FAI Spring Days in Castiglione delle Stiviere

The FAI in Castiglione delle Stiviere

The FAI Spring Days are one of the most beloved cultural events in Italy: for a weekend, the FAI - Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano opens the doors of palaces, churches, gardens, and historical sites that are normally closed or not easily accessible. In Castiglione delle Stiviere, a town in the province of Mantua, the initiative invites visitors to rediscover the heritage of a center that, between the Renaissance and the modern era, played a leading role in the Mantuan landscape.

Places Open

Three main sites are open: the Castle of Castiglione, a fortification that for centuries was the defensive and political core of the city; the Church of San Sebastiano, linked to the local religious history and urban transformations of the center; and the Church of the Capuchins, a testament to the Franciscan presence in the area and the convent's role in the community. An itinerary that spans centuries of Castiglione's history.

The Apprentice Cic erones

Visitors are guided by FAI volunteers and the Apprentice Cic erones, students who, after a training course, accompany the public by recounting the historical and artistic events of the places. This is one of the most beautiful aspects of the FAI Days: the transmission of heritage entrusted to the younger generation, who become custodians and storytellers of their city's history.

An Opportunity Not to Be Missed

The FAI Spring Days are an invitation to look at Castiglione delle Stiviere with new eyes, crossing thresholds that are usually closed and letting yourself be told the story of a land rich in memory. Participation is with a free contribution to support FAI's activities.