Termoli and Macchiagodena join forces in bid for Italian Book Capital

Termoli and Macchiagodena partner in the bid for Italian Book Capital 2027

The Municipality of Termoli has announced its official candidacy for Italian Book Capital 2027, presenting a plan that emphasizes reading, cultural heritage and the connection between coast and inland communities. Macchiagodena is a strategic partner to strengthen this territorial dialogue.

The dossier, prepared with the support of the Molise Region, the University of Molise and cultural organizations such as Frentania Teatri, outlines a comprehensive program of activities aimed at audiences of all ages.

• Goals: promoting reading as a tool for social inclusion and local development.
• Planned activities: literary festivals, author talks, workshops for children and youths, neighborhood reading paths, events along the seafront and in the historic village.
• Focus on inclusion and accessibility: initiatives for vulnerable groups, outreach in peripheral areas and partnerships with schools and third-sector organizations.
• Legacy: strengthening cultural infrastructure and fostering lasting reading habits.

The municipal administration describes the candidacy as an opportunity to reinforce local identity and turn the territory into a permanent cultural laboratory where books become the center of a collective narrative connecting generations and communities.