European Museum Night at Svevo Castle of Porto Recanati

The European Museum Night in Porto Recanati

The European Museum Night is the European cultural initiative that, on a single spring evening, opens the doors of museums and cultural sites in the evening with symbolic or free admission. In Porto Recanati, in the Province of Macerata and in the heart of the Marche Region, the event takes place in the spaces of the Svevo Castle Museum Complex, overlooking the Riviera del Conero.

Svevo Castle, a Treasure Chest of Art and Archaeology

Svevo Castle, built in the 15th century to defend the coast from pirate raids, today houses two museum institutions: the Attilio Moroni Municipal Art Gallery and the Archaeological Museum of the Potenza Valley. The art gallery, born from the donation of over one hundred and fifty works by Professor Attilio Moroni, holds Italian and foreign paintings from the 19th and early 20th centuries, with works by artists such as Gino Severini, Filippo De Pisis, Giovanni Fattori, and Silvestro Lega, as well as a room dedicated to the local painter Biagio Biagetti.

A Theatricalized Living History Tour

The distinctive feature of the Porto Recanati edition is the theatricalized tour inspired by living history: not a simple evening opening, but an immersive journey in which actors and guides bring the history of the castle to life through scenes, stories, and reconstructions. Visitors come into direct contact with historically faithful reproductions of ancient objects, from arrows to crossbows, from oil lamps to Etruscan bucchero jewelry, to Roman and medieval writing supports.

• Evening opening of Svevo Castle, the Moroni Art Gallery, and the Archaeological Museum
• Theatricalized guided tours in the indoor and outdoor areas of the castle
• Scenic reconstructions of historical and literary episodes related to the area
• Event suitable for all ages, free admission by reservation

A Curated and Participated Event

The initiative is promoted by the Municipality of Porto Recanati as part of the national review of the Ministry of Culture, with the contribution of civil service volunteers. The strong appeal of the experience, which consistently sells out, confirms how much the public appreciates a different and engaging way of experiencing the museum, where history is not just observed but traversed.