Things to do in Albairate Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Built in 1382 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, the Visconti castle was built in Renaissance style and more than a medieval fortress, it looked like a summer residence. During the 15th century until 1635 the castle played a primary role in the political life of the Duchy of Milan. In 1865 the castle was donated to citizenship and was used as a venue for various associations in the territory. In 1995, after having completely restored it, the “Romeo Brambilla” civic library was inaugurated. The interior frescoes originate from different eras.

The Educational Museum is located in the Abbey Monastery, which is currently under renovation. It can be visited both by school groups and tourists. In addition, among the services offered by the museum, it is possible to participate actively in events that organize both the church and the museum. The structure collects liturgical objects that have been found in the area and that are of particular importance.

The Vanzago Oasis has an area of about 200 hectares. The area is managed by the WWF which deals with the preservation of the woods but also animals. In fact, they built a hospital that deals with the injured animals that after being treated are brought back to their habitat.

Cascina Monastero is located west of the city and is an ancient monastery adapted and used as a rural dwelling. Until the 1950s the peasants took care of and cultivated the fields, and in 1960 it was purchased by the City Council. After the renovation, it became the seat of the Council in the area. Noteworthy is the frescoes room that is often used for exhibitions, art competitions and presentations organized by the municipality.

In the historical Meazza stadium, home of the two Milan's football teams, you can visit this unique museum that tells the story of Inter and Milan.

From the Visconti Castle of Rozzano there have been historical references since the year 1000 and from historical materials it turns out that it was inhabited during the fourteenth century. The fortress was owned by the Trivulzio family who gave it, in 1836, to the Visconti di Modrone. This family owes the various structural extensions as well as the reconstructions of the interior spaces. The building has brick walls that enclose a square courtyard with towers placed at the corners of the structure.

From the Visconti Castle of Rozzano there have been historical references since the year 1000 and from historical materials it turns out that it was inhabited during the fourteenth century. The fortress was owned by the Trivulzio family who gave it, in 1836, to the Visconti di Modrone. This family owes the various structural extensions as well as the reconstructions of the interior spaces. The building has brick walls that enclose a square courtyard with towers placed at the corners of the structure.

The Museum of People and Culture in Milan was founded in 1862 by the missionaries, and opened to the public only in 1910. Inside we can admire a large collection of objects of art and everyday life from Asian countries, in particular those coming from China. The museum is available to the public.

This monument is a monastery and is located on the outskirts of Milan. It was founded in 1349, by the bishop and lord of the city and had the honor of hosting, for a short time, the famous writer Francesco Petrarca. The facade is decorated with modules mixed between the Renaissance and Baroque style, consisting of many statues, obelisks, friezes and flames. In addition, inside, the ceiling is decorated with an octagonal tiburio, while the church has a single nave with barrel vault and geometric stuccoes.

The Foundation of Arnaldo Pomodoro was founded in 1995 by the will of the great Italian artist and sculptor who decided to establish a foundation with the intent of being a place for study and comparison of the avant-garde themes contemporary. There have been numerous offices scattered around Lombardy that have received great interest from art professionals and also from visitors. Currently, the property has moved to Via Vigevano 9, near the Navigli Darsena in Milan. Since 2007, the Foundation has been recognized as the Museum of the Lombardy Region.

The Educational Naval Museum has recently been incorporated by the National Museum of Science and Technology. Inside it, the best known naval weapons are kept starting from the bombs used in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, up to the cannons of the Last World War. The Museum also houses a collection of about two hundred models of the Italian Navy from 1861 to today, as well as a series of historical instruments.

The Castle of Legnano was better known as the Castle of San Giorgio until the 13th century. The church of San Giorgio was also attached to the building. It has been used for various uses, ultimately that of a farm. In 2005 it was renovated and opened to the public, and since 2007 it became part of the project “Sale Legnano”.

The Museum was established in 1976, for all fans of the famous Milanese brand. This is a large exhibition with more than 100 cars of all types, and about forty models of automotive and aviation engines. Inside we find a great audiovisual documentation on the evolution of machines, which are displayed chronologically with detailed descriptions.

The Automobile Museum was born with the intent to illustrate the history of engines and their evolution. The collection was managed by Gianni Mazzocchi who collected about fifty vintage cars, sidecars and motorcycles built during the twentieth century and a considerable number of bicycles and carriages of the end. of the nineteenth century.

The Naviglio was born by taking water from Ticino and ends up in the dock of Porta Ticinese. It has a length of 49.9 km and a width ranging from 22 to 50 meters. It was the first work of its kind ever made in Europe and is the most important among the Navigli in Milan. Originally it was not navigable and was used only for irrigation, but with the end of the enlargement work in 1272, by Maestro G. Arribotti, the channel became navigable and facilitated the transport of goods of agriculture.

Villa Scheibler takes its name from its last owners and was built in two different historical periods, the first construction dates back to the mid-'400 and then expanded in the '700. It was designed as a hunting estate for the famous nobleman Ludovico il Moro and had a church and a stable inside it. Since it was abandoned for a long time, much of the church is degraded. The villa is surrounded by a beautiful park that is under restoration. The beauty of the park and the clubs make it a Little Versaille.

