Castellamonte: Signature Pottery – A Tour Where Clay Becomes Art

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ID: GYG1492737-2280338
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País: Spain

Duração: 02:00 horas


Descrição

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.

Destaques

  • 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

Idiomas de guia

INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES

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.
INCLUÍDO
  • A one-of-a-kind historical and artistic guided tour with exclusive admission to art boutiques and a collection of sound ceramics
NÃO INCLUÍDO
  • transportation - meals - drinks - personal shopping

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Cancelamentos

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