – Gazebo Pro Loco | 11-18 h
Bruschette with new olive oil
Thursday 1 November
Brunch and music among the olive trees in special places in Umbria
Location Eggi – Courtyard of the Church of San Michele Arcangelo
Jazz and Blues music with Mad Groove
Cost € 20 for info www.frantoiaperti.net tel +393426215432
Saturday 3 November
“Il Poggiolo” Monini olive oil mill
Visit to the Oil Mill and Oil Tasting
Shuttle service from Piazza Libertà at 11.00 a.m. and 3.00 p.m.
Sunday 4t November
2nd Walk Between Olive Groves
from Eggi to Poreta
Reservations: IAT Spoleto – 0743 218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Via A. Saffi – Gazebo Pro Loco, 11.00 a.m.
Guided olive oil tasting with expert Gianluca Vinti
Reservations: IAT Spoleto Office 0743 218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Friday 23 November
Palazzo Mauri – Caffè Letterario (Municipal Library), 5 p.m.
Panunto and magnamacco in the village of Cuccagna
Novels about oil and olive trees. Followed by bread and oil for children
Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 November
Sostruzioni Sillane – Vicolo Leoncilli (from Via Saffi), 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
#CHIAVEUMBRA – Contemporary Art Installation by artist Benedetta Galli.
Saturday 24 November
Palazzo Mauri – Literary Café (Municipal Library), 11.00 a.m.
Food is your child’s best friend
Food education and tastings in collaboration with Consorzio ABN
Sunday 25th November
Casa Romana, 3.30 p.m.
Cibus, veste, ludi: customs and traditions in Roman times
Activities for children from 4 to 14 years and their parents
Organized by the Municipality of Spoleto
For further information call 0743 218620
info@iat.spoleto.pg.it