The history-focused event Spoleto a spasso nel tempo – Spoleto Longobarda, returns to Spoleto from 17 to 23 July, 2017.
Here’s the schedule:
Monday 17 July 2017 at 18.00
Meeting at the Archives:
The old culverts from the springs to Spoleto
Introduction: Luigi Rambotti, State Archives director, Spoleto Section
Speaker: Leopoldo Bartoli
Where: State Archives, Spoleto Section
History of the Comune di Spoleto, its architecture, its ancient culverts that used to carry water from the springs to the city.
Tuesday 18 July 2017 at 21.00
On the steps of the Longobards
Where: The old city
A stroll through downtown Spoleto, to discover the city’s past through monuments and places.
In collaboration with Associazione Cittadinanza Attiva
Tuesday 19 July 2017 at 21.45
Fire-eaters’ Night
Where: Piazza della Genga
Thursday 20 July 2017 at 18.00
Conference with free tasting
Banquet and Symposium in the ancient world through the finds at the Spoleto Archaeological Museum and Roman Theatre
Where: Archaeological Museum, Roman Theatre
The charm of the ancient world and the history of the Spoleto Trebbiano wine.
Introduction: Maria Angela Turchetti, Director of the Archaeological Museum and Roman Theatre
Speakers: Angelo Gelmetti, Mayor of Castel Ritaldi from 1990 to 1995; Fabrizio Cardarelli, Mayor of Spoleto (or else Head for Environment Vincenza Campagnani); Bruno Toscano, historian.
Friday 21 July 2017 at 20.00
The Race Through Time
Where: Rocca Albornoziana and Giro della Rocca.
5 Km and 60 minutes around the Rocca Albornoziana. It is a race open to all, organized thanks to the Associazione Atletica Spoleto 2010 and Associazione Virtus Spoleto
Saturday 22 July 2017 at 21.30
Theatre play based on Plauto’s works in modern style
Where: Villa Redenta
Sunday 23 July 2017 at 18.00
Historical Arch Competition: The King Of Archers
Where: Archaeological Museum, Roman Theatre
By Associazione Arcieri Due Mondi, Spoleto
Free entrance to the Roman Theatre
Organization: Associazione Culturale Spoleto
For further info, please look up Spoleto A Spasso Nel Tempo on Facebook