FAI Spring Days 2026: special openings in Milan and Lombardy

FAI Spring Days 2026: Milan and Lombardy

On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026 the FAI Spring Days take place: a national event dedicated to discovering and enhancing Italy's monumental and landscape heritage. In Lombardy numerous historic palaces, villas, churches and industrial sites—often closed to the public—will open, many with voluntary contributions or priority access for FAI members.

Why attend

The FAI Spring Days are a chance to explore monuments through guided visits led by volunteers and the "Apprendisti Ciceroni", students trained to present local heritage. The event also raises funds for conservation and restoration projects.

Main openings in Milan

• Palazzo delle Finanze – Special access before a major renovation: highlights include a historic vault and an air-raid shelter opened to the public for the first time.
• Palazzo Turati – Routes that link history and fashion in the new Istituto Marangoni campus.
• Tower Libeskind (the "Curvo") – Panoramic visit from the top floor; openings reserved for FAI members.
• Scuola Militare Teulié – A historic military school with interiors tied to notable historical figures.
• Palazzo Beltrami – Civic accounting headquarters typically closed to the public.
• Spazio Tadini – House-museum of Emilio Tadini: access for FAI members.
• Ippodromo Snai San Siro – Green multifunctional site hosting sports and cultural events.
• Sky Campus – Visits to the auditorium and television studios; some openings dedicated to FAI members.
• Officine Edison – Sunday access to prototypes and technology demonstrations.

Highlights in Lombardy

• Villa del Dosso (Somma Lombardo, VA) – A major Portaluppi work open to the public for the first time.
• Traghetto di Leonardo (Imbersago, LC) – Historic ferry crossing of the Adda, part of a local enhancement project.
• San Michele complex and Oratory of Santo Stefano (Torre De Busi, BG) – Restorations revealed 15th-century fresco cycles.
• Church of San Bernardino (Caravaggio, BG) – Special itinerary focusing on the Galliari decorations.
• Villa Romei Longhena Provaglio (Castenedolo, BS) – 18th-century villa with decorated halls open to FAI members.
• Prefecture Palace (Como) – 17th-century building significant to the city's history.
• Palazzo Magio Grasselli (Cremona) – Noble residence notable for its painted decorations.
• Palazzo Bonatti (Mantua) – Important Renaissance residence available for visits.
• Villa Cambiaghi (Monza) – Historic educational site opening for the event.

Practical information

Dates: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026.
Access: most visits are available with a voluntary contribution; some openings are reserved for FAI members or require booking. Volunteers and Apprendisti Ciceroni make the visits possible.

Check official FAI channels before visiting to confirm schedules, booking requirements and any updates on special openings.