Things to do in San Zenone al Lambro Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Oasis of the Bosco di Montorfano Hut covers an area of 4 hectares. Since 1990, a series of works began to renaturate the oasis, enriching it with typical plants of the Po Valley. Within the area, three main bands of vegetation were created: the first with hygrophilous species, the second subject to periodic flooding, and finally the drier one. As for the fauna, there are several species of amphibians. The Oasis can be visited and guided views are also organized.

The castle dates back to 1243 and has a quadrilateral structure with high corner towers. In 1532, it was purchased by Gian Giacomo Medici of the family of Nosigia of Milan, who transformed it into a marquisate. In 1981, the castle was purchased by the Province of Milan. In 1998, the restoration of the surrounding areas, halls and frescoes began dating back to the mid-16th century. The structure was reopened to the public in October 2001.

The Castle was built from 1422, based on written testimonies and is the oldest possession of the Borromeo in Lombardy. This original structure includes the walls, the tower, the rivellino and the great moat. The centuries-old plants of the enclosed garden, the courtyard, the frescoed rooms contribute to creating a unique atmosphere. It is currently in excellent condition and is open to the public.

The imposing Castle of Tolcinasco dates back to the 16th century and was built at the behest of the D'Adda family. Initially its purpose was to barn and only later it was used as an agricultural court. Today it is considered as one of the most beautiful examples of fortified casina. It is currently privately owned.

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 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 Cascina Monlue' was built in the 13th century, initially as an abbey. Over the years, an agricultural core has grown. Today, only the church dedicated to San Lorenzo and a part of the cloister remains of the monastery. Arci took care of it for several years, organizing concerts and DJ sets. Thanks to these programs, the farmhouse was the center of the Milanese summer evenings, however, in 2008, the activity was interrupted.

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 Corneliano Castle was built in 1385. In 1700 the castle was owned by the Bigli family, and later it passed to the Borromeo family, to which it belonged for several centuries. Currently, various events such as weddings, ceremonies and meetings are organized in this ancient castle.

The first information on Cascina Cavriano dates back to 1014. It was used as a refuge for the inhabitants of Milan during the conquest of Barbarossa. Today it is a rural structure dedicated to family-run agriculture. It has an agritourism section that hosts nature lovers who can also stay in touch with farm animals.

The structure of the Liberty Palace was conceived by the architect Migliorini, being part of an ancient point in the city where the merchants met for many years. This is the only structure left of the old complex. Its feature is the stained glass windows as well as the ceramic tiles that create beautiful interior decorations.

Porta Ticinese is one of the six main gates of Milan, obtained inside the Bastions. Today characterized by the presence of the neoclassical door of Cagnola and the adjoining datiary 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 construction of the Spanish walls took place between 1548 and 1562, at the behest of Ferrante I Gonzaga, governor at the time of the city, when he was under Spanish rule. The initial project to strengthen the city's defenses, carried out by Giovanni Maria Olgiati, provided for the construction of a new imposing castle in the southern part of the city, but the project came set aside for the excessive burden and it was preferred to build a new city wall better suited to the progress of military technique.

More than two thousand pieces are exhibited in the windows at child height of this museum. But more than quantity, it is the quality of the objects on display that are chosen with extreme care and that are arranged in such a way as to develop a story and stimulate the imagination of children. The toys on display date back to the 18th century until the 20th century. Of great importance are also the educational workshops where children have the opportunity to build a toy.

It is a structure in late Baroque style, the work of the architects Arrigoni, Croce and Raffagno. Its construction dates back to the 17th century, initially it was a cemetery for the dead of the Ca' Granda. The original core of the complex is the church which has a plan in the shape of a cross. An octagonal dome crowned by the slender lantern rises at the intersection of the arms. Since 1958 the complex has been owned by the Municipality and is often used as an exhibition space for exhibitions, screenings and cultural events.

The Monument to the Five Days was created by the great artist Giuseppe Grandi. It depicts in an allegorical way the famous “5 days of Milan”, namely the popular rebellion of the Risorgimento. Every day is represented by a female figure who expresses the feelings of the people until the moment of victory.

The building is located in the heart of Milan, behind the Palace of Justice. It is a historic building from the 15th century, characterized by famous cloisters and the splendid frescoes hall. It contains a courtyard and a refectory that has been refurbished and adapted into a lounge for various parties and presentations with a capacity for 200 guests.

The Palace of Justice in Milan is a relatively new building, which was built by the architect Marcello Piacentini, in the years 1932 and 1940. The interior of the building is beautifully decorated with high reliefs, mosaics, frescoes and statues that illustrate the history of Justice. The main facade and the entrance are dominated by impressive Latin phrases, concerning the principles of Justice.

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 Ospedale Maggiore holds well over 2800 artistic goods, including paintings, sculptures and objects dating back to the XVI-XXI centuries. The famous Quadreria contains portraits of benefactors of the hospital ranging from the late '400 to the present day, and sculptures and sacred objects. Beyond artistic relevance, the Quadreria is famous for the complexity of its keys to reading. Also of great importance are the portraits of the most famous presidents and doctors who worked in the hospital.

It is one of the historical places of the Milanese theater. Since 2010 it has been run by Tieffe Teatro, which offers several seasonal shows.

The Church of Sant'Andrea was built in the 16th century by Merlo and Carlo Giuseppe. It is structured by a single, simple central nave and inside there are two altars, built according to the Baroque style of the eighteenth century.

