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Castles, Villas and Gardens #inLombardia Magazine

Come and explore castles, royal residences, villas and gardens and discover a different on a journey through enchanting scenery, fairytale castles, magnificent mansions and “villas of delights” surrounded by exquisite gardens and botanical wonders. Six thematic itineraries to explore the region in a different light: In Search of an Author, In Leonardo’ Footsteps, Exploring Wine Cellars, Belvederes and Vistas, Family Friendly Adventures and Action! Over 160 attractions to be visited. Endless adventures #inLombardia.

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Castles Reasons to visit…

Defence outposts, impregnable fortresses, with enchanting lake views or beautiful terraces overlooking the city. Magical places, where visitors can experience all the delights, art and culture

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Cavernago Malpaga Castle San Vigilio Castle and Park Bergamo

From the outside this castle is an impregnable castle’s defence system to adapt it to the The San Vigilio Castle was the last of surrounding area into a park and reopened the fortress. Inside is ample evidence of a court new technologies. He also renovated the the city’s defences: if San Vigilio fell, so did funicular, generally considered the best way to which enjoyed the finer things in life, with a castle’s interior, with new frescoes portraying Bergamo. Which is why over the centuries reach the hill and the castle. lively interest in art and culture. the active court life lead by a lord with a a labyrinth of tunnels, secret passages and Thanks to the speleological group Le Nottole, The Malpaga Castle is located in Cavernago, genuine interest in art and culture. To this escape routes were dug out beneath the visitors can also explore the secret passage a small town within the Nature Reserve. day the castle is surrounded by farmland castle’s walls to be used in the event of a used to connect the castle to San Marco’s fort, It was bought in 1456 by Bartolomeo Colleoni, and is the centre of many projects under the . Of the original castle four towers, the located in the northern part of the city’s walls. a condottiere originally from Bergamo – aegis of Permalpaga, an organisation aimed , the walkways and the Captain general of the Republic of at innovating local agriculture, developing are still visible today. Built on top of the San – who decided to make this castle his private sustainable energy alternatives and restoring Vigilio hill which dominates the upper town, residence. The advent of gunpowder meant the ancient town centre as a hub of social life, the castle is now owned by the municipality, Colleoni was forced to heavily modify the events and cultural activities. which has opened it to the public, turned the

Loc. Malpaga, piazza Castello, Cavernago (BG)  Colle San Vigilio, via al Castello, Bergamo (BG)  tel. +39 035 840003 Open: March-November. Opening times: variable. Admission: only guided tours or +39 035 399788 - +39 035 399717 Open: all year Opening Times: seasonal with paid audioguide. [email protected] Admission: Free; [email protected] - vistibergamo.net castellomalpaga.it .bg.it

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Bergamo of Bergamo Brescia Castle Bergamo Brescia

Bergamo’s Fortress complex was built on the hill and the stories of its heroes, such as the 180 Occupying the whole top of the Cidneo hill, rooms, together with the oldest and finest of Sant’Eufemia, a short walk from the Upper citizens of Bergamo who followed Garibaldi on one of Brescia’s main green areas, the castle vineyard instituted inside a city, make it City’s distinctive funicular. The historical site and his heroic enterprise. Leaving the Museum, you is the star of the city’s skyline, visible a fascinating place to explore. museum, managed by the Bergamo Historical can walk through the spectacular tower that from every angle. The imposing castle has The castle also houses the Arm Museum Museum, have a special place in the heart of offers stunning 360-degree panoramic views of undergone many renovations which are still Luigi Marzoli and the Museum of the the people of Bergamo. Going up the stairway the city, the Orobian Prealps and the entire plain visible to this day. Built in the Middle Ages Risorgimento dedicated to the Unification that leads to the fortress, you can admire the of Bergamo as far as . The relaxing walk and surviving the Napoleonic era and of . structure of the from the fourteenth- through the Parco delle Rimembranze (Memorial the Unification of Italy, the castle has been century and the Museum of the nineteenth Park), which houses the fortress, is not to be central to the city’s history up until the start century, which through documents, paintings, missed: along the path, surrounded by greenery, of the 20th century, when it was purchased relics and multimedia technologies tells of the you find tanks, cannons and monuments dedicated by the municipality and opened to the public. transformation of the city during the Risorgimento to divisions of the Italian army. Inside, a dense maze of alleys and hidden

Piazzale Brigata , Bergamo (BG)  Via del Castello 9, Brescia (BS)  (with restrictions) tel: +39 035 247116 . Opening days: closed on Monday, Christmas Day, and New Years Day; tel. +39 030 2400640. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. Opening times: changeable. Admission: Free. Admission: Castle, free. Arm Museum Luigi Marzoli, charge. [email protected] [email protected] - museodellestorie.bergamo.it bresciamusei.com

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Desenzano del Garda Desenzano Castle Padernello Castle Borgo San Giacomo

The imposing castle overlooks the nearby town towers and the battlements through which Legend has it that on the night of the 20 July, death of the last heir. After changing owners of Desenzano and was built as a refuge from visitors can access the and admire the ghost of a young woman dressed from a few times, the castle was abandoned in 1961 Barbarian invasions, the Hungarian hordes in the view of the lake and surrounding areas. head to toe in white wanders the halls of the until in 2006 the Padernello Castle Foundation particular, during the Middle Ages. The castle The addition built at the end of the 19th castle, reading from a golden book. The girl started a long series of renovation projects. is first mentioned in an official document of century was originally used as headquarters is Biancamaria, daughter of Count Giuseppe Today the castle hosts a variety of cultural, the 9th century. At the time the castle housed for the officers but is now used for exhibitions , who was lured into the castle’s artistic events, food and wine tastings and is the an independent small village inside the walls. and conventions, whereas the addition on the by fireflies, and drowned the night of 20 seat of one of the two “Earth Markets” organised Despite losing its military importance with the north-west side of the walls has recently been July 1480. Legends aside, the Padernello Castle by the Slow Food Association in Lombardy. passing of time, it has remained an active and renovated and is used for exhibitions, cultural feels like a castle out of a fairy tale, with its vibrant community. and musical events. working and encircling moat. Today all that is left of the original defensive It was built at the end of the 14th century by structure are the walls, the , the four the Martinengo family, who owned it until the

Via Fosse Castello, Desenzano del Garda (BS)  Loc. Padernello, via Cavour 1, Borgo San Giacomo (BS)  (with restrictions) tel. +39 030 9994161. Open: all year. tel. +39 030 9408766. Open: July-September. Opening times: variable. Admission: Castle, free. Keep, charge. [email protected] Opening times: variable. Admission: only paid guided tours. [email protected] comune.desenzano.brescia.it castellodipadernello.it

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Pandino Rocca Scaligera Sirmione Pandino

Rocca Scaligera in Sirmione was built in the into the central portico and up 146 steps The castle was commissioned in 1355 by the are extremely well preserved and a good 13th century. It is an unusual fortress located to the swallowtail battlements, from there Lord of Milan, Bernabò Visconti, and is one reason alone to visit the castle. on the narrowest part of the peninsula on Lake they can take the recently renovated wooden of the best examples of fortified structures Today the whole complex is owned by Garda and is one of the best-preserved castles staircases up to the high tower to admire of its century. It was meant to be a countryside the local municipality and houses the local in Italy. Surrounded by the lake except for the breathtaking views of Sirmione and Lake residence where the Lord of Milan could engage public library in its stables, whereas the halls the artificially structured harbour, which was Garda. The castle’s vast portico is home to a in one of his favourite pursuits: hunting. are used for cultural events as well as painting originally designed to protect ’s fleet, lapidarium and a small exhibition on the The design is similar to other buildings of and photography exhibitions. the castle has three towers and a 47 metre- castle’s history. this period with a square base, corner towers, high main tower. Originally accessible from courtyard and porticos with lancet arches the town of Sirmione and from the outside, surmounted by a loggia. The castle’s original the only entrance today is the one from decorations in the portico, loggia and halls, Sirmione itself. Visitors cross the drawbridge mainly featuring floral and geometrical motifs,

Piazza Castello 34, Sirmione (BS)  (with restrictions) Via Castello 15, Pandino (CR)  tel. +39 030 916468. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0373 973350 – +39 339 4523204. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. Admission: charge. [email protected] Admission: courtyard, free. Halls, charge. [email protected] polomuseale..beniculturali.it castellodipandino.it

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Perledo Soncino Rocca Sforzesca Vezio Castle Soncino

This castle is one of the best-preserved Stampa family. Today the castle’s exterior still Vezio Castle is located on a cape at the nurtured by the mild climate of the lake, traditional examples of military architecture looks like a defensive , surrounded by centre of , overlooking the town of the castle’s atmosphere is magical: the in Lombardy. Built in the 10th century, it was a moat with imposing towers on each corner, . It was built in the late 11th century beautiful views of the lake and surrounding an important military outpost for the defence but the interior is decorated with the frescoes as a military outpost to protect nearby towns area can be admired from different parts and for the supervision of the region up commissioned by the wealthy Stampa family. ruled by Theodelinda, queen of the . of the castle including the top of the tower. until the Treaty of Lodi, when the Venetian After undergoing various renovations the Originally the castle’s walls extended around The castle is now home to a falconry centre, Republic surrendered it to the . castle now hosts many events for the town’s the town of Varenna, protecting it from the perfect setting to learn more about this From here on, the castle was expanded and active cultural scene. potential enemies, but today all that is left ancient medieval art – which has recently renovated on the orders of , is a accessible via a drawbridge been granted status as an intangible heritage and over time it lost its military characteristics, and enclosed by a square of walls. of humanity by UNESCO. turning into a noble residence – a process that Surrounded by a beautiful olive grove, one reached its peak with its acquisition by the of the most northerly in the world, gently

Piazza prof. Enea Ferrari, Soncino (CR)  (with restrictions) Loc. Vezio, via del Castellano 6, Perledo (LC)  tel. +39 0374 83188. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 3488242504 - +39 3334485975. Open: March-October. Opening times: variable. Admission: charge. [email protected] Admission: charge. [email protected] soncino.org castellodivezio.it

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Mantua Sant’Angelo Lodigiano Morando Bolognini Castle Saint George Castle Sant’Angelo Lodigiano

Morando Bolognini Castle is a perfect example it to the Morando Bolognini Foundation, Built as a military outpost in the 14th century and historical standpoint. But the castle’s of traditional military architecture in Lombardy which administers the property to this day. on the orders of Francesco I Gonzaga, fifty greatest treasures are tucked away inside, with its quadrilateral plant and towers on The castle is home to three museums: years later this castle was converted into like the Camera Picta (The bridal chamber), each corner. Built in the 13th century on the the Morando Bolognini historic house museum a noble residence. Isabella ’Este, one of located in the north-east tower. This narrow shores of the river , it lost its military (24 rooms) showcasing furniture, paintings the most influential women of the Italian room was turned into a work of art realized importance due to changing alliances and was and china from the 18th century to the 20th Renaissance, lived here for a long time. by Andrea Mantegna in nine years (1465- converted into a noble residence in 1383 on the century; museum dedicated to the history The castle is designed as a square base with 1474). The stunning frescoes give visitors orders of Regina della Scala, wife of Bernabò of agriculture – from the Neolithic era to corner towers and is surrounded by a moat the impression of being in an open portico Visconti, who had the main tower erected and the present day – and the museum of bread. crossed by three . As part of the overlooking the beautiful countryside. mullioned windows installed along the walls. palaces built by the Gonzaga family as their After changing hands many times it was acquired ducal residence, it is also one of the most by the Bolognini family who, in 1933, entrusted important buildings in Mantua from an artistic

Piazza Bolognini 2, Sant’Angelo Lodigiano (LO)  (with restrictions) Piazza Sordello 40, Mantua (MN)  tel. +39 0371 211140-41. Open: March-July and September-November. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0376 352100. Open: all year. Opening times: Tuesdays-Sundays 8.15 am-7.15 pm. Admission: only paid guided tours. [email protected] Admission: charge. [email protected] castellobolognini.it mantovaducale.beniculturali.it

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Milan Zavattarello Sforza Castle Dal Verme Castle Milan Zavattarello

The Filarete Tower is the natural link between wealth of the Dukes of Milan. Built in the 10th century, the castle belonged countryside, the hills, the forests of the Oltrepò the important Milanese landmarks – Piazza As well as its towers, battlements, vast halls to the Dal Verme family for six centuries, is an region up to the valley. del Duomo and the Arco della Pace – which and courtyards, the castle is also home to 18 imposing quadrangular structure that overlooks The castle is also surrounded by a beautiful represent two of the city’s most important different museums, among them the Museum the medieval town of Zavattarello and the nature reserve that spans over 80 hectares, historical periods: social life in Milan has always of the Pietà Rondanini – Michelangelo, the surrounding valley. It was built as a military an area of great interest from an environmental revolved around the Sforza Castle, a symbol Sala delle Asse – Leonardo da Vinci and the outpost and has proved itself impregnable and naturalistic standpoint. of both the city’s renowned industriousness Egyptian Museum, giving visitors a range of with its strong walls – as thick as four metres The interiors have been completely renovated and its love of beauty. Preceded by a vast attractions within an attraction. Behind the in certain sections – which have resisted many and are now the perfect setting for various pedestrian area and heralded by a magnificent castle lies , the biggest park . One of the castle’s unique features is the cultural events and festivals. fountain whose waters freeze during the in the heart of the city, which leads directly intricate system of internal staircases connecting Since 2003 the top floor has been home to coldest winters, everything about the imposing to the Arco della Pace and the Arena Civica, every room. From the terrace and the top of the a museum of contemporary art dedicated to castle was meant to convey the power and two magnificent relics of the Napoleonic era. tower visitors can enjoy the stunning views of the Giuseppe and Titina Dal Verme.

