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

An amusement park with 5 thematic areas: the historic Minitalia, the world of pirates, that of cowboys, the rides inspired by the sketches of Leonardo da Vinci and the futuristic Belle Epoque. All in 200,000 square meters surrounded by greenery.

The castle of Urgnano was built by Archbishop Giovanni, in 1354, after his brother Luchino Visconti died. Over the centuries he had several owners, finally passing, once and for all, to the municipality. The building has a quadrilateral shape with four towers at the end. To make it difficult to attack enemies, he is surrounded by the moat. It has two entrances, one to the north and the other on the other side, and is built entirely of terracotta. Inside it is divided in half, to the west there is the courtyard, to the east the roof garden.

The Nativity Scene Museum was established in 1974 by the first parish priest of Brembo, Don Giacomo Piazzoli. The exhibition is divided into two floors, where more than nine hundred cribs different by origin and age are exhibited. The fine collection includes cribs dating from the eighteenth to the twentieth century.

The African Museum is located inside the rooms of the convent of Basella di Urgnano, built in 1984 by the Passionists. The Museum exhibits objects from schools and craft workshops in Kenya and Tanzania.

The Castle of Malpaga was purchased in 1456 by Bartolomeo Colleoni. He restored it with the aim of making it a private residence, but eventually it became a fortress. Inside the Castle there were special frescoes from different eras and important artists.

The Castle of Cavernago was erected between 1243 and 1470. It was purchased by the famous leader Bartolomeo Colleoni. Its structure is square but has typical elements of a military fortification. Currently, it is the property of Prince Gonzaga of Vescovate.