10 Years of the Ischia – Francavilla al Mare Twinning
2026-05-16 15:00 - 18:30 UTC | Biblioteca Antoniana (Rampe S.Antonio, 5, 80077 - Ischia)
Organized by the Associazione Culturale Le Franche Villanesiwith the patronage of the municipalities of Ischia and Francavilla al Mare,and of the European Cultural Route Le Vie di Carlo V.
5:00 PM – From Costanza d’Avalos to Charles V, through the 19th century: from Francavilla to Ischia between history and brotherhoodOpening lecture by Maria Rosaria Sisto
Special appearance by Maria Antonietta Pellegrini, also known as Elena Muti
Ischia Is NearSpeech by Caterina Mazzella
6:00 PM – Concert in honor of Charles V and Isabella of Portugalon the 500th anniversary of their marriage
Performed by the vocal ensemble Noteincorsoconducted by Cristina Di Zio
Narrating voice: Raffaele Marino
Dance in the Circle of Red Carnationswith the dance school Il Balletto di IschiaArtistic director: Claudio Montefusco
Dancers: Maria Di Meglio and Ciro Stanco
8:00 PM – Aperitif at Hotel Pineta https://ischiaeventi.it/en/component/rseventspro/event/249985-10-years-of-the-ischia---francavilla-al-mare-twinning?Itemid=428
