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HISTORY OF THE KINGDOM OF ITALY FROM NAPOLEON TO UMBERTO II

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Belvedere Villa Reale, Viale Brianza 1, 20900 Monza

"From Napoleon to Umberto II - History of the Kingdom of Italy" is a major historical exhibition hosted at the Belvedere Floor of the Villa Reale in Monza, designed to offer an immersive and scientifically rigorous journey through the birth, rise and conclusion of the Kingdom of Italy.

It is not just a chronological narrative, but a journey among authentic testimonies that spanned two centuries of history: official paintings, busts and sculptures, original uniforms, decorations, autographed documents and personal objects that restore the human and institutional face of a decisive era for national identity.

On the occasion of the centenary of the death of Queen Margaret of Savoy, the exhibition devotes a special focus to the first Queen of Italy and her connection with the Villa Reale in Monza, which she received as a wedding gift in 1868 and became a residence of representation and cultural life.

Visiting the exhibition means entering a space where history and architecture dialogue, and where the past becomes a living experience once again.

The visit experience is enriched by an audio guide included in the ticket, while on selected dates it is possible to participate in guided tours with the curator, for an additional fee.

Saturday, April 25
From 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
From 5 pm to 6 pm

Sunday, April 26 
From 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
From 5 pm to 6 pm

Sunday, May 3
From 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
From 5 pm to 6 pm

Sunday, May 17
From 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
From 5 pm to 6 pm

Tuesday, June 2nd
From 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm
From 5 pm to 6 pm

SEZIONI DELLA MOSTRA

Il percorso si articola in sette sezioni principali, organizzate in ordine cronologico e storico-iconografico, concepito per accompagnare il visitatore attraverso le principali fasi della formazione, dello sviluppo e della conclusione del Regno d’Italia. 

1. Le origini della Dinastia Sabauda (1003 – età moderna) – Origini, ascesa e consolidamento della dinastia che diventerà guida dell’unificazione nazionale. 

2. Il Regno d’Italia sotto Napoleone Bonaparte (1805–1814) – Riforme, nuovi modelli amministrativi e idea moderna di Stato nel Regno d’Italia napoleonico. 

3. Dalla caduta del Regno Napoleonico alla Restaurazione e primi moti (1820–1830) – Ritorno all’ordine e nascita dei fermenti politici che preparano il Risorgimento. 

4. Il Risorgimento Italiano e Vittorio Emanuele II (1848–1878) – Guerre d’indipendenza, proclamazione del Regno d’Italia e costruzione dell’unità nazionale. 

5. Il Regno di Umberto I e la Regina Margherita (1878–1900) – Simboli, rappresentanza e vita di corte, con il focus sulla Villa Reale di Monza. 

6. Il Regno di Vittorio Emanuele III (1900–1946) – L’Italia del Novecento tra modernizzazione, crisi, guerra e trasformazioni decisive dello Stato. 

7. Umberto II, il Re di Maggio e la nascita della Repubblica (1946) – L’epilogo della monarchia e il passaggio storico alla Repubblica attraverso il referendum istituzionale.
 


Opening hours

Winter Hours (October 1 to May 31):
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last admission 3 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday and holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (last admission 5 p.m.30)

Summer Hours (June 1 to Sept. 30):
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (last admission 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday and Sunday and holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (last admission 5:30 p.m.)

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