On giugno - 12 - 2012
DIMORE STORICHE ITALIANE
The handy unique platform to discover Italian Historical Mansions
http://www.dimorestoricheitaliane.it
Historical venues as art promulgators
The historical, artistic and architectural heritage of each country, is an essential part of its cultural identity. Every palace, castle, villa or garden has his own story, and memory that must not be forgotten. Thus, the Italian Historic Houses Association was founded in 1977 to pass on culture and traditions to future generations through the conservation of historic buildings and gardens, contributing to the protection of cultural heritage.
The events promoted by the association are always located in the roundabouts of a historical mansion open to the public.
Here is a quick overview of the current events and the adjacent Historical Mansions:
In COMO: BRUGHEL’S DYNASTY IN VILLA OLMO
Villa Olmo Via Cantoni, 1 – 22100 Como
Thursday-Tuesday 09.00-20.00 Friday-Sunday 09.00-22.00
Monday Close
Tel. +39 031 571 979
Adjacent Mansion:
VILLA LA QUIETE
The villa is located in Tremezzo on the western shore of Lake Como, which has inspired countless poetic essays, descriptions and studies since ancient Roman times. Nestled between the gentle slopes of the Monti Lariani, Lake Como has a particularly mild climate due to its fortunate geographic position. The mansion dates back to the 16th century and was restored in the second half of the 18th century in a baroque style and so it has remained ever since. Villa La Quiete is currently available as a luxury and exclusive accommodation.
In BERGAMO: CARLO CERESA
Gamec – Galleria d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea
Via San Tomaso, 52
24121 – Bergamo (BG)
Tel. +39 035 399528
Adjacent Mansions:
Il CHIOSTRO
The Chiostro is in the heart of upper Bergamo, facing the San Francesco cloister, close to the enchanting Piazza Vecchia. Walking through a marvellous old original wooden gate, visitors will gain access to the privacy of an interior courtyard with a portico, a central well, a wrought iron balcony and a blown glass door, being lodged in a mansion house dating back to the XIV and XVII centuries.
VILLA MORONI
The Moroni are natives of the province of Bergamo and, apart from Giovanni Battista Moroni, the famous sixteenth-century portrait painter, military engineers, architects, bishops, cardinals and prominent figures in politics, have given privileges and titles of nobility to the family. The Moroni family started purchasing lands in Stezzano from the mid 1400s to consolidate what was to become an important estate of lands and buildings centred around sericulture and silk production.The country villa in Stezzano was one of the four large mansions of the family; at the beginning of the 1800s the Moroni brothers, Count Alessandro and Pietro, appointed the architect Giacomo Bianconi to make all the changes needed to realise a mansion in neoclassical style, he was a pupil of Piermarini and chose the Royal Palace in Monza as his architectural model. Under reservation it is possible to visit the historical rooms of the Villa.
In BRESCIA: SPRING IN CASTELLO QUISTINI
CASTELLO QUISTINI
Just outside the walls of the castle’s main Rovato, in the magnificent lands of Franciacorta rises Quistini Castle. Built around 1560 as a fortified residence of campaign is surrounded by walls and towers to control the perimeter. Spring has been the occasion for the Castle to open to the public the ancient palace and beautiful gardens. From 1 April, open all Sundays and holidays from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 15.00 to 18.00 until the end of July.
Via Sopramura 3/A, 25038 Rovato (Bs)
Tel +39 320 8519177
Mail info@castelloquistini.com
Adjacent Mansion:
FONDAZIONE UGO DA COMO
Nestled amongst the stunning Southern hills of Lake Garda, in the heart of the historical centre of Lonato, lies the home of the Ugo Da Como Foundation: La Rocca Visconteo Veneta. This imposing structure once belonged to a senator from nearby Brescia, Ugo Da Como who wished to create a ‘city of culture’ within these peaceful surroundings. The Casa del Podestà is furnished to reflect the opulent Italian style of the 900’s. An evocative visit takes you through the furnished rooms of the Museum, home also to a stunning library filled with a precious ancient book collection. The house is surrounded by splendid private gardens and the last step of the visit takes you up to the Visconti-Venetian fortress, La Rocca Visconteo Veneta, admired by Napoleon himself, and from whose imposing bastions you can enjoy an amazing panorama of Lake Garda.
by Chiara Spagnoli
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