Casa della Scuola "Enrico D'Ovidio"
Casa della Scuola "Enrico D'Ovidio" is one of the most beautiful and largest buildings in the "Centro Murattiano" (Modern Centre) of Campobasso and is part of the heritage of the twentieth-century buildings of the city. Before being used as a school, the structure served as a military hospital and refuge for soldiers from the First World War. From 1919 to 2017 it hosted several generations of young people in their first school education. Subsequently, part of the building was transformed into a Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art while on the ground floor it houses the Municipal Bibliomediateca, a place of study and training for citizens. Inside there are some examples of Art Nouveau art, such as wrought iron furnishings produced by the Tucci family, evidence of rational art and commemorative plaques of the First World War.
Via Roma, 43 Campobasso - Italy/Campobasso/Molise
Tourist experience: It is possible to appreciate the architectural quality of the building already from the outside, characterized by a large central entrance surmounted by large windows that are repeated throughout the facade.
On the first floor it is possible to access the large central hall of the Casa della Scuola, which has remained almost unchanged over the years, inside it preserves some examples of art nouveau and a commemorative plaques of the World War I.
This building is part of an urban path created and promoted by the Municipality of Campobasso, the aim of the "Revival Project" is to enhance the city architecture of the Twentieth Century.
Spoken languages: Italian
Experience duration: 1 hour
Opening: Library (Bibliomediateca Comunale di Campobasso) Mon - Sat 8.30-13.30; 15.30-19.30
Booking: It is necessary to make a reservation contacting the Municipality of Campobasso to access the Civic Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art and the large hall decorated with the iron works of the Tucci family. It is possible to access the premises and use the library services freely and free of charge.
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: There is a ramp that guarantees accessibility to the building
Cultural material heritage: Industrial patrimony, Historical palace/castle, School
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary, Handicrafts (such as embroidery, carving), Cultural heritage, Contemporary Art
Hidden tangible patrimony: Pathways, Contemporary Art
Hidden intangible patrimony: Building practices
Experiences: Showing around, Urban path
Form filler: Nella Rescigno