An historical and artistic journey to discover three architectural treasures of Città di Castello, linked to the Vitelli family: it is the group of conferences called "Primavera a Palazzo Vitelli a Sant'Egidio" ("Spring at Palazzo Vitelli in Sant'Egidio"), planned for the next months of April and May.

Three appointments have been planned to know some innovative aspects of the monumental building history of the most important family of Città di Castello, emerged thanks to new studies coordinated by the Umbrian art history research group afferent to the Department of Humanities of the University degli Studi di Perugia.

The splendid Palace in Sant'Egidio, in the historical center of Città di Castello, will be hosting the meetings.

Here you can find the calendar of initiatives. 

Friday 15^th April, 5.30 pm:

"A family project: Palazzo Vitelli in Sant'Egidio" ("Un progetto di famiglia: Palazzo Vitelli a Sant'Egidio")

Francesca Mavilla, Human Sciences Doctoral candidate, Università degli Studi di Perugia.

Openings by Fabio Nisi, President of the Palazzo Vitelli Association in Sant'Egidio

Friday 22^nd April, 5.30 pm:

"Palazzo Vitelli in St. Giacomo" ("In domum in Civitate Castelli Porta Sancti Jacobi")

Sara Borsi, Art History Ph. Doctor, University degli studi di Perugia

Openings by Luciano Bacchetta, Mayor of Città di Castello

Friday 13^th May, 5.30 pm:

"A place for entertainment: Palazzo Vitelli at the Gunboat" ("Un luogo per lo svago: Palazzo Vitelli alla Cannoniera")

Laura Terza, Associate Professor of Modern Art History, Università degli Studi di Perugia

Openings by Italo Cesarotti, President of the Città di Castello Treasury Foundation

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