Art against cancer: Naples marathon with free visits to cultural sites


The Race for the Cure, a marathon in support of the fight against breast cancer, is being run in Naples on Sunday, May 22. Race participants will be able to visit two cultural sites in the Neapolitan city free of charge.

The Race for the Cure, the marathon to support the fight against breast cancer promoted by the Susan G. Komen Italia association and supported by the Ministry of Culture, will be run in Naples on Sunday, May 22. After Rome, where the first marathon was held on May 8, and Bari on May 15, now the marathon comes to the city of Naples. The initiative, born from the memorandum of understanding"Art for Prevention and Research" signed between the MiC - General Directorate of Organization and General Directorate of Museums - and Komen Italia Onlus, will also take place in Bologna, Brescia, Matera and Pescara with the same modalities.

Thanks to the agreement, participants in the race will be able to visit the Royal Palace and theAmphitheater Campano in Santa Maria Capua Vetere in Naples free of charge for the entire weekend. To gain access to the two cultural sites, they will need to show their race registration card or bib at the entrance, as well as an ID. Visits will be allowed during regular public opening hours for each institute.

Photo by Domenico De Felice and Carla Nunziata.

Art against cancer: Naples marathon with free visits to cultural sites
Art against cancer: Naples marathon with free visits to cultural sites


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