MUSEO URBANO DIFFUSO

An open-air museum

The Museo Urbano Diffuso is an open-air museum that crosses Annone Brianza, Oggiono and Ello, guiding visitors through the history, art and culture of the local area.

MUD Annone route

The Routes

Annone, Ello and Oggiono: three itineraries through art, history and landscape.

Annone

A route through churches, works of art and historic villas: from the Flemish inspiration of the Ancona of the Passion, an extraordinary work of sacred art preserved in the church of San Giorgio, to the residences of the Annoni family, passing through the parish church and the valuable artistic heritage of Annone di Brianza.

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12 panels 2.5 km route 42 min audio guide

Oggiono

A route following in the footsteps of Marco d'Oggiono, painter and pupil of Leonardo da Vinci: it begins with the works preserved in the Parish Church of Sant'Eufemia and continues through the discovery of the local artistic heritage.

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13 panels 1.2 km route 24 min audio guide

Ello

A route through history and Renaissance memories linked to the Missaglia family, famous armourers originally from Ello whose creations, true works of art, reached the courts of Europe.

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8 panels 0.6 km route 21 min audio guide

Visit the MUD

Discover the Museo Urbano Diffuso with audio guides, maps and guided tours.

Audio guides

Listen to the stories of the places and let yourself be guided through art, history and landscape.

Go to audio guides

Maps

View the maps of the three routes and find your way between stops, places and connections.

Go to maps

Tours

Book a guided tour of the Museo Urbano Diffuso by choosing the route best suited to your group.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Museo Urbano Diffuso free?

Yes. The museum is free, and guided tours can also be booked free of charge.

Can the museum be visited on foot or by bicycle?

The Museo Urbano Diffuso can be explored on foot or by bicycle.

How long are the routes?

Overall, the museum covers more than 7 km. The individual routes measure about 2.5 km in Annone, 1.2 km in Oggiono and 0.6 km in Ello.

Are the routes accessible?

The individual routes can also be visited by families with strollers or people using wheelchairs. However, the connections between the three routes may include unpaved roads or steps, so using a car is recommended when travelling from one town to another.

Are there bars and restaurants along the route?

Yes. Bars and restaurants can be found by passing through the centres of the three towns.

How do the audio guides work?

The audio guides are available online and can also be listened to via QR codes placed next to the works.