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
189
LIBRARIES
2,248
THEATERS
293
ABBONAMENTO MUSEI LOMBARDIA
1
CONTEMPORARY SPACES
30
VILLAS AND GARDENS
+160

Experiences

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

Lombardy in Paintings by Great Italian Artists

The paintings that most beautifully capture Lombardy's scenery, an immersion in the region's landscapes and cityscapes
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La Lombardia nei quadri dei grandi pittori italiani

House Museums of Lombardy: step inside the homes of renowned historical figures

Discover the history and culture of the Region of Lombardy through its historic house museums, from the homes of famous people and art collectors to artists' studios.
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Case Museo in Lombardia - Villa Manzoni, Lecco

Out of town escapes

Some suggestions for a romantic weekend or for sport, nature, art, culture, wellness and taste.
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11 Ideas for... weekend in Lombardy

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

Spring in Varese

Varese: walks, picnics, secret beaches. In the spring, spend a day outdoors in the land of the lakes.
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Plenty of culture and fresh air at the Villa Della Porta Bozzolo

The Fourteen Chapels of the Sacro Monte di Varese

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The Fourteen Chapels of the Sacro Monte di Varese

Urban sculptures and works of art: Lombardy's open-air museum

Lesser known statues, monuments, and works of art, concealed within the streets and piazzas of Lombardy's cities: a prestigious artistic heritage is waiting to be discovered 
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Opere e sculture urbane: il museo a cielo aperto della Lombardia

Lombardy's highest steeples and bell towers

There are four bell towers from which to admire the region's beautiful landscapes and squares, all of them over 90 metres high
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Lombardy's highest steeples and bell towers

The Lombard seigniories: key figures, history and places

Gonzaga, Visconti, Sforza: a journey through cities steeped in history and culture
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Gonzaga - Palazzo Ducale Mantova - ph: analisidellopera.it

Milan in the 1920s: Déco and tradition

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Milan in the 1920s: Déco and tradition

History of Lodi

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History of Lodi

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

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

Museums Monza

From the Treasure of the Cathedral to the MEMB, there are many museums where you can discover local history, art and culture
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Monza musei

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

The Longobard heritage of Pavia

A journey of discovery to uncover the ancient civilisation of the Longobards through the history of the city of Pavia.
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The Longobard heritage of Pavia

A Day in Pavia

When organizing your trip to Lombardy do not forget to visit Pavia
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A Day in Pavia

Lecco culture and flavour

Visiting Lecco? Well, you don’t need to worry about getting lost.
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Lecco cultura e sapori

Mantua in a weekend

An unmistakable skyline reflects the history of the city of the Gonzaga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover Mantua in 48 hours
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Mantua in a weekend

Discovering the treasures of Mantua

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Discovering the treasures of Mantua

Cremona drone effect

Booked a weekend in Cremona? Then you can’t afford to miss piazza del Comune, the stunning heart of the city’s historic centre.
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Cremona vista dall'alto

Cremona, le Botteghe di liuteria

Maestri del legno e del violino. Botteghe storiche e collezioni. La liuteria a Cremona è patrimonio culturale immateriale Unesco dal 2012
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Cremona, le Botteghe di liuteria

Palazzo d'Arco in Mantua

Everyday life of a noble family in the 18th and 19th Century
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Palazzo d'Arco in Mantua - ph: Federica Bottoli

Tempio dell’Incoronata

A visit to the Tempio dell’Incoronata and the Museo del Tesoro
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Tempio dell’Incoronata

Bergamo in a weekend

A perfect square, the masterpieces of the Carrara Academy, the Venetian Walls Unesco World Heritage Site. Discover Bergamo!
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Bergamo in a weekend

Places

Triennale

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Triennale

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
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The Last Supper

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

Bolognini Castle and Museum

Discover Morando Bolognini, the first of the three Sant'Angelo Lodigiano Castle museums
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Bolognini Castle and Museum

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
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Santa Giulia Museum

Carrara Academy

1,800 works, five centuries of Italian art, from Raphael to Baschenis, in one of the most visited museums in Italy
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Accademia Carrara Bergamo

Rocca d’Anfo

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Rocca d’Anfo

Needle, Thread and Knot

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Needle, Thread and Knot in Piazzale Cadorna

Palazzo Estense

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Palazzo Estense

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

Basilica of the Madonna di Tirano

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Basilica of the Madonna di Tirano

Abbey of Chiaravalle

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Abbey of Chiaravalle

Abbey of Morimondo

The Abbey of Morimondo, along with its monastery, is a place of worship and Cistercian spirituality, but also a tourist attraction
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Abbey of Morimondo

Events

La ballata dei padri infedele

Auditorium M. Ghisla
Via alle Torri
24/04/2024
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La ballata dei padri infedele

Quelli del cerro torre - le storie perdute, le parole dimenticate

Sala conferenze di ConfCommercio
Piazza Garibaldi, 4
24/04/2024
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Quelli del cerro torre - le storie perdute, le parole dimenticate

La vetta della vita: il cerro torre

Cineteatro Jolly
Via Don Gnocchi, 15
24/04/2024
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La vetta della vita: il cerro torre

