Ville Aperte in Brianza Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Spring Openings
The 20th anniversary of Ville Aperte in Brianza will be marked by a spring edition running from April 23 to May 1, 2022. This event will allow the public to explore thirteen historic villas situated in 13 municipalities across Lombardy, spanning more than 120 km in Monza and Brianza, Lecco, Como, Milan, and Varese. The focus is on 'Ville di delizia,' particularly 16th-century structures. Prominent villas include Villa Borromeo D'Adda, Reggia di Monza, and Villa Sormani Marzorati Uva. Special activities will feature 'Residenze nobiliari' in Monza and a bike tour on April 25. President Luca Santambrogio noted the expansion from a handful of municipalities to 85, drawing over 27,000 visitors despite various challenges, with support from local authorities and cultural organizations.
Key facts
- Ville Aperte in Brianza celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022.
- Spring edition runs from April 23 to May 1, 2022.
- 13 historic villas open in 13 municipalities across Lombardy.
- Route covers over 120 km across five provinces: Monza and Brianza, Lecco, Como, Milan, and Varese (autumn).
- Event returns to original format focusing on 'Ville di delizia,' mostly 16th-century complexes.
- Participating municipalities include Arcore, Cesano Maderno, Desio, Meda, Monza, Vimercate, Missaglia, Monticello, Varenna, Cernobbio, Inverigo, Bollate, and Lainate.
- Notable villas include Reggia di Monza, Villa Borromeo D'Adda, Palazzo Arese Borromeo, Palazzo Trotti, Villa Monastero, Villa Sormani Marzorati Uva, and Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta.
- Last edition attracted over 27,000 visitors despite pandemic and bad weather.
- President Luca Santambrogio highlighted growth from few municipalities to 85.
- Event supported by Brianzacque, Fondazione Augusto Rancilio, and multiple cultural institutions.
Entities
Artists
- Lose
- Mattia Bortoloni
- Carlo Antonio Procaccini
- Giovanni Stefano Montalto
- Giovanni Paolo Cavagna
Institutions
- Province of Monza and Brianza
- Brianzacque
- Fondazione Augusto Rancilio
- Chamber of Commerce of Milan Monza Brianza Lodi
- ICOM Italia
- Touring Club
- FAI Delegation of Monza
- Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane
- Associazione Interessi Metropolitani
- Unione Nazionale Pro Loco Italiane
- Italia Nostra (Monza section)
- Regis – Rete dei giardini storici
- Ministry of Culture
- Ville Aperte in Brianza
- Palazzo Arese Borromeo
- Villa De Ferrari Bagatti Valsecchi
- Villa la Rocchetta
- Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta
- Villa Gianetti
- Villa Majnoni d'Intignano
- Palazzo Rasini
- UNESCO
Locations
- Lombardy
- Monza and Brianza
- Lecco
- Como
- Milan
- Varese
- Arcore
- Cesano Maderno
- Desio
- Meda
- Monza
- Vimercate
- Missaglia
- Monticello
- Varenna
- Cernobbio
- Inverigo
- Bollate
- Lainate
- Italy
- Brianza
- Merate
- Bosisio Parini
- Saronno
- Erba
- Cavenago di Brianza