Conclusion of the “La Via Flaminia Antica” project at Palazzo Trinci

Conclusion of the “La Via Flaminia Antica” project at Palazzo Trinci

Conclusion of the Project – During the entire day of May 22nd, the Trinci Palace in Foligno hosted the final event of the “La Via Flaminia Antica” project, promoted by the UNESCO Club of Foligno and Valle del Clitunno and aimed at schools. Around 150 students, accompanied by their teachers and school directors, participated in this significant initiative.

In the suggestive atrium of Trinci Palace an exhibition was set up which displayed the project works created by the students during the year. In the Faloci-Pulignani room, however, videos and PowerPoint presentations of the work carried out were presented. Professor and archaeologist Maria Angela Testa introduced the day, then passing the floor to Dr. Franca Rossi of the Club’s board of directors. Rossi thanked those present and explained the motivations and inspiring principles of the project, coordinated by herself and aligned with the goals of the 2030 Agenda.

The idea for the project came from president of the Club, the engineer Maurizio Biondi, and the architect Alfiero Moretti. The project was drafted by Professor Emanuela Biagetti, who in her speech underlined how the objective was not only to explore the history of the ancient Via Flaminia, but also to tell the story of the life that developed along its path.

Doctor Anna Pistoletti, representative of the Regional School Office for Umbria, highlighted the importance of the project for the creation of a network between the participating schools, the adoption of laboratory teaching methodologies and the collection of documentation that preserves the historical memory of the territory.

The project works were presented by the teachers and the students themselves, the true protagonists of the morning. The president of the Club, Maurizio Biondi, has delivered certificates of participation from the institutes involved: the Istituto Comprensivo “T. Valenti” of Trevi, the “G. Comprehensive Institute”. Ferraris” of Spello, the Foligno 5 Comprehensive Institute, the Bevagna-Cannara Comprehensive Institute, the “E. Orfini” of Foligno and the CNOSFAP of Foligno.

After a greeting to the citizenshipBiondi kicked off the second part of the day with the performance of the choir of the Istituto Comprensivo Foligno 5, directed by professor Mariella Battistelli, who composed the words and music of the song “Mediterraneo”, perfect for a message of peace and collaboration among peoples.

Professor Fatichenti, professor of Geography at the University of Perugia, moderated the afternoon session, introducing the experts who spoke. Professor Laura Ponzi Bonomi, former Superintendent for the Archaeological Heritage of Umbria, spoke about the archaeological emergencies in the Umbrian stretch of the Via Flaminia. The professor and archaeologist Matelda Albanesi discussed the Campodarco site and the Apennine roads and settlements along the Flaminia Nocerina. Professor Alberto Calderini, glottologist and professor at the University of Perugia, discussed the linguistic testimonies between Umbrians and Romans along the Via Flaminia. Finally, Lieutenant Colonel Guido Barbieri, commander of the CC Cultural Heritage Protection unit of Perugia, illustrated the laws for the protection of cultural heritage in Umbria and around the world.

The day ended with professor Fatichenti who underlined the numerous insights that emerged, suggesting that the Via Flaminia could be the subject of further research in the years to come.