cities Cartagena and Alicante strengthen their historical ties with a cycle of activity around the figure Alfonso X Wiseon the occasion of the eighth centennial of his birth.
The events started on Monday in Alicante with Cultural Councilors from both towns. David Martinez Noguera Y antonio manresaVisiting the Alicante Municipal Archive supporting the celebration, here Book of Privileges of the city of Alicante by Alfonso X the WiseDisplay of the building’s windows on the original from the mid-13th century and the monarch’s documents in the presence of the deputy mayor, Mari Carmen Sanchez.
As part of the demonstrations, the Santa Bárbara Castle in Alicante and pregnancy castle, in Cartagena. These sessions are part of activities conducted by the cities of Alfonsi on the national territory to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the birth of Alfonso X El Sabio, whose relationship with Alicante is transcendent; On December 4, 1248, the town’s castle was conquered by his father, King of Castile III.
In cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Alicante Municipal Archive, Susana LlorensDuring the year of remembrance, Wise King X. .
activities in the city
Next 1st of December opening explanation Gosalbes de Cunedo, a humanist from Alicante to the conquest of Europe At the Santa Bárbara castle (Taberna Room, 18:00) At the end of the show, a music recital Renaissance in the cistern room responsible for the group Counterpoint.
Josep Gosalbes de Cunedo a writer from Alicante 16th century Renaissance Latin poet, physician, and participant in military expeditions. He had success in life and local repercussions in the 17th and 18th centuries, but his memory faded, both in academia and in the popular sphere of Alicante. All of his works are written in Latin, are comprehensive, cultured and rich, and deserve the attention of readers in general. For several years, professor of Latin Philology at the University of Alicante, Antonio BioscaBesides editing and translating his work, he works to regain his memory.
The exhibition, self-produced and coordinated by the Municipal Integrative Heritage Department, thirteen panels, written by Professor Biosca and with illustrations. The texts are in Spanish and Valencian. At the end of each panel A brief fragment of Gosalbes’ work this refers to the direction covered in the panel.
The exhibition is enriching Various objects such as books and original manuscripts from the 16th century (provided by the curator of the exhibition himself), audio-visual or a bespoke model clearly The ship “San Mateo”, on which Gosalbes sailed and fought in the framework of King Felipe II’s Invincible Navy.
Music in the time of Alfonso X El Sabio
The next day, December 2, Concert Capella de Ministrers directed by Carles Magraner Music in the time of Alfonso X El Sabio at 6:00 pm in the Union Headquarters hall of the fort. The concert program revolves around the music of the time this medieval ruler
Alfonsies Cities Commission
Alicante joined last year Towns and Cities Commission will promote the life and reign of Alfonso X El Sabio on the eighth centenary of his birth. This initiative is supported by the Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FEMP) within the framework of its 40th anniversary events. in total they 57 municipalities from 23 provinces They will attend commemorations this year and beyond, as these are places where Alfonso X traveled and left a great cultural, political and social legacy.