Conference
Monday 1 June 2026

Presentation of Mediterraneo. Mare Nostrum and S-Catenati. Beyond Error

Camera di commercio di Matera, Matera
Free admission
This event is part of the project Matera 2026 Capitale Mediterranea della Cultura e del Dialogo

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