(GOOD) WORK IN PROGRESS: Brunello Cucinelli and Norcia’s mayor Nicola Alemanno hosted a press conference on Tuesday to provide updates on the restoration works of the town’s landmarks, which have been financed by the Italian entrepreneur and his Fondazione Brunello and Federica Cucinelli foundation. Located in the Italian region of Umbria, Norcia is a two-hour drive from Solomeo, where the Brunello Cucinelli company is headquartered.
In particular, Cucinelli pledged to support the restoration of Norcia’s Torre Civica, Museo della Castellina and theater, which were damaged during the tragic earthquake that hit central Italy in 2016.
The entrepreneur said there are plans to restore the Museo della Castellina museum while the recovery of the Torre Civica tower, which was built in 1700 and is part of Norcia’s cultural and artistic heritage, will be completed by the end of August.
Cucinelli also financed the works of the town’s theater. The first proposal for the restoration of the facade has been submitted while a second study focusing on recovering the damaged interiors will follow.
“The earthquake that hit Norcia caused a wound in me that could only heal when I will see life going back to its former joy and that’s why I felt the urgency to
In particular, Cucinelli pledged to support the restoration of Norcia’s Torre Civica, Museo della Castellina and theater, which were damaged during the tragic earthquake that hit central Italy in 2016.
The entrepreneur said there are plans to restore the Museo della Castellina museum while the recovery of the Torre Civica tower, which was built in 1700 and is part of Norcia’s cultural and artistic heritage, will be completed by the end of August.
Cucinelli also financed the works of the town’s theater. The first proposal for the restoration of the facade has been submitted while a second study focusing on recovering the damaged interiors will follow.
“The earthquake that hit Norcia caused a wound in me that could only heal when I will see life going back to its former joy and that’s why I felt the urgency to