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October 20, 2025 - 06:36
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16 September 2025 - 10:55
### The Halls of Lucrezia D'Alagno's Castle Host "Vesuvius," an Unmissable Art Exhibition
Tomorrow, Saturday, September 28th, the magnificent halls of Lucrezia D'Alagno Castle will open at 17:XNUMX PM to host a significant art exhibition. The castle's opening represents a major cultural event for Somma Vesuviana, featuring photographic, pictorial, and graphic works as part of the "Vesuvius" exhibition.
### An Evening of Art and Innovation
The 28th-century castle, one of the most panoramic locations in the entire Vesuvian area, will host a major project by Vincenzo Gargiulo, a renowned professor of graphic design and multimedia, until September XNUMXth. The exhibition "Vesuvius" promises to offer an innovative perspective on the Vesuvian area through three distinct artistic expressions: painting, graphics, and photography. Salvatore Esposito, the exhibition's curator, describes the show as an attempt to bring to light a dreamlike imagery achieved through a long and profound relationship with the art world.
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### The SummaLibri Festival and Cultural Commitment
Meanwhile, Somma Vesuviana is preparing to host the SummaLibri Festival, which will begin on October 2nd with the participation of writer Maurizio De Giovanni. This cultural event, promoted by the administration led by Mayor Salvatore Di Sarno, aims to enhance the local cultural heritage. Rosalinda Perna, Councilor for Culture, emphasizes how Somma Vesuviana has become a hub for writers and intellectuals, thanks to its commitment to promoting culture.
### Artists and Works on Display
Vincenzo Gargiulo will be joined by Ludovico della Rocca, a remarkably talented painter, and Generoso Borriello, a photographer specializing in silver gelatin prints. The works on display focus on the theme of Mount Vesuvius, a symbol of the Vesuvius region, offering a different, non-Neapolitan vision. Gargiulo expresses a desire to convey dreamlike images through his and Borriello's works, while della Rocca presents a work specifically dedicated to the volcano as a metaphor for creativity and local initiatives.
### A Weekend of Culture and Beauty
The initiative offers not only the opportunity to admire priceless works of art, but also to visit a historic castle that alone is worth a visit. As Rosalinda Perna states, Somma Vesuviana is consolidating its role as a cultural capital, making these events unmissable moments for art and culture enthusiasts.






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