“Voci a Palazzo” review – Meeting with Enrico Galiano
Saturday 8 July 2023 - h. 21:00
The third edition of “Voci a Palazzo” is back in Sovere, the cultural event that opens the doors of the most renowned historic residences in the municipality of Sovere to the public, symbols of the great Italian artistic and architectural heritage.
The first appointment will take place on Saturday 8 July at Palazzo Silvestri:
– at 20:00: guided tour of the Palace, for a maximum number of 25 participants, with the licensed tour guide Gigi Bertoletti.
Reservation required at the Alto Lago d’Iseo Infopoint on 035 962178 or by sending an email to the following address: [email protected];
– at 21:00: presentation of the book “School of happiness for eternal repeaters” by Enrico Galiano.
SILVESTRI PALACE
Palazzo Silvestri is one of the most important buildings in the village of San Martino di Sovere. Initially built as a country villa, in 1800 it was owned by the Crescenzi family. Subsequently, in 1850, the villa was bought by Girolamo Silvestri, an important figure in the economic and cultural life of the period, who restructured and expanded it, transforming it into a highly prestigious palace. The building reflects the characteristics of harmony and elegance typical of neoclassical architecture.
The external architecture is perfectly geometric with simple volumes, sober decorations and harmonious dimensions. The south facade, which overlooks the Silvestri park, is more articulated and airy, formed by a balanced alternation of solids and voids. The interiors are elegantly decorated with painted marbles, stucco decorations, Venetian-style floor mosaics and an important cycle of frescoes inspired by the theme of Italian unification and created by the neoclassical painter Antonio Guadagnini.
In 1942, at the behest of Senator Giovanni Silvestri, the building became an Opera Pia intended for anti-tubercular assistance. Today the building is municipal property, under the supervision of the Superintendency, and houses the “D. Spade”.
The next two events in the review are listed below:
– Tuesday 11th July: presentation of the book “La correctress” by Emanuela Fontana by clicking HERE;
– Tuesday 25th July: presentation of the book “Cieli in fuoco” by Mattia Insolia by clicking HERE.
Free admission without reservation while seats last.
Event organized by the Department of Culture of the Municipality of Sovere in collaboration with the Civic Library “P. Guizzetti” sponsored by Regione Lombardia.
Cover image credits: Andrea Pezzotti
