Oplonti ruins, all lined up to see the statue of the Child with Goose

Charme — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 16:20:40 +0000

In the Oplonti ruins, in Torre Annunziata (Naples), more than 1,500 people have admired the extraordinary exhibition of the marble statue of the “Boy with a goose” that at the opening night of “Villa di Poppea” has been replaced in the place of origin and shown, for the first time in over 40 years since its discovery. The sculpture was part of one of the fountains of the villa, is inspired by a Hellenistic model of the second century BC. The initiative was commissioned by the city of Torre Annunziata and made possible by the Archaeological Superintendence of Pompeii, as part of European Heritage Days. ” It was an incredible feeling to see all a lovely statue back in the house where she was found – said the Councillor for Culture Antonio Irlando – the audience really appreciated the initiative and claimed permanent exhibition of the finds Oplonti, never shown to the public after long decades by the discovery”. The archaeological area of Oplonti, identified as a UNESCO site, is the residential suburb of nearby Pompeii, rich imperial villas with extraordinary architecture and precious and spectacular decorations, both pictorial mosaics”. ‘ Along with the superintendent Massimo Osanna we are organizing the first exhibition of the finds and golds of Oplonti – announces the commissioner Irlando – which will be hosted in the coming months in the historical site of the municipality of Torre Annunziata”.

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Wiki Loves Monuments, 2014 edition there is also Pompeii

Charme — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:30:18 +0000

Even Pompeii, one of the most important archaeological sites and known in the world, will present the fourth edition of Wiki Loves Monuments which will begin in September. Wiki Loves Monuments, promoted by the association Wikimedia Italy, is the largest photo contest in the world, as evidenced by the Guinness Record Book; only in the last national edition, has raised over eight thousand photos of monuments and the participation of more than two hundred organizations and institutions.
The Superintendence for Archaeological Heritage of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae has released the necessary permissions to use the images that all photographers, whether professional that amateurs will be able to take part in the competition. “` An important opportunity to Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae Oplonti – says the superintendent Massimo Osanna – which increases the visibility of our archaeological sites and invites citizens to be leaders in documenting, enhancing and protecting the cultural heritage”.

Emma also expressed satisfaction Emma Tracanella, project manager of Wiki Loves Monuments Italy: “I’m glad that an important reality as Pompeii has joined our competition, showing a true passion for the disclosure of the inestimable artistic and cultural heritage that the Superintendent is required to keep and enhanced. ”

So, Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae Oplonti, also through joint initiatives currently being studied with the organizers of Wiki Loves Monuments, prepare to best accommodate the participants in the contest and submit it to the whole world through their shots, the wonders that guard.

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Oplonti ruins, all lined up to see the statue of the Child with Goose

Wiki Loves Monuments, 2014 edition there is also Pompeii