Historic residences and Salone Off: monument itineraries and events in

Historic residences and Salone Off: monument itineraries and events in Piedmont

May is a month of cultural openings for historic residences: the Association of Historic Houses in Italy (ADSI) organizes initiatives that promote protection, access and the cultural use of monuments. The collaboration with the Turin International Book Fair brings historic homes into the spotlight.

• Main period: Salone Off, 8–19 May 2026 — seven properties in the provinces of Turin and Cuneo host events, partially free, focused on history, art and local heritage.
• ADSI National Day: 24 May 2026 — more than 500 private residences open free of charge across Italy; in Piedmont 36 sites will be accessible, including palaces, castles, villas and historic gardens.

Selected events and practical schedule

• Saturday 9 May 2026 — Villa Bona, Carignano (TO), 17:00: author event "Vegania" with Angelo Berton, in collaboration with ADSI; reservation advised (info: [email protected], Tel: 3392651393).
• Sunday 10 May 2026 — Historic Chialva Distillery, Pancalieri (TO), 15:00–17:00: guided visits, presentations and tastings within the "Omnia Menta" program; free event with mandatory reservation (info and bookings: www.menta.it/visite/).
• Saturday 16 May 2026 — Palazzo dei Conti di Bricherasio (TO), 16:00: meeting with author Beppe Minello and presentation of the novel "Anonima Cronisti"; event in cooperation with ADSI.
• Sunday 17 May 2026 — Castello della Margarita (CN), visits and open-air atelier, 10:00–18:00: plein-air painting with students from the Cuneo Art School; courtyard access free, guided tours of the garden and the Chinese apartment are paid (€10, every 45 minutes; no booking required).
• Sunday 17 May 2026 — Villa Corinna, Villanova Mondovì (CN), 10:00–12:30 / 14:30–18:00: exhibition "Browsing the World" on travel books and atlases from the late 19th and early 20th centuries; exhibition free, park and selected rooms accessible for a fee (info and bookings: 3402500419, [email protected]).

How to attend: check the ADSI official program for the full calendar and updates. Many events require prior booking; verify times and participation rules before visiting.