the king of the attic

Behind the sparkling charm of Cortina d'Ampezzo lies a story that has long remained in the shadows. It is the story of Cesare Zandomeneghi, the protagonist of The King of the Attic, the new novel by Massimo Spampani, freely inspired by a real event.

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, never truly managing to secure his place.

After illusions, falls, and missed opportunities, his destiny 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, journalist and deep connoisseur of the history and soul of the Dolomites, the individual tale intertwines with the transformation of Cortina into the Queen of the Dolomites, providing an authentic view of a place known worldwide but rich in stories yet to be discovered.

An event dedicated to those who love great storytelling, the memory of places, and stories that can convey the fragility, irony, and strength of the human experience.

Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 6.00 p.m., at the Sala Cultura of Palazzo delle Poste. Free entry with reservation.

Follow the live stream here.