Luzzati. The Fantastic Middle Ages at the Castle

Luzzati. The Fantastic Middle Ages at the Castle marks the reopening of the Castello dei Fieschi in Varese Ligurefollowing its restoration. The exhibition creates a dialogue between the imposing medieval fortress and the poetic universe of Emanuele (Lele) Luzzati, where castles, towers, harbours and fortified cities become the settings for human adventure, suspended between history, theatre and imagination. As Luzzati wrote, “The city is an extraordinarily rich book of stories and memories.” The exhibition opens that book through works shaped by paper, colour, collage and invention.
Among the highlights is The War of Serrazzana, an illustrated narrative inspired by a fifteenth-century text recounting the conflicts between Genoa and Tuscany—a theme closely connected to the history of the Castello dei Fieschi, which for centuries stood as a strategic stronghold in a Liguria marked by shifting borders, alliances and rivalries.
Alongside the historical narrative, the exhibition embraces the realm of fantasy. Orlando Innamorato, legendary knights, puppets, marionettes and fantastical characters populate the castle’s rooms together with Luzzati’s celebrated theatrical figures, transforming the historic interiors into a vibrant and poetic stage.

Information
Luzzati. The Fantastic Middle Ages at the Castle
Castello dei Fieschi, Varese Ligure
30 May – 30 August 2026

Full price: €10
Free admission for children up to 10 years old
Children and teenagers up to 15 years: €3
Reduced admission:
More than two visitors: €6
Over 65: €5
Groups: 30% discount
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