Month: April 2023

A step back in time to discover the extraordinary historical sites that dot the Brescia and Bergamo plains. The initiative entitled “Days of medieval castles, palaces and villages” has restarted, which will keep us company until June 2023 and then again from September to December 2023, allowing the public to get to know the historical-artistic beauties of a territory that never ceases to surprise.

In this article all the details of the offer and the next opening dates.

Days of castles, palaces and medieval villages 2023: details and upcoming openings

The Days of Castles, Palaces and Medieval Villages is a review that grows from year to year: for 2023, the locations in the plain between Bergamo, Brescia, Cremona and Milan will rise to over 20, which can be accessed together with tourist guides qualified and against the background of many events organized at the same time.

These are extraordinary points of interest, usually not very usable or not open to the public, which for the occasion open their doors wide allowing visitors to catapult themselves into their millenary history, symbol of a prosperous past when our plain represented the border between Duchy of Milan and the Republic of Venice, reason which triggered the birth of numerous fortifications and important architectural, historical and artistic bequests.

The Days of medieval castles, palaces and villages therefore represent an opportunity not to be missed for those who want to go back to the roots of their present, but also simply let themselves be enchanted by the medieval charm that helps make our provinces even more attractive.

The initiative is held every first Sunday of the month, from March to June and from September to December, with the addition of the holidays of April 25, May 1 and June 2. A rich calendar that gives the opportunity to visit all those interested, from families with children to couples, from groups of friends to groups: because the heritage belongs to everyone!

Days of castles, palaces and medieval villages 2023: complete list of participating realities

Below is the complete list of places open in 2023:

• Palazzo dei Della Volta – fraz. Acqualunga di Borgo San Giacomo (Bs)
• Castello di Padernello – fraz. di Borgo San Giacomo (Bs)
• Palazzo Visconti – Brignano Gera D’Adda (Bg)
• Il Paese dei Muri Dipinti – Calcio (Bg)
• Castello Silvestri – Calcio (Bg)
• Castello di Cavernago (Bg)
• Castello di Malpaga – fraz. di Cavernago (Bg)
• Borgo Medievale di Cologno Al Serio (Bg)
• Borgo Storico di Covo (Bg)
• Centro Storico di Crema (Cr)
• Palazzo Zurla De Poli – Crema (Cr)
• Borgo Storico di Martinengo (Bg)
• Borgo Storico di Orzivecchi (Bs)
• Castello Visconteo – Pagazzano (Bg)
• Castello Visconteo – Pandino (Cr)
• Castello Barbo’ – Pumenengo (Bg)
• Borgo Storico di Rivolta D’Adda (Cr)
• Borgo Storico – Romano di Lombardia (Bg)
• Castello Colleoni – Solza (Bg)
• Palazzo Botti – Torre Pallavicina (Bg)
• Museo Storico Verticale – Treviglio (Bg)
• Castello di Trezzo Sull’Adda (Mi)
• Rocca Albani e Borgo  – Urgnano (Bg)

A concentrate of priceless riches, of which our territories are proudly proud: what will be the protagonist of your next trip out of town?

Informazioni e prenotazioni

Reservations are required to visit most of the sites. Guided tours are paid, with reduced tickets or free for children.

The public can freely choose which and how many sites to access based on the opening hours of each location.

For all the information date by date, consult the “events” section of the official website of the Pianura da Scopere association.

In this important year for the provinces of Bergamo and Brescia, Franciacorta also confirms its role at the forefront of cultural offerings. In fact, the 2023 Cultural Renaissance Festival has kicked off, this year in its tenth edition: find out the details of the initiative and the events not to be missed.

Cultural Renaissance Festival: guests and unmissable events 2023

Over 30 events from February to late autumn in some of the symbolic places of Franciacorta: this year the Cultural Renaissance Festival returns with a richer program than ever, with many confirmed guests and many surprises arriving over the months.

Among the guests not to be missed in this edition we mention Telmo Pievani, philosopher and evolutionist of Bergamo origins with doctoral and post-doctoral experiences in the United States in his curriculum and engaged in dissemination through engaging performances and narratives; Massimo Gramellini, famous journalist, writer and television presenter as well as patron of the very popular “Il Caffè” column in the Corriere della Sera; Umberto Galimberti, professor, philosopher, essayist and journalist for La Repubblica; Massimo Donà, philosopher, profession and musician very active in the jazz field; Patrizia Romito, psychologist and Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology of the University of Trieste who has been dealing with violence for years on women, minors and young couples.

Among the subjects covered issues related to the world of nature and the planet ; literary, musical and cinematographic subjects such as the philosophical reading of Moby Dick, the exhibition of Stravinsky’s Sagra di Primavera and the in-depth analysis dedicated to how cinema has made the mafia spectacular; democracy, society and politics; philosophical topics. All with an eye on the contemporary, to re-read current facts in the light of innovative interpretations, and with tools to be able to review one’s own actions and reasoning according to a shared improvement.

Discover the complete calendar of Cultural Renaissance Festival 2023.

The locations of the Cultural Renaissance Festival

As per tradition, the Cultural Renaissance Festival touches various towns in Franciacorta, allowing the public to discover suggestive indoor and outdoor locations among municipal parks, civic halls, auditoriums, theaters , oratories, libraries, parish cinemas.

There will be splendid historic houses, such as Villa Togni formerly Averoldi in Gussago, well protected by the FAI and known for its beautiful French garden, park and frescoes eighteenth-century interior.

How to join meetings

Participation in the meetings of the Cultural Renaissance Festival is free upon reservation.

To reserve your seat, you must book through the Eventbrite platform by clicking on the button “Book now ” under the event of interest, in the calendar shown on the website.

It is not necessary to print a paper copy of the ticket: just show the digital version from your smartphone at the entrance.

Cultural Renaissance Festival, aims and useful links

Founded and organized by the homonymous association, the Cultural Renaissance Festival stands as a reference point in Franciacorta for dissemination and for those who love culture, the territory and are driven by the willingness to grow, renew, acquire knowledge, open up to new horizons.

Annually, the review consists of free meetings open to the public starring illustrious personalities in the world of culture, science and knowledge. Among the speakers of past editions Alessandro Barbero, Alberto Mingardi, Gilberto Corbellini, Umberto Galimberti, Vito Mancuso, Patrizio Roversi, Emanuele Severino, Guido Emilio Tonelli and many others.

Read more:

• Cultural Renaissance Festival 2023 – website
• Cultural Renaissance Festival on Facebook
• Cultural Renaissance Festival on Instagram
• Cultural Renaissance Festival on YouTube

And if you want to take advantage of the opportunity to organize a romantic weekend in Franciacorta, do not hesitate: contact us, we will make your dreams of relaxation and cultural immersion come true!