Gaetano Bonelli's 30-Year Collection of Neapolitan History Opens in Materdei
Gaetano Bonelli, a journalist born in 1972 in Naples, has dedicated over three decades to amassing a remarkable collection of more than 10,000 items that chronicle the history of Naples. This extensive collection, housed at the Casa dello Scugnizzo foundation in Materdei, encompasses 20 themes such as Transport, Commerce, and Politics. Among the significant artifacts are documents from Banco di Napoli, engineering projects by Pierluigi Nervi, an 1832 contract for a 'pozzaro,' early 20th-century brewery bottles, Italy's inaugural locomotive from 1846, an 1800s bidet, and the manifesto for the first elections in Naples on March 27, 1861. The collection was officially opened on October 12, 2017, and Bonelli aims to enhance exhibition space and establish connections with other museums.
Key facts
- Gaetano Bonelli has collected over 10,000 items about Naples over 30 years.
- The Collezione Bonelli is located at Casa dello Scugnizzo in Materdei, Naples.
- The collection covers 20 thematic areas including Transport, Commerce, and Emigration.
- It includes documents from the Banco di Napoli, the world's oldest bank.
- Bonelli started collecting at age 11 with stamps and tram tickets.
- The collection was inaugurated on October 12, 2017.
- Bonelli considers 90% of the pieces unique and values documentary worth over market price.
- Future plans include thematic exhibitions every 3-4 months and networking with museums.
Entities
Artists
- Gaetano Bonelli
- Pierluigi Nervi
- Antonio Lanzaro
- Fabio Pariante
- Giuseppe Morra
Institutions
- Casa dello Scugnizzo
- Museo Duca Di Martina
- Villa Floridiana
- Casa Morra
- Banco di Napoli
- Teatro San Carlo
- Artribune
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Materdei
- Vomero
- Marano
- Via Toledo
- Via Salvator Rosa
- Pietrarsa
- San Giorgio a Cremano