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
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
The 20-year-old spring bike ride by MTB Club Spoleto and CT Spoleto Bike returns.
Wednesday 25 April, the ride will cover the first part of the Spoleto – Norcia railroad, till Caprareccia, where refreshments will be offered to the participants.
Meeting will be at 8.00 at the beginning of the former railroad, by the former hotel Il Barbarossa. Start is scheduled for 9.30. On the occasion, it will be possible to register for the SpoletoNorcia in MTB of 1-2 Septmeber 2018.
The bike ride is 6,5 km.
In case of bad weather “La Spoleto in Bici” will be delayed to Sunday 29 April.
Info
Mobile 393 23.33.292
Website: www.laspoletonorciainmtb.it
Email: segreteria@mtbclubspoleto.it
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
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