On Saturday, November 30, 2024, fifth-year students from the prestigious Nunziatella Military School in Naples took part in a guided tour of the Gallerie d'Italia in Naples, managed by Intesa Sanpaolo.
Founded in 1787, the historic institution of Pizzofalcone is a pillar of the Italian Army's educational system and the oldest military school in the country. For over two centuries, Nunziatella has trained the future civil and military leadership class, offering an education that combines tradition and innovation. With deep and ancient roots, the school today offers its students a wide range of cultural and educational opportunities, ranging from the humanities to the scientific ones. The goal is to create officers and citizens capable of combining solid technological preparation with critical and creative thinking, thanks to cultural and artistic paths.
Under the leadership of the commander, Colonel Alberto Valent, also an alumnus of the School, the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) program is in full swing. Students have had the opportunity to benefit from specialized training in advanced fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and drones, thanks also to the support of theNational Association of Nunziatella Alumni. The enthusiasm was palpable during the museum tour, which offered a preview of the prestigious institute's educational opportunities. After the Gallerie d'Italia, the tour will also take students to the SICRAL joint management and control center, under the command of space operations, for an even more immersive experience.
The visit to the Gallerie d'Italia in Naples fits perfectly into this multidisciplinary context. The galleries host works from the historical and artistic heritage of Intesa Sanpaolo, ranging from Neapolitan art from the 17th to the 20th century. Among these, the absolute masterpiece of the collections, the Martyrdom of Saint Ursula by Caravaggio, stands out. Furthermore, the galleries boast a significant collection of ancient and Magna Graecia ceramics, as well as a selection of highly valuable 20th-century works. The young students were thus able to admire a vast and varied set of artistic works, which best represent the evolution of the human imagination.
This cultural activity comes a few days after the swearing-in of the students of the 237th course, which as always brought together thousands of former students in Piazza del Plebiscito, including the general commander of the Carabinieri Salvatore Luongo. The ceremony also saw the participation of the Undersecretary of Defense Isabella Rauti, the mayor of Naples Gaetano Manfredi and the prefect of Naples Michele di Bari. An event that came at the end of a process of preparation that saw the presentation of the 2025 calendar of the National Association of former students Nunziatella and the Statue of the Student, both works by the Neapolitan master Domenico Sepe.
Through Nunziatella, the Army offers a complete and integrated learning system, which represents absolute excellence in the Italian educational panorama. This multidisciplinary approach not only prepares students to excel in their future military and civilian careers, but also enriches them culturally, providing them with the tools to become critical and creative thinkers.
