(ANSA) - ROME, SEPTEMBER 23 - Recently restored fortified architectures, such as the Macchiagodena castle in Molise where there is also the reading village and the Calendasco castle in Emilia, castles still inhabited by the owners, such as Montegaldain Veneto, and some places that have never been opened to the public, such as Palazzodi Martino in Barletta on 16 October.
On the weekend of 24-25 September, with the renewed patronage of the Ministry of Culture, the highlight of the Days of the castles is celebrated, which will last this year until October 16 (info on www.istitutoitalianocastelli.it).
From north to south of the peninsula, including the islands, there are many events of the 23rd edition with concerts, lunches, conferences, exhibitions, walks, book presentations, graduation theses, guided tours, 3D included which will also be part of the European Heritage Days promoted by the Council Of Europe.
The theme is the sustainability of these architectures and their landscape, declined starting from the restoration and accessibility.
This year 62 sites will be opened, some of which are never accessible or never exploited and the 'castellan' and cultural itineraries have grown - in number and size - the members of the Istituto Italiano Castelli, a scientific non-profit organization founded by Piero Gazzola in 1964 prepared with commitment to bring scholars and simple enthusiasts closer to this world.
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