Ville Aperte in Brianza – Spring Edition
Delightful villas and historic residences open to the public in Brianza
About Ville Aperte in Brianza Spring
A Weekend Among Villas and Historic Residences
Ville Aperte in Brianza is a widespread event promoted by the Province of Monza and Brianza which, on weekends in May, opens villas, historic residences, parks, gardens, churches, and art sites normally not accessible to the public. The festival extends over a large territory which includes, in addition to the Monza Brianza area, also municipalities in the Metropolitan City of Milan and the provinces of Lecco and Como.
"Stories That Remain"
The spring edition of 2026, the 24th, has the theme "Stories That Remain": each place holds memories, characters, and events that span time and continue to speak to us. The common thread enhances the narrative dimension of the heritage, inviting visitors to read the stories that made each facade, hall, or garden great behind them.
Guided Tours for Everyone
The format includes guided visits and tours designed for both adults and families, curated by associations specializing in cultural enhancement. Among the symbolic places are the grand villas that have made Brianza famous, residences of nobles and holiday homes for the Lombard aristocracy. With its reference headquarters in Monza, the provincial capital, Ville Aperte is now an anticipated event that attracts thousands of visitors and tells the historical and landscape identity of this corner of Lombardy.
Ville Aperte in Brianza Spring — edition 2026
The Spring 2026 edition, the 24th, is held on weekends from May 9th to 17th with the theme "Stories That Remain". A total of 48 cultural sites are open to the public in 35 municipalities across four provinces: Monza and Brianza, Metropolitan City of Milan, Lecco, and Como. Guided tours and visits for adults and families will animate historic residences, villas, parks, and churches.
Programme Ville Aperte in Brianza Spring 2026
Saturday, May 9th — Opening
- 6:00 PM — Inaugural concert at Spazio Stendhal, Villa Tittoni in Desio
- Among the new features, the entrance of Villa Burba Medici Cornaggia in Rho, visitable on Saturday, May 9th
Weekend of May 16th-17th
- In Lurago d'Erba "Fanta-city: The Hero's Journey", a narrated tour through the countryside from Villa Sormani to the Pomelasca estate, guided by three storytellers
Format
- 48 cultural sites open in 35 municipalities of Monza and Brianza, Milan, Lecco, and Como
- Guided visits and tours for adults and families on weekends from May 9th to 17th
- Edition theme: "Stories That Remain"
Highlights Ville Aperte in Brianza Spring 2026
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Practical information — Ville Aperte in Brianza Spring
Where
Villas, historic residences, parks, and art sites in numerous municipalities of Monza and Brianza, Metropolitan City of Milan, Lecco, and Como.
How to Get There
The locations are spread across the territory: Monza and the main centers are connected by train from Milan. For tours, car or local public transport is recommended.
Booking
Many guided tours require booking. Full program, open locations, and methods on the official website villeaperte.info.
Contacts
Province of Monza and Brianza — villeaperte.info
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Where does it take place — Ville Aperte in Brianza Spring
Ville e dimore storiche della Brianza
Via Tomaso Grossi 9, 20900 Monza