Il cerchio della luna: settimo incontro

Villa Bernasconi
Largo Alfredo Campanini, 2, Cernobbio (CO)
26/04/2024
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Il cerchio della luna: settimo incontro

Un giro al museo: visita guidata in lingua inglese

Villa Bernasconi
Largo Alfredo Campanini, 2, Cernobbio (CO)
26/04/2024
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Un giro al museo: visita guidata in lingua inglese

Un giro al museo: visita guidata in lingua inglese

Villa Bernasconi
Largo Alfredo Campanini, 2, 22012 Cernobbio CO
26/04/2024
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Un giro al museo: visita guidata in lingua inglese

Prevenire è meglio che curare

Palazzo delle Paure
Piazza XX Settembre, 22
26/04/2024
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Prevenire è meglio che curare

Curiamo il nostro Pianeta dallo spazio

Planetario di Lecco
Corso Matteotti, 32, 23900, Lecco, LC
26/04/2024
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Curiamo il nostro Pianeta dallo spazio

Suoni in tessuti

Villa Bernasconi
Largo Alfredo Campanini, 2, Cernobbio (CO)
27/04/2024
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Suoni in tessuti

Sabato con l'arte: Un giorno con la famiglia Bernasconi

Villa Bernasconi
Largo Alfredo Campanini, 2, Cernobbio (CO)
27/04/2024
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Sabato con l'arte: Un giorno con la famiglia Bernasconi

I Bélée faa man

Piazza Risorgimento, Cernobbio (CO)
27/04/2024
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I Bélée faa man

Aprile a Villa Pizzo

Villa Pizzo
Via Regina 48, 22012
27/04/2024
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Aprile a Villa Pizzo

Alla scoperta del cielo con il Piccolo Principe

Planetario di Lecco
Corso Matteotti, 32, 23900, Lecco, LC
27/04/2024
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Alla scoperta del cielo con il Piccolo Principe

Al virus del mar

Teatro civico in loc. Castiglione
Via alla Chiesa, 22023, Centro Valle Intelvi (CO)
27/04/2024
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Al virus del mar

Alberi maestri

Villa Maria
Via Mondonico, 1, 23887, Olgiate Molgora, LC
27/04/2024
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Alberi maestri

La visione del vero

Sala mostre presso l'ex Palazzo Municipale
Via Redaelli, 16, 23854, Olginate, LC
23/03/2024 - 27/04/2024
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La visione del vero

El gall a rost

Cineteatro Paradise
Via Don Ambrogio Invernizzi, 34, 23824, Dervio, LC
27/04/2024
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El gall a rost

Mercatino hobbisti

Piazza Risorgimento
Piazza Risorgimento, Cernobbio (CO)
28/04/2024
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Mercatino hobbisti

Ville Aperte in Brianza - Villa Bernasconi

Villa Bernasconi
Largo Alfredo Campanini, 2, Cernobbio (CO)
27/04/2024 - 28/04/2024
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Ville Aperte in Brianza - Villa Bernasconi

Festival letterario

Auditorium Michele Ghisla
Via alle Torri, 13, 23823, Colico, LC
27/04/2024 - 28/04/2024
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Festival letterario

Activities

Private Tour discover Milan Highlights

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Private Tour discover Milan Highlights

On the Navigli between courtyards and old-fashioned houses

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On the Navigli between courtyards and old-fashioned houses

The Last Supper, guided tour to the great work of Leonardo

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The Last Supper, guided tour to the great work of Leonardo

Leonardo da Vinci in Milan

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Leonardo da Vinci in Milan

Castello Sforzesco of Milan – The life at Court

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Castello Sforzesco of Milan – The life at Court

Contemporary architecture in Milan: the Porta Nuova District

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Contemporary architecture in Milan: the Porta Nuova District

Cimitero Monumentale in Milan, a real open-air museum

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Cimitero Monumentale in Milan, a real open-air museum

Aperitif on the Torre Branca, in the center of Parco Sempione

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Aperitif on the Torre Branca, in the center of Parco Sempione

The Rooftop of the Duomo

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The Rooftop of the Duomo

The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, a tour to the masterpieces of Art

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The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana,  a tour to the masterpieces of Art

On the vintage tram in Milan, in the 1920’s atmosphere

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On the vintage tram in Milan, in the 1920’s atmosphere

Bergamo, a hidden treasure

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Bergamo, a hidden treasure

Guided tour of the Museum of La Scala, Milan

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Guided tour of the Museum of La Scala, Milan

The Pinacoteca of Brera, a collection of absolute masterpieces

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The Pinacoteca of Brera, a collection of absolute masterpieces

The Underground Milan – The hidden archaeological areas

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The Underground Milan – The hidden archaeological areas

Guided tour by boat on the Navigli of Milan

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Guided tour by boat on the Navigli of Milan

Guided tour of the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio

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Guided tour of the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio

Milan Street Art Tour, Navigli and Ticinese area

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Milan Street Art Tour, Navigli and Ticinese area

San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, a very precious jewel

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San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, a very precious jewel

Private walking tour Milan the city of fashion

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Private walking tour Milan the city of fashion