Piazza Castello, Milan (MI)  Via Carlo Dal Verme 4, Zavattarello (PV) (with restrictions) tel. +39 02 88463700. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0383 589132. Open: on Saturdays and Sundays from April to October. It is possibile to book Admission: castle, free. Museums, charge. guided tours. Opening times: variable. milanocastello.it Admission: only paid guided tours. [email protected] zavattarello.org

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Vigevano Pavia Castle of Visconti Castle Vigevano Pavia

The Castle of Vigevano is considered one of the hill and was the inspiration for the Filarete Built in 1360 by Galeazzo Visconti, this castle At the start of the 20th century the castle biggest fortified structures in , occupying Tower at the Sforza Castle. was home to a refined and elegant court rather was acquired by the local municipality and 70 thousand square metres. All the buildings The best way to explore the castle and to enjoy than being a rough military outpost, as testified has since been home to the civic museums, within the walls are connected, making this an its magical atmosphere is to get lost in its by the remarkable internal loggia, the beautiful hosting many different art collections including: authentic city within the city. The castle, with maze of rooms and halls. It is now home to the frescoes and the mullioned windows, to the point the Archaeological Museum and the Sala the iconic Bramante Tower, overlooks National Archaeological Museum that during the 14th and 15th century the court Longobarda; the Romanesque and Renaissance the splendid Piazza Ducale and the entrance. where visitors can admire archaeological finds became an important artistic hub. section; the Malaspina Art Gallery and an art The original structure of the castle dates back to from the many excavation sites in the region, The castle was originally surrounded by a park gallery dedicated to the 17th and 18th centuries; the Lombards, but underwent many renovations alongside some pieces found by chance, and game reserve that extended all the way to the Quadreria dell’Ottocento; the Museum of and expansions up until the 17th century. and discover a very detailed history of the Certosa, and it was here that the the Risorgimento (now open to visitors under The castle’s unique structure is made of square costumes and traditions of this area. between the French army and the Holy Roman the Touring Club Italiano “Open for You” scheme). sections decreasing in size as they ascend the Empire army took place in 1525.

Piazza Ducale, Vigevano (PV)  (with restrictions) Viale XI Febbraio 35, Pavia (PV)  tel. +39 0381 691636 - +39 329 3194342. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0382 399770. Open: all year. Closed on Mondays. Opening times: variable. Admission: free. Tower and Leonardiana, charge. [email protected] Admission: charge. [email protected] comune.vigevano.pv.it - vigevanoinfopoint.it museicivici.pavia.it

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Montagna in Grumello Castle Masegra Castle Montagna in Valtellina Sondrio

This castle was built in a strategic location, from the top of the hill and enjoy the solemn This imposing castle was built in the Middle as testified by the frescoed rooms and beautiful on a steep cliff overlooking the whole valley atmosphere of the imposing ruins. The castle Ages and strategically positioned at the opening loggias. Recently the castle’s stables have been and nearby town. It is a rare example of formerly belonged to the Reschigna Kettlitz of the Valmalenco valley so it could easily converted into a hystorical museum, which “castello gemino” or twin castle, composed family, who revitalised wine-making in the control the access to the valley. gives visitors an in-depth look into aspects of two similar buildings enclosed by the same Grumello area and who still organise wine Since it was the property of the influential of life in Valtellina during the three centuries walls. Built in the 13th century, most likely by tours, but since 1987 the castle itself has been Salis family, it is the only castle in the town (1512-1797) of the ’ occupation. the De Piro family who were originally from entrusted to the FAI (Italian National Trust) of Sondrio which wasn’ destroyed by the Como, it was destroyed in the 16th century which has overseen the partial renovations Grisons during their invasion of Valtellina in during the Grisons’ occupation. and uses it to host different types of cultural the 16th century. As time went by, the castle Today there is very little left of the military events. lost its original defensive function and was outpost, but it is still worth a visit to admire converted from rough military outpost into an the breathtaking view on the Valtellina elegant residence more suited to a refined court,

Via S. Antonio 645, Montagna in Valtellina (SO)  Via Capitani De Masegra, Sondrio (SO)  (with restrictions) tel. +39 0342 380994. Open: February-mid December. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0342 526553 - +39 0342 216403. Open: May-September. Opening times: Saturdays-Sundays Admission: free offer. proprietà@fondoambiente.it 9 am-12.30 pm and 3 pm-6 pm. Admission: free. [email protected] fondoambiente.it castellomasegra.org

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Angera Rocca Borromeo

The majestic Rocca in Angera is located on a Mitologia, the Sala delle Cerimonie, the Sala di hilltop on the southern shore of . San Carlo and the Sala dei Fasti Borromeo is an The castle was originally owned by the Visconti experience that will leave even the most jaded family and subsequently by the Borromeo family. art expert amazed. What tends to strike visitors is the architectural Outdoors visitors can admire the view of the harmony of the Rocca’s five different buildings, lake and the Alpine foothills, while the gardens erected between the 11th and 17th century. have been carefully restored to their original The interiors have been the object of a thorough splendour through the painstaking study of renovation project, restoring the frescoes, ancient medieval manuscripts. The rocca is also paintings, furnishings and decor to their original home to the Museum of Dolls and Toys, with glory. A walk through the magnificent reception over a thousand pieces ranging from the 18th halls of the Sala del Buon Romano, the Sala della century to modern times.

Via alla Rocca Castello 2, Angera (VA)  tel. +39 0331 931300. Open: March (dates may vary)-October (dates may vary). Opening times: 9 am-5.30 pm. Admission: charge. [email protected] borromeoturismo.it

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Previous page_ View of Lake Maggiore from the Rocca Borromeo, Angera. In Search of an Author Travel ideas

Explore the places and experience the atmosphere that inspired some of the greatest masterpieces of literature and some of the greatest minds of the past.

Every Italian child learns in school that ’s The Betrothed was the first Italian novel. Is it purely coincidental that an author from Milan who wrote a story set in the heart of Lombardy achieved this titanic feat? Probably not, given that in over 200 years countless novels have been set under Lombardy’s famous sky “so beautiful when it’s beautiful”. It all began with “That branch of the Lake of Como, which turns towards the south.” We can still retrace the footsteps of Renzo and Lucia, Don Rodrigo and his thugs, the nun of , Fra’ Cristoforo and the Unnamed by following one of the many itineraries dedicated to Manzoni and his work: in Lecco and the surrounding areas visitors can tour Villa Manzoni and its museum, Lucia’s house in , Don Rodrigo’s villa, Don Abbondio’s church in Olate, the Unnamed’s castle, near , a tall, menacing building overlooking Lake , and the Capuchin monastery in name], Milanese”. Carlo Porta, was friend with claimed he believed to be a Roman ruin. Years later Chiara, Andrea Vitali, or the shores of Lake , Pescarenico where Fra’ Cristoforo lived. Not to both Manzoni and Stendhal and despite not being his fellow countryman, Ernest Hemingway, working near Como where Antonio Fogazzaro’s Piccolo mention Milan: what is left of the Lazaret, for a novelist, his poems, written in the local dialect, as a war reporter with the Red Cross, was wounded Mondo Antico is set. example, in the street that bears its name and in are true romances; his characters’ stories, from in the region of in 1918 and transported to The Vittoriale, in on the western Via S. Gregorio; or the bakery Forno delle Grucce the cowardly, tragic-comical Giovannin Bongee a Milanese hospital in Via Armorari, where he met, shores of , where the poet D’Annunzio in Corso Vittorio Emanuele at numbers 3-5. to Ninetta, prostitute and proto-feminist, from and subsequently fell in love with, the nurse Agnes retired and spent his final years (1921-1938), is Then there are all the places related to Manzoni Marchionn di Gamb-Avert, the melancholic and von Kurowksy. In his letters and his novel Farewell another must on any literary buff’s bucket list. the author, his former home, now a museum, in Via crippled tavern musician to the feeble and pompous to Arms, Hemingway remembers snippets of his Two of Maria Bellonci’s historical short stories take del Morone, his statue in Piazza San Fedele and his marchioness Donna Fabia Fabron de’ Fabrian, all time in Milan, especially the shops in the city centre place in the majestic setting of the Palazzo Ducale grave at the Famedio, the memorial chapel of the take place on the stage of some of Milan’s most and at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the in Mantua. Lucio Mastronardi sets his stories of Monumental Cemetery. recognisable landmarks such as Piazza Vetra and afternoons spent at the San Siro Hippodrome. teachers, shoemakers, and southern immigrants in Milan, crossroads of people and cultures, has the Verziere – the herb market, which is today home But there are also many traces of famous novels the town of Vigevano in his vivid novels. Alberto provided inspiration for many writers. While to Carlo Porta’s statue –, Via della Commenda on the shores of the lakes. From Lake Maggiore, Arbasino portrays the years of the economic boom Manzoni was busy outlining, writing and rewriting and the parvise of Santa Maria presso San Celso , the surrounding valleys – Valcuvia, Val in the city of Lodi, amidst brash new-found opulence, The Betrothed, the great French writer Stendhal, church. Stendhal was not the only foreigner to fall Germanasca – jetties, piazzas, villas and pathways Alfa Romeo sports cars and agricultural wealth in his who arrived on the canals with ’s under Milan’s literary spell: Mark Twain, visiting amongst the gardens where Piero Chiara novel Bella di Lodi. Last, but not least, comes the low- army, declared Milan his ideal city and requested at the end of the 19th century was amazed at the set the scene for the epic tale of his small universe; lying area between the city of Pavia, the and the inscription on his gravestone to say, in Italian: Duomo’s majestic facade, and greatly admired to the theatre set on the shores of Lake Como, in the Po rivers, where Gianni Brera’s novels are set “Arrigo Beyle [Stendhal was Henry Beyle’s pen the Arena Civica, which some malicious tongues the town of , by a more recent imitation of amid hunting parties and the area’s familiar fog. 25 Photo

Right_ Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci.

In Leonardo’s Footsteps Travel ideas

The iconic Renaissance genius, his paintings, his drawings, his machines and his incredible works of hydraulic engineering.

