On Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, 2025, the FAI – Italian National Trust will open to the public a variety of artistic, historical, and natural sites — unusual and fascinating places that are often little-known or usually inaccessible.

This special weekend organized by FAI offers the perfect opportunity to explore historic palaces, villas, churches, and art collections, as well as craft workshops, examples of industrial archaeology, active production sites, village itineraries, and natural areas such as urban parks and botanical gardens. Some openings will be dedicated to sustainability and environmental awareness.
Visits are open with a voluntary donation, and the event is also a great occasion to renew or sign up for a FAI membership for the coming year.

In the Province of Pavia, the following sites will be open:

VILLA BOTTA ADORNO – TORRE D’ISOLA

Saturday: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)

CONVIVENZA NELL’ARTE – Sculpture by N. Cassino and 16th-Century Painting in Candia Lomellina

Saturday: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)

EDISON HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT – PALESTRO

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Guided tours every 30 minutes, groups of up to 20 people. By reservation only

HORTI – Between Nature, Art and Ethics – PAVIA

Saturday: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday: 13:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)

PALAZZO DATTILI DELLA TORRE – VOGHERA

Saturday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)

MARBLE HEART – Visit to the Historic Merli Company – VOGHERA

Saturday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last entry 5:00 p.m.)