Art & Culture

Milan and the 11 capitals of art, between castles, villas, and gardens. A rich heritage and strong traditions come to life through a calendar of events for all tastes.

MUSEUMS
175
LIBRARIES
2,248
THEATERS
293
ABBONAMENTO MUSEI LOMBARDIA
1
CONTEMPORARY SPACES
30
VILLAS AND GARDENS
Over 160

Palazzos, castles, museums, and more. Galleries of art, archeological parks, theaters, and villas: pieces that make up the puzzle in a sophisticated cultural landscape.

Cultural Tourism Lombardy. From the rock engravings of Valle Camonica to the Cattedrale Vegetale in Lodi on the request of Giuliano Mauri. The latter features 108 wood columns assembled as an outdoor cathedral, where art meets nature. The great heritage of Lombardy passes from the villas to the fortresses perched over lakes or plains, to the Certosa di Pavia, Leonardo Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, and Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini at Milan’s Sforza Castle. From Renaissance wonders like Mantua’s Palazzo Te to the sheer elegance of Monza’s Villa Reale.

Fast forward to the Museo del Novecento and the Museo delle Culture in Milan or to the modern day Piazza Gae Aulenti by architect Cesar Pelli, who took home the 2016 Landscape Institute Award. An event not to be missed and an absolute Milanese classic, the Prima alla Scala opens the season at the Teatro alla Scala.

Meanwhile, another hidden gem can be found at the Casa degli Atellani, an estate featuring the private vineyards of Da Vinci, given to him by Ludovico il Moro during his stay in the city. Thanks to the Fondazione Portaluppi in light of Expo 2015, the house can now be visited. 

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  1. Experiences in Lombardy
  2. Art & Culture

Moments

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Lombardy in 5 Castles

Impregnable fortresses, with enchanting lake views, legends of ghosts. Five castles in Lombardy to be visited
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Lombardy in 5 Castles

The leonardo ferryboat in imbersago

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The Leonardo Ferryboat in Imbersago

Milan, a fun with the children

Ancient castles, amusement parks and interactive museums. Discover what Lombardy offers for children. First stop, Milan.
  • Art & Culture
Milan, a fun with the children

Alessandro Manzoni Itinerary

Lombardy blends nature and culture in an itinerary that will take you to the locations of his famous novel The Betrothed
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Alessandro Manzoni Itinerary

Brianza Villas Itinerary

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Brianza Villas Itinerary

Milano, sulle orme di Leonardo

Le suggestioni pittoriche, i disegni. Macchine e grandi opere d’ingegneria idraulica. A Milano, viaggio sulle orme di Leonardo
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Milano, sulle orme di Leonardo

Top 10 must see works of art in lombardy

  • Art & Culture
Top 10 must see works of art in lombardy

Milan, a novel city

Discovering the writers of the past, between the places and the atmospheres of Milan that have inspired great masterpieces of literature
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Milan, a novel city

Places

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Royal Villa of Monza and gardens

  • Art & Culture
Royal Villa of Monza and gardens

The Last Supper

The Last Supper is the masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci. A Unesco Heritage site along the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan
  • Unesco Sites
The Last Supper

Palazzo estense

  • Art & Culture
Palazzo Estense

Santa Giulia Museum

An area of 14 000m2, 11 000 finds, from Prehistory to 800. Since 2011, the Santa Giulia Museum in Brescia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Unesco Sites
Santa Giulia Museum

Palazzo Te

Palazzo Te in Mantua, a villa with decorations inspired by antiquity. The brainchild of Giulio Romano and Federico II Gonzaga
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Palazzo Te

Triennale

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Triennale

Duomo of Cremona

The cathedral of Cremona, built in the 12th century and dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, is located in Cremona's government centre
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Duomo of Cremona

Events

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Breakfast with Bach

Palazzo Gallio
Gravedona (CO)
12/08/2018 - 19/08/2018
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Breakfast with Bach

The Museum invites you

Musei Civici
via Teodolinda, 4
24/06/2018 - 23/08/2018
  • Art & Culture
The Museum invites you

Gravedona Chamber Music Festival - 4° Concert

Santa Maria delle Grazie
via Convento, Gravedona (CO)
24/08/2018 - 25/08/2018
  • Art & Culture
Gravedona Chamber Music Festival - 4° Concert

Bruno Biffi Sacred Art Exhibition "Sacralizations: earth, air, water and fire oxidations"

Museo d’Arte Sacra di Scaria
Piazza Carloni, Lanzo Intelvi, frazione Scaria (CO)
21/07/2018 - 26/08/2018
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Bruno Biffi Sacred Art Exhibition "Sacralizations: earth, air, water and fire oxidations"

Cinema and concerts under the stars

Reggia di Monza
Viale Brianza 1, Monza
13/06/2018 - 30/08/2018
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Cinema e concerti sotto le stelle

Gravedona Chamber Music Festival - 5° Concert

Santa Maria delle Grazie
via Convento, Gravedona (CO)
31/08/2018 - 01/09/2018
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Gravedona Chamber Music Festival - 5° Concert

