Salmeggia 400
Nembro celebrates the 4th centenary of Enea Salmeggia, il Talpino
About Salmeggia 400
A tribute to 'il Talpino'
Salmeggia 400 is the cultural review with which Nembro, a municipality in the Province of Bergamo in the Seriana Valley, celebrates the fourth centenary of the death of Enea Salmeggia (circa 1565 – 1626), a painter known as 'il Talpino' and one of the most important figures in 17th-century Lombard art. Salmeggia was born in Salmezza, a hamlet of Nembro, and his devotional painting profoundly marked the churches in the Bergamo area.
A widespread review
The project, promoted by the Municipality of Nembro together with the Fondazione Adriano Bernareggi, with the contribution of Fondazione Creberg and numerous associations and parishes, aims to 'restore centrality to the artist's figure'. For this reason, it is structured into a multi-month calendar that intertwines moments of study, field experiences, and festive occasions: art history conferences, an orchestral concert, guided itineraries through the museums and churches of Bergamo and the valley, cultural walks, and a concluding exhibition.
In Salmeggia's footsteps
The common thread is the rediscovery of Salmeggia's places: from the churches that house his altarpieces to the paths connecting Nembro to the Sanctuary of Zuccarello, up to Salmeggia's native village. The review is an opportunity to get to know not only an artist but also a territory – the Seriana Valley – through the eyes of someone who depicted it with his brush four centuries ago.
Salmeggia 400 — edition 2026
In 2026, Salmeggia 400 celebrates the 4th centenary of Enea Salmeggia's death with a review that runs from February until the summer. Promoted by the Municipality of Nembro and the Fondazione Adriano Bernareggi, it includes art history conferences, a concert by the Enea Salmeggia Orchestra, presentations and guided tours in churches, urban itineraries through the museums and churches of Bergamo, walks along Salmeggia's paths, and a concluding exhibition. The events take place in various venues between Nembro, Bergamo, and the Seriana Valley.
Programme Salmeggia 400 2026
Calendar of main events (February–June 2026):
- February 19 and March 5 — conferences by Prof. Fernando Noris on Salmeggia's devotional painting, at the 'Tullio Carrara' Library.
- March 7 — concert by the Enea Salmeggia Orchestra at the Auditorium Modernissimo.
- March 22 — public presentation and guided tour of the Church of San Martino.
- May 16 — theatrical guided tour by 'La Gilda delle Arti'.
- May 24 — cultural walk 'In his footsteps', with CAI and GAN.
- June 2 — 'Salmeggia On the Road' bus tour visiting multiple locations.
- Subsequently, urban itineraries through Bergamo's museums and churches and a concluding exhibition.
The complete and updated program is published by the Municipality of Nembro and the Fondazione Adriano Bernareggi.
Highlights Salmeggia 400 2026
The concert by the Enea Salmeggia Orchestra, the guided tours of Salmeggia's churches, and the 'Salmeggia On the Road' tour.
Prices Salmeggia 400 2026
Practical information — Salmeggia 400
Where
Nembro (BG) and various locations: Biblioteca Centro Cultura 'Tullio Carrara', Auditorium Modernissimo, churches in the Seriana Valley and Bergamo.
When
From February until the summer of 2026, with events spread over several months.
Information
Full program and booking for guided tours available on the channels of the Municipality of Nembro and the Fondazione Adriano Bernareggi.
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Where does it take place — Salmeggia 400
Biblioteca Centro Cultura Tullio Carrara e sedi varie
Piazza Italia, 24027 Nembro