the king of the attic
An exclusive conversation with Massimo Spampani exploring memory, identity and the hidden soul of the Queen of the Dolomites.
- Cortina d'Ampezzo
- 19 Jul. 2026
Behind the sparkling charm of Cortina d'Ampezzo lies a story that has long remained in the shadows. It is that of Cesare Zandomeneghi, the protagonist of The King of the Attic, the new novel by Massimo Spampani, freely inspired by a true story.
A man who traverses the twentieth century in pursuit of the dream of belonging to the world of the "Siores", the elite of the fashionable Cortina, yet never truly manages to claim his place.
After illusions, falls, and missed opportunities, his fate is fulfilled in a small attic, an unexpected refuge that transforms from a symbol of defeat into a space of freedom, memory, and reconciliation.
In this intense meeting with the author, a journalist and deep connoisseur of the history and soul of the Dolomites, the individual narrative intertwines with the transformation of Cortina into the Queen of the Dolomites, providing an authentic glimpse into a place known worldwide yet rich with stories still waiting to be discovered.
An event dedicated to those who love great storytelling, the memory of places, and tales that can recount the fragility, irony, and strength of the human experience.
Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Culture Hall of the Palazzo delle Poste. Free entry with reservation.