In the last two decades of the 15th-century Milan, under the strong leadership of the Sforza family, developed into a creative, financial and entrepreneurial hub. Drawn like a magnet by the city’s reputation, thirty-year-old Leonardo came to Milan in the spring of 1482, rather curiously as a musician in the service of the Duke of Milan, Ludovico il Moro. The young musician dazzled the court with his silver lyre in the shape of a horse’s head, which he himself had designed. This was just the start of the innovations that Leonardo’s genius was to create during his time in Milan and Lombardy. Retracing the Florentine master’s steps will lead you on a fascinating adventure which can only begin in Milan, more precisely in the refectory of the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to one of the most famous masterpieces in the world: Last Supper. This painting’s ephemeral Nazionale della Scienza della Tecnologia, plaster in the Sala delle Asse, one of the halls on the an open air itinerary that stretches along the colours and shapes have survived mysteriously dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci himself, is located ground floor of La Falconiera, the square tower on beautiful scenery of the river Adda with many intact, despite the damage caused by time and a few blocks from the vineyard, where the ancient the north-east corner. natural, historical and technological landmarks man – it was miraculously saved by the monks monastery of San Vittore al Corpo used to be, The Codex Trivulzianus, written between 1478 along the way. At there is a ferry boat during World War II air raids – it is Leonardo’s and houses faithful reproductions of Leonardo’s and 1490 and containing Leonardo’s architectural that still relies on its original system of currents only work to be painted on dry wall as opposed to machines. sketches and drawings is also preserved in and ropes to function. wet plaster, and to this day attracts hundreds of Leaving the museum visitors can use the helpful the castle in the Biblioteca Trivulziana. Another During his time in Lombardy Leonardo was thousands of visitors. app LeonardoAround to lead them towards another important manuscript is the Codex Atlanticus, consulted multiple times regarding the Just round the corner from Santa Maria della important place in Leonardo’s life: the Sforza over 1110 pages of Leonardo’s drawings and construction of the Duomo in Pavia – which Grazie, located behind the facade of what used to Castle, which between 1494 and 1499 was writings preserved in the . was finally built in the 19th century – and the be the Casa degli Atellani residence, is Leonardo’s transformed, thanks to Leonardo’s artistic talent But Leonardo can surprise us even after leaving beautiful Piazza Ducale in Vigevano, adjacent vineyard, given to him by the Duke of Milan in and engineering genius, into one of the most Milan. We owe the complex system of canals and to the castle, which is home today to 1498, as he was finishing theLast Supper. splendid courts in Europe. dams that to this day forms the Navigli to his Leonardiana, a new museum dedicated to the life The vineyard’s arbours remained intact until the Apart from the lavish parties he organised – hydraulic expertise, from the Naviglio Grande, and works of the Florentine master. And visitors 1943 air raids. Thanks to recent agronomic studies including the memorable wedding feast for the near the river Ticino and Lake Maggiore, to the who want to admire the biggest equestrian which recovered and brought back to life the roots marriage of Gian Galeazzo Maria Sforza and Naviglio della Martesana, in the north-east, which statue in the world, Leonardo’s Horse, designed of this 15th-century vineyard, visitors can now Isabella of Aragon, which Leonardo ensured would connects Milan to the river Adda. to commemorate Francesco Sforza, Duke of enjoy one of most important places in the artist’s be suitably grandiose – Leonardo left his mark Crossing through Milan, Bergamo and Lecco’s Milan, can see a copy of it at the Hippodrome of time in Milan, Leonardo’s Vineyard. The Museo on the castle with his wall to ceiling tempera on provinces is the Ecomuseo Adda di Leonardo, San Siro. 27 Royal Residences Reasons to visit…

Magnificent palaces, symbols of the power and prestige of noble families. These beautiful mansions set in jewel-like parks, brimming with charm and Renaissance and Neoclassical art, are often home to remarkable art collections, events and international exhibitions

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Mantua Milan Palazzo Ducale Palazzo Reale Mantua Milan

The beauty and opulence of Palazzo Ducale, from its design to the construction to the Palazzo Reale is one of Milan’s most famous instructed to modernize the residence, and other, the Gonzaga residence, is hard to describe. countless pieces of artwork it is home to, landmarks, the link between the city’s illustrious somewhat questionable, renovations carried out This is probably the grandest and most from Pisanello to Mantegna and Giulio Romano past and its innovative present. Walking up at the start of the 20th century, when parts architecturally dense palazzo of its period. amongst many others. the magnificent Neoclassical staircase will give of the building were destroyed to redesign Located near the shores of Lake Inferiore it The palazzo was expanded over the course visitors an idea of the palace’s splendour at the the space surrounding the Duomo. occupies nearly two thirds of the inner town, of the centuries and is now a museum time of the Austro-Hungarian empire. The building was heavily damaged during the creating an incredible maze of buildings, (now open to visitors under the Touring Club Located to the right of the Duomo, behind a small 1943 bombings by Allied forces, but a series churches, gardens, internal piazzas and porticos, Italiano “Open for You” scheme) which houses piazza and adjacent to the Arengario, Palazzo of popular art exhibits has given it a new lease a perfect example of the architectural styles over 350 classical statues in marble, taken from Reale is one of Milan’s most iconic sights. of life, turning it into a symbol of Milan’s that were fashionable during the Renaissance. the family’s various residences, and showcased The building’s current facade is the result of renaissance as cultural capital of Europe. One could say that Palazzo Ducale is the perfect in the palazzo’s many rooms. an 18th-century renovation project, carried expression of Italy’s Renaissance, out by architect Giuseppe Piermarini, who was

Piazza Sordello 40, Mantua (MN)  Piazza del Duomo 12, Milan (MI)  tel. +39 0376 224832. Open: all year. Opening times: Tuesdays-Sundays 8.15 am-7.15 pm. tel. +39 02 88445181. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. Admission: charge. [email protected] Admission: charge. [email protected] mantovaducale.beniculturali.it palazzorealemilano.it

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Monza Villa Reale Monza

Monza’s famous Villa Reale is one of the most layout is striking in its grandiosity and in the popular attractions in the area, particularly opulence of the royal apartments, the small during the weekends, when people enjoy court theatre, Appiani’s rotunda and each and strolling in the open air along the avenues of every one of the Villa’s 700 rooms. The Villa’s the park and over its lawns. Indeed one of the rose gardens, with over 4000 rose varieties most striking features of the villa today, apart presented each year at the local flower show from its architecture and graceful perspectives, which has been a tradition since 1965, is also its stuccos, chandeliers and lavish furnishings, worth a visit, as is the permanent exhibition is its accessibility. set up by Milan’s Triennale Design Museum in Designed by Giuseppe Piermarini on the the Belvedere, dedicated to 1950’s pieces that orders of Empress Maria Theresa of and influenced the history of design. completed in 1780, Villa Reale’s ambitious

Viale 1, Monza (MB)  tel. +39 039 394641. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. Admission: Villa, charge. Park and gardens: free. [email protected] reggiadimonza.it

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Right_ The terraced vineyards of the Valtellina area.

Previous page_ The rose garden of the Villa Reale, Monza. Exploring Wine Cellars Travel ideas

Rows of vineyards line the countryside, producing some of the finest wines in the world.

An itinerary designed to discover the vineyards and wineries of Lombardy would have to encompass the whole region: from north to south, from the Valtellina to the Oltrepò Pavese passing through Valcalepio in the and in the , towards the “Milanese” vineyards of on the one side and to the hills of Mantua and the Valtenesi on the other, up to the shores of Lake Garda. The over 30 000 hectares of vineyards and wineries are located all over the region following the irregular lines of the hills and mountains. First stop is Valtellina, amongst castles, historical villas and cultural landmarks – two of the most noteworthy: Grumello Castle, in Montagna in Valtellina, and Palazzo Besta, in Teglio. Here the vineyards grow on steep terraces on the south side of the Adda valley, between Ardenno and , where throughout the countryside surrounding the city DOC Garda Classico (in all its variations: Bianco, the ) is what remains of the vast the sunlight ripens the Nebbiolo known in the hilly areas of , Chiaretto, Novello, Groppello, Rosso and Rosso vineyards which used to extend from Milan to the locally as Chiavennasca. This is where the Inferno, and , between and Rodengo superiore) and DOC Valtènesi (either Chiaretto or pre-alpine lakes. Grumello, and Sassella – austere red wines from Saiano. But it’s in Franciacorta, that the region’s Rosso) and visit the beautiful castles of the area. Over half of Lombardy’s wineries are located the DOCG Valtellina Superiore – and the Sforzato, best-known wineries (most of which offer tours) On the gentle rolling hills of the southern shores in the Oltrepò Pavese, a charming area known also known as Sfursàt, a potent, velvety passito, are located, scattered around the moraine of Lake Garda, near Mantua, between Castiglione for its castles and vineyards. The three most are produced. On the rolling hills of Valcalepio, in amphitheatre that crowns the southern shores delle Stiviere, and , noteworthy are Oramala, and Dal the province of Bergamo, on the shores of Lake of . These wineries produce some of the various grapes are used to produce the whites, Verme Castle in Zavattarello. The local grapes Iseo where the panoramic Conti Calepio Castle most famous sparkling wines in the country, such reds and rosés of the Garda Colli Mantovani. of , Croatina (also known as Bonarda), is located, various wines are produced mostly as Franciacorta DOCG, made with Chardonnay, The smaller vineyards of the Lugana Doc are Uva Rara, Ughetta, and the international Pinot from imported strains of vines but also with some Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir grapes, a delicate, located closer to the lake and produce a piquant, Noir are used for reds, whereas Riesling, native strains cultivated near zesty, well-orchestrated wine, the standard firm white with Trebbiano grapes, and San Martino Moscato, Malvasia and others produce strong, and used to make Moscato di Scanzo, the smallest bearer for the excellent DOC Curtefranca (the della Battaglia, made with Tocai grapes from Friuli, tangy whites, some of them naturally sparkling. DOCG production in Italy. Brescia is also home to Cabernet and Merlot are especially noteworthy) which also offer a fortified version. In the Oltrepò The of Pinot Noir and the classic the biggest urban vineyard in Europe, over four produced in the same area. Just outside the town Mantovano, near with its tower and champagne method produce a proper spumante hectares of native Invernenga vines, overlooking of Brescia, on Lake Garda’s coastline, where battlements, where the river flows into the DOCG. Luigi Veronelli and Gianni Brera both the city from the Cidneo Hill at the foot of the the blue of the waters meets the green of the river Po, the production of sparkling lambrusco red loved Barbacarlo, a rare wine with a distinct Brescia Castle, used to produce Pusterla whites vineyards that grow in the Valtènesi region, gives way to the countryside of Emilia Romagna. country finesse which is only produced by and passiti. Small production areas are dotted visitors can tour the wineries, taste and buy the The DOC San Colombano wine (the only DOC in single winery in the hills. 35 Photo

Right_ Panoramic view from Venetian Walls of upper town, Bergamo.

Belvederes and Vistas Travel ideas

Scene from above. Unusual, privileged points of view from which to admire the region in all its splendour.

