Bari hosts ceremony to unveil Bona Sforza bas-relief at Castello Svevo

A commemorative bas-relief dedicated to Bona Sforza was unveiled at the Castello Svevo in Bari, Italy. The artwork, created by Lithuanian artist Jonas Gencevičius, honors the historical figure who served as the Duchess of Bari, Queen of Poland, and Grand Duchess of Lithuania.

The ceremony was attended by high-level officials, including Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, Puglia Regional President Antonio Decaro, and Bari Mayor Vito Leccese. The initiative was driven by the Presidency of the Republic of Lithuania in collaboration with the Lithuanian Embassy in Italy and the National Museum of the Grand Dukes Palace of Lithuania.

In addition to the unveiling, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the participating museum institutions to foster cultural cooperation and joint projects aimed at enhancing their shared historical heritage. The event highlights the long-standing diplomatic and cultural ties between Italy and Lithuania rooted in the Renaissance era.