Cassarmonica, Italian national heritage bandstand in Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italy.
Cassarmonica sits in Vittorio Emanuele II Square, supported by eight Tuscan-style columns that hold up a decorated dome. Art Nouveau cast iron lamps positioned at each corner add to its refined appearance.
A campaign to build a permanent bandstand began in 1907, but construction was completed in 1929 under mayor Luigi Di Giuro. This two-decade gap shows how long the community worked to realize this shared project.
The bandstand is named after the local music band, whose traditions have held a central place in community life for generations. Residents continue to gather here for performances and public gatherings that shape the cultural rhythm of the town.
The wooden floor underwent restoration in 2014 and remains ready for concerts and public events. The central location on the square makes it easily walkable and suitable for large gatherings.
A water tank hidden beneath the wooden floor functions as a resonance chamber to improve the sound of musical performances. This clever engineering detail reflects careful planning for acoustic quality in the original design.
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