In the Park with Giacomo Quarenghi: exhibition at Casa Suardi

In the Park with Giacomo Quarenghi

From 1 April to 27 June 2026 Casa Suardi presents an exhibition curated by Piervaleriano Angelini that explores Giacomo Quarenghi's contribution to landscape design between the 18th and 19th centuries. The show draws on a valuable collection of drawings from the Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai and the Historical Archives, combining technical plans and imaginative landscape views.

• When: 1 April – 27 June 2026
• Opening: Wednesday 1 April, 17:30 (guided tour by the curator)
• Where: Casa Suardi, Piazza Vecchia, Bergamo
• Admission: free during opening hours
• Opening hours: Monday–Friday 09:00–17:30; Saturday 09:00–13:00
• Organiser: Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai
• Contacts: Tel. +39 035 399430 — Email: [email protected]

The exhibition shows how, at a time when the garden became a key setting to express new social tastes, Russia turned into an extraordinary workshop for the English-style park. Quarenghi designed pavilions, music rooms and coffeehouses where exotic references gradually gave way to a new language closely tied to classical antiquity. The itinerary presents technical projects and landscape fantasies that illustrate the balance between classically inspired architecture and the natural environment.

Practical note: Casa Suardi is located in Bergamo's historic centre. For accessibility information or guided visits, contact the Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai. Admission is free, but check the official channels or phone for any schedule updates.