The logo, which depicts a reimagined and stylized version of the rose window of the Basilica of Collemaggio, aims to evoke scenes and settings from the past through its design, while building a bridge to the future through the use of three-dimensionality—an approach intended to create an immersive experience that highlights the strong interplay between science, the humanities, and technology. The “dots” at the outer edge of the rose window blend with its geometric patterns and evoke a “trail effect” that creates a sense of dynamism with movement from left to right. ““L’Aquila: A Multiverse City”—the title of the application dossier—is conceptually presented with its internal areas across the territory’s multiple dimensions (ranging from local to global), virtually embraced at 360° by this “emotional sphere.” The five cornerstones of the dossier—“multiculturalism,” “multidisciplinarity,” “multitemporality,” “multireproducibility,” and “multinaturalness,” are highlighted chromatically by five different colors blended together, which in turn form the unique identity symbol of the city. The individual colors, distinct from the gradient, are: YELLOW, RED, BLUE, GREEN, and LIGHT BLUE.
To use the “L’Aquila 2026, Italian Capital of Culture” logo, you must submit a specific request by following the instructions at the link below.