A Cultural Celebration: The “Barocco Heritage” event, promoted by the tourism destination “Enjoy Barocco,” continues to generate interest on its second day, keeping alive the Baroque spirit that characterizes the LAG Terra Barocca towns, recently recognized by UNESCO. This unique event offers tourists and visitors the opportunity to explore the five municipalities that make up the local action group up close through a series of performances, guided tours and special openings.

Focus on Baroque Architecture: at the Palazzo della Cultura in Modica, national and international experts and academics gathered to discuss aspects related to Baroque architecture in Sicily and the Mediterranean. Topics covered ranged from cultural transference to the reception of architectural models, from techniques employed in Baroque building sites to the analysis of Baroque and Neo-Baroque contaminations.

Academic Contributions and Diverse Perspectives: The sessions, curated by experts such as Valentina Burgassi of the Polytechnic University of Turin and Gaia Nuccio of the University of Palermo, offered a comprehensive overview, with a focus on France, Spain and local experiences in the Val di Noto and Modica in the second eighteenth century. The interventions of the distinguished academics enriched the discussion, offering new insights and insights.

Toward New Horizons: new contributions on ephemeral representations and scenic elements, as well as Baroque and late Baroque contaminations. The ensuing discussion broadened the understanding of the historical period and its influences.

Final Event in Scicli: “Baroque Heritage” closes with a scientific event at Palazzo Spadaro in Scicli. Speakers included Christian Greco, director of the Egyptian Museum in Turin. All other side events in the GAL Terra Barocca municipalities offered guests a unique and engaging experience.

An Extraordinary Opening: A particularly anticipated moment was the opening, for the first time, of the ballroom of the Palazzo Mormino Penna in Scicli, which further enriched the visitors’ experience.