A Meeting with Great Beauty: Umberto Zanotti Bianco and Paolo Orsi

Date & time: 13 May 2026, 17:30
Venue: Palazzo Alvaro, Piazza Italia, Reggio Calabria

This public meeting focuses on the historical and cultural significance of Umberto Zanotti Bianco and Paolo Orsi, examining their impact on the preservation and study of Calabrian heritage. Experts from local cultural institutions will share insights and discuss connections between scholarship and monument conservation.

Program

• Welcome remarks: Salvatore Timpano (President A.I.Par.C. National), Francesca Crea (Vice President Archeoclub d’Italia, Integrated Area of the Strait), Giuseppe Caridi (President, Deputation of National History for Calabria), Giuseppe Bova (President, Circolo Culturale Rhegium Julii), Renato Laganà (President, Friends of the Museum Association), Rossella Agostino (Director, Archaeology Department A.I.Par.C. National)
• Presentation: Alfredo Focà, History of Medicine lecturer and head of the U. Zanotti Bianco Historic-Cultural Park (A.I.Par.C. National)
• Audience Q&A and closing remarks by Salvatore Timpano

Admission: ticketing details not available — contact organisers for practical information.

Recommended for visitors and professionals interested in historic buildings, archaeological research and local heritage preservation, this event provides contextual insights into the figures who helped promote Calabria's monumental legacy.