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

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.

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 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”.

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.

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 Guido Sutermeister Civic Museum collects the materials found by the engineer Guido Sutermeister during the years 1925 and 1964. These findings demonstrate the existence of a local civilization since the Bronze Age. The Museum consists of five rooms where the materials are exhibited.

The Teatro and Congress Center or rather Teatro Cantoni was home, during the twentieth century, of the homonymous Legnanese cotton mill and is currently the venue of seminars on Art and Theatre. It also hosted the various essays of the Teatro Junior School of 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 first feature of Villa San Carlo Borromeo is that of being a house-museum. It is a historic villa built during the 14th century. This is located in a beautiful park with an area of eleven hectares. It is a permanent museum with a rich collection of works of art in every corner of the building. Currently, in addition to the Museum, the Villa also houses a 5-star luxury hotel.

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.

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 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.

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 museum was created by Giancarlo Tosi in the twentieth century and was placed on a department store in the homonymous agricultural company. In the gallery we find the greatest documentations of the evolution of the work activity of the beginning of the 20th century. These important testimonies are given by tractors of different brands.