The former homes of famous people
will open their doors to the public on the weekend of April 6
and 7 for the second edition of an annual event this year
dedicated to 'Travelling Memories'.
In total 129 historic abodes in 17 regions will welcome
visitors, including the house in Tuscany where Michelangelo was
born and the Velletri home of the late Italian actor and
director Ugo Tognazzi.
The initiative, organised by the national association 'Case
della Memoria', is sponsored by Icom Italy and the culture
ministry.
"In addition to promoting the two days of joint openings, we
have invited each house to dedicate an itinerary, an in-depth
study or a meeting to the theme of 'Travelling Memories'" said
Adriano Rigoli, president of the Case della Memoria association.
"In the year of the seventh centenary of the death of the great
traveller and narrator Marco Polo, it will be an opportunity to
focus collectively on a fascinating topic that unites many
famous people of the past who often travelled widely because of
their roles," he added.
The list of participating homes and booking instructions can be
found on the website www.casedellamemoria.it.
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