Itineraries20 June 2017

Dronero: three days dedicated to the discovery of historical and artistic beauties

On Saturday June 24th and Sunday, June 25th, 2017, the fifth edition of "Dronero Un Borgo Ritrovato, among ancient mansions and secluded gardens", the event that guides visitors to the discovery of historical and artistic beauties of this ancient hamlet with a rich cultural schedule throughout the weekend.

Dronero: three days dedicated to the discovery of historical and artistic beauties

On Saturday June 24th and Sunday, June 25th, 2017, the fifth edition of "Dronero Un Borgo Ritrovato, among ancient mansions and secluded gardens", the event that guides visitors to the discovery of historical and artistic beauties of this ancient hamlet with a rich cultural schedule throughout the weekend.

Prestigious manor houses and historic buildings, with their gardens and ancient courtyards, will welcome visitors in a unique and evocative setting to discover a fascinating past. Music and acting will entertain visitors at each site of the visit, rediscovering and bringing back to life places and sounds belonging to a different era.

Travelling creative performances by Carnet de Voyage along with a rich catalog of exhibits and museum sites not to be missed (among others the Civic Museum Luigi Mallé and the Espaci Occitan Cultural Center).

Additionally, Dronero Ricama will celebrate its 25 years of activity this year with an exclusive lace and embroidery exhibit.

And on Saturday June 24th, a special performance! beginning at 9pm Savio Palace's courtyard will be enlivened with music and color, alternating acting and music on stage. Visitors will also be able to combine entertainment with tasting of some local delicacies, in particular with a selection of wines related to the tale (offered by Vino & Co wine shop).

PROGRAM

  • Friday, June 23rd, at 5.30 pm: Opening
  • Saturday June 24th and Sunday 25th: GUIDED TOURS A and B routes departing every half hour from the ticket office - from 9am to 11am and from 2pm to 6pm
  • Saturday June 24 and Sunday 25: Tasting of local products, Dronero Ricama exhibits its creations, "Scaraboch sal papié" Photo-literary exhibition of images and poems, edited by Roberto Beltramo and Janò Arneodo
  • Saturday, June 24th, at 9 pm: #NotteClandestina evening of music and theater by the ClanDestino circle. Tasting of wines and local products (offered by Vino & Co wine shop).

Dronero - in Occitan Draonier - is a municipality in the Province of Cuneo located about 70 kilometres southwest of Turin and about 15 kilometres northwest of Cuneo at the entrance of Maira Valley.

For more information: 

I.A.T. Valli Grana e MairaDronero - CN

(+39) 0171 917080

iatvallemaira@virgilio.it

http://www.dronerocult.ithttp://www.dronerocult.it

Deborah Bellotti

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