Johann Wolfgang Goethe, master of the Grand Tour, told travellers that the first thing they should do when arriving in a new place was to find a hill or tower from which to admire the view. From that height one can take in the beauty of a city, a valley, a lake or the course of a river in its entirety. Since Lombardy is mostly flat, it only takes a dozen metres to gain a privileged viewpoint. For example Milan, unlike , does not have seven hills from which to admire its “Great Beauty”, but during a clear day one can admire the city’s skyline and surrounding valleys and Alps from one of the nearby mountains. The roof of Milan’s Duomo, a popular place to visit with tourists and locals alike, has traditionally been the city’s “urban balcony”. Amongst the jungle of stone steeples visitors can clearly make out the city’s landmarks: fifth and sixth floors of the Prada Foundation way to the slopes of the Bergamo Alps. After crossing the Intelvi valley to reach the to the south the Velasca Tower, the imposing in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, overlooking the The hill of Brescia Castle, offers a unique belvedere, on the border between that resembles a medieval keep; octagon and the iron-glass structures designed view of the town’s historical centre, with Italy and , visitors can enjoy the next to it the outline of the Sforza Castle, and in by Giuseppe Mengoni. its remnants of the and the breathtaking view of the Ticino Alps and the background the grandiose San Siro Stadium; From the height of the Torrazzo in , stunning medieval complex of religious of . to the north the unmistakable Tower and the second tallest bell tower in Italy at 112 buildings now grouped together as the Santa Another amazing view of the Resegone the recently built , in metres, looming over the red roofs of the Giulia Museum, and, beyond the confines of the mountain, the town of Lecco, and the river Adda’s the background the peaks of the Grigne and buildings in Stradivari’s hometown, visitors can city’s boundaries, the pre-alpine valleys. outlet from Lake Como towards the valley, the Resegone; to the north-west, along Corso admire the Po and its valley. The view from the top of the 844m high Sacro is from Pian dei Resinelli, in the foothills of Sempione one can see the Citylife skyscrapers. Another famous tower that serves as a perfect Monte in , which can also be reached by the Grigne mountains. Park Tower, also known as Branca Tower, the “urban balcony” is the Bramante Tower in the historical cable railway, is priceless. Heading towards Lake Garda one of the best slight tower made of steel tubes designed by Vigevano. Its terraces, located just below Just a few metres above, on the terraces of views is offered by the upland and the Giò Ponti and Cesare Chiodi, stands out against the belfry, offer the best view of that gem of Campo dei Fiori’s famous observatory, visitors town of Tremosine, in the province of Brescia, the greenery of Parco Sempione: the tower gives Renaissance architecture that is Piazza Ducale, can enjoy views of Monte Rosa massif and Lake dotted with colourful lemon groves, an unusual visitors the best view of the park, the Arena and of the Sforza Castle. Maggiore. feature this far north in Italy. Civica, including the Acquarium, Arco della Pace From the of the Venetian Walls, The belvedere of located in the heart And for those who want to admire the beauty of and the castle. A newer “urban balcony” which which enclose Bergamo’s upper town, visitors of Como is also accessible via cable railway and the night sky there is the Piazzi Observatory, gives visitors a unique view of the city’s skyline can admire the view of the surrounding valley offers spectacular views of the Lake Lario, the located in the heart of the Alps, in Ponte is the Prada Observatory that occupies the which stretches from Milan to Brescia all the Alps and the surrounding valleys. Valtellina in the . 37 Villas and Gardens Reasons to visit…

Villas of delight surrounded by exquisite Italian gardens, statues, fountains and evocative water features; botanical gardens which house exotic plants such as cedar of lebanon and red beech trees, where visitors can take a relaxing break from the bustle of the city

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Bellagio Gardone Riviera The Vittoriale The Villa Melzi d’Eril Gardens Gardone Riviera Bellagio

Visiting the Vittoriale is like stepping into commemorate Italy’s deeds in the Great War, This magnificent villa was built at the start of the Here are both venerable trees and exotic plants Gabriele D’Annunzio’s mind, a man moved by today it is named after D’Annunzio the Hero and 19th century by Francesco Melzi d’Eril, vice- such as cedar trees from Lebanon, Ginkgo balboa, great passions and boundless ambitions. is a collection of objects related to his military president of the Italian Republic established by copper beeches and camphor trees, together His house, La Prioria, bears mute witness to the career; the other, The Secret D’Annunzio, is a his personal friend Napoleon. A large elegant with a superb collection of statues and narcissism of a man determined to mould his own collection of the poet’s everyday objects. In the white building in Neoclassical style which fits monuments, some ornamenting the terrace life into an artistic masterpiece. The exquisite Vittoriale’s park visitors can admire Mas 96, the perfectly into its setting on the shores of Lake overlooking the lake. stained glass windows, the fireplaces and anti-submarine boat aboard which D’Annunzio Como. But what attracts thousands of visitors Other features of the gardens include a private architraves inscribed with mottos and aphorisms, participated in the famous Bakar raid. Since every year are the gardens, which stretch for chapel, an aedicule in Moorish style, various about ten thousand objects and over thirty 2010 the Tener-a-mente festival has been held in almost a kilometre along the lakeshore. Egyptian statues from Napoleon’s campaign in thousand books are all D’Annunzio’s testament. the Vittoriale’s amphitheatre, giving prestigious Designed by Luigi Canonica and Luigi Villoresi, Egypt and an orangerie, with a museum dedicated The complex is now home to two museums: international singers and entertainers a unique today the gardens constitute a magic retreat, a to memorabilia and prints from the Italian the first founded by D’Annunzio himself to stage against the backdrop of Lake Garda. delight for the eyes and spirit alike. Republic established by Napoleon.

Via del Vittoriale 12, Gardone Riviera (BS)  Via Lungolario Manzoni, Bellagio (CO)  tel. +39 0365 296511. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 339 4573838. Open: March-October. Opening times: 9.30 am-6.30 pm. Admission: park, charge. House: only paid guided tours. [email protected] Admission: charge. [email protected] vittoriale.it giardinidivillamelzi.it

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Tremezzina Villa del Balbianello Tremezzina Lenno

Villa Carlotta, located on the shores of Lake a testament to the different styles that have At the very tip of the Dosso di Lavedo, The Count was a very active supporter of the Como near the charming village of , been fashionable since it was built, starting a wooded promontory on the shores of Lake Unification of Italy and turned the villa into is a triumph of natural and architectural beauty. with the Italian style garden which surrounds Como, is the Villa del Balbianello, built in a hub for intellectuals who supported the It was built in the 17th century by order of the the house with its perfectly trimmed , the early 18th century, famous not only for Cause, even hiring the famous author Silvio Marquis Giorgio Clerici, in the then fashionable statues and water features, followed by its beauty but also for having hosted many Pellico as a tutor for his children. Baroque style and surrounded by a magnificent the less formal English style garden of the well-known intellectuals in exile during the The superb Villa has been managed by the FAI, Italian style garden. Today the villa is an art Romantic period to the late 19th century, Italian Risorgimento. Commissioned by the Italian National Trust, since 1988, donated museum where visitors can admire the many with rhododendron , gorgeous camellias Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini and built over by its last owner, entrepreneur and explorer masterpieces purchased by the owners through and azaleas, making the villa’s grounds a true the remains of an ancient Franciscan monastery , who wished it to be thrown the centuries, including Antonio Canova’s botanical garden. (although the facade of the original church is open to the public. sculptures and Francisco Hayez’s paintings. still intact), after the Cardinal’s death it passed The 20 acres of park that surround the villa are down to Count Luigi Porro Lambertenghi.

Loc. Tremezzo, via Regina 2, Tremezzina (CO)  Via Comoedia 5, Tremezzina (CO)  (with restrictions) tel. +39 0344 40405. Open: March-November. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0344 56110. Open: January, March-December. Opening times: variable. Admission: charge, also open by request. [email protected] Admission: only paid guided tours. [email protected] villacarlotta.it visitfai.it/villadelbalbianello

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Oria di Como Villa Fogazzaro Roi Oria di Valsolda Como

Villa Fogazzaro Roi, the summer residence Past), Piccolo Mondo Moderno (The Man of This imposing Neoclassical villa was built in iron-glass in accordance to the fashion of writer Antonio Fogazzaro, is located in Oria the World) and Il Santo (The Saint). in 1812 by order of the Marquis Odescalchi; of the time, a botanical garden was also on the Italian side of Lake Lugano. Antonio The complex after changing hands multiple times it was added later to grow all the plants that have Fogazzaro loved this area and used to spend is made up of various buildings which were acquired by the municipality of Como in 1925 historically been a part of these gardens and summers here surrounded by friends and added to the original villa built in the 16th and turned into a venue for art exhibitions for various native species. Villa Olmo is one colleagues, in the spacious villa that could century. Visiting this villa is like taking a trip and cultural events. The villa’s English style of the stops on the Chilometro della accommodate all his guests. The villa’s original to the past, with its calm atmosphere giving park, with its over 800 trees including Conoscenza (“Kilometre of Knowledge”) furnishing has been maintained alongside visitors the impression time has stood still. horse trees, cedars from Lebanon, a cultural itinerary and a green joint that stops a reconstruction of the author’s study in The family photos and objects will give visitors sweetgum and planes, is one of the most at 12 different sites within three historical the Alcove room, including his original desk a glimpse into the life of a middle-class family historically interesting parks in the whole villas: Villa Olmo, Villa del Grumello and Villa where he wrote some of his masterpieces: at the turn of the 19th century. province. The villa’s conservatories were Sucota. Piccolo Mondo Antico (The Little World of the added at the end of the 19th century and built

Via Antonio Fogazzaro 14, Oria di Valsolda (CO)  Via Simone Cantoni 1, Como (CO)  tel. +39 335 7275054. Open: April-October. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 031 252352 - +39 031 576169. Open: all year. Opening times: Tuesdays-Sundays 10 am-6 pm. Admission: only paid guided tours. [email protected] Admission: free. [email protected] villafogazzaroroi.it villaolmocomo.it

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Lecco Villa Medici del Vascello Villa Manzoni San Giovanni in Croce Lecco

Villa Medici del Vascello’s original structure was at the base of the building, common in medieval “Alessandro Manzoni owned this villa until 1818 a portico of sandstone columns. built in 1407 as a military halfway architecture) and the four towers. The villa’s vast and it was here he drew the inspiration for his The rooms on the ground floor are still furnished between Cremona and Mantua, but as the political English style gardens alone are worth a visit with Hymns, Adelchi, and The Betrothed to immortalise as they were in 1818, when Manzoni sold the situation changed so did the area’s military needs, their rich vegetation, including a maidenhair tree our places, our customs, our stories and himself”. villa. Today the villa houses both a museum, which lead to the fort being converted into a dating back to the 19th century, the Chinese The inscription added by the Scola family after where visitors can admire manuscripts, first residential villa. It later became the home of pagoda, the Indian temple, the Dutch cottage, the they bought the property from the Manzoni editions and memorabilia belonging to the writer, Cecilia Gallerani, Leonardo’s model for Lady with lake and the Greek Doric style temple. The villa family informs visitors of what awaits them and an art gallery with a collection of artwork by an Ermine, wife of Count Ludovico Carminati of was acquired by the municipality of San Giovanni inside. This was Alessandro Manzoni’s family local painters. San Giovanni in Croce and mistress to Ludovico in Croce in 2005, and after an intense renovation home, where he spent his childhood and youth. Sforza, the Renaissance Duke of Milan. Because of project is opened to the public in 2014, At the centre of the Neoclassical villa is a the many renovations and additions all that is left Today it hosts also many cultural events. beautiful garden, somewhat reduced in size by of the original structure is the scarpa (a sloped wall subsequent additions and surrounded by

Via Giuseppina 8, San Giovanni in Croce (CR)  Via Guanella 1, Lecco (LC)  tel. +39 370 3379804. Open: Sundays and bank holidays. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0341 481247. Open: all year. Closed on Mondays. Opening times: variable. Admission: only paid guided tours. [email protected] Admission: charge. Group ticket. [email protected] villamedicidelvascello.it museilecco.org/museomanzoniano.htm

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Varenna

Mantua Villa Monastero Bosco Virgiliano Varenna Mantua

Villa Monastero’s history spans nine centuries, of four centuries of history. From the 19th In 1930, to commemorate the 2000th is the biggest park in the town and is managed making it one of Varenna’s best-known century, the villa was a hub for prominent anniversary of the birth of Virgil, a park by the Associazione Anticittà, an association landmarks, despite its current eclectic style artists, musicians, writers and actors and to dedicated to the renowned poet was dedicated to the preservation of green urban from renovations in the 19th century. this day the stimulating artistic and cultural instituted with the intent of featuring every spaces, which also manages the park’s annexed Built around 1100 AD as a convent for climate of the era is in the air. The villa is also plant, tree and flower mentioned in his works. structures. The old conservatories are now Cistercian nuns, the building has had many surrounded by a beautiful botanical garden, The construction of the Bosco Virgiliano was home to various butterfly colonies, whereas owners and purposes through the centuries home to plants from every corner of the globe, overseen by Giuseppe Roda, who picked the cultural and entertainment activities and and each one left its mark through various which flourish thanks to the temperate climate location for the park in the south-east side events take place in the park’s green spaces. renovation projects which have given the villa of the lake. of the town. It is accessed through a long, its unique style. The villa is now a museum poplar-lined boulevard culminating in a round showcasing an amazing collection of items piazza with a bust of Virgil, the starting point left by its various owners, an incredible record for many different pathways. Today the Bosco

