Notte delle Note all'Abbazia
The monastery by candlelight between medieval music and scriptorium
About Notte delle Note
The monastery by candlelight
The Notte delle Note all'Abbazia is a special event at the Abbey of Morimondo (Province of Milan), also known as "The monastery by candlelight". It is a guided night tour of the scriptorium of the Cistercian complex, accompanied by live medieval music played on the harp and vielle, instruments typical of the ancient repertoire.
Art, history, and ancient music
The scriptorium was the place where monks copied and illuminated manuscripts: visiting it at night, lit by candles and immersed in the sounds of medieval music, restores the serene and spiritual atmosphere of the monastery. The tour combines a narrative of the abbey's history and monastic life with listening to ancient music, in a journey that engages all the senses.
An intimate experience
Organized by the Fondazione Abbatia Sancte Marie de Morimundo, the Notte delle Note is an intimate and fascinating experience, designed for a small and attentive audience. It is part of the rich calendar of cultural initiatives at the Abbey of Morimondo, which offers concerts, tours, and meetings dedicated to enhancing the monastic heritage, in the evocative setting of the Ticino Park.
Notte delle Note — edition 2026
The 2026 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at 9:00 PM. The guided night tour leads participants into the scriptorium of the Abbey of Morimondo, lit by candlelight, accompanied by medieval music performed on harp and vielle. The initiative is organized by the Fondazione Abbatia Sancte Marie de Morimundo and takes place by reservation.
Programme Notte delle Note 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — 9:00 PM
- Guided night tour of the Abbey of Morimondo's scriptorium, by candlelight
- Live musical accompaniment with harp and vielle (medieval music)
- Narration of the abbey's history and monastic life
The event, also titled "The monastery by candlelight," is by reservation for a limited audience.
Highlights Notte delle Note 2026
Prices Notte delle Note 2026
Practical information — Notte delle Note
Where
Abbey of Morimondo, Piazza San Bernardo 1, Morimondo (Province of Milan).
How to get there
Morimondo can be reached by car from Milan and Abbiategrasso, in the Ticino Park. Parking is available near the village.
Booking
Visit by mandatory reservation through the Fondazione Abbatia.
Contacts
Fondazione Abbatia Sancte Marie de Morimundo — [email protected] — +39 02 94961919
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Where does it take place — Notte delle Note
Abbazia di Morimondo
Piazza San Bernardo 1, 20081 Morimondo