Monza Fuori GP at the Civic Museums

Musei Civici
via Teodolinda, 4
30/08/2018 - 01/09/2018
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Monza Fuori GP at the Civic Museums

Brixia Contemporary

Brescia
06/05/2017 - 02/09/2018
  • Art & Culture
Brixia Contemporary

Baradello Castle by Night in August and Sept

piazza Camerlata, Como
11/08/2018 - 08/09/2018
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Baradello Castle by Night in August and Sept

An Encounter with Dante

Boschetti Reali
Monza
08/09/2018
  • Art & Culture
An Encounter with Dante

People Powder

Como
19/07/2018 - 09/09/2018
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People Powder

Festivaletteratura

Mantova
05/09/2018 - 09/09/2018
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Festivaletteratura

Opera Festival

Brescia
15/09/2018
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Opera Festival

Como Summer Festival

Como
05/08/2018 - 16/09/2018
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Como Summer Festival

International Organist Review XXVIII edition in Varenna

04/08/2018 - 19/09/2018
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International Organist Review XXVIII edition in Varenna

Palio del Baradello 37° Edition

31/08/2018 - 22/09/2018
  • Art & Culture
Palio del Baradello 37° Edition

In the footsteps of the Nun of Monza

Musei Civici
Via Teodolinda, 4 Monza
23/09/2018 - 30/09/2018
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In the footsteps of the Nun of Monza

Robert Doisneau Art Exhibition Lecco

Palazzo delle Paure
Lecco
23/06/2018 - 30/09/2018
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Robert Doisneau Art Exhibition Lecco

Rina Sala Gallo Piano Competition

Teatro Manzoni
Via Manzoni, 23, Monza
07/10/2018 - 13/10/2018
  • Art & Culture
Rina Sala Gallo Piano Competition

Bergamo Scienza

06/10/2018 - 21/10/2018
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Bergamo Scienza

Activities

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Lecco gourmet walking tour with wine and food tasting

  • Art & Culture
from €85
from MUSEMENT
Lecco gourmet walking tour with wine and food tasting

Duomo Cathedral tour with priority access for small groups

  • Art & Culture
from €33
from MUSEMENT
Duomo Cathedral tour with priority access for small groups

The heart of Milan

  • Art & Culture
from €150
from Passport di Carioni Simona
The heart of Milan

Private last minute guided tour of Milan with skip-the-line entrance to La Scala

  • Art & Culture
from €37
from MUSEMENT
Private last minute guided tour of Milan with skip-the-line entrance to La Scala

Discovering the "Pearls" of Lake Como: Bellagio & Varenna

  • Art & Culture
from €79
from Lake Como Tourism
Discovering the "Pearls" of Lake Como: Bellagio & Varenna

Private Tour discover Milan Highlights

  • Art & Culture
from €180
from Fedra Pavesi
Private Tour discover Milan Highlights

Franciacorta wine tour and shopping at Franciacorta Outlet Village

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from €49
from MUSEMENT
Franciacorta wine tour and shopping at Franciacorta Outlet Village

Milan Segway night tour

  • Art & Culture
from €65
from MUSEMENT
Milan Segway night tour

Sforza Castle and museums skip-the-line tickets

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from €10
from MUSEMENT
Sforza Castle and museums skip-the-line tickets

Historical tour of Milan with Last Supper tickets

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from €68
from MUSEMENT
Historical tour of Milan with Last Supper tickets

Milan Mix Aperitivo and Street Food Tour

  • Art & Culture
from €73
from MUSEMENT
Milan Mix Aperitivo and Street Food Tour

Treno di Sapori: outdoor trip on the banks of Lake Iseo with lunch and tastings

  • Art & Culture
from €54
from MUSEMENT
Treno di Sapori: outdoor trip on the banks of Lake Iseo with lunch and tastings

Villas and gardens small-group tour in Lake Como

  • Art & Culture
from €155
from MUSEMENT
Villas and gardens small-group tour in Lake Como

Villas of Lake Como boat tour with food tasting

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from €225
from MUSEMENT
Villas of Lake Como boat tour with food tasting

Entrance tickets and audio guides for the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum

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from €11
from MUSEMENT
Entrance tickets and audio guides for the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum

A day in the life of Leonardo: the Last Supper, the Sforza Castle and Bramante´s Sacristy

  • Art & Culture
from €65
from MUSEMENT
A day in the life of Leonardo: the Last Supper, the Sforza Castle and Bramante´s Sacristy

Tickets for the “Barry X Ball. The end of history” exhibition at Villa and Panza Collection

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from €15
from MUSEMENT
Tickets for the “Barry X Ball. The end of history” exhibition at Villa and Panza Collection

Mantua: 2.5-hour private guided tour

  • Art & Culture
from €280
from MUSEMENT
Mantua: 2.5-hour private guided tour

Super saver tour of the Duomo Cathedral with rooftop terraces

  • Art & Culture
from €59
from MUSEMENT
Super saver tour of the Duomo Cathedral with rooftop terraces

Lugano Tour

  • Art & Culture
from €75
from Lake Como Tourism
Lugano Tour