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

Experiences

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Seven castles in Lombardy

From Lake Garda to Valtellina by way of Milan. Among crenellated walls, towers and porticoed loggias
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Castello Sforzesco a Milano

7 art capitals an hour away by train from Milan

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Lecco città d'arte

Top 10 must see works of art in lombardy

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Top 10 must see works of art in lombardy

Milan, a fun with the children

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

The leonardo ferryboat in imbersago

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The Leonardo Ferryboat in Imbersago

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

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

Milan, following Leonardo’s footsteps

Pictorial suggestions and drawings. Machines and impressive hydraulic engineering works. In Milan, a journey in the wake of Leonardo
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Milan, following Leonardo’s footsteps

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

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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

Rocca d’Anfo

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Rocca d’Anfo

Palazzo Estense

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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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Observing the Moon at Castellazzo

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
20/07/2019
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Observing the Moon at Castellazzo

The War at Forte

Forte Montecchio Nord
Via alle Torri, Colico (LC)
20/07/2019 - 21/07/2019
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The War at Forte

Guided Tour Monumento ai Caduti

Monumento ai Caduti
Viale Giancarlo Puecher, Como
21/07/2019
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Guided Tour Monumento ai Caduti

Varese Gospel Festival

Santuario di Santa Maria del Monte
Viale del Santuario, Varese
14/07/2019 - 21/07/2019
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Varese Gospel Festival

RE-M MANTEGNA: A JOURNEY BETWEEN THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

Piazza Giacomo Carrara, Bergamo
25/04/2019 - 21/07/2019
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RE-M MANTEGNA: A JOURNEY BETWEEN THE PAST, THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE

Public Opening 21/07

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
21/07/2019
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Public Opening 21/07

Beer in Villa 26/07

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
26/07/2019
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Beer in Villa 26/07

The night of the Unnamed: voice, music and lights at the castle

Castello dell'Innominato
Via Don Serafino Morazzone, Vercurago (LC)
27/07/2019
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The night of the Unnamed: voice, music and lights at the castle

Events - Official website of Lake Iseo

Castello dei Conti Calepio
Via Conti Calepio, 18, Castelli Calepio (BG)
28/07/2019
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Events - Official website of Lake Iseo

Public Opening 28/07

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
28/07/2019
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Public Opening 28/07

Nobili e Servi - A Lombard story 23/06

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
28/07/2019
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Nobili e Servi - A Lombard story 23/06

Concert within the Festival di Bellagio e Lago di Como

Piazza Garibaldi (CO)
01/08/2019
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Piazza Garibaldi

Beer in Villa 2/08

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
02/08/2019
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Beer in Villa 2/08

Events - Official website of Lake Iseo

Piazza Tredici Martiri, Lovere (BG)
03/08/2019
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Events - Official website of Lake Iseo

At the Suardo Court

Via degli Asini, 6, Bianzano (BG)
01/08/2019 - 04/08/2019
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At the Suardo Court

Public Opening 30/06

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
04/08/2019
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Public Opening 30/06

Public Opening 11/08

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
11/08/2019
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Public Opening 11/08

Festival of San Fermo

Parco Comunale di Villa Campello
Via Salvadori 1, Albiate (MB)
10/08/2019 - 13/08/2019
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Festival of San Fermo

Special Opening to the Public 15/08

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
15/08/2019
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Special Opening to the Public 15/08

Public Opening 18/08

Villa Arconati
Via Fametta
18/08/2019
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Public Opening 18/08

Activities

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Lake Como shores and slopes walking tour from Milan

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from €129
from MUSEMENT
Lake Como shores and slopes walking tour from Milan

Guided tour in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan

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from €30
from MUSEMENT
Guided tour in the Monumental Cemetery of Milan

Milan hop-on hop-off bus tour: 1-day and 48-hour tickets

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from €22
from MUSEMENT
Milan hop-on hop-off bus tour: 1-day and 48-hour tickets

Guided visit to Giorgio Andreotta Calò's “CITTÀDIMILANO” show

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from €6
from MUSEMENT
Guided visit to Giorgio Andreotta Calò's “CITTÀDIMILANO” show

Rent a scooter 125cc and enjoy Milan

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from €47
from MUSEMENT
Rent a scooter 125cc and enjoy Milan

Membership card Pirelli HangarBicocca

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from €20
from MUSEMENT
Membership card Pirelli HangarBicocca

Discover Navigli and Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio

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from €49
from MUSEMENT
Discover Navigli and Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio

Brera district and Pinacoteca guided experience

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from €57
from MUSEMENT
Brera district and Pinacoteca guided experience

Admission tickets to the Duomo of Milan, Museum, Terraces and Archeological Area

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from €12
from MUSEMENT
Admission tickets to the Duomo of Milan, Museum, Terraces and Archeological Area

Monumental Cemetery of Milan Tour

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from €30
from MUSEMENT
Monumental Cemetery of Milan Tour

The must-see places in Lake Como: Bellagio and Varenna

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from €125
from Lake Como Tourism
The must-see places in Lake Como: Bellagio and Varenna

Last Supper tickets and Codex Atlanticus guided tour

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from €69
from MUSEMENT
Last Supper tickets and Codex Atlanticus guided tour

Sforza Castle Virtual Reality Experience

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from €23
from MUSEMENT
Sforza Castle Virtual Reality Experience

Best of Milan tour: highlights and hidden gems with a local

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from €25
from MUSEMENT
Best of Milan tour: highlights and hidden gems with a local

Tickets for the exhibition "I Preraffaelliti. Amore e desiderio" at Palazzo Reale

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from €17
from MUSEMENT
Tickets for the exhibition "I Preraffaelliti. Amore e desiderio" at Palazzo Reale

Guided tour of the Duomo Cathedral with rooftop terraces

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from €50
from MUSEMENT
Guided tour of the Duomo Cathedral with rooftop terraces

Sforza Castle Express Guided Tour

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from €15
from MUSEMENT
Sforza Castle Express Guided Tour

Como gourmet walking tour with wine and food tasting

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from €85
from MUSEMENT
Como gourmet walking tour with wine and food tasting

Milan Mix Aperitivo and Street Food Tour

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from €73
from MUSEMENT
Milan Mix Aperitivo and Street Food Tour

Duomo and Sforza Castle guided tour

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from €114
from MUSEMENT
Duomo and Sforza Castle guided tour