Via Giovanni Polvani 4, Varenna (LC)  Via Parma, Mantua (MN)  tel. +39 0341 295450. Open: all year around. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0376 432432. Open: all year. Admission: charge. [email protected] Admission: free. villamonastero.eu comune.mantova.gov.it

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Goito Milan The Bertone Park The Guastalla Gardens Milan

The Bertone Park is located near Goito, in with local and exotic plants, in the fashion of This Italian style garden was founded in 1555 trees, Atlas cedars and horse , making the . The whole area used the 19th century. The park is also home to the by the Countess Paola Ludovica Torelli della it a quiet and peaceful retreat in the heart of to belong to the De Bertoni family, next to Centre for the Reintroduction of White Storks Guastalla and was remodelled in 1938. one of the country’s busiest cities. Given the the Gonzaga family lands. After changing which takes care of a colony of birds which are Today it is one of Milan’s most beautiful green garden’s diminutive size, visitors will make hands several times, the estate was bought initially reared in special aviaries and later set areas, located near the Duomo. Points of short work of exploring it, but it’s worth taking by the D’Arco family who, at the end of the free. Most of the time the storks prefer to stay interest include the Baroque fishpond, built in a moment to sit down on one of the benches 19th century, built a villa, with stables and in the park and make their nests on the trees lieu of the original 16th-century pond, a 17th- and enjoy the peace and beauty. a guesthouse which was to serve as their present in the park. century aedicule depicting the Virgin Mary and summer residence. Today visitors can use angels and a small Neoclassical temple designed the many paths and walkways to explore the by Luigi Cagnola. villa’s grounds and admire the lake and the The gardens are also home to many different rich vegetation of the English style garden tree species such as tulip trees, trifoliate orange

Strada Bertone Colarina, Goito (MN)  Via Francesco Sforza, Milan (MI)  tel. +39 0376 39155020. Open: March (dates may vary)-October. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 02 88455555. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. Admission: charge, also open by request. [email protected] Admission: free. parcodelmincio.it comune.milano.it

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Milan Milan Leonardo’s Vineyard The Brera Botanical Gardens Milan Milan

In 1919 the architect Piero Portaluppi began in Milan, that the owners of the house and the The botanical gardens hidden within the Palazzo to a variety of medicinal herbs, and renovating the Casa degli Atellani residence – Portaluppi Foundation restored it to its original di Brera are a quiet oasis in the chaos of central a collection of flower bulbs selected with the in front of the Santa Maria delle Grazie church – glory by planting the same strain of vines. Today Milan. This interesting complex was built in collaboration of the International Flower Bulb just as another architect, Luca Beltrami, an expert Leonardo’s Vineyard and the Atellani residence 1774 on the orders of Empress Maria Theresa of Centre in Hillegom, Holland. on Leonardo da Vinci’s life and work, discovered are open to the public, and while strolling around Austria and spans five thousand square metres Since 2005 the botanical gardens and the that the villa’s garden was actually a vineyard the gardens it’s not hard to imagine Leonardo accommodating over 300 species of plants, adjacent observatory, built in the same years, given to Leonardo by his patron, Ludovico il coming home after a long day’s work at the including two of the oldest maidenhair trees have become a museum complex managed by the Moro, Duke of Milan. Duly inspected, Beltrami church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where he in Europe, a rare Caucasian walnut tree and University of Milan. A visit during the Fuorisalone, found it miraculously intact. Unfortunately the was painting the Last Supper commissioned by a majestic, over forty metres tall linden tree, the series of events and exhibitions that take vineyard was later destroyed by a fire and some Ludovico il Moro, and going out into those same not to mention the conservatory designed by place during Milan Design Week, to enjoy the art questionable urban planning choices, and it gardens to on his vines. Giuseppe Piermarini and the 18th-century water installations and events at the botanical gardens wasn’t until 2015, the year of the World Expo lily and iris pond. The flowerbeds are also home is an absolute must.

Corso Magenta 65, Milan (MI)  Via Brera 28, Milan (MI)  tel. +39 02 4816150. Open: all year. Opening times: 9 am-5.30 pm. tel. +39 02 50314683 - +39 335 6474184, Open: all year, partially closed in August. Admission: charge. [email protected] Opening times: variable. Admission: free. [email protected] vignadileonardo.com ortibotanici.unimi.it

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Milan Villa Arconati Villa Necchi Campiglio Bollate Milan

This villa’s incredible artistic, architectural Guglielmo. It reopened to the public in 2015 Those who know Milan well know that its beauty renovations carried out by architect Tomaso Buzzi and historic value is now getting a new lease and since 1989 has hosted the prestigious is often hidden from the eyes of casual visitors, after the war, which gave the building’s interior on life thanks to a project aimed at turning the music festival of Villa Arconati, where musicians superficial tourists and hurried citizens. a more classic look. The villa was donated to the villa into a centre where people can enjoy and from all over the world have performed, Villa Necchi Campiglio is one of these hidden Italian National Trust in 2001 by the Necchi sisters create art in the city of Milan. Located in the and many cultural events such as Terraforma, beauties, a true architectural and artistic treasure, and is today open to the public. Visitors can admire Parco delle Groane and widely considered the now in its fourth edition, an event dedicated tucked away in Via Mozart, near the Duomo. the home’s original furniture and decor and two Italian Versailles, the villa had been abandoned to artistic experimentation and environmental Built between 1932 and 1935 by architect Piero art collections: Alighiero de Micheli and over for decades and its furnishings sold at auction sustainability. Portaluppi and commissioned by Angelo Campiglio, 130 masterpieces from the 18th century; in the 1980s before it became the headquarters this extravagant home is the perfect example Claudia Gian Ferrari, and her works inspired by of the Augusto Rancilio Foundation. of the glamorous and modern style that used to the 20th-century avant-garde movement. The vast estate includes the villa, the village, be fashionable with Milan’s hard-working, wealthy the woods, the farmland and church of San middle class. A style somewhat attenuated by the

Loc. Castellazzo, via Fametta 1, Bollate (MI)  Via Mozart 14, Milan (MI)  (with restrictions) tel. +39 393 8680934. Open: April-October. Opening times: Sundays 10.30 am-6.30 pm. tel. +39 02 76340121. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. Admission: charge. [email protected] Admission: Villa, only paid guided tours. Garden, free admission. [email protected] villaarconati-far.it visitfai.it/villanecchi

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Lainate Belgioioso Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta Belgioioso Castle Belgioioso

With its mosaics, statues, frescoes, fountains today, powered by the sophisticated plumbing This castle was most likely founded by Gian from all over Italy such as Parole Nel Tempo and water features, Villa Litta is the perfect designed by some of the era’s best fountain Galeazzo II in the 14th century, since he (a fair for minor publishers), Officinalia (organic example of the “pleasure villas” so popular in makers. The park won the 2016 title of Most stayed here often and was very fond of this foods, nature, environment), Armonia (holistic Lombardy between the 16th and 17th century, Beautiful Public Park in Italy thanks to its green area. It is the perfect example of the charm, wellbeing for the mind, body and spirit), Taiji when it was built on the order of Count Pirro houses, fountains, irrigation canals, the hornbeam sophistication and opulence of the noble courts Festival (Taiji Quan) and Next Vintage (vintage I Visconti Borromeo and designed by some of tunnel made of over 300 plants, 800 metres long in Lombardy. After multiple owners, in the fair), which have become the castle’s trademark the best architects of the time. The result is and 4 metres in height and width, and the Verzura 17th century it was acquired by Don Antonio events. breathtaking. The villa’s best-known feature theatre, the natural arena used for theatrical and Barbiano, who renovated and expanded the is probably the Nymphaeum, which is one of musical performances. Today the villa and the building, embellished the gardens and restored the best examples of this type of architecture park host many cultural events such as shows, the conservatories. Today the beautiful villa, in the area, thanks to the grand embellishments workshops and exhibitions. including the stunning Neoclassical park, hosts and the effect of the water features, still working many festivals and events that attract people

Largo Vittorio Veneto 12, Lainate (MI)  (with restrictions) Via 2, Belgioioso (PV)  tel. +39 339 3942466. Open: May-October. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0382 970525. Open: only during events. Opening times: 10 am-8 pm, times may vary during Admission: charge. [email protected] events. Admission: charge. [email protected] villalittalainate.it belgioioso.it

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Pavia

Romagnese The Pietra Corva Botanical Garden The Pavia Botanical Gardens Pavia

The Pietra Corva Botanical Garden, located Corvo, 950 meters above sea level. The botanical gardens of the university of houses plants from America and Asia; in the heart of the important EU heritage site The Botanical Garden is home to the North Pavia, built at the end of the 18th century for the tropical conservatory built in 1974 of Sassi Neri-Pietra Corva, was conceived and Apennine Study Centre which is an important the purpose of study and research, have stayed under the direction of famous botanist created in 1967 by Dr. Antonio Ridella, centre for the dissemination of scientific intact despite the troubled years of World War Ruggero Tomaselli, where the rarest and most a veterinarian with a passion for botany. knowledge as well as being recognised as II and its aftermath. extraordinary plants are housed, making it an He wanted to collect together in a single site a centre for the protection, conservation and The gardens cover 5 acres and contain such explosion of colour and smells. And, of course, the alpine flora that he had seen during his study of biodiversity in this specific area of a rich variety of flora that they attract experts a visit would not be complete without a stop frequent trips not only to the Alps and the the Apennines. and casual visitors in equal measure. It’s hard at the majestic plane tree which was planted Apennines but also to the Pyrenees, to describe the feeling one gets exploring this over 250 years ago when the botanical the Carpathian mountains, the Caucasus, beautiful garden, and even harder to list all gardens were founded. the and the . the attractions but here a few highlights: The area chosen is a slope on Monte Pietra di the orchid conservatory, which currently

Fraz. Grazzi Superiore, loc. Pietra Corva, Romagnese (PV) Via S. Epifanio 14, Pavia (PV)  (with restrictions) tel. +39 0383 597865. Open: 1st April – 30th September. Opening Times: from Tuesday to Sunday from tel. +39 0382 984848. Open: all year, closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Opening times: variable. 10am to 6pm. Admission: charge. It is possible to book guided tours. Admission: free. [email protected] - [email protected] provincia.pv.it unipv.it/orto1773

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Bormio Tirano

The Rezia Alpine Botanical Gardens Palazzo Salis Tirano

Established in 1979, this botanical garden is learn more about the environment and teach Palazzo Conti Sertoli Salis, in Tirano, is one of of the Valtellina met. The palazzo’s Italian style the newest in Italy. Located 1500 metres above them to love and respect nature. the most architecturally important buildings in gardens, a rarity this close to the Alps, are also sea level at the foot of Mount Reit, near the It plays an acknowledged scientific role and the whole of Valtellina: the palazzo was built noteworthy, with the boxwood hedges forming north of Bormio, is popular with school outings, as well in the 16th century by the union of four pre- four separate square mazes, numerous fruit it occupies nearly 15 000 square metres and gathering, preserving and reproducing rare existing buildings and is today a remarkable trees and an imposing 200-year-old Lebanese is home to over 2500 types of plants divided plants. historic home museum maintaining its original cedar. The palazzo hosts exhibitions, festivals, into four macrohabitats: the National Park’s decor, frescoes and furniture. cultural and food and wine events. flora, flora from European and international The museum comprises ten beautiful halls, the mountain ranges, Arctic and Antarctic species. most remarkable being the Saloncello, with The park is popular not only with experts, but vaulted ceilings painted in the trompe-’oeil also with amateur photographers and families technique. For centuries this room was where who want to give their children a chance to the most prominent political and clerical figures

Via Giacinto Sertorelli, Bormio (SO) Via Salis 3, Tirano (SO)  tel. +39 0342 900855. Open: July-September. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 340 0640653. Open: April-October. Opening times: Mondays-Saturdays 10 am -3.30 pm; by Admission: free. [email protected] request for group. Admission: charge, also open by request. [email protected] stelviopark.it palazzosalis.com

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Piuro Varese Palazzo Vertemate Franchi The Gardens of Palazzo Estense Piuro Varese

Palazzo Vertemate Franchi is without a shadow wanted to project, especially with the Halls of Palazzo Estense and its gardens are the result the renovations necessary to turn it into his of doubt one of the most charming 16th-century Jupiter and Mercury, the statue of Juno and the of Francesco III D’Este’s passion for the town of summer residence. The gardens behind the villa noble residences in Lombardy. The building’s Hall of Perseus with their triumph of frescoes Varese. Legend has it that the Duke of Modena were transformed into French formal gardens elegant and sober exterior gives little clue to the and richly-decorated painted vaulted and and Governor of the Duchy of Milan was so and Italian gardens inspired by the grounds opulence of the interior. It was commissioned wooden ceilings, all different from one another. enchanted with Varese that he begged the of the royal residence of Schönbrunn. One by two brothers, both in trade, and despite the The palazzo also hosts many cultural events, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria to entrust of the park’s main attractions is the parterre, villa’s suburban location, no expense was spared some of which take place on the beautiful it to his rule. His request was granted, Varese lined with flowerbeds and low growing plants, for its construction, although unfortunately terrace overlooking the vineyard. was to be his fiefdom although it was not be where the main fountain is located. Together we do not know the names of the architects, passed down to his heirs, but would revert to with the grounds of Villa Mirabello, the Palazzo designers and artists that helped create this the imperial crown. And this is where the villa’s Estense gardens are now open to the public, magnificent place. However a visit still gives an history begins: the Duke bought it in 1765 and with hundreds of visitors admiring their beauty idea of the opulence and luxury the two brothers entrusted architect Giuseppe Bianchi with daily.

