Regalmente Rosa celebrates the arrival of the month of May at the Royal Castle of Govone.
The historical event transforms into an entire month of events to celebrate spring and the charm of the historic gardens embellished by the blooming of ancient roses, so dear to King Carlo Felice.
Here is the program for 2023:
CASTLE AND ROYAL CHAPEL VISITS
The castle and the Church of the Holy Spirit (royal chapel) will be open for visits every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 12 pm and 3 pm to 6 pm, in collaboration with the Cultural Promotion Center Govone and the Castle. Admission tickets can be purchased online or on-site.
GOVONE ART AND CONTEMPORARY Until Sunday, June 4th, there will be an exhibition by Titti Garelli and Plinio Martelli titled “Ironia del reale. Pas de deux,” included in the castle admission ticket. On Saturday, May 20th, there will be a conference by Creativamente Roero titled “BIODIVERSITY: THE BALANCE OF COEXISTENCE” and the Castello di Govone Award. On Sunday, May 28th, there will be the inauguration of Creativamente Roero Residenze d’artista.
GOVONE SMART MUSIC
The new music season includes three events:
- Sunday, May 7th: Mealli on the piano and Giovanninetti on the violin
- Sunday, May 14th: Mack McCray on the piano
- Sunday, May 21st: Carlini on the bassoon and Datteri on the piano
The concerts will take place in the Salone delle Feste of the Royal Castle of Govone starting at 5:30 pm. Admission is 5 euros, subject to seat availability, and a subscription is available for 10 euros. Limited seating, reservation is recommended via email at prenotazioni@castellorealedigovone.it, indicating the number of participants.
HISTORICAL REENACTMENT with LE VIE DEL TEMPO
On Sunday, May 7th, the castle rooms will come to life with an 18th-century historical reenactment organized by the Cultural Association “Le vie del Tempo.” We will relive the time of the Solaro di Govone counts, their relationships with the great architects of the time, and the French philosophers, enthralled by the Master Perfumer. The event is included in the castle admission ticket.
THE ROSE GARDEN OF KING CARLO FELICE AND MARIA CRISTINA
On Sunday, May 14th, and Sunday, May 21st, a dedicated guide will accompany you on a visit to the Rose Garden of King Carlo Felice. His consort, Maria Cristina of Bourbon-Naples, was a great gardening enthusiast who loved collecting exotic essences and had a good collection of roses, as shown by ancient documents dated 1849 and 1852 written by court gardeners Giovanni Battista and Giuseppe Delorenzi. In 2003, thanks to funding from the Piedmont Region, the municipal administration created a rose garden of ancient roses in the area behind the baroque Church of the Holy Spirit, on land that was already used as a garden during the Savoy era. The visit to the rose garden is free at 11:00 am, 4:30 pm, and 6:30 pm.
GOVONE ON STAGE
On Friday, May 12th, the BatelMan association presents “Non si muore così facilmente” (“You don’t die so easily”). A stand-up comedy show by and with Sandro Cappai. The event will take place at the La Serra venue in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele at 9:30 PM. For reservations and costs, please email info.batelman@gmail.com.
DISCOVERING THE NATURAL TRAILS OF GOVONE
On Sunday, May 21st, there will be a special guided tour for bikers to discover the 4 natural trails of Govone. Meet at 9:15 AM and 2:15 PM in the square in front of the Castle. The cost is 7 euros, which includes a visit to the castle and a tasting of local products. Reservation is mandatory via email at prenotazioni@castellorealedigovone.it.
CHILDREN IN THE CASTLE AND ON THE HILL!
On Saturday, May 13th, by popular demand, the FREE ANIMATED VISITS return in collaboration with the “Tempo X Te” association. Children can have fun in the rooms of the castle with mysterious characters, personalize their souvenir postcard with a special stamp, create a unique rose, and receive a small gift just for them. This year, we have also thought of the parents. At the end of the castle visit, the group will walk to the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where the children will have their workshop, and the adults can relax with an aperitif provided by the “Collina degli Elfi” (Elves’ Hill). Two visiting sessions are scheduled: at 10 AM and 3 PM. The groups will consist of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 20 children between the ages of 5 and 10.
The castle visits and workshops are free for children. The activity at the Collina degli Elfi requires a minimum donation of 5 euros for adults and 3 euros for children. For information and mandatory reservations, please email didattica@castellorealedigovone.it.
On Saturday, May 27th, and Sunday, May 28th, NATI PER LEGGERE (Born to Read) returns, an initiative organized in collaboration with the Popular Library of Govone, featuring dedicated readings for children in the most picturesque corners of the castle’s park. Participation is FREE. Hours: Saturday at 4:00 PM, Sunday at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
SPECIAL VISIT WITH IN-DEPTH FOCUS ON THE CHINESE ROOMS
Organized by the Centro di Promozione Culturale Govone and the Castle:
On Saturday, May 27th, at 3:30 PM: ART, CULTURE, POLITICS. A NEW INTERPRETATION OF THE CHINESE TAPESTRIES OF GOVONE CASTLE, an in-depth visit to the Chinese rooms to learn about 18th-century Chinese culture. Guided tour included in the entrance ticket.
PURCHASE ONLINE
https://www.castellorealedigovone.it/visita/
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