Mantovarchitettura 2026: UNESCO Chair Thematic Week (Polimi) in Mantua

When: 19–22 May 2026
Where: Casa del Mantegna, Mantua (UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Sabbioneta)

As part of Mantovarchitettura, the Politecnico di Milano's Mantua campus organises a Thematic Week led by its UNESCO Chair in Architectural Preservation and Planning in Heritage Cities. The event addresses the intersection of architecture and climate change within urban heritage contexts.

The programme includes keynote lectures, thematic sessions and international case studies showcasing practical tools and recent research for sustainable conservation and urban planning.

• Main topics: urban environmental risk management (with a focus on flooding), monitoring of climate impacts on cities, digital tools for heritage, and economic and planning strategies for adaptation.
• Audience: professionals, researchers, local administrators, students and cultural heritage practitioners.
• Venue: Casa del Mantegna, a notable 15th-century building in Mantua's historic centre.
• Participation: free; registration and details are available on the event's official website.

The Thematic Week provides actionable insights for those engaged in safeguarding and planning for UNESCO-listed cities, emphasising methods for prevention, monitoring and intervention grounded in modern data and technologies.

To attend or consult the full schedule, please check the official event website for registration procedures and updates.