The steps of San Bernardino, the stage under the stars which has been the protagonist of the L’Aquila summer for 4 years, will be available to citizens – until the big events begin – to organize shows, dance recitals and performances. The deputy mayor of L’Aquila, Raffaele Daniele, explained it after hearing from the capital.
Now a point of reference for shows, art and culture, the Staircase of San Bernardino will be the protagonist of the L’Aquila summer again this year. It was decided to start early stage assembly work and seats precisely to allow those who wish to use it for various types of events. “We have already had several requests and reservations – clarifies the vice mayor Raffaele Daniele – we like to think of this stage under the stars accessible to all, a place in the heart of our historic center where we can practice sociality, culture and healthy aggregation. He will be free until the start of the event The Construction Sites of the Imaginary. Then, until the end of the summer, it will be used for cinema under the stars, the Perdonanza Celestiniana events and the jazz-related event”.
Even on the safety front, all the necessary precautions have been taken; Due to impediments and architectural barriers that could not be overcome in the lower part of the staircase, the area for the disabled was positioned at the top again this year, as it has been for 4 years now. “2 very large LED walls will also be installed which will allow a wide and complete view from any point of the stage”concludes the vice mayor.
The San Bernardino staircase is returned to the protagonist of the open-air events of the L’Aquila summer in 2021by will of the administration led by the mayor Pierluigi Biondi, with the steps that act as a natural grandstand for theatre, cinema, music and much culture. Just as it happened in the 70s, when the space was an authentic point of reference as a cultural area, with the basilica acting as an elegant backdrop.
The San Bernardino staircase is preparing for major events, work begins
