Brescia
Discover the hidden fresco of the great master of international Gothic
Follow the traces of Gentile da Fabriano’s presence in Brescia: retrace the architectural events of the Palazzo del Broletto and pass through rooms that have never been open to the public until you reach the precious fresco fragments.
Between 1414 and 1419 Gentile da Fabriano, one of the greatest exponents of international Gothic, produced an extraordinary work in Brescia, commissioned by Pandolfo III Malatesta lord of the city. Significant sums were spent on the execution of this masterpiece, a fresco embellished with large amounts of gold, lapis lazuli and silver, chosen and purchased directly by the artist. The painting, executed at the 15th-century Chapel of St. George or Palatine Chapel of the Broletto, was lost in the course of the palace’s architectural remodeling, fueling fantasies and legends over the centuries. In 1985, during a restoration site, fragments of the sky, views of cities with Gothic towers, fortified villages, and green hills resurfaced as evidence of the work done in Brescia by Gentile da Fabriano.
Where
Brescia
When
Friday
Duration
1h
Guide
Italian
Rates
Full price ticket € 8
Reduced ticket € 6
Reduced ticket is reserved for: visitors between the ages of 6 and 25, residents of the Municipality of Brescia, Piedmont Valley Museum Pass holders
The free ticket is reserved for: visitors aged 0-5 years, people with disabilities (with accompanying person for those who need it), holders of Abbonamento Musei Lombardia Valle d’Aosta and Formula Extra, licensed tour guides, accredited journalists (by prior communication to the e-mail address booking@kalata.it)
Schedules
May 2024
Every Friday visiting shifts at 2 p.m. | 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 10 Visiting shifts 10 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.
Meeting place
In front of theBrescia Infopoint – Forum Square – 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Your experience
- A journey through time to discover the city’s most hidden fresco
- The excitement of adventure in a “teaching site”
- Dedicated experiences and educational trails for children and school groups
- Safety helmet provided by Kalatá
- Guided tour in Italian included in the entrance fee
Useful information
- Without reservation, participation in guided tours cannot be guaranteed
- Presence of architectural barriers
- Allowed the use of devices to take photographs
- Animals of any kind are prohibited. For safety reasons, the only animals allowed are companion dogs for people with disabilities
Info and reservations
For more information and to make a reservation you can call +39 0174330976 (also WhatsApp) or send an email to: booking@kalata.it
For groups and school groups, visits can be arranged year-round with prior reservation by emailing gruppi@kalata.it