Just a few steps from the main street is Piazza Matteotti, where stands and attractions for adults and children are set up during the Christmas holidays. Piazza Matteotti is adorned with a festive and cheerful atmosphere and becomes increasingly lively. family-friendly, with great public success. For the third consecutive year the ancient 19th century horse-drawn carousel dating back to the early 1800s will liven up San Benedetto's Christmas, with an extension that this year will include its dismantling on February 24, 2019. An event not to be missed. One of the oldest and most functioning rides will be a real attraction for everyone during this period.
The harmony of the nineteenth-century carousel
La carousel with 19th-century features It's a feast for the eyes and the soul, with dazzling melodies and colorful lights. The music that accompanies each ride is recorded: fairground organs, as was customary in the jousts of that era. the music isn't too loud and the rides (lasting approximately 3 minutes) are at a speed that allows even the littlest ones to access them, accompanied by mum or dad.
During the Christmas period she herself becomes a monument, rich in history and curiositiesA stop in the city center and you'll immediately be catapulted into a fairytale world. This ancient jewel of craftsmanship is worth admiring for its antique wooden horses, decorated and painted by hand, with soft and captivating colours, rich in gold and sequins.
The carousel in Piazza Matteotti is a traditional meeting point for tourists during the Christmas holidays, and it captivates children of all ages with its romantic and fun ride. It's like living in another era: the carousel is one of those old-fashioned ones. vintage, With horses anchored to the floor and ceiling that sway pleasantlyThe retro taste is a meeting point for families and it will certainly be during the holidays too.
The structure of the nineteenth-century carousel
The attraction is made entirely in solid wood, with horses and carriages inlaid and decorated by handThe structure is traditional: rotating circular platform, painted panels that decorate the perimeter of the conical cover. Forged by the extraordinary mastery of the craftsmen, it makes both adults and children happy. Yes, because even adults often can't resist the temptation of a ride: it's like taking a dip in the childhood memories. And for children it is doing a journey towards a time they have never known, far from electronic games and social media.
"Carousel” is the original name given to these attractions, of which few specimens have managed to survive the inevitable wear and tear This unfortunately marks the end of these beautiful models of engineering of the time, dedicated to entertainment. The ride takes at least a week to assemble and dismantle. Special vehicles are needed to transport it.
In addition to the square hosting the carousel, to increase the festive atmosphere, the Christmas music piped in in the main streets of the center.
Thanks for the cover photo: Radio Club Piceno
