Art and history

• Brescia offers several itineraries to travel through its history:
  • the large squares of the center
  • among the treasures of the districts
  • on the castle hill
  • Roman and Lombard Brescia
  • among the treasures of medieval Brescia
• ... and various museums to be discovered:
  • Santa Giulia Museum
  • Mille Miglia Museum
  • "Luigi Marzoli" Weapons Museum
  • National Museum of Photography
  • Tosio Martinengo Civic art gallery

Bergamo offers several itineraries to travel through its history:

Città Alta is the historic core of Bergamo, a medieval village with its ancient cobbled streets, the architecture of its historic buildings, squares, churches and chapels. Picturesque glimpses of a timeless village; the Piazza Vecchia has been the fulcrum of Bergamo's political power for centuries and still today continues to be the place where people meet and spend their free time. The square is overlooked by majestic and imposing buildings arranged according to a harmonious and perfect geometry.

Lower Town (città bassa) is modern and elegant and is the center of active life with elegant post-twentieth century neighborhoods, historic villages, shopping streets;

Venetian walls: over six km of route, a place for romantic walks, the scene of wonderful sunsets, they have guarded the beauties of the Upper Town for more than four centuries.

… and the various museums to discover:

Accademia Carrara: Today recognized among the main Italian museums, it collects and preserves 1800 works including paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and precious collections of decorative arts. It offers an exhibition journey spanning five centuries through the history of Italian art from the Renaissance to the nineteenth century.

GAMeC - Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art: In a nineteenth-century monastery, 1500 square meters of exhibition space, a workshop for visual arts, has a permanent collection that includes works by authors such as Balla, Boccioni, Kandinsky and Manzù and hosts temporary exhibitions of international artists and experimental projects.

Mantua offers different itineraries to travel through its history ...

- Gonzaga route from the Palazzo Ducale, the family residence, continue towards the Cathedral of San Pietro, admire the Romanesque-Gothic architecture and the 11th century bell tower and end at the Castle of San Giorgio;

- Artistic and Cultural Route: starts from Piazza delle Erbe the heart of the city then visits the Basilica of Sant'Andrea, designed by Leon Battista Alberti and ends at the Casa Museo del Mantegna the great Renaissance painter;

- Naturalistic and Panoramic Route: a walk along the lakefront of Mantua then enters the Bibiena Theatre: a baroque jewel where the young Mozart played and ends in Piazza Sordello: the most monumental historic centre, where you can admire the facades of the buildings and taste the local cuisine in one of the typical restaurants.


… and in its museums:

- Palazzo Ducale: it was the residence of the Gonzagas, lords of Mantua. The museum houses collections of Renaissance art, frescoes, and the famous Camera degli Sposi frescoed by Andrea Mantegna. It is a real journey through the history and art of Gonzaga;

- Palazzo Te: An architectural masterpiece designed by Giulio Romano, Palazzo Te is famous for its spectacular decorations, such as the Hall of the Giants. The museum is dedicated to art, with collections ranging from antiquity to modern and temporary exhibitions;

- Palazzo d'Arco Museum: an elegant neoclassical residence which preserves the original furnishings and a precious art collection;

- Tazio Nuvolari and Learco Guerra Museum: dedicated to the two famous sportsmen from Mantua: the pilot Tazio Nuvolari and the cyclist Learco Guerra;
Museum Tazio Nuvolari und Learco Guerra: Den beiden berühmten Sportlern aus Mantua gewidmet: dem Piloten Tazio Nuvolari und dem Radfahrer Learco Guerra;

- Francesco Gonzaga Diocesan Museum: displays a vast collection of sacred art, including paintings, sculptures, liturgical vestments and relics. It is famous for its collection of Gonzaga armor and for the works of great artists such as Rubens and Tintoretto;

- Casa del Mantegna: an exhibition center dedicated to contemporary art and the great Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna.

Milan offers different itineraries to travel through its history ...

