Art & Culture

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

MUSEUMS
206
LIBRARIES
2,248
THEATERS
119
ABBONAMENTO MUSEI LOMBARDIA
1
CONTEMPORARY SPACES
30
VILLAS AND GARDENS
+160

Experiences

7 art capitals an hour away by train from Milan

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Lecco città d'arte

Top 10 must see works of art in lombardy

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Top 10 must see works of art in lombardy

Lombardy in Paintings by Great Italian Artists

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

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

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

Out of town escapes

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

Lombardy in 5 Castles

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

Spring in Varese

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

The Fourteen Chapels of the Sacro Monte di Varese

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The Fourteen Chapels of the Sacro Monte di Varese

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

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

Lombardy's highest steeples and bell towers

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

The Lombard seigniories: key figures, history and places

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

Milan in the 1920s: Déco and tradition

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Milan in the 1920s: Déco and tradition

History of Lodi

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@www.comune.lodi.it

Milan, a novel city

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

Milan, a fun with the children

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

Museums Monza

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

Alessandro Manzoni Itinerary

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

The Longobard heritage of Pavia

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

A Day in Pavia

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

Lecco culture and flavour

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

Mantua in a weekend

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

Discovering the treasures of Mantua

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Discovering the treasures of Mantua

Cremona drone effect

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

Cremona, le Botteghe di liuteria

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

Palazzo d'Arco in Mantua

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

Tempio dell’Incoronata

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

Bergamo in a weekend

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

Places

Triennale

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@inlombardia - Triennale di Milano

The Last Supper

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

Palazzo Te

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

Bolognini Castle and Museum

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

Santa Giulia Museum

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

Carrara Academy

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

Rocca d’Anfo

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Rocca d’Anfo

Needle, Thread and Knot

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Needle, Thread and Knot in Piazzale Cadorna

Palazzo Estense

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@inlombardia - Palazzo Estense di Varese

Duomo of Cremona

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

Basilica of the Madonna di Tirano

  • Religious Tourism
Basilica of the Madonna di Tirano

Abbey of Chiaravalle

  • Religious Tourism
Abbey of Chiaravalle

Abbey of Morimondo

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

Events

In ricordo di Marika Ara

Biblioteca civica Uberto Pozzoli
Via Bovara, 58, 23900, Lecco, LC
27/02/2025
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In ricordo di Marika Ara

Incontro con Gianluca Zanoni

Biblioteca Alda Merini
Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, Pescate, Lc, 23855
27/02/2025
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Incontro con Gianluca Zanoni

Il Giona ritrovato, un nuovo affresco trecentesco a Bonacina

Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 7, 23900, Lecco, LC
27/02/2025
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Il Giona ritrovato, un nuovo affresco trecentesco a Bonacina

Capolavori in periferia, dialogo d'arte, comunicazione e storia

Palazzo delle Paure in Piazza XX Settembre, 22, Lecco, 23900
28/02/2025
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Capolavori in periferia, dialogo d'arte, comunicazione e storia

Respiri in vetta

Salone dell'oratorio di Bevera
Via la Santa, 3B, 23896, Sirtori, LC
28/02/2025
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Respiri in vetta

Universo:prima del big bang e dopo la fine

Planetario di Lecco
Corso Matteotti, 32, Lecco, 23900
28/02/2025
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Universo:prima del big bang e dopo la fine

Che spirit, mia suocera!

PalaBachelet
Via Vittorio Bachelet, 15F
28/02/2025
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Che spirit, mia suocera!

Un sogno chiamato Florida

Sede di Ronzinante nella frazione Novate
Via Vittorio Veneto,1, Merate, 23807
28/02/2025
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Un sogno chiamato Florida

Tuttorial. Guida contromano alla contemporaneità

Auditorium
Viale Parini, 1, Casatenovo, 23880
28/02/2025
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Tuttorial. Guida contromano alla contemporaneità

L'assaggiatrice di Hitler

Teatro De André
Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 23826, Mandello del Lario, LC.
28/02/2025
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L'assaggiatrice di Hitler

Futuro Antico

Museo di arte sacra
Piazza Giovanni XXIII, Mandello del Lario, 23826
01/03/2025
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Futuro Antico

Carnevale in piazza

Piazza della Chiesa, 23851, Sala al Barro
01/03/2025
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Carnevale in piazza

Integrare

Circolo ARCI Promessi Sposi
Viale Lombardia, 7, Lecco, 23900
01/03/2025
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Integrare

Dal pontile liberty al museo della fabbrica di motociclette per un tour lariano di inizio '900

Piazza Italia, 1, Mandello del Lario, 23826
01/03/2025
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Dal pontile liberty al museo della fabbrica di motociclette per un tour lariano di inizio '900

Residenze d'artista con Antonella Gerbi

Villa Greppi
Antico Granaio di Villa Greppi in Via Monte Grappa, 21, Monticello Brianza, 23876
01/03/2025
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Residenze d'artista con Antonella Gerbi

Luce e colore per la fiaba: Chiappori per Goethe

biblioteca civica "U. Pozzoli"
Via Bovara, 58, 23900, Lecco, LC
15/10/2024 - 01/03/2025
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Luce e colore per la fiaba: Chiappori per Goethe

Tutta un'altra storia

Teatro Don Olimpio Moneta - località Tabiago
Via don Olimpio Moneta, 3, 23895, Nibionno, LC
01/03/2025
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Tutta un'altra storia

Cieli che si incontrano, un ponte tra Italia e Uruguay

Planetario di Lecco
Corso Matteotti, 32, 23900, Lecco, LC
01/03/2025
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Cieli che si incontrano, un ponte tra Italia e Uruguay

A vignè sturni, certi volt, l'è una furtön

Cineteatro Paradise
Via Don Invernizzi, 34, 23824, Dervio, LC
01/03/2025
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A vignè sturni, certi volt, l'è una furtön

Camping

Teatro Excelsior all'Oratorio San Luigi
Via Alighieri, 2, 23883
01/03/2025
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Camping

Activities

Guided tour of the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio

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Guided tour of the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio

Leonardo da Vinci in Milan

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Leonardo da Vinci in Milan

On the Navigli between courtyards and old-fashioned houses

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On the Navigli between courtyards and old-fashioned houses

Cimitero Monumentale in Milan, a real open-air museum

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Cimitero Monumentale in Milan, a real open-air museum

The Underground Milan – The hidden archaeological areas

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The Underground Milan – The hidden archaeological areas

Guided tour of the Museum of La Scala, Milan

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Guided tour of the Museum of La Scala, Milan

The Rooftop of the Duomo

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The Rooftop of the Duomo

Private Tour discover Milan Highlights

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Private Tour discover Milan Highlights

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

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

The heart of Milan

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The heart of Milan

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

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

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

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

Private walking tour Milan the city of fashion

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Private walking tour Milan the city of fashion

Castello Sforzesco of Milan – The life at Court

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Castello Sforzesco of Milan – The life at Court

Guided tour by boat on the Navigli of Milan

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Guided tour by boat on the Navigli of Milan

Bergamo, a hidden treasure

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Bergamo, a hidden treasure

VILLA MELZI'S GARDEN - SINGLE TICKET

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VILLA MELZI'S GARDEN - SINGLE TICKET

Guided tour of Classic Milan

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Guided tour of Classic Milan

The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, a tour to the masterpieces of Art

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The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana,  a tour to the masterpieces of Art

San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, a very precious jewel

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San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, a very precious jewel