Among the beauties of Lodi Tempio dell'Incoronata stands out, with its octagonal plan: on the inside it is a fascinating work of art of the Renaissance, where golden and blue colours triumph, together with the altarpieces by Borgognone. From another period, but equally interesting, is the Anatomical Collection by Paolo Gorini, a scientist of the Risorgimento who collected vast anatomical evidence.
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
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 Anatomical Collection "Paolo Gorini" (no entrance for children under 12)
In the display cases of the ancient Sala Capitolare of the Ospedale Vecchio in Lodi are collected some of the numerous anatomical preparations created between 1843 and 1881 by Paolo Gorini (Pavia, 1813 - Lodi, 1881) which have survived the passing of time.
Far from being a chamber of horrors, the collection is a precious testimony to historic and scientific knowledge. ...read on
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 Museo della Stampa e della Stampa d'Arte Andrea Schiavi
Museo della Stampa ad Arte in Lodi is located in the rooms of the former "Lodigraf" printing press which operated until the beginning of the 1980s. An elegant gallery outlining the structure of the exhibition leads you into the realm of printing, history and civilizations, from movable type printing in wood and metal to photoengraving. The museum is certainly one of the largest collections of printing machinery in Italy, and perhaps even internationally. ...read on
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 Museo del giocattolo e del bambino
Not far from Lodi, in Santo Stefano Lodigiano, Museo del Giocattolo e del Bambino has been recently inaugurated. It offers visitors an unusual historical perspective on society through the exhibition of games and toys from the past. The magical atmosphere of the museum will guide you through the evolution of toys to discover their historical and cultural value over the last three centuries. ...read on
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 Osservatorio Astronomico Provinciale
The Observatory of Mairago was inaugurated on November 14th, 1999, and is one of the most interesting venues of the scientific and cultural life of the province of Lodi. The Observatory is open to the public according to a calendar, with two open Saturdays a month. During these evenings the visit is divided into two parts: the first part will guide you through a specific topic in astronomy with the help of a videoprojector (see the calendar or the website). ...read on
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CHURCHES AND MONUMENTS
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 Tempio dell'Incoronata
This is the most important artistic monument in Lodi, a masterpiece that brings together architecture and painting. It was built to be a civic temple, an expression of popular compassion on the site of an ancient brothel.
Designed by Giovanni Battagio in 1488, the Temple is rich in frescoes, altarpieces, canvasses by the most important artists that worked in Lodi between the 15th and the beginning of the 19th centuries. ...read on
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MUSIC AND THEATRE
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 Teatro alle Vigne
Teatro alle Vigne is the main theatre in Lodi. Originally it was a church, but in 1570 it was handed over to the Barnabiti order that transformed it into an Istituto Superiore di Teologia, Morale e Filosofia. After numerous changes in its purposes, and a radical renovation in 1985, the building became Teatro alle Vigne. ...read on
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 Banca Popolare di Lody by Lorenzo Piano: a masterpiece of contemporary architecture
A few metres from the city centre stand the headquarters of Banca Popolare di Lodi, an architectural complex designed by Renzo Piano: an over 250-metre façade, large spaces on the inside, and a circular auditorium with about 800 seats. ...read on
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