Castellamonte: Signature Pottery – A Tour Where Clay Becomes Art
ID: GYG1492737-2280338
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the mysteries of Castellamonte clay: an earth to touch, a history to discover, an art to experience.
We will meet our guide under the Arco di Pomodoro, where we will end the tour
We'll begin a tour of the village, which is full of art and beauty and where every corner is the starting point for a unique and unusual story.
We will learn about the International Ceramics Exhibition, now in its 65th edition – the leading artists and their works – and we will describe the valuable installations left as a legacy in the town.
We will unveil ancient beliefs – witches and legends – still reflected in objects of Canavese tradition.
We will talk about Castellamonte, a key player in the Risorgimento, in the key figure of Costantino Nigra – one of the most illustrious diplomats, politicians and intellectuals of the Italian Risorgimento – Cavour's right-hand man.
And we will discover high technology and the world of design – of research and innovation – while admiring the beautiful stoves of Castellamonte.
We will touch elite ceramics with our own hands – and experience the value of the Canavese community, centered around the Tofeja.
Highlights
- Marvel at the unique properties of Castellamonte's red clay
- Discover the propitiatory artifacts associated with witches, sorceresses, and pitociu
- Discover the highly innovative modern stoves on display
- See a select collection of high-end majolica
- Renaissance gossip and rumors, with stories about the very serious Costantino Nigra
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The guide will be waiting under the Arco di Pomodoro in Castellamonte – your guide will be holding a sign with the GET YOUR GUIDE – life in progress logo.
INCLUDED
- A one-of-a-kind historical and artistic guided tour with exclusive admission to art boutiques and a collection of sound ceramics
NOT INCLUDED
- transportation - meals - drinks - personal shopping
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