The Museum of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Passione presents to the public a testimony of the religious art heritage. The Museum is located inside the church of Santa Maria. It was built in 1486, in Baroque style and decorated by the painter Ambrogio Bergognone.

The Paleontological Archaeological Museum is located in the Palazzo Comunale. The museum was built in 1979 by Dr. Virginio Caccia, who was very passionate about paleontology. In the museum there are exhibits found in the territory of this municipality. The materials are divided into some rooms among which two rooms are destined for the paleontological section while the others are for finds such as: tableware, anaphora and mosaics. It is currently located in the property of the Municipality.

The building was designed by the Florentine architect Filarete, and is famous because it was one of the first Renaissance buildings in Milan. The construction was started in the mid-'400 on commission of the Duke of Milan, with the aim of providing the city with a single large hospital for the hospitalization and care of the sick. Although built in the Baroque era, the 300-meter-long façade has the fifteenth-century decorative elements. Today the building is home to the University of Milan.

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 Colonna del Verziere is part of the most famous monuments in Milan, built in the Baroque style, it is called this way, by the famous Verziere market that was held around the column. It consists of a granite column from Baveno, with the statue of Christ on top. The shelves at its base also served as an altar for outdoor masses. It is one of the very few columns of Milan, which has survived to the present day.

Following the collapse of the bell tower of St. Stephen in 1642, the church was renovated once in 1679 by Giovanni Andrea Biffi (one of the architects of the Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano), who intervened mainly on the facade dand

Palazzo Isimbardi dates back to the fifteenth century and is located in the oldest part of the city. Over the years the building was renovated several times. The long façade has large stucco frames and inside there is a porch courtyard. Inside the rooms of the palace we can admire numerous works of art and decorations, dating back to different historical periods.

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 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.

The Archbishop's Palace is located in Piazza Fontana and is the work of several architects. Over the centuries the palace has been rebuilt many times, and today only a part that preserves medieval architecture and a hamlet with decorations have remained intact. During the renovation in the late 19th century, fourteenth-century frescoes were found, which decorated the living room. Part of these frescoes and others recovered in other spaces of the building are exhibited today in the Archbishopric.

A museum of twenty rooms that collects the history and artistic works of the Cathedral of Milan. It was inaugurated in 1953. Here you can appreciate the works of sanctuary, graphics, paintings and sketches in clay.

The Treasure of the Duomo was recently moved to the New Great Museum of the Duomo in Milan, located in the Royal Palace. It is composed of precious jewellery and ivory objects, sacred furnishings, paintings and statues known throughout Europe for their priceless value.

Located in the heart of Milan, the Teatro Nuovo was born in 1938 on a project of the architect Lancia. It has a capacity of 1,100 seats and hosts events of all kinds like big-name fashion parades, concerts and other major international gala.

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.

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 Casa Fontana Silvestri was built in the twelfth century. It was the home of the guardian of the Oriental Gate, Angelo Fontana. Its current appearance is attributed to the reconstruction made in the fourteenth century. The building is developed around the courtyard. Originally the façade was rich in frescoes by Bramante, but over the centuries they have almost all disappeared, you can see only a few remains under the cornice.

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.

Palazzo Berri Meregalli was built in the early 1900s by the architect Giulio Ulisse Arata. The architecture of the palace is a mix of styles, of Neo-Romanesque, Neo-Gothic and Neo-Renaissance fused together with great skill. The building consists of two facades decorated with arches, bricks and statues. The door is reminiscent of the entrance of a medieval castle above which you can see monstrous sculptures and polychrome mosaics.

The palace was built in the mid-20th century, by the collaboration of three architects. The monument consists of two buildings with façades clad in marble and decorated with bas-reliefs by A. Martini. On the base there are rectangular portals with frames with floral motifs. In the 1950s, the building underwent a renovation and was used as municipal offices. Since 2009, the palace has been home to the Museo del Novecento.

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 famous Palazzo Serbelloni in which Napoleon Bonaparte lived for three months is built in neoclassical style and was one of the first palaces erected in that course. The building was built above an existing seventeenth-century building. A prominent element on the facade is the neoclassical loggia designed by the architect S. Cantoni. The large room has been named Sala Napoleonica, and is used to host conferences and events.

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

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.

Splendid example of mastery of 1400 architects. The construction of this enormous church began in 1386 and ended during 1900. From the roof, a beautiful view on Milan and Po Valley. Inside the Dome there is the Cathedral Museum with priceless treasur

The headquarters of the seminar in Milan was inaugurated in December 1564, to implement the decisions of the Council of Trent. It was originally located near the Church of St. Vitto, but a year later it was moved to an area further north. Joseph II wanted it to be the only institution that formed clerics of theology of the dioceses of Lombardy. The institution was in force until 1839, when the remaining pupils passed to the Seveso Gymnasial Seminary.

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.

Palazzo Castiglioni was built in the early 1900s by the architect Sommaruga and is the first Art Nouveau building in the city. The building consists of three floors with a stone base and two facades. The windows are narrow and tall, decorated with putti reggi. Even if the building has undergone a restoration, losing its authenticity, the wonderful staircase remains intact flanked by shiny settlers and metal railings with floral motifs.

Located inside of the Teatro alla Scala, it was established in 1913. There is a great collection of costumes, letters of composers, musical instruments, and other collections. Its library houses over 45,000 volumes.