A social hunt to the Treasure of the Lombards through Instagram and Facebook to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the inscription of the Lombards’ serial site in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Many initiatives will be held in Spoleto on Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3, for the Feast of Museums, which will reach its pick with the Social Hunt to the Treasure of the Lombards, turning the town into a huge playground.
The adventure will begin on Saturday, July 2 at 10 am at the National Museum of the Duchy of Spoleto, in the Rocca Albornoziana, to continue in the heart of the old town, following a series of clues and funny riddles that will lead participants to discover the traces left by the Lombards. In order to participate, take your smartphone and share on your Instagram profile the pictures taken along the way . Prizes for winners include books and gadgets on the Lombards, and special discounts at Spoleto hotels and restaurants. To find out how to participate see the spoleto experience Facebook profile or visit www.sistemamuseo.it .
The awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, at 4 pm, at the National Museum of the Duchy, in the presence of Stefano Balloch, Mayor of Cividale del Friuli and President of the Italia Langobardorum Association, and Gianni Quaranta, Spoleto’s Councillor for Cultural Activities.
On Sunday July 3, at 5 pm, the Museum of the Duchy will also host the performance LOVE BOXES, with the voices of the actors / inmates of Spoleto Detention House, accompanied by actresses Dorothy Masetti, Sara Ragni and Loretta Bonamente.
Guided tours to the Rocca Albornoziana’s defensive wall walks are scheduled on Saturday (from 7.40 to 9.40 pm) and on Sunday (from 10 am to 2.40 pm). Reservations required (ph. 0743 224952).
On Sunday, at Monteluco, urban trekking to explore the ancient hermitages. Meeting at 8.30 am. in Piazza Campello. At the end of the walk, free admission to the National Museum of the Duchy.
The Basilica of San Salvatore, UNESCO site, is open every day from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 3 to 7 pm. During the Feast of Museums it will host GIULIO CESARE, a Festival of the Two Worlds’s theatre play (at 5.30 and 7 pm).
