Naples.
Gennaro Capodanno, Presidente del Comitato Valori Collinari e già Presidente della Circoscrizione Vomero, launches a heartfelt appeal to the Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, for the reopening of the “Benedetto Croce” Municipal Library in Vomero.The library, the only one in the hilly area, is currently closed due to problems related to its location. There is a project to move it to the ground floor of the multipurpose building on Via Morghen, for an estimated cost of approximately 168 thousand euros. However, to date, the necessary funds have not been allocated.
Capodanno, underlining the importance of a cultural institution such as the Croce Library for Vomero, a neighborhood that has already suffered the loss of important meeting places such as the Guida and Loffredo bookstores and several movie theaters, asks Minister Sangiuliano to intervene to accelerate the transfer and reopening of the library.
The former President of the Vomero District also highlights the concern for the conditions of the Croce's book heritage, kept in unsuitable premises for over four years. The books, including many ancient and valuable ones, risk being seriously damaged, with serious cultural and economic damage.
The New Year's appeal ends with a heartfelt invitation to Minister Sangiuliano not to let the Croce Library disappear, but rather to support its rebirth as the cultural hub of Vomero.
Article published on 12 June 2024 - 19:42
