L’Aquila officially began its tenure as Italy’s Capital of Culture this morning,marking a significant moment for the city still recovering from the devastating 2009 earthquake [[1]]. President Sergio Mattarella attended the opening ceremony, which launched a year-long program intended to drive both cultural revival and economic growth for the region [[2]]. The initiative, themed “One territory, a thousand capitals,” aims to showcase the diverse cultural landscape of central Italy as L’Aquila rebuilds and reimagines its future [[3]].
Apertura nell’Auditorium della scuola della GdF. Ci saranno anche Cristicchi, Amara e Pasotti. Nel pomeriggio lo spettacolo si sposta in centro storico con le evoluzioni dei droni nell’area del Castello
L’AQUILA. L’Aquila officially launched its year as Italy’s Capital of Culture 2026 this morning with a ceremony held at the Guardia di Finanza auditorium. President Sergio Mattarella attended the event, which featured music, speeches, and visual displays marking the start of a 12-month program designed to leave a lasting legacy for the city and the surrounding inland areas.
ARTICOLO COMPLETO SUL CENTRO IN EDICOLA
L’Aquila, Italy, began its year-long celebration as the nation’s Capital of Culture today, signaling a renewed focus on the city’s revitalization and its role as a cultural hub. The launch event, held at 10:45 a.m. at the Guardia di Finanza auditorium, included a performance featuring artists Cristicchi, Amara, and Pasotti.
President Sergio Mattarella was present for the opening ceremony, which organizers say is intended to kick off a series of events over the next 12 months. The initiative aims to foster lasting cultural and economic benefits for L’Aquila and the broader region of inland areas.
Later in the afternoon, the celebrations moved to the historic city center, where a drone show was staged in the area surrounding the Castello. The full details of the year-long program are available in today’s edition of Il Centro.
