2024 opens at the Royal Palace of Naples with “The King’s Elevator,” a video installation that allows visitors to explore life at court over the centuries. Located behind the Throne Room, the installation allows an immersive experience through an interactive virtual elevator, leading the public to discover the history of the Palace from the 600th century to the present day.
Installation Details
The project was created by Kaos Produzioni with the artistic direction of Stefano Gargiulo. The installation was conceived following the transport of the throne from the palace to the Turin Restoration Center for the “Restituzioni” project of Intesa Sanpaolo. In the meantime, an eighteenth-century Bourbon seat was placed to keep the attention on court life alive, thanks also to the proposal of the restorer of the Palace, Francesca di Martino.
A Journey Through the Centuries
Spectators can select the floors of the history of the Palace, starting from its construction in the 600th century. Here, the Spanish viceroys and the trumpet of the porter of the chamber Renao are shown, with evocative images of the plague and the eruptions of Vesuvius. Going up to the 700th century, they encounter Charles of Bourbon and the transformations of the Palace, symbol of the new Bourbon affirmation in Europe, while the 800th century is represented with the famous fire of 1837, marking the end of the kingdom and the beginning of the Savoy era.
A Unique Experience
“The opening of this small space that contains a great show – says Paola Ricciardi – gives visitors a further suggestion that allows them to project themselves into the past”. Access to the installation is free with the ticket for Etichetta’s apartment, available every day from 9:00 to 20:00, except Wednesdays. During the Christmas holidays, it will be possible to book exceptional visits to the Belvedere.
Article published on 19 December 2024 - 21:24
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The video installation at the Royal Palace looks very interesting, but I don't know if people really understand the whole historical context. Maybe it would be useful to have more written information for visitors who don't know much about the history.