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Italy
Milan

Alessandro Manzoni in Milan

A walk entirely dedicated to Manzoni and to his masterpiece: "I Promessi Sposi" (The Betrothed).

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About
Places
Preview
Important
Why us

Walking
Easy
10

3:00
Audio in English

Topic

Indulge in an unparalleled exploration of Milan, narrating the extraordinary life of Alessandro Manzoni. His linguistic uniqueness reached its highest with the famous work “I Promessi Sposi” (The Betrothed), published between 1825 and 1827, laying the foundations of a new romance style in Italy. Throughout this thematic walk, you’ll discover the story of a young love between Renzo and Lucia. This itinerary aims to explore the city through a Manzonian lens, and rediscover places and backgrounds closely connected with the most widely read novel among Italian classics.

Literature

Early Modern

Alessandro Manzoni

Self-guided audio tour

What are we offering?

Delve into the past and discover your destination with a fresh set of eyes through this self-guided storytelling tour. Navigate from place to place using our map, get interesting tips and listen to our engaging narration while experiencing living heritage like few others ever will. No guide or app download is required, just bring your phone and an open mind!

Places visited

Entry to places with tickets is optional. You can resume your journey outside.

Lazzaretto

Free - Public

External facade of the church (by Saggittarius A, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Church of San Gregorio

Free - Public

Church of San Carlo

Free - Public

(by Palickap, CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons)

Porta Venezia Gates

Free - Public

(by Darren Swim, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Invernizzi Palace

Free - Public

Casa Fontana-Silvestri

Private

Detail of the interior ceiling (Alberto albertini, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Casa Manzoni

Open from Tuesday to Friday 10AM - 6PM; Saturdays 2 - 6PM

Ticket entry - Pass By

More info link

Front view of the church (by Luca Aless, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Church of San Fedele

Open from Tuesday to Sunday 8AM - 5:30PM

Free - Public

More info link

Monumentale Cemetery

Open from Tuesday to Sunday 8AM - 5:30PM

Free - Public

Preview: Chapter 1

Remember!

Don't forget the below before you begin.

You get

Personal passcode
To unlock your tour.
Map and route
Navigation and directions are included.
Audio
Storytelling narration in every stop.

You do NOT get

Tour guide
There's no live guide accompanying you.
Tickets
Place tickets are optional and have to be purchased separately.
Headphones
Or any physical equipment.
Offline download
The app does not work without an internet connection.

Come with

Smartphone
Battery full!
Internet access
We're not yet available offline.
Headphones
To listen to our audio.
Suitable clothing
And comfortable shoes.

Your passcode

Your passcode is a short English word followed by numbers, like for example, "walk123".

We will send you your passcode by email after your payment is processed. You can also see it in the post-payment screen.

Your passcode is unique to you and can be used by one device. It lasts for 72 hours (3 days) from the moment you first use it.

Why choose Ptolemy

Be present through the past.

This audio guide has been prepared using help from locals and care for historical accuracy and depth. Learn more about our vision here.

Alessandro Manzoni in Milan

Ptolemy

All our content is conceived and written by our editorial team, consisting of students and recent graduates in Cultural Heritage, Ancient and Medieval History, and Arts.

Last updated on April 27, 2024

contact@ptolemy.app https://www.ptolemy.app/https://www.instagram.com/ptolemytravel https://www.facebook.com/ptolemytravel

Ptolemy

Audio tour

•

Italy
Milan

Alessandro Manzoni in Milan

A walk entirely dedicated to Manzoni and to his masterpiece: "I Promessi Sposi" (The Betrothed).

Ptolemy

Start tour

About
Places
Preview
Important
Why us

Walking
Easy
10
6 km
3:00
Audio in English

Topic

Literature

Early Modern

Alessandro Manzoni

Location

Start at Via S. Gregorio, 5, 20124 Milano MI

Directions to starting point

Self-guided audio tour

What are we offering?

Places visited

Entry to places with tickets is optional. You can resume your journey outside.

Lazzaretto

Free - Public

Church of San Gregorio

Free - Public

Church of San Carlo

Free - Public

Porta Venezia Gates

Free - Public

Invernizzi Palace

Free - Public

Casa Fontana-Silvestri

Private

Casa Manzoni

Open from Tuesday to Friday 10AM - 6PM; Saturdays 2 - 6PM

Ticket entry - Pass By

More info link

Church of San Fedele

Open from Tuesday to Sunday 8AM - 5:30PM

Free - Public

More info link

Monumentale Cemetery

Open from Tuesday to Sunday 8AM - 5:30PM

Free - Public

Preview: Chapter 1

Remember!

Don't forget the below before you begin.

You get

Personal passcode
To unlock your tour.
Map and route
Navigation and directions are included.
Audio
Storytelling narration in every stop.

You do NOT get

Tour guide
There's no live guide accompanying you.
Tickets
Place tickets are optional and have to be purchased separately.
Headphones
Or any physical equipment.
Offline download
The app does not work without an internet connection.

Come with

Smartphone
Battery full!
Internet access
We're not yet available offline.
Headphones
To listen to our audio.
Suitable clothing
And comfortable shoes.

Your passcode

Your passcode is a short English word followed by numbers, like for example, "walk123".

We will send you your passcode by email after your payment is processed. You can also see it in the post-payment screen.

Your passcode is unique to you and can be used by one device. It lasts for 72 hours (3 days) from the moment you first use it.

Why choose Ptolemy

Be present through the past.

This audio guide has been prepared using help from locals and care for historical accuracy and depth. Learn more about our vision here.

Alessandro Manzoni in Milan

Start tour

Ptolemy

All our content is conceived and written by our editorial team, consisting of students and recent graduates in Cultural Heritage, Ancient and Medieval History, and Arts.

Last updated on April 27, 2024

contact@ptolemy.app https://www.ptolemy.app/https://www.instagram.com/ptolemytravel https://www.facebook.com/ptolemytravel

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