Kronos Expo - Numismatic and Philatelic Collecting
The Campania hub for historical collecting, from numismatics to philately
About Kronos Expo
Kronos Expo is a high-quality collectibles fair that brings Castellammare di Stabia, in the province of Naples, to life.
Two days dedicated to coins, banknotes, stamps, postal history, postcards, and vintage rarities, featuring the most prominent professional Italian dealers gathered under the aegis of the ANFC.
A free-admission event that combines trade, culture, and passion, held in winter, summer, and autumn editions.
Time turned into a collection
The name says it all: Kronos, from the Greek word for "time," captures the soul of this event, which transforms coins, stamps, and banknotes into authentic time capsules in Castellammare di Stabia, in the heart of the province of Naples.
Every piece on display tells a story of an era, bridging the past and present, and speaking to both the passionate collector and the professional searching for that perfect rarity.
Organized by the ANFC - Associazione Numismatica, Filatelica e Collezionistica, presided over by Attilio Maglio, Kronos Expo has quickly established itself as a benchmark for quality collecting in Campania.
The format is intimate and curated: two days where Italy's most important exhibitors showcase the best of their collections.
What you will find at the fair
The exhibition covers a wide range of historical and documentary collectibles:
- Numismatics: ancient, modern, and collectible coins, medals, selected for their rarity and condition.
- Philately: stamps, postal history, postal stationery, and selected documents.
- Paper Money: Italian and foreign banknotes.
- Miscellaneous Collectibles: postcards, books, phone cards, fountain pens, vintage watches, and vintage jewelry.
- Collector's Tools: catalogs, preservation materials, and accessories.
An event between culture and market
Kronos Expo is more than just buying and selling: alongside the professional stands, there are moments for cultural exploration, featuring scholars and industry experts.
The goal declared by the ANFC is to enhance historical and documentary heritage, restoring dignity and cultural prestige to the memories preserved in every collectible item.
The event takes place in three annual sessions: a winter edition, a spring-summer edition, and an autumn edition, accompanying collectors throughout the year.
Admission is always free, and the venues provide ample secure parking, a significant advantage for those arriving from out of town.
Castellammare di Stabia, between Vesuvius and Faito
Just a stone's throw from the highway exit, overlooking the Gulf of Naples and dominated by Mount Faito, Castellammare di Stabia offers the ideal setting for a weekend that combines the passion for collecting with the discovery of one of Campania's most evocative territories.
Kronos Expo is an opportunity for expert collectors, the curious, and families to connect with a fascinating world made of history, art, and memory.
It is strategically located for visiting the nearby archaeological sites of Stabiae, Pompeii, Oplontis, and Herculaneum.
Kronos Expo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Kronos Expo features three events in Castellammare di Stabia: the winter edition was held on February 13-14, the spring-summer edition on May 29-30, and the autumn edition will take place on November 6-7.
All events offer free admission and bring together the most prominent Italian professionals in numismatics, philately, and collectibles.
In 2026, Kronos Expo expands to three events in Castellammare di Stabia, confirming the growth of the initiative promoted by the ANFC.
The year opened with the winter edition on February 13-14, continued with the spring-summer edition on May 29-30, and concludes with the autumn edition on November 6-7.
Three weekends dedicated to numismatics, philately, paper money, and historical collectibles, featuring professional exhibitors from all over Italy and the support of Delcampe.net as the official sponsor of the Summer Edition.
Programme Kronos Expo 2026
Autumn Edition — November 6-7, 2026
Venue: Hotel dei Congressi, Viale Puglia 45, Castellammare di Stabia.
- Friday, November 6: 9:00 AM — 7:00 PM (non-stop)
- Saturday, November 7: 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Exhibition featuring the most important Italian professional dealers: coins, banknotes, stamps, postal history, books, postcards, and collectibles.
Winter Edition — February 13-14, 2026
Venue: Hotel dei Congressi, Viale Puglia 45, Castellammare di Stabia.
- Friday, February 13: 9:00 AM — 7:00 PM (non-stop)
- Saturday, February 14: 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Exhibition featuring the most important Italian professional dealers. Cultural guests include Dr. Nicolò Giaquinta, a specialist in Italian paper money. Free admission, guarded parking, and on-site pizzeria service available for lunch and dinner.
Summer Edition — May 29-30, 2026
Venue: Villa Gran Bruro (event hall), Via Vecchie Fontanelle 23, Castellammare di Stabia.
- Friday, May 29: 9:00 AM — 7:00 PM (non-stop)
- Saturday, May 30: 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Three major thematic areas: numismatics and philately (coins, medals, stamps), collector's tools (catalogues, preservation materials, accessories), and collectibles (vintage jewellery, fountain pens, antique watches). Free admission and free reserved parking inside the facility.
Highlights Kronos Expo 2026
- Three events in 2026: winter edition in February, spring-summer in May, and autumn in November.
- The most important professional dealers in Italian collecting.
- Presence of Dr. Nicolò Giaquinta, specialist in Italian paper money, at the February edition.
- Delcampe.net is the official sponsor of the Summer Edition.
- Free admission and free guarded parking.
Prices Kronos Expo 2026
Practical information — Kronos Expo
How to get there
Castellammare di Stabia is easily accessible by car via the A3 Naples-Salerno motorway (Castellammare di Stabia or Gragnano exit), just minutes from the exhibition venues. By train, the city is served by the Circumvesuviana (Naples-Sorrento line) and the Castellammare di Stabia station.
Venues
The winter and autumn editions are held at the Hotel dei Congressi (Viale Puglia 45); the Summer Edition was held at the Villa Gran Bruro event hall (Via Vecchie Fontanelle 23).
Admission and services
Free admission.
Ample secure and video-monitored parking is available for visitors; catering is available at the Hotel dei Congressi, including an on-site pizzeria.
Contacts
ANFC - Associazione Numismatica, Filatelica e Collezionistica. Phone and WhatsApp: +39 349 812 5912 (Attilio Maglio).
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Where does it take place — Kronos Expo
Hotel dei Congressi
Viale Puglia 45, 80053 Castellammare di Stabia