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National Conference on Traditional Bell Art - Official UNESCO Proclamation

Verona (VR)

 Società Letteraria, Piazzetta Scalette Rubiani n.1, Verona

Organised by Federazione Nazionale Suonatori di Campane

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On Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026, Verona celebrates bell art, an intangible cultural heritage of humanity recognized by UNESCO on 5 December 2024. The national conference, organized by the Federazione Nazionale Suonatori di Campane with the patronage of the Municipality and the Province of Verona, opens on Saturday 24 October at 10:00 AM at the Società Letteraria with institutional greetings and the first part of the conference. In the afternoon, the second part takes place at the Museo degli Affreschi "G.B. Cavalcaselle" (Juliet's Tomb). During the two days, there will be bell concerts, guided tours, and climbs to bell towers, including the Torre dei Lamberti.

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Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 24 October: 10:00 AM Conference (first part) at Società Letteraria, Piazzetta Scalette Rubiani n.1; 11:30 AM bell concert in Piazza Bra; 12:00 PM Rintocco del Rengo; 12:30 PM lunch break; 3:00 PM visit and climb to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta; 4:00 PM Conference (second part) at the Museo degli Affreschi "G.B. Cavalcaselle" (Juliet's Tomb); 5:15 PM concert at San Nicolò all'Arena; 6:00 PM concert at Sant'Anastasia. Sunday 25 October: 10:00 AM guided tour of the Collection of Ancient Bells at the Museo di Castelvecchio; 11:20 AM visit and climb to San Giorgio in Braida; 3:00 PM visit and climb to Sant'Anastasia; 4:00 PM guided tour "Underground Verona"; 5:00 PM performances with a mobile bell tower. During the two days, it is possible to climb the Torre dei Lamberti. Booking is recommended for access. Information on the website of the Municipality of Verona.