Bilotti Museums of Rende and Cosenza Featured on 'Bell'Italia' (Rai3)

Bilotti museums in the spotlight on Bell'Italia

On Saturday 28 March 2026 at 13:25 on Rai3, the long-running cultural program Bell'Italia focuses on the Bilotti Ruggi D'Aragona collection. The episode traces the collection's journey across centuries, highlighting the Calabrian sites that preserve it.

What to expect

The broadcast guides viewers through three related museums, explaining their roles and historical-artistic importance. A family representative linked to the collection will provide narration and insights.

• Museo del Presente (Rende) – Calabria's sole museum dedicated to contemporary art, where modern works converse with regional traditions.
• Museo Civico della Ceramica (Rende) – showcases ceramic finds, including pieces from Magna Graecia, alongside later-period materials.
• Museo all'aperto Bilotti (Corso Mazzini, Cosenza) – an open-air museum integrating the collection into the urban fabric.

Additional segments

Besides the Bilotti collection, the episode will include features on the Accademia di Belle Arti in Carrara, the recently restored papal residence in Viterbo (site of significant historical events), and the Medici wax collection at the Uffizi.

Practical information

To watch: tune in on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 13:25 on Rai3, before the regional news. The episode is recommended for visitors and anyone interested in the historical layers of the Bilotti collection and in planning visits to the three Calabrian museums.