Milan Underground and Secret: the hidden places of the city
A mysterious and unusual city is hidden in the capital of Milan: we are talking about an underground and secret Milan that tells its story from the time ofancient Mediolanum, the ancestor of Milan as we know it today, to the twentieth century. An urban nucleus of real streets, buildings, catacombs, shelters and monuments, in […]
Pinacoteca di Brera, Hayez’s kiss: the story behind the painting
Love is a feeling felt by every human being and is certainly a favorite among artists when it comes to expressing their emotions through art. Yet, even behind the simplest and most romantic of gestures-just like kissing-can lie a great act of courage and rebellion, as well as Strong political ideals. Francis Hayez knew this […]
Milan capital of the Roman Empire: on the trail of Mediolanum
Explore the beauty of Milan, capital of the Roman Empire: discover the evidence of the glorious past of Italy’s most modern city
Stories of women in Milan’s museums, from Caprara to Wittgens
Beyond the doors of Palazzo Morando in Milan, in the heart of the Fashion Quadrilateral, lies one of the city’s most fascinating museums and, behind it, the story of an exceptional woman: Countess Lydia Caprara di Montalba, wife of Count Gian Giacomo Morando de’ Rizzoni Attendolo Bolognini. The vicissitudes of Palazzo Morando, now home to […]
The theaters of Milan: a journey through the city’s theater culture
For all fans of stages, opera and drama, a stop in the Milanese capital is definitely a must.
Lucio Fontana in Milan: the works of the Spatialist artist in the city.
We retrace the history of Lucio Fontana in Milan, discovering all the works of the great Spatialist artist that can be visited in Milanese museums.
The church of San Cristoforo in Milan: history and mysteries on the Navigli
Explore the beauty of Milan, capital of the Roman Empire: discover the evidence of the glorious past of Italy’s most modern city
Renaissance in Milan: an era of splendor
Knights and ladies, but also the artists and the most important works of art history: a dive into the Renaissance in Milan!
Under the shadow of the Moor for the Sforza Summer 2022
To introduce us to the atmosphere of Estate Sforzesca 2022, here is an anecdote concerning Ludovico Sforza, known as the Moor, and the mulberry tree!
Leonardo’s Codex Atlanticus, treasure of the Ambrosiana.
Right in the heart of Milan, at the Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana, an unparalleled treasure is preserved: the Atlantic Codex by Leonardo da Vinci. It is the largest collection of drawings and writings by the great Tuscan master, who precisely in the Lombard capital stayed, on two occasions, for over fifteen years, leaving behind a series […]
