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Monreale named Italian Book Capital 2027
The Italian Ministry of Culture has officially named Monreale, located in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, as the Italian Book Capital for 2027. The decision was made unanimously by a jury during a ceremony in Rome, where Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli announced the winner from among 31 competing projects.
The winning initiative, titled “Monreale legge il Mondo” (Monreale Reads the World), focuses on using reading as a tool for social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and community participation. The project aims to connect the city’s rich Norman, Arab, and Byzantine heritage with modern technologies, such as augmented reality, to engage younger generations.
To support the implementation of the project, the Ministry has confirmed a funding allocation of approximately 500,000 euros. Planned activities include strengthening the local library network, hosting creative residencies, and training cultural operators. Following the announcement, Monreale Mayor Alberto Arcidiacono convened an operational summit with technical experts and municipal officials to begin the planning phase for the upcoming year.
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Alberto Arcidiacono · Alessandro Giuli · Ministry of Culture · Monreale · Palermo · Pistoia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry will finance one of the activities for the finalist municipalities. www.iltrafiletto.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The “Teramo e le sue Valli” project represents a network of 20 municipalities and over 80 associations. www.iltrafiletto.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Monreale has been named the Italian Capital of Books. www.iltrafiletto.it