Loc. Prosto, via del Palazzo Vertemate, Piuro (SO)  Via Luigi Sacco 5, Varese (VA)  tel. +39 0343 37485. Open: March–November. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0332 255111. Open: all year. Opening times: variable. Admission: only paid guided tours. [email protected] Admission: free. [email protected] palazzovertemate.it comune.varese.it

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Varese The Gardens of Villa Toeplitz Villa Cicogna Mozzoni Varese Bisuschio

Villa Toeplitz is a beautiful villa of eclectic are the result of various interventions over the Villa Cicogna Mozzoni is one of the most magnificent ballrooms with their frescoes, the architecture located in the Varese district of years. The park is in the same eclectic style as exquisite examples of Renaissance art in grand entrance, the bedrooms with their four Sant’Ambrogio, at the foot of the Italy’s Sacro the villa, the fountains and basins inspired by Lombardy. This is a perfect example of the poster beds and coffered ceilings. The library Monte hill, with a series of chapels leading up to the oriental gardens that Toeplitz’s wife admired “pleasure villas” so popular in Italy during is one of the most interesting rooms in the the brow of a hill to echo Calvary. The villa owes during one of her many trips to the Far East. the 16th century, with its long tree-lined building, a place where jesters and minstrels its name to banker Giuseppe Toeplitz, originally The estate was purchased by the town council in drive leading up to a forecourt, its beautifully would entertain guests with music, singing and from Poland, who bought it in 1914, renovated 1972 and is now an important tourist attraction manicured flowerbeds, and the villa itself built dancing or reciting poetry in honour of the villa’s and expanded it, making the gardens particularly both for its beauty and unique grounds and the in a traditional “U” shape and overlooking illustrious owners. The grandiose ballroom, with impressive through the addition of water wildlife, such as great spotted woodpeckers, a courtyard nestled between two rows of its magnificent fireplace, accesses a “secret features, including a magnificent flight of steps European green woodpeckers and many types Greek Doric columns in Viggiù stone and a red garden”, hidden away on the north side of the in porphyry stone decorated with fountains of squirrels. porphyry pavement which opens onto the Italian property. and waterfalls. The gardens cover 20 acres and style gardens. Visitors can imagine life in the

Via .. Vico, Varese (VA)  Viale Cicogna 8, Bisuschio (VA) tel. +39 0332 281590 - +39 3349687111. Open: all year. Opening times: variable.  tel. +39 0332 471134. Open: March (variable)-October. Opening times: Sundays 9.30 am-noon and 2.30 Admission: free. [email protected] pm-7 pm. Admission: charge. Open also by request. [email protected] comune.varese.it villacicognamozzoni.it

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Casalzuigno Varese Villa della Porta Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza Varese

Villa Bozzolo, with its Rococo trompe-l’oeil, Milanese painters Salvione and Bosso. Built in the 18th century as the Marquis of Villa Panza can boast a collection of over 100 frescoed vaulted ceilings and walls and The gardens are also justly famous, with four Menafoglio’s “palace of delights”, the place masterpieces which blend in perfectly with the Baroque decor, is one of Lombardy’s terraces descending the hillside linked by where he held his parties and events, after decor and furnishings all from different eras best-known “pleasure villas”, extravagant magnificent stone steps. changing owners a few times, the villa was from the 18th to the 20th century, making country residences built for their owners’ A feature of the park is its theatre, a vast, bought in the 1950s by Count Giuseppe the villa’s interior truly unique. In 1996 the entertainment and refreshment. slightly sloping lawn delineated by an artificial Panza di Biumo, a man with a passion for owners donated the villa to the FAI, the Italian The villa is built in the U shape typical of the fishpond. Today the villa is managed by the FAI, contemporary art. From this point onwards National Trust, who carried out the necessary time with an exquisite ceremonial central the Italian National Trust, which has furnished Giuseppe Panza turned the villa into a veritable renovations and opened it to the public in courtyard. In the great hall and the gallery of the villa with authentic period pieces because artistic hub, with renowned painters and 2001: from then on Villa Panza has been a the piano nobile visitors can admire some of the originals have been lost or stolen. sculptors coming and going, leaving their Mecca for art lovers and tourists who come to the most representative paintings in the style mark on the villa’s decor with masterpieces admire the villa and visit the contemporary art popular in 18th-century Lombardy, the work of of environmental and conceptual art. Today exhibitions it hosts.

Viale Camillo Bozzolo 5, Casalzuigno (VA)  Piazza Litta 1, Varese (VA)  tel. +39 0332 624136. Open: March-November. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0332 283960. Open: all year. Opening times: Tuesdays-Sundays and bank holidays 10 am-6 pm. Admission: charge. Children’s recreational activities. [email protected] Admission: charge. Children’s recreational activities. [email protected] visitfai.it/villadellaportabozzolo visitfai.it/villapanza

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Right_ MUBA, Children’s Museum. Family Friendly Adventures Travel ideas

From castle dungeons and towers to amusement parks and interactive museums, Lombardy offers a wide variety of exciting outings for children of all ages.

The region of Lombardy offers a wide array of cultural and tourist activities that will keep your children and teenagers entertained, providing the whole family with a few hours of fun. We begin in Milan, which in itself offers many interesting activities for families and young children, while just outside the city there is a variety of family-friendly destinations. Milan, located near the Rotonda di Via Besana, behind the Palace of Justice, in the area, is the MUBA Children’s Museum, which opened in 2014 in the former church of what used to be the cemetery of the Policlinic of Milan. The centre is open all year round and offers a vast array of exhibitions, play areas and educational workshops. The gardens of , dedicated to the famous journalist Indro Montanelli, are home to two historically family-friendly castle’s well preserved halls, the battlements In the , at Rivolta popular ski centre during the winter that attractions: the Civic Museum of Natural and the dungeons. d’Adda, visitors can enjoy the over thirty turns into a great running and biking circuit History, with its spectacular permanent Milan offers other three museums: the pre-historical reconstructions located along in the summer. Those seeking action and exhibitions devoted to palaeontology and the Archaeological Museum, which has been the green banks of the river in the Parco della excitement should head to Civenna, in the dioramas depicting different planetary habitats, rearranged to include specific child-friendly Preistoria. But the best way to truly enjoy the , to the Jungle Raider also hosts many educational events throughout areas; Triennale Kids, an exhibition that river Adda is by boat: from Trezzo d’Adda the Park, an adventure park with four different the year. introduces children to the world of design; and, ferry will take you up the river towards Lake obstacle courses which include Tarzan-style The nearby Planetarium is the perfect place to of course, WOW, Comics Space. Como; the ferry that sails along the Naviglio rope bridges and obstacle courses of varying learn more about the stars and the night sky. Just outside Milan, in , is the Martesana, which connects the river to Milan, difficulty levels depending on the height from Parco Sempione, in the heart of the city, is an Museum of Toys and Childhood, home to also stops along the way to visit the most the ground. excellent choice for a walk, a bicycle ride and to the biggest collection of toys in Europe, a important historical villas and castles on the History enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the play some football. children’s library and musical and multi-media canal. Zavattarello Castle – in the heart of the Oltrepò Within the park there are two other child- workshops. Another perfect place for children For active families who love spending Pavese – which organises frequent medieval friendly attractions: the Civic Aquarium, is Explorazione, the interactive workshop set time outdoors, there are two great parks re-enactments and hosts many educational and to explore the sounds and shapes of the up in the Science Museum in . located near : the Mottolino Fun interactive events for young children. underwater world, and the Sforza Castle with For aviation enthusiasts and future pilots a Mountain. Open all year round, with the The castle also has its own mysteries: legend its museums – the ones dedicated to ancient trip to , in the province of Bike Park where visitors can take free riding has it that the ghost of count Pietro dal Egypt and armoury are always a hit with young Varese, to visit the Volandia park and flight lessons, or high altitude hikes at the Larix Verme, who was poisoned by his wife Chiara visitors – but children also enjoy exploring the museum is a must. Park; or the Carosello 3000 Livigno, a very Sforza, still haunts these halls. 69 Photo

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Action! Travel ideas

Lombardy’s breathtaking scenery has served as the backdrop for many international and independent films.

Through the years Lombardy has been the set of many films. Apart from the many films set in Milan, which are enough to fill the pages of a book, plenty have been filmed in more provincial, domestic and modest settings and in the aristocratic and grand historical villas on the lakes. So let’s begin with the villas of delight that have been the backdrop of famous films; in 1932 the historic Grand Hotel in Tremezzo became the title of an American film directed by Edmond Goulding, with a star-studded cast: Greta Garbo, John Barrymore and Joan Crawford. Ten years later, in the more sombre , in Torno, on Lake Como, filmed Malombra, an adaptation of the book with the same name by Antonio Fogazzaro. But it was George Lucas’s decision in 2002 to use Villa del Balbianello in Lenno – which Linney and Antonio Banderas, is set in the The charming town of Pavia, with its towers, directed by singer Luciano Ligabue. Cremona’s has since been acquired by the FAI, the Italian beautiful Villa d’Este. the university’s courtyards and covered bridge historical town centre with its Duomo, the National Trust – to film the famous kiss between As far back as 1984 the region’s villas were was the perfect background for the cinematic Torrazzo and the Broletto set the scene for Anakin Skywalker and Princess Amidala in the appearing on the big screen thanks to the adaptation of Nikolaj Gogol’s novel The Overcoat Alessandro D’Alatri’s The Fever (2004) starring second episode of the Star Wars saga, that made scenes filmed at Villa Melzi d’Eril in Bellagio (1952) directed by Alberto Lattuada and Fabio Volo and Valeria Solarino, and for the the villas and historical houses in the region so for Sergio Leone’s Once Upon a Time in America. starring Renato Rascel; and for Love and Fear thriller La cura del gorilla (2006) written and popular with international directors and writers. The villa’s beauty and the breathtaking scenery (1988), an adaptation of Anton Cechov’s play directed by Sandrone Dazieri. Many scenes in Ocean’s Twelve (2004), directed captured everyone’s imagination, Robert De Three Sisters, directed by Margarethe Von Trotta, Ermanno Olmi filmed his 2001 film The by Steven Soderbergh and starring Brad Pitt, Niro included. starring Fanny Ardant, Greta Scacchi and Valeria Profession of Arms in both the Castle in Mantua Matt Damon, Julia Roberts and Catherine The charming towns of Varenna and Villa Golino; and the mystery/drama Ghost of Love and Rocca Sforzesca in Soncino. In 2009 he Jones, take place on Lake Como. The cast Monastero on the shores of Lake Como are the (1981) directed by Dino Risi, starring Marcello returned to the region to film his documentary and crew were guests at their co-star George perfect backdrops to the dreamy Uomo d’acqua Mastroianni and Romy Schneider. In the nearby Rupi di Vino set in the wineries of Valtellina. Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, in , during dolce (1996) by Antonio Albanese, who directed farms and woods of the Ticino, Vittorio de The Milanese poet and photographer Antonia shooting. The villas in are also and starred in it. Just two years earlier, in 1994, Sica shot his drama Sunflower (1970) starring Pozzi and her dramatic, tumultuous life, featured in The Luzhin Defence (2001) directed Come due coccodrilli, an elegant comedy directed Marcello Mastroianni and Sophia Loren. Some culminating in her suicide in 1938, inspired two by , starring John Turturro and by Giacomo Campiotti, starring Giancarlo of the scenes were shot on the iconic floating documentaries (Poesia che mi guardi, 2009, and Il , which was filmed in , Giannini, Fabrizio Bentivoglio and Valeria bridge of . Another floating bridge, cielo in me, 2014) and a film (Antonia, 2016) set and the thriller The Other Man (2008) directed Golino, was filmed in the , the one in Torre d’Oglio, in the province of in , in the town of , where the by Richard Eyre, starring Liam Neeson, Laura in the town of . Mantua, appears in the film Radiofreccia (1998) Pozzi family owned their summer residence. 71 #ilPassaporto #inLombardia PASS Memories to treasure Discover Lombardy by downloading Travel to locations #inLombardia with #ilPassaporto the free app: in-lombardia.it/en/pass-app and create a personal story of your journey. For each stop or special event there is a stamp. What are you waiting for?

