May in Milan: Italia Nostra schedules visits and lectures on

May with Italia Nostra Milan: a month of culture, history and architecture

Italia Nostra Milan's May programme includes guided visits and public lectures aimed at exploring the city's and the nation's cultural heritage — from mid‑century design to medieval social history and alpine engineering.

• 5 May, 17:30 — Visit to Casa Lana: a guided visit focusing on the 1960s interiors and the collaboration between printer Gianni Lana and architect/designer Ettore Sottsass. The visit ends with a reception at the Triennale. Reservation required: [email protected].
• 14 May, 17:30 — Lecture “The women of the Altavilla household”: a talk on female figures in the Norman Altavilla dynasty, based on medieval sources and testimonies. Venue: Circolo Caldara. Booking recommended: [email protected].
• 19 May, 17:30 — Lecture “200 years of the Stelvio Pass”: discussion on engineer Carlo Donegani and the construction of Italy's highest carriageable road, an emblem of human ingenuity in the alpine landscape.

The programme provides multiple opportunities to deepen knowledge and promote the cultural heritage. For details and registration visit Italia Nostra Milan's website or contact the local section.