A place can encapsulate the historical memory and future of an area, it can tell the story of its past and present, and describe the development and growth of a community.
They know this well at the Lazzaretto of Cagliari , which, in collaboration with the Ecomuseum of the Venetian Lazzaretti, has developed the project "Extra Sant'Elia – The Guardians of Time" with the aim of enhancing the historical role of the Lazzaretti by showcasing their importance and the role they have played in the local area.
On Saturday, November 14th, at 10:00 a.m., the Lazzaretto Art and Culture Center in Cagliari will host the second edition of the round table dedicated to the Lazzarettos. This edition's focus, following last year's first event, which focused on the enhancement and restoration of these places once dedicated to care, "focuses on the people, the transformation of the territories, and the relationships that have linked these facilities to their communities over the centuries," the organizers explain.
"The common thread will be the relationship between historical memory, local identity, and future prospects," they explain at the Lazzaretto Hospital in Cagliari, "through contributions that intertwine history, archaeology, but also urban transformation and cultural valorization."
Throughout the morning, following greetings from the Sant'Elia Cooperative, which manages the Lazzaretto Art and Culture Center in Cagliari, there will be presentations by Marina Inì of La Sapienza University of Rome, who will focus on the history of Lazzarettos around the world, and a representative of the Caravan, who will discuss the relationship between the Lazzaretto and the Sant'Elia neighborhood. Lara Meneghini of the Ecomuseum of the Venetian Lazzarettos will then focus on the Venetian experience and its relationship with the surrounding area. Immediately afterward, the event will return to Sardinia, with a focus on the Lazzaretto of Alghero.
"It's an important testament to Sardinia's healthcare history," the organizers explain, "and will be part of the ongoing promotion of our center's permanent exhibition, "Lazzaretto yesterday and today." This way, we want to expand the narrative of the island's Lazzaretto history."
