The new 20 years of programming for greater enjoyment of cultural heritage and to deseasonalize UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Discover “Enjoy Barocco”: a journey through art, culture and history on May 5-7, 2023
If you are a fan of art, culture and history, mark the dates of May 5, 6 and 7, 2023 on your calendar! The unique tourist destination “Enjoy Barocco” has organized three unmissable days of study, public events, guided tours and extraordinary openings in its five fascinating municipalities: Ragusa, Modica, Scicli, Ispica and Santa Croce Camerina. This extraordinary event, called “Baroque Heritage – words, forms, perspectives,” was announced just today, April 18, 2023, on the occasion of the International Day of UNESCO Monuments and Sites.
A program full of events and cultural gatherings
During these three days, you will have the opportunity to participate in international meetings with world-renowned experts and lecturers, organized in collaboration with three prestigious Italian universities and the Unesco Club. The focus will be on the new 20 years of cultural and tourism programming, following the first two decades of Unesco recognition for these World Heritage cities. Events will take place mainly in Ragusa, Modica and Scicli, but there will also be engaging activities in Ispica and Santa Croce Camerina.
A unique experience between art and heritage
“Baroque Heritage – Words, Forms, Perspectives” is not only an opportunity to explore cultural themes in depth, but also to experience the area in an authentic way. You will be able to explore historical monuments, churches and palaces thanks to guided tours and special openings, usually not accessible to the public. In addition, public enjoyment events will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the Baroque atmosphere that characterizes this beautiful area of Sicily.
Goals and Future Prospects
The event also aims to deseasonalize tourism, encouraging greater enjoyment of cultural heritage throughout the year. With the involvement of university professors, museum directors and local administrators, work will be done to structure a future control room that will ensure coordinated and sustainable management of the Iblean area’s heritage.
Celebrating 20 Years of Unesco Heritage
This year marks an important anniversary for the “Enjoy Barocco” municipalities, which are celebrating 20 years of recognition as World Heritage Sites. This event is the perfect opportunity to reflect on their achievements and to plan new strategies to protect and promote the rich cultural heritage of these cities.
Join us!
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Sicilian Baroque. Get ready to experience three intense days of art, culture and discovery in one of the most fascinating places in Italy. Come to “Enjoy Barocco” and be conquered by the magic of Unesco heritage!
Conclusion
For more information about the event and to discover the full program, visit the official “Enjoy Barocco” website. We are waiting for you to live together an unforgettable experience among the wonders of Sicilian Baroque!
The three focuses of the days
- Ragusa: Narratives and Representations of Baroque Heritage The first day, to be held in Ragusa, will be dedicated to the multiplicity of narratives, representations and senses that have been layered on Baroque heritage over the centuries. This theme will be explored through lectures and discussions with international experts and academics.
- Modica: Baroque Architecture and Urbanism The second day will take place in Modica and will explore the architectural concepts and urban history of Baroque culture. Special attention will be paid to building sites and machines of the ephemeral, with discussions examining how these works influenced the urban landscape.
- Scicli: Enhancement of Cultural Heritage The third focus will be held in Scicli and will see the conclusions given by Christian Greco, director of the Egyptian Museum in Turin. This day will focus on current issues of cultural heritage valorization, exploring the relationships between heritage and community experience, economy and culture, public and private investment, and the diversification and coordination of tourism offerings.
The
scientific committee consists of.
– Paola Barbera ( University of Catania),
– Antonio Barone ( University of Catania),
– Beatriz Blasco Esquivias ( Universidad Complutense, Madrid),
– Valentina Burgassi ( Politecnico di Torino – École Pratique des Hautes Études, PSL),
– Santo Burgio ( University of Catania),
– Claudio Castelletti ( University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata’),
– Sandra Condorelli ( University of Catania),
– Sabine Frommel ( École Pratique des Hautes Études, PSL),
– Giovanni Gurrieri ( Terra Barocca GAL cda member),
– Marco Rosario Nobile ( University of Palermo),
– Carmelo Occhipinti ( University of Rome ‘Tor Vergata ),
– Edoardo Piccoli(Turin Polytechnic),
– Mauro Volpiano(Turin Polytechnic).
Organizational coordination is handled by Federico Assenza and Sandra Condorelli.
