The Ipogeo dei Cristallini was honoured to take part in the celebration of the 2,500 years of Naples, hosted by the Embassy of Italy in Abu Dhabi, an evening dedicated to a city whose identity has been shaped for millennia by dialogue, encounter, and exchange across the Mediterranean.
Through the contribution of our Director, Alessandra Calise Martuscelli, we were proud to join a conversation that explored the extraordinary cultural depth of Naples: a place where Greek foundations, Roman history, and centuries of interaction with the Arab world have left a profound imprint on its art, language, architecture, and collective memory.
Our deepest thanks go to Ambassador Lorenzo Fanara, his wife Sophie Fanara, and the entire team of the Embassy of Italy in Abu Dhabi for their warm hospitality and for fostering such meaningful cultural diplomacy.
A special thank you to Eike Schmidt and Francesco Senese for their insightful contributions, to Alberta Lagorio Serra for her excellent moderation, and to the evening’s sponsors, @emarinella, @seriea & @officialsscnapoli, for supporting this wonderful celebration of Naples.
