A day in the splendid Val Cavallina in the province of Bergamo, discovering the historical, artistic and natural heritage of our territory!
Aimed at primary and secondary schools, this tour is recommended in May, September and October so that you can see the silkworms at work!
This trip will allow you to discover the charming Bianzano Castle, the Fal’Fil Museum and the “C’era una volta” (Once upon a time) collection, before arriving at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Luzzana. Walking through nature, you will encounter the sleeping stone The Giant by Giosuè Meli!
FORM for a maximum of 3 classes
DAY PROGRAMME:
MORNING at BIANZANO CASTLE and the FAL’FIL MUSEUM and “C’ERA UNA VOLTA” COLLECTION in RANZANICO (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.):
– Guided tour of Suardi Castle in Bianzano, dating back to the 13th-14th century AD. A fascinating and mysterious castle, from which you can admire a splendid view, listen to ghost stories and follow the traces of the Templars scattered throughout the building. A true medieval gem that houses perfectly preserved frescoes;
– Guided tour of the Fal’Fil Museum and “C’era una volta” (Once upon a time) collection in Ranzanico. This place, part museum, part workshop, was born from the intertwining of silk threads. Its name, Fal’Fil, is a nod to local tradition: in the Bergamo dialect, it means “to flirt”. And you can learn how to make silk thread among the stone fireplaces and Art Nouveau decorations of Palazzo Re in Ranzanico, on a journey through history and craftsmanship that starts with silkworm breeding and ends with the creation of precious silk;
– A unique journey in stages, presenting original tools and technologies from the 17th to the 20th century. And in May and from September to mid-October, you can see the beautiful silkworms at work;
– The upper floors of the palace house the precious “C’era una Volta” (Once Upon a Time) collection, which takes you on a magical journey into our past;
– With antique furnishings, costumes and objects, you can immerse yourself in an evocative and accurate reconstruction of family environments from the 1800s, admiring a small miniature classroom worthy of the novel “Cuore”;
– Worthy of note is the antique games room with an original and fantastic Bergamo puppet theatre complete with puppets!
AFTERNOON OF ART AND NATURE (12.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m./5 p.m.) IN LUZZANA:
– Arrival in Luzzana at 12 p.m./12.30 p.m. and welcome at Castello Giovanelli;
– Packed lunch in the park of Castello Giovanelli in Luzzana, home to the prestigious Donazione Meli Museum of Contemporary Art;
– Castello Giovanelli is not only an impressive medieval building and a completely renovated site, but also has toilets and disabled access in accordance with current regulations;
– The park below has wooden tables and recreational games;
– For those who wish, or in case of adverse weather conditions, there is the possibility of having lunch indoors in a completely renovated medieval hall equipped with tables and chairs;
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME (2 p.m. – 4.30 p.m./5 p.m.):
– Admission to Giovanelli Castle;
– Distribution of art licences to each participant;
– Screening of an introductory video on the art and nature of Luzzana;
– Guided tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art – Meli Donation, which houses the sculpture collection of artist Alberto Meli, Dadaist works by Arp and paintings by Ester Gaini Meli;
– Opportunity to visit the ancient medieval tower of the Castle (by reservation);
– Guided historical walk through the ancient medieval village to “Il Gigante” (The Giant) by Giosuè Meli: an evocative rock sculpture carved into the living rock;
– Museum Diffuso tra Natura e Arte (Museum between Nature and Art). A nature trail with an “adventurous walk”: Who’s afraid of the woods?”: along the nature trail that leads to the pleasant Cascatelle della Valle dell’Acqua waterfalls, following the Bragazzo stream;
COST: €15 per pupil for the whole day (for the visit to the Tower there is an additional cost of €2 per pupil – for English-speaking guides there is an additional cost of €2 per pupil).
Free participation for teachers, accompanying adults and pupils with disabilities.
CONTACTS:
EDUCATIONAL COORDINATION and shared trip bookings in Val Cavallina – Isabella Misso Branca: +39 3333020244, mido24@libero.it