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72 73 and 3 pm-7 pm. Admission: charge, also open by Quistini Castle  (with restrictions) Castles, Villas and Gardens #inLombardia request. montichiarimusei.it via Sopramura 3/A, (BS) tel. +39 3208519177. Open: May-June. Opening Bornato Castle and Villa Orlando  (with times: Sundays and bank holidays. Admission: only Other enchanting places restrictions) Loc. Bornato, via Castello 24, Cazzago paid guided tours, 11 am and 4 pm, also by request. San Martino (BS) tel. +39 030 725006 castelloquistini.com +39 339 1667402. Open: all year. Opening times: Over 110 historical sites, attractions, Sundays 10 am-noon and 2.30 pm-6 pm. Soiano del Garda Castle  monuments, things to see Admission: charge, also open by request. via Castello, (BS) and things to do. castellodibornato.com tel. +39 3337733577. Open: June-August (opening days may be extended to September). Opening times: Breno Castle  Fridays-Sundays 7 pm-9 pm, times may vary - see Key piazza Gen. Ronchi, Breno (BS) tel. +39 0364 22970 events calendar. Admission: free. prolocosoianodellago.it - +39 0364 322623 - +39 333 4505194. Open: April-September. Opening times: variable. Castle and Torre del Popolo  restaurants exhibitions and events wheelchair accessibility access for the visually impaired Admission: charge. prolocobreno.info via Torre del Popolo, Palazzolo sull’Oglio (BS) tel. +39 030 7405522. Courtyard: open all year. Carmagnola Castle of  Tower, walks and dungeons: times may vary - see Disclaimer Loc. Clusane, via Castello 1, Iseo (BS) events calendar. Admission: Courtyard, free. Tower, tel. +39 030 989019. Open: December-October. walks and dungeons: only free guided tours during All information correct at time of printing, however opening hours and disabled access may be subject to variation and Admission: free guided tours by request. events, or by request. should be checked prior to visits. rosmunda.it comune.palazzolosulloglio.bs.it

Dello Castle  (with restrictions) Palazzo Torri,  (with restrictions) via Roma 71, Dello (BS) tel. +39 3420765550. Loc. Nigoline, via S. Eufemia 5, Corte Franca (BS) Castles Castle  Open only during events. tel. +39 030 9826200 - +39 3355467191. via degli Asini 6, (BG) tel. +39 039 380374 Admission: only paid guided tours by request. Bergamo +39 3483515018. Open: July-August. Opening Gorzone Castle  (with restrictions) palazzotorri.it times: Thursdays and Saturdays, paid guided tours at Loc. Gorzone, vicolo della Foresta 8, Darfo Boario Cavernago Castle  (with restrictions) 5.30 pm or by request. cortedeisuardo.com Terme (BS) tel. +39 3484595374. Rocca of Anfo  via Castello di Cavernago 1, Cavernago (BG) Open: only by request. Admission: charge. SS237, Anfo (BS) tel. +39 0365 83224. tel. +39 035 840024. Visconti Castle lontanoverde.it Open: May-September, Saturdays-Sundays. Open only by request with charge during events. via Vittorio Emanuele II 36/A, Brignano Gera d’Adda Admission: only paid guided tours by request. residenzedepoca.it/matrimoni/s/location/castello_di_ (BG) tel. +39 0363 815011. Open: every first Sunday Oldofredi Castle  roccadanfo.eu cavernago of the month. Opening times: 2.30 pm-5 pm. Loc. Peschiera Maraglio, (BS) Admission: charge. [email protected]. tel. +39 3283177915 - +39 030 9825294. Rocca Viscontea Veneta  Colleoni Castle  comune.brignano.bg.it Open by request. Admission: free. via Rocca 2, (BS) piazza B. Colleoni 1, (BG) oldofrediresidence.it tel. +39 030 9130060. Open: all year. tel. +39 035 4948138. Open: April-September, every Visconti Castle of  (with Opening times: variable. Admission: charge, also open last Sunday of the month. restrictions) piazza Castello 1, Pagazzano (BG) Padenghe Castle  by request. fondazioneugodacomo.it Opening times: 3.30 pm-6 pm. tel. +39 0363 814629 - +39 3291923261. Open: via Castello 1, (BS) Admission: only free guided tours. March-June and September-November, first and tel. +39 030 9908889. Open only during events. Como [email protected]. castellocolleoni.it third Sunday of the month. comune.padenghesulgarda.bs.it Opening times: 10 am-6.30 pm. Admission: charge. Baradello Castle  Conti Calepio Castle  [email protected]. Castle  via Castel Baradello, Como (CO) via Conti Calepio 22, (BG) castellodipagazzano.it piazza Biolchi, Polpenazze del Garda (BS) tel. +39 031 211131. Open: June-September. tel. +39 331753 1149. Open: all year. Opening times: tel. +39 0365 674012. Walls open all year 0-24. Opening times: Sundays and bank holidays Sundays 3 pm-6.30 pm. Admission: charge, also Rocca of  Admission: Walls, free. Keep: free, only by request. 10 am-5.30 pm. Admission: only paid guided tours. open by request. [email protected]. via Rocca, Urgnano (BG) tel. +39 035 4871519. lagodigarda.it/Castello-di-Polpenazze-del- spinaverde.it fondazioneconticalepio.it Courtyard and park: open all year. Opening times: Garda/1103-82-1.html 9 am-9 pm, times may vary during events and Cremona Grumello Castle  festivals. Admission: Courtyard and park, free. Rocca: Portese Castle  via Fosse 11, (BG) only paid guided tours by request for group and Loc. Portese, via C. Ciano, (BS) San Lorenzo de’ Picenardi Castle  tel. +39 035 4420817 - +39 3483036243. during events (also individual). [email protected]. tel. +39 0365 62541. Loc. San Lorenzo de’ Picenardi, via Verdi 25, Open: all year by request. Admission: charge. urgnanoturistica.it Accessible during events, exterior only. Torre de’ Picenardi (CR) tel. +39 0375 395012 [email protected]. castellodigrumello.it comune.sanfelicedelbenaco.bs.it +39 3356931143. Opening times: only guided tours Brescia by request and during events. castellosanlorenzo.it Castle  (with restrictions) Castle   via Mazzini 13, Lurano (BG) tel. +39 035 800530-717. Bonoris Castle piazza Beato Don Baldo, Puegnago del Garda (BS) Ostello Castello Open: only during events. piazza S. Maria 36, (BS) tel. +39 0365 555311. Open: all year. Mina della Scala  (with restrictions) [email protected]. tel. +39 030 9650455. Open: April-October. Opening Opening times: 0-24. Admission: free. via Eugenio Montale 6, (CR) pianuradascoprire.it/cultura/il-castello-di-lurano-198 times: Saturdays 3 pm-7 pm, Sundays 10 am-noon comune.puegnagodelgarda.bs.it tel. +39 3476098163 - +39 3490599041.

