Manfredonia bids for 'Italian Book Capital 2027'

Manfredonia bids for Italian Book Capital 2027

Manfredonia is officially competing for the title of Italian Book Capital 2027. The city's bid highlights projects aimed at promoting reading, engaging schools and strengthening the local cultural offer.

The national recognition rewards municipalities that propose comprehensive and sustainable plans to improve access to books and foster cultural participation.

• Cultural programmes: reading promotion activities targeting all age groups.
• Community engagement: partnerships with libraries, schools, associations and local cultural operators.
• Heritage enhancement: events and routes linking reading to the territory and the city's history.

In the coming months the bid will be assessed based on the submitted project and the feasibility of planned activities. Receiving the title can provide the city with greater visibility and opportunities to strengthen local cultural policies.