The gallery is located at the National Science Museum and collects a large series of objects, handmade and nautical products. We also find artifacts such as shells, carved sperm whale teeth and ostrich grapes, all decorated by hand by sailors. In addition to this, it also contains seven beautiful wooden statues which were placed on the stern of the boat. These sculptures are called figurehead, and they belong to the 19th century.

Opened in 1953 with an exhibition on Leonardo Da Vinci, it aims to safeguard the scientific and technological heritage. Of great importance in Italy, it also houses a collection of machine models made ??from drawings by Da Vinci.

Beautiful church in a Dominican convent of 1500 with the famous Last Dinner by Leonardo da Vinci located in the refectory. Saved by a miracle during the Second World War, attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year.

The Museum is entirely dedicated to the renowned work of Leonardo Da Vinci: The Last Supper. The painting is located in the Refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie and was commissioned to Leonardo by Ludovico il Moro in 1494. The great artist took three years to complete it, using a new technique for the fresco.

The Fondazione Scuole Civiche di Milano has created a virtual museum dedicated to animation theater to enhance its collection, consisting of over 5,000 pieces including figures and documentary material. BUMA, the museum of Puppets and Puppets, is an opportunity to learn about a collection among the largest and most complete in Europe, unique for the integrity of the pieces preserved and which includes over 500 puppets and puppets, from the '700 to the 40s of the twentieth century, with related accessories for tailoring and set designs.

The Museum of the Pusterla of Sant'Ambrogio also known by the name Museum of Criminology and Ancient Weapons, is located at the Pusterla of Sant'Ambrogio. The Museum houses ancient objects and weapons, and instruments of torture, dating from the Middle Ages until the 19th century. The most significant torture instruments present in the Museum are the guillotine and the electric chair.

Naviglio Pavese is a 33 km long channel, which rises from the dock of Porta Ticinese. It is a navigable channel, and it is part of the ships of Milan. Until the 1950s it was used for merchant sailing and in '65 it was traveled by the last transport boats, while today it is used only as an irrigation channel.

The theater was founded in 1995, by R. Martinelli as the Open Theater. It is located in the heart of Milan and is a space dedicated to the production and presentation of artistic works. Great works by famous authors have been created in this theater such as 'Symphony for Alone Bodies', 'Songs of Chaos', 'Fighting Negro and Dogs, 'and many more.

The system of irrigation and navigation channels, which connected Lake Maggiore, Como and the lower Ticino is called Navigli. The construction of the system began in the twelfth century and ended in the 19th century. Thanks to the irrigation system, many areas were made productive. There are five ships that are part of the Milanese Navigli system: Grande, Pavese, Martesana, Paderno and Bereguardo.

The Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio also known as the minor Roman basilica is one of the oldest churches in Milan, the second for its importance. It belongs to the early Christian and medieval times. The Museum was founded in 1949, and is placed in three rooms, where sacred vestments and liturgical objects from various eras are exhibited that document the history of the Basilica.

A bit hidden but one of the most beautiful and oldest churches in Milan. The old courtyard, the beautiful interior frescoes, the golden altar, the chapels: everything is worth of a visit, even the museum hosting tapestries and art objects.

The oasis is a wooded area with an area of ??about 7 hectares where near the river Nirone. It is managed only by volunteers.

This monument is located in the center of Piazza Sempione and is the most interesting example of neoclassical architecture in the city. In 1807 work began on the construction by Luigi Cagnola, but they were interrupted following the defeat of Napoleon. Thanks to the will of Francis I of Austria, the construction was completed in 1838. The arch is built of Baveno granite and on its top stand out a group of bronze statues representing 'The Sestiga of Peace' and four 'Victories on Horse'.

The Diocesan Museum of Milan was founded in 2001 by the Archdiocese of Milan. It was created to collect and enhance the public an exhibition of the artistic heritage of sacred art through frescoes and works dating back to the fourth and 21st centuries. In addition, sculptures, documents, goldsmiths, prayers and old church ornaments are exhibited in the museum. The museum is available to the public.

It is not known exactly when Palazzo Litta Cusini was erected, which is apparently relatively new, but it is believed to have been superimposed on a very old building. The palace has a long façade decorated with small columns and statues with lion heads with open mouths. Another special feature is the widening of the doors to the whole or outside to facilitate the movement of the carriages. One of the corridors is decorated with medallions depicting the Duke and his wife.

The work of the well-known architect Bartolomeo Bolli, Palazzo Litta is certainly the jewel of Milan, and is often referred to as the most important symbol of the Baroque style. It has a central structure, three floors high with a portal covered by the convex balcony. All the windows are decorated with folders, garlands in the gables and shells, instead those on the first floor also have small balconies. Do not miss the main floor that contributed to the fame of the building.

Porta Ticinese is one of the six main gates of Milan, obtained within the Bastions. Today it presents the neoclassical door of Cagnola and the adjoining datiari toll booths. In the past Porta Ticinese identified one of the six historical districts in which the city was divided, the Sestiere of Porta Ticinese. Currently you can visit and admire.

