Literature and classics. The nineteenth edition of the Travel Festival, which will be held in Pisa from 25 to 29 September 2024, is a journey through the stories and adventures of famous writers. This year the first Italian festival dedicated to those who love to travel will be a showcase of some great classics of literature, because books are powerful journeys in the imaginary and milestones to face everyday reality.
In the days from 25 to 29 September some important buildings of the city such as Palazzo Blu, Palazzo Gambacorti, Palazzo Roncioni, Palazzo Toscanelli, Palazzo Royal Victoria Hotel will be the base of meetings and important events. To these prestigious places will be added some contemporary urban spaces such as Giardino Scotto, the residence mai.social.maison and city areas will become protagonists of some literary walks.
A long weekend to experience journeys near and far and to be thrilled by the most famous stories in literature. This nineteenth edition is organised by the Italian Travellers' Society in collaboration with the Pisa Foundation, Palazzo blu and UniCoop Firenze and under the patronage of the Municipality of Pisa and the Region of Tuscany.
The festival is under the direction of Alessandro Agostinelli and organised by Marzia Stevenson Maestri.
PROGRAMME
Wednesday 25 September at 6 p.m. - Palazzo Blu - Presentation "Golda, a special woman" with Elisabetta Fiorito (Radio 24 - Il Sole 24 Ore) and greeting by Gadi Polacco of the Jewish Community of Pisa;
Thursday 26 September
- 6 p.m. - Sala Baleari, Palazzo Gambacorti - "K2. The mountain of myth. Victories, tragedies, great achievements of a legendary expedition. 70 years ago Arturo Desio and his companions conquered the most incredible vehicle in the world. Debate with Stefano Ardito, coordinated by Fabiola Fazi (CAI Pisa) and greeting by Paolo Pesciatini (Councillor for tourism Municipality of Pisa) in collaboration with CAI Pisa;
- 9:30 p.m. - Royal Victoria Hotel - "Journey to the end of the night. A journey into the world of Louis Ferdinand Cèline" with Alberto Casadei, reading by Dario Marconcini;
Friday 27 September
- 5:30 p.m. - Palazzo della Carovana (Piazza dei Cavalieri) - Leopardi in Pisa. Walk in memory of Giacomo and Silvia" with Fabrizio franceschini.
Free event on reservation: viaggi@festivaldelviaggio.it
- 7 p.m. - Palazzo Roncioni -"La strada di Don Quixote. The errance of the knight and the errors of its author", meeting with Carlos Ansò and Giovanni Guerrieri.
Saturday 28 September
- 5 p.m. - Palazzo Blu - "Turkeys and rays of light. Stories of crosses between science and philosophy". Do you think that philosophy is a useless knowledge, far from practical purposes and has little to do with science and technology? It is not so. Philosophy and science are intimately connected thoughts and contribute in an inseparable way to the human attempt to give order to the complex and wonderful whole of the universe. Meeting with Gaia Contu;
- 6:30 p.m. - Archivio di Stato, Palazzo Toscanelli - "The adventures of Robert Louis Stevenson. Walk inside the State Archives" with Athos Bigongiali and Luigi Marfè;
- 9:30 p.m. - residence mai.social.maison di Via Cavour 57 - "Benedetti da Puccini". In Torre del Lago two musicians meet and discuss romance and music. They appear, fly, disappear, quarrel, remember: they are Giacomo Puccini and Dean Benedetti in the form of angels. Reading by Giuliano Domenichelli Giorgi and Paul "Kant" Cantini. Text, scenography and video by Agostinelli-Maestri;
Sunday 29 September
- 11 a.m. - Giardino Scotto - "The trees are citizens. Walk in search of the alberodonti" with Tiziano Fratus (guide Mascha Stroobant).
Free event on reservation: viaggi@festivaldelviaggio.it
- from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Royal Victoria Hotel - "That day we still see each other. Show for one spectator at a time" by and with Sara Beinat. This show lasts 8 minutes for each spectator. You enter a room and we are face to face with the actress who tells, with voices, songs, snow, stones and other instruments of scene, the stories of those who left and never returned. A story written in the DNA of anyone, which today we provide to those who have a handful of minutes to make a trip alone with the artist Sara Beinat. So as to remember the forgotten, of all times, of all ages, of all origins.
Free event on reservation: viaggi@festivaldelviaggio.it
Some events are subject to reservation. All the events of the Festival del Viaggio are free and free.
For information: www.festivaldelviaggio.it