Classic Itinerary:
- Piazza del Duomo: begin the visit by admiring the majestic Milan Cathedral;
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- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II: walk through this elegant 19th-century shopping arcade, full of luxury boutiques and historic cafés;

- Teatro alla Scala: one of the most famous opera houses in the world and the Teatro alla Scala Museum to discover the history of opera and theatre;

Artistic Itinerary:
- Pinacoteca di Brera: Art museum housing masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Piero della Francesca.

- Castello Sforzesco: a historic fortress that houses several museums and art collections, including works by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci;

- Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie: admire Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper (reservations required in advance).

Modern and Panoramic Itinerary:

- Piazza Gae Aulenti: starts from the modern area of ​​Milan, with the skyscrapers of Porta Nuova and the famous Bosco Verticale;

- Corso Como: street full of boutiques and trendy clubs;

- Navigli: end the day with a walk along the Navigli, one of the most evocative districts of Milan.

… and in its museums:

- Museo del Novecento: museum dedicated to 20th century art, with over 400 works on display. The collection includes Italian artists such as Boccioni, Fontana and Giorgio de Chirico;

- Pinacoteca Ambrosiana: a historical museum that preserves exceptional works of art, such as the "Portrait of a Musician" by Leonardo da Vinci, the "Cartoon of Raphael for the School of Athens", and works by Caravaggio. The library contains the drawings of Leonardo's Codex Atlanticus;

- "Leonardo da Vinci" Museum of Science and Technology: the largest technical-scientific museum in Italy, dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci and his inventions.

- Natural History Museum of Milan: one of the most important nature museums in Europe.

Verona offers different itineraries to travel through its history ...

Romantic Itinerary: The Places of Romeo and Juliet
- Juliet's house: begin with a visit to the famous Juliet's house;

- Piazza delle Erbe: continue towards this lively medieval square, once the city's Roman forum. Admire the historic buildings and the Lamberti Tower;

- Juliet's Tomb: conclude the visit to the Monastery of San Francesco al Corso, where Juliet's symbolic tomb is located.

Historical Itinerary: Monuments and Archaeology
• Verona Arena: one of the largest Roman amphitheaters still in use, famous for opera performances and concerts.
• Piazza Bra: enjoy a walk around the main square of Verona;
• Porta Borsari and the Roman Theatre: head towards Porta Borsari, an ancient Roman entrance gate, and then explore the Roman Theatre, which sits on the hill facing the Adige River, with a splendid view of the city.

Artistic and Cultural Itinerary
• Castelvecchio and the Museum: visit the Scaligero Castle, an imposing medieval fortress. Inside, the Castelvecchio Museum displays a rich collection of paintings, sculptures and ancient weapons.

• Castelvecchio Bridge: cross this wonderful bridge, which offers one of the best views of the Adige river.

• Basilica of San Zeno Maggiore: end the tour with this splendid Romanesque church, famous for its beautiful rose window and the altarpiece by Andrea Mantegna.

and in its musuems ....

- Castelvecchio Museum: Located inside the imposing Castelvecchio, a medieval fortress on the Adige River, this museum displays a vast collection of medieval, Renaissance, and modern art, with works by artists such as Pisanello, Tintoretto, and Veronese. Even the structure itself, renovated by architect Carlo Scarpa, is an architectural masterpiece to be admired.

- Archaeological Museum at the Roman Theatre: This museum is located next to the suggestive Roman Theatre, on the hill of San Pietro, and houses archaeological finds from Roman Verona, including mosaics, statues, urns and ancient jewels.

- Maffeiano Lapidary Museum: One of the oldest archaeological museums in Europe, founded in 1745 by Scipione Maffei. Located next to the Verona Arena, the museum houses an important collection of inscriptions and stone monuments, both Roman and Greek;

- Achille Forti Modern Art Gallery: Housed in the Palazzo della Ragione, it exhibits works by Italian artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection includes paintings and sculptures by artists such as Boccioni, Morandi, Severini.

- Natural History Museum: This museum, located in Palazzo Pompei, features collections of mineralogy, paleontology, zoology and botany. It is an ideal place to discover the natural history of the Verona area, with unique fossils.