Naples Museum Offers Touch Tours for Blind

The Sansevero Chapel Museum in Naples is launching an initiative called 'Wonder within reach,' allowing visually impaired visitors to touch its renowned marble sculptures, including the famous Veiled Christ. This unique opportunity is organized in partnership with the Italian Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired of Naples.

The museum has set aside a special time for about 80 visitors to experience the art through touch, a rare opportunity that aims to make the museum's treasures accessible to all. This initiative is part of a broader effort to promote inclusivity in cultural institutions. The Veiled Christ, a masterpiece by Giuseppe Sanmartino, is one of the most celebrated sculptures in the chapel and a highlight of this unique experience. The 'Wonder within reach' initiative is expected to run periodically, with more details to be announced by the museum and its partners.

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