11th Placito Capuano in Capua: historical reenactment and guided tours

The Municipality of Capua organises the 11th Placito Capuano, an event aimed at promoting the city's monumental and linguistic heritage through historical reenactments, staged readings and guided routes in key local sites.

Program

• 16 May 2026 – "The Youth Placito": historical procession, staged readings and a musical performance at the "G. Martucci" Auditorium of the "L. Garofano" Music High School.
• 17 May 2026 – "Open Monuments and reenactment of the Placito trial": guided visits to Lombard churches, museums and historic routes organised by the Touring Club Italiano.

Visits and monuments

The programme includes special openings and narrated itineraries to discover Capua's monumental heritage. Key stops include:

• San Salvatore a Corte (Lombard-era church)
• San Michele church
• Local museums showcasing finds and contexts from the period of the Placito (10th century)

Guests and cultural activities

Historians, local experts and cultural associations will take part with talks, performances and readings designed to explain the historical and linguistic significance of the document and the area.

Practical information

Venue: Piazza dei Giudici, Capua (CE), Italy

Dates: 16-17 May 2026

Organisers: Touring Club Italiano – Club di Territorio Terra di Lavoro, in collaboration with local associations and the municipal administration.

Contacts and bookings:

• “Aperti per Voi” Office Capua — Pal. della Guardia, Piazza dei Giudici; tel. 0823 962 729
• Touring Club Italiano — Amelia Valletta: +39 347 910 6364
• Associazione Benevento Longobarda — Annamaria Troili: +39 347 373 7037

Attending the Placito Capuano is a chance to explore monuments opened especially for the event, join guided tours and deepen your understanding of the area's historical and linguistic roots through reenactments and cultural programming.