74 75 Open: April-October. Opening times: variable. comune.pontisulmincio.mn.it Visconti Castle of  Mornico Castle  (with restrictions) Admission: only paid guided tours, also by request. piazza Castello 9, Abbiategrasso (MI) via C. Bevilacqua 2, (PV) ostellocastellominadellascala.com Scaligero Castle   (with restrictions) tel. +39 02 94692458. Open: all year (except second tel. +39 3920502526. Open: only during events. via Tione 8, (MN) tel. +39 0376 667508. and third weeks in August). Opening times: variable. castellodimornico.it Lecco Open: May-September. Opening times: Saturdays Admission: free. comune.abbiategrasso.mi.it 5.30 pm-7.30 pm, Sundays 10.30 am-3 pm. Oramala Castle  Corenno Plinio Castle Admission: free, also by request and during events. Visconti Castle of  Loc. Oramala, (PV) tel. +39 3496431041. Loc. Corenno Plinio, (LC) castelloscaligerovillimpenta.it piazza Soncino, Cusago (MI) Open: June-October. Open: Sundays. Admission: only tel. +39 0341 804113. Open: May-September, every tel. +39 02 901661 - +39 3493108542. paid guided tours at 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm. first Saturday of the month. Admission: free. Palazzo Gonzaga Temporarily closed. prolococusago.org spinofiorito.com Reservation recommended. biblioteca@comune. Volta Mantovana   (with restrictions) dervio.lc.it. dervio.org via Beata Paola Montaldi 15, Volta Mantovana (MN) Visconti Castle of Trezzo sull’Adda  (with Procaccini Castle (Cusani-Visconti)  tel. +39 0376 803114. Open: all year. Opening times: restrictions) via Valverde 33, Trezzo sull’Adda (MI) via Stazione, (PV) Rocca dell’Innominato variable. Admission: charge. enotecagonzaga.com tel. +39 02 9092569. Open: March-September. tel. +39 347 4246765. Open: March-November. Loc. Valletta, via Don Morazzone, Vercurago (LC) Opening times: Sundays and bank holidays 3 pm-6 Opening times: Saturdays and Sundays 2.30 pm-6 pm. tel. +39 0341 420525. Open: all year. Palazzo Te   (with restrictions) pm. Admission: only paid guided tours, or by request. Admission: only paid guided tours, or by request. Opening times: variable. Admission: free. viale Te 13, Mantua (MN) tel. +39 0376 323266. prolocotrezzo.com castellodichignolopo.it santuariosangirolamo.org Open: all year. Opening times: variable. Admission: charge. museicivici.mn.it Pavia San Gaudenzio Castle  Tower of Orezia Castle Loc. San Gaudenzio, (PV) Loc. Castello, Dervio (LC) tel. +39 0341 804450 Rocca of   Beccaria Litta Castle tel. +39 0383 3331. Open: only during events. +39 3400727285. Open: May-September. Opening via Vicinale del Castello, Solferino (MN) piazza Castello, Gambolò (PV) tel. +39 0381 938256. castellosangaudenzio.it hcsg.it/it times: Saturdays-Sundays 10.30 am-12.30 am; 2.30 tel. +39 3487303150 - +39 3804187911. Open: Open: September-June. Opening times: variable. pm-6.30pm. Admission: tower, charge, also by request. March-September. Opening times: Tuesdays-Sundays Admission: charge, also open by request. Sant’Alessio Castle  [email protected]. dervio.org 9 am-12.30 pm and 2.30 pm-6.30 pm. Admission: archeolomellina.altervista.org via Luigi Cadorna 2, Sant’Alessio con Vialone (PV) charge, also open by request. prolocosolferino.it lomellina.org/territorio/musei tel. +39 0382 94139. Open: February-November Maggiana Tower known as «del Barbarossa»  (reduced opening times). Admission: charge. Loc. Maggiana, via della Torre di Federico 2, Mandello Tower of Suzzara  (with restrictions) Bereguardo Castle  oasisantalessio.it del Lario (LC) tel. +39 0341 732912 piazza Castello 1, Suzzara (MN) via Castello 2, Bereguardo (PV) + 39 3397391647. Open: April-September. Opening tel. +39 0376 5131 - +39 3333759171. Opening tel. +39 0382 930362. Open only by request. Sartirana Castle  (with restrictions) times: Sundays 10 am-noon. Admission: free or times: times and dates may vary - see events calendar. comune.bereguardo.pv.it piazza Ludovico di 4, (PV) by request. [email protected]. Admission: free during events or by request. tel. +39 0384 271023. Open: all year. prolocolario.it comune.suzzara.mn.it Castle  (with restrictions) Opening times: 9 am-noon and 2 pm-7 pm. via G. Marconi 13, Cozzo (PV) Admission: free offer, guided tours by request. Visconti Tower  Villa Arrighi  tel. +39 3331840870. Open: only by request. sartiranaarte.it piazza XX Settembre, Lecco (LC) Loc. Castellaro Lagusello, via Castello 66, agriturismoalcastellodicozzo.it tel. +39 0341 282396. Aperture: Open al year (MN) tel. +39 0376 88855. Open: Castle  (with restrictions) around, apart from August, Mondays and Bank March-December. Opening times: Saturdays-Sundays Castle  piazza Castello, Scaldasole (PV) Holidays. [email protected] 10.30 am-1 pm and 3 pm-7.30 pm. Admission: only via .lli Zoncada, Lardirago (PV) tel. +39 0382 907925 - +39 3387340233. musei lecco.org paid guided tours, or by request. monzambano.gov.it tel. +39 0382 3786217. Open: all year. Open: only by request. castellodiscaldasole.it Admission: free, only by request. collegio.ghislieri.it Milan Valeggio Castle  (with restrictions) Mantua Castle  via Vittorio Emanuele 13, Valeggio (PV) Borromeo d’Adda Castle  piazza Castello 1, Lomello (PV) tel. +39 0384 1851853 - +39 02 303126195. Castiglione delle Stiviere Castle  piazza G. Perrucchetti 3, Cassano d’Adda (MI) tel. +39 0384 85005. Open: April-June and Open: only free guided tours by request. via S. Carlo Borromeo 1, Castiglione delle Stiviere tel. +39 0363 360221. Open only during events. September-October. Opening times: Sundays 3 pm-6 castellodivaleggio.it (MN) tel. +39 0376 638037. Open: all year. Opening pm. Admission: only paid guided tours, or by request. times: Sundays 10 am-noon and 3 pm-6 pm. Mediceo Castle   prolocolomello.blogspot.it Castle  (with restrictions) Admission: free offer, only by request. piazza Vittoria 10, (MI) piazza della Liberazione, Voghera (PV) gardasistemaculturale.it/result.asp?id=216 tel. +39 02 982081. Open: March-June and Malaspina Castle  (with restrictions) tel. +39 0383 336316. Open: September-October. September-October. Opening times: variable. piazza Umberto I, (PV) tel. +39 3472621747. Opening times may vary - see events calendar. Monzambano Castle  Admission: charge, also open by request. Admission: only paid guided tours by request. Admission: free, during events and exhibitions. via Castello 30, Monzambano (MN) prolocomelegnano.it castellodivarzi.com comune.voghera.pv.it tel. +39 0376 800502. Open: May-August. Opening times: 3.30 pm-7 pm. Admission: free, only guided San Colombano al Lambro Castle  (with Castle  (with restrictions) Sondrio tours. monzambano.gov.it restrictions) via Ricetto, San Colombano al Lambro Loc. Castello, piazza del Municipio, Montesegale (PV) (MI) tel. +39 3292165986 - +39 3332930003. tel. +39 0383 99030. Opening times and dates may Palazzo Besta  Ponti sul Castle  Open: April-July and September-October. Opening vary - see events calendar. Admission: free during via Fabio Besta 8, Teglio (SO) tel. +39 0342 781208. via Castello, (MN) times: 4 pm. Admission: only paid guided tours. events and exhibitions. comune.montesegale.pv.it Open: May-September. Opening times: Tuesdays- tel. +39 0376 813351. Open: April-October. Opening visitasancolombano.com Saturdays 9 am-1 pm and 2 pm-5 pm, Sundays and times: variable. Admission: only paid guided tours. bank holidays 8 am-2 pm. Times may vary. Admission: only paid guided tours.

76 77 Visconti Venosta Castle  Palazzo Moroni  Villa Mazzotti  Villa Bertarelli Garden  (with restrictions) via S. Faustino, Grosio (SO) tel. +39 0342 847233 via Porta Dipinta 12, Bergamo (BG) viale Mazzini 39, Chiari (BS) tel. +39 030 70082369. via Bertarelli 11, (LC) +39 346331405. Open: all year. tel. +39 035 244870 - +39 334 3198083. Park open all year. Opening times: variable. tel. +39 0341 542266. Open: all year. Opening times: Opening times: variable. Only paid guided tours, by request. Admission: park, free. Villa, free during events or by Saturdays 8.30 am-11.30 am. Admission: free. Admission: free, only with the visit of the Parco delle Admission charge during the museum exhibitions. request. comune.chiari.brescia.it [email protected]. Incisioni Rupestri in Grosio. parcoincisionigrosio.org [email protected] parcobarro.lombardia.it fondazionepalazzomoroni.it Villa, park and garden of  Varese (with restrictions - Part of the garden is accessible by Villa Cipressi  (with restrictions) Palazzo Terzi  golfcar. Only manual wheelchairs) via IV Novembre 18, Varenna (LC) Masnago Castle  (with restrictions) piazza Terzi 2, Bergamo (BG) tel. +39 035233350. Loc. Isola del Garda, San Felice del Benaco (BS) tel. +39 0341 830113. Gardens: open March via Cola di Rienzo 42, Varese (VA) Only paid guided tours, by request. tel. +39 3286126943. Open: March-October, (variable)-November (variable). tel. +39 0332 820409. [email protected] Tuesdays-Fridays and Sundays. Admission: only paid Opening times: 8 am-6 pm. Admission: charge. Opening times: Tuesdays-Sundays, 9.30 am-12.30 pm palazzoterzi.it guided tours, or by request. [email protected]. and 2 pm-6 pm. Admission: charge. isoladelgarda.com hotelvillacipressi.it [email protected]. comune.varese.it Villa Giuseppe Faccanoni  via Vittorio Veneto 56, (BG) Como Villa Greppi  Visconti Castle of Fagnano  tel. +39 035 910900. Open: only during events. via Monte Grappa 21, (LC) piazza Cavour 9, (VA) tel. +39 0331 [email protected]. iseolake.info Villa Carcano  tel. +39 039 9207160. Open: all year. 616511. Open: only guided tours during events. via Piave 4, (CO) Admission: free, only by request and during events. [email protected]. Villa Grismondi Finardi  tel. +39 3409462516. Park: open only one weekend [email protected]. proloco-fagnanoolona.org via Volturno 11/A, Bergamo (BG) every month, June-September. Villa, variable opening. villagreppi.it tel. +39 035 234066. Open: only during events. Admission: park, charge. Villa free during events. Visconti di San Vito Castle (with restrictions) [email protected]. villacarcano.it Villa Sommi Picenardi  piazza P.C. Scipione 2, Somma Lombardo (VA) villagrismondifinardi.it viale Sommi Picenardi 8, (LC) tel. +39 0331 256337. Open: April-October. Villa Mylius Vigoni  (with restrictions) tel. +39 3880960728 - +39 3204988295. Opening times: Saturdays, Sundays and bank Villa Pesenti Agliardi  Loc. Loveno, via G. Vigoni 1, (CO) Open: April-September (also October variable). holidays 10 am-11.30 am, 2.30 pm-6 pm. Admission: via Agliardi 8, (BG) tel. +39 333427379 tel. +39 0344 36111- +39 0344 361232. Admission: charge, only by request and in fixed date only paid guided tours. [email protected]. +39 035 225422. Admission: charge by request. Open: January-July and September-November. from July to October. .castelloviscontidisanvito.it [email protected]. Opening times: Thurdays 2.30 pm. [email protected]. bergamogiardiniedimore.it Admission: only paid guided tours. villasommipicenardi.it Royal Residences villavigoni.it Brescia Villa Subaglio Milan Villa Raimondi  via E. Bianchi 1, (LC) Vivione Alpine Botanical Garden viale Raimondi 54, (CO) tel. +39 039 9992716 - +39 3939682989. Villa Reale - Galleria d’Arte Moderna  Loc. Paisco, via Nazionale 74, (BS) tel. +39 031 900224. Opening times and dates may Open: only during events. via 16, Milan (MI) tel. +39 02 88445947 +39 tel. +39 0364 636160 - +39 328 2278539. vary – see events calendar. Admission: charge, only [email protected]. 02 45487400. Open: all year. Open: April-September. Opening times: 0-24. during events and exhibitions. scoprirelabrianza.com/it/villa-subaglio.html Opening times: Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 am-5.30 pm. Admission: free. fondazioneminoprio.it Admission: charge. gam-milano.com consorziovalleallione.it Lodi Lecco Villas and Gardens André Heller Botanical Garden  Palazzo Rho  via Roma 2, Gardone Riviera (BS) Botanical Garden piazza Gen. Dalla Chiesa 1, (LO) Bergamo tel. +39 336 410877. Open: March-October. Opening via Fatebenefratelli 6, (LC) tel. +39 0371 26011. Open: all year. times: 9 am-7 pm. Admission: charge. hellergarden.com tel. +39 0341 581960 - +39 3488826415. Opening times: variable. Admission: free, only by Orto Botanico Lorenzo Rota  Open: March-October. Opening times: Saturdays appointment. comuneborghetto.lo.it 1. Sezione di Città Alta - Una Finestra sul Paesaggio Il Giardino dei sensi 2 pm-6 pm. Admission: free, also by request. Scaletta di Colle Aperto, Bergamo. tel. +39 035 via Panoramica 23, Gardone Riviera (BS) [email protected]. Villa Litta Carini  286060. Open; from March to October. Opening tel. +39 0365 21022. Admission: free, only by valmadrera.gov.it via Montemalo 28, (LO) Times: all year around. Times may vary. Admission: request. dimorabolsone.it tel. +39 0377 944591 - +39 3394396148. free. ortobotanicodibergamo.it Gaspare De Ponti Botanical Garden  Open: only by request. villalitta.it Coniferae Botanical Garden  via A. Galli 48, (LC) 2. Sezione di Astino  Loc. Paradiso, Ome (BS) tel. +39 030 652177. tel. +39 0341 240724 - +39 0341 621011. Mantua Valle della Biodiversità Open: all year. Opening times: 0-24. Admission: free. Open: March-July. Opening times: Saturday and via Astino Open: from April to October. Times: all days. comune.ome.bs.it Sunday afternoons. Admission: free. Hunting Lodge Times may vary. Admission: free. tel. +39 035 286060 [email protected]. comunitamontana.lc.it Gonzaga di Bosco della Fontana  ortobotanicodibergamo.it Villa Bettoni Cazzago  strada Mantova 29, (MN) SS45 bis, (BS) tel. +39 0365 72082. Giardino di Eva tel. +39 0376 295933. Open: all year. Palazzo Agliardi  (with restrictions) Admission: terrace, free, only during events. largo G. Agnesi, (LC) Opening times: variable. Admission: variable. via Pignolo 86, Bergamo (BG) tel. +39 035 225422. gargnanosulgarda.it tel. +39 3358145937. Open: all year. Opening Admission: charge only by request. visitbergamo.net times: variable. Admission: free, only by request. lorenzolimonta.@gmail.com.

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