Considered a jewel of the Renaissance, the Suardi Oratory in Trescore Balneario houses the cycle of frescoes that Lorenzo Lotto completed in 1524, dedicated to the stories of Saint Barbara and Saint Brigid.
At the behest of Giovan Battista Suardi, in the 16th century the Oratory was frescoed by the Venetian artist with a propitiatory cycle, created after an astrologer had predicted floods and inundations – possibly real events, but also a possible allusion to the Protestant descent. The cycle is imbued with sacred, symbolic, esoteric and alchemical references, which merge into the artist’s fascinating enigmatic imagery, inviting the visitor to search for their meaning.
For more details, see: www.lestagionidellotto.it, www.lorenzolottotrescore.it
VISIT INFORMATION:
– Accompanied tours of Lorenzo Lotto’s frescoes in the Suardi Oratory are possible for the period
from 1st March to 30th November;
– Accompanied tours take place EXCLUSIVELY BY BOOKING, by calling +39 035944777, or by sending an email to info@prolocotrescore.it or by calling +39 3290064989 (from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.);
– Individual accompanied tours every Sunday by appointment (maximum 25 people):
first visit from 3 p.m. to 3.45 p.m; possibly a second visit from 4.15 p.m. to 5 p.m.;
– Accompanied individual tours on request and by prior arrangement, for a minimum of 5 participants or 5 payers, on Wednesday or Saturday mornings, with a few days’ notice. The group can also be formed by the office by combining several requests submitted by individuals;
– Accompanied tours for groups upon request and reservation, both during the week and at weekends, with a minimum of one week’s notice;
– For bookings, we kindly ask for a few days’ notice;
– Each visit has an approximate duration of 45 minutes, including the journey from the Pro Loco office to the Oratorio Suardi and back;
– Visits are accompanied by a Pro Loco volunteer, whose services are included in the ticket price;
– It is advisable to arrive at the site at least 15 minutes before the booked time so as not to hinder the correct start of the visit at the scheduled time;
– Access to the Oratory is through the Pro Loco Trescore – Infopoint Valcavallina office, Via Suardi 20 (in front of the sports hall);
– IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE PARK AND INSIDE THE SUARDI ORATORY.
We thank the Suardi family for their availability and permission to access the Suardi Oratory.
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