The circus was an ancient building connected to the imperial palace and had several important functions over time. Only a few cities could boast of owning a circus, as it was a symbol of great economic power. Its construction dates back to the 3rd century at the behest of the Emperor Maximian. The best preserved part of the circus is one of the towers.

The Palace reflects a baroque structure. Its construction dates back to the seventeenth century and is divided over three floors. The peculiarity of the building is represented by the Courtyard of Honor and the Courtyard of the Clock. He underwent restoration work as a result of damage reported after World War II.

The construction of the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore dates back to 1503. It was employed as the seat of the Benedictine women's monastery in Milan. The interior walls are the most important and suggestive attraction, in fact they are entirely frescoed with bright colors that immediately capture the gaze of visitors.

The Basilica, located in Corso di Porta Ticino, is one of the oldest churches in Milan. In the churchyard are the famous Columns of San Lorenzo

These are sixteen marble columns with Corinthian capitals that support the trabeation of a Roman building dating back to the 3rd century, probably the great spas wanted by the Emperor Maximian. The columns were transported to the current location in the fourth century, to complete the nascent Basilica of San Lorenzo.

The Francesco Messina Museum was created in 1974 by the City of Milan, in honor of the Sicilian artist, Francesco Messina. It is located inside the ancient deconsecrated church of S. Sisto. The Museum houses about eighty sculptures and thirty works in paper.

Villa Simonetta dates back to the beginning of the 16th century and is a typical Renaissance patrician villa; it was built on commission of the nobleman Gualtiero Bascapè. Originally it was rectangular, but at the end of the 16th century it was enlarged with two side wings. The main facade is formed from a portico with nine arches with Tuscan columns on rectangular bases. The prestigious villa was decorated both inside and outside by cycles of frescoes, but unfortunately only a few traces remained visible.

The palace was built at the end of the 13th century at the behest of the Borromeo family, and is one of the oldest residences in Milan. Over the years, the palace has undergone several restorations, losing part of the Gothic architecture. It consists of two courtyards, but only the 'honorable' courtyard is the best preserved part of this building. Inside it presents a cycle of frescoes that decorate the central hall and the rich art gallery, works by Michelino di Besozzo.

The symbol of the city of Milan, it was built in the fifteenth century by Francesco Sforza. It was a major military citadels in Europe between the sixteenth and the seventeenth century. Today, it houses the Egyptian Museum, an art gallery, among other galleries and museums of the Viscount.

The arena is a work by architect L. Canonica, inaugurated in August 1807. It was built over the ruins of Spanish fortifications, and is certainly one of the most distinct monuments in the city. You can immediately notice the neoclassical style, the arena has an elliptical shape 238 meters long and 116 meters wide. During the 19th century it was used for parties, tournaments, chariot competitions and shows, to later become the sports center of Milan in the early 1900s. Currently, the plant has been refurbished and is being used by a local football team.

Casa Grondona was built in the late 19th century on commission of the owner of the homonymous mechanical workshop, which at that time was considered the best. The designer of the building was E. Terzaghi, who used a late Renaissance style. The entire building is structured around a fully open courtyard on the back garden.

The aquarium was established in 1906 and is the third oldest in Europe. It is regarded as a very special building with Milanese Art Nouveau architecture. Two years after its construction it was enriched with an Applied Biology Station. During the war it suffered a lot of damage, but following a restoration it reopened in 1963. In 2003 it underwent another restoration that turned it into a real technologically advanced aquarium.

The Museum of Art and Science is located at the Sforzesco Castle. It was founded in 1990 by the will of the German physicist, Gottfried Matthaes. The Museum is located in six rooms, and inside it houses a large collection of Buddhist and African art. It was born to collect and enhance foreign art and culture through paintings, sculptures, tapestries and carpets. The museum is available to the public.

The Palazzo Trivulzio was built in the early 18th century, on commission of the homonymous family and is a work by the architect G. Ruggeri. The facade is modest with decorations where the balcony stands out with the family coat of arms. Inside, however, you can notice the luxury of decorations with rich particularities such as porches, decorated ceilings and lavish furnishings. The palace became famous in the past for the parties held inside it.

This foundation is unique in its kind and among the most famous in Italy. It was created in 1988, on the occasion of the Italianische Zeichnung exhibition, in memory of the well-known collector Antonio Mazzotta. The aim is to enhance the visual art collection through various exhibitions, concerts and conferences. Before creating this foundation, Mazzotta had already published books and created multiples that have made the history of contemporary art, holding exhibitions in Italy and Europe.

The Piccolo Teatro was founded on 14 May 1947, by Giorgio Strehler, Paolo Grassi and Nina Vinchi, and is the first Italian building, in order of time, as well as the best known, in Italy and abroad. “Theatre of Art for All” was the slogan that accompanied the Piccolo at his birth and even today it fully summarizes its aims: to stage quality shows addressed to the wider public possible. Since 1991, the Piccolo Teatro di Milano has also been “Teatro d'Europa”.

The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana is in the building where the headquarters of the famous Biblioteca Ambrosiana, was founded by Federico Borromeo in 1621 to combine its existing library, and initially began as an academy of painting and sculpture.