The experience
A weekend entirely dedicated to the city of Biella, to discover the historic center, through museums, monuments and industrial archaeology. A UNESCO Creative City since 2019, Biella preserves its centuries-old textile tradition and, at the same time, presents its historic buildings and industrial archaeology in an innovative guise. The itinerary will begin by exploring the history of the city, first with a visit to the Museum of the Territory; subsequently, the visit will continue to discover the historic center, from the district of Biella Piano to that of Biella Piazzo, the medieval heart of the city, with its characteristic cobbled streets, arcades and historic buildings. The next day we will discover Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto, a characteristic example of industrial archaeology which, at the same time, constitutes a laboratory dedicated to innovation and contemporaneity, which also houses the collection of the most important works by Michelangelo Pistoletto, a world-famous artist. The itinerary will continue with a visit to the MeBo Museum, the business museum of Menabrea and Botalla Formaggi, two famous excellences of local brewing and gastronomic production.
The day will end with a consultation of the photographic archives at the Spazio Cultura of the CRB Foundation in Biella, in search of one’s origins.
Period: all year round, Saturdays and Sundays – Number of people: 4/5
Photo credit: Pietro Giusio
Shortly
Tour
Biella, the center and the historic buildings
The experience will start from Biella, a historic textile district in Piedmont, which has become a Unesco Creative City since 2019.
The visit to the city will start from the Museum of the Biellese Territory, located in the Cloister of San Sebastiano, which houses an archaeological section and a historical-artistic section of particular value, in which each work on display expresses a strong link with the territory.
After lunch in a restaurant, a tour guide will welcome you to discover the city center together, guiding you to the main points of interest in Biella Piano, including the Duomo, dedicated to Santo Stefano, and the Baptistery, symbol of the city.
Thanks to the characteristic Funicular, the tour will continue in Biella Piazzo, the medieval heart of the city, characterized by cobbled streets, historic buildings, and large arcades.
The day will end with a visit to Palazzo Lamarmora, one of the most important historic buildings in the Piazzo, which with its 8 centuries of history, preserves an extraordinary heritage.
Dinner in a typical restaurant.
Between creativity and history
The first morning will be dedicated to a shopping walk through the streets of the center, or at the outlet of the historic Lanificio Cerruti 1881.
In the late morning, you will reach Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto for a guided tour of the foundation’s museum, located in the former Trombetta wool mill, a splendid example of industrial archaeology, where the most important works of Michelangelo Pistoletto, an internationally renowned artist, are preserved.
Lunch in a bistro.
In the afternoon, guided tour of the MeBo Museum, the business museum of Menabrea and Botalla Formaggi, an excellent expression of the historic brewing and gastronomic tradition of the area.
Afterwards, crossing the center, you will reach the Cultural Space of the CRB Foundation, where it will be possible to consult the Biella photographic archives.
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