Civica raccolta museale Don Cesare Amelli
Civic collection housed in the Castello Mediceo in Melegnano, open at weekends, with volunteers who tell the story of the castle and its frescoes.
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About the museum
The collection is housed in the Castello Mediceo in Melegnano, a brick building with a U-shaped plan and two corner towers. The Visconti founded the castle as a fortress at the end of the 13th century; in 1532 it became a noble residence, and its halls were decorated with frescoes dedicated to Gian Giacomo Medici, known as Medeghino.
The collection is named after Don Cesare Amelli (Melegnano, 1924), a priest, teacher and local historian. He founded the Biblioteca civica in 1969 and the Rivista Storica Melegnanese in 1989, and was the first to interpret the castle's frescoes: his studies led to the opening of the Museo Storico in 2002. Today the castle hosts cultural events and guided tours run by volunteers from the Pro Loco.
Highlights
- Castello Mediceo, a Visconti fortress turned into a residence in the 16th century
- Frescoed halls with the deeds of Gian Giacomo Medici, known as Medeghino
- Guided tour with Pro Loco volunteers included in the ticket
- Collection named after Don Cesare Amelli, historian of Melegnano
- Operated by
- Comune di Melegnano
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5children aged 6 to 14 |
| Children & teens | €5Free for children up to 6 years; reduced for children aged 6 to 14. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personGroups of at least 10 people at weekends; weekday group visits by reservation cost €7 per person. |
The ticket includes the guided tour. Cash only at the ticket office; no other concessions. Weekday group visits must be booked by email at least 20 days in advance.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The castle has architectural barriers, but a lift gives access to the main halls; the first floor is barrier-free.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The guided visit with Pro Loco volunteers, who tell the story and the frescoes of the castle, is included in the ticket. Information: prolocomelegnano@gmail.com. Entrance and ticket office in Piazza della Vittoria. |
