They continue the celebrations for the 40 years since the opening of Palazzo Mansi National Museum and on this occasion takes place the conference by Claudio Casini Invito a Palazzo, ricevimenti e banchetti a Palazzo Mansi tra il Sei e il Settecento (Invitation to the Palace, parties and feasts in Palazzo Mansi between XVII and XVII century).
Palazzo Mansi, one of the most luxurious manor houses in the city, hosted ambassadors, princes and kings during their state visits: in 1690 here was here Prince William of Neuburg, the son of the Elector Palatine; The following year was the turn of Gian Gastone de 'Medici with Violent of Bavaria; In 1692 and 1706 the Mansi opened their residence to Federico IV king of Denmark and Norway. On these occasions, ball parties were organized with "a rich symphony of various instruments", and banquets of which remain precious remarks concerning the valuable food and drinks presented during the luxurious conversations. The same sophistication of the food also accompanied the convivial moments of the family, particularly on the occasion of the wedding celebrations at the palace.
INVITO A PALAZZO
Lucca, Palazzo Mansi, via Galli Tassi 43
2017 May 16
at 16:30
admission free