The beautiful season brings a special charm to the Monastero di Torba: warm colours, peaceful atmospheres, and many opportunities to enjoy unique experiences.
Here are some spring proposals!

The Monastery Tells Its Story in LIS (Italian Sign Language)

The history of Torba is shared through a universal language, opening the doors to an inclusive experience.
The day begins with a guided tour in Italian and Italian Sign Language (LIS) and concludes with a shared snack prepared by Locanda Antica Torre.
Throughout the day, participants will take part in small awareness activities, discover finger spelling (dactylology), and learn some signs—exploring new ways of communicating and connecting with others.

When: Sunday 12 April

“Herbarium”

Now in its fourth edition, Herbarium returns to the Monastery of Torba—an event dedicated to medicinal plants and their many uses, past and present, between popular beliefs, tradition, and science.

When: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April

At the Monastery with the Family – Activities for Children and Parents

A rich programme of activities: on 26 April a guided tour for children with the possibility of a picnic in the Monastery’s meadow; on 14 June “The Archaeologist’s Profession”, a meeting with an archaeologist who will share insights into their work; on 7 December “Christmas, a Night of Wonder”, featuring a reading, a visit, and a creative writing activity.

When: 26 April (ages 6–11), 14 June (ages 7–10), 7 December (ages 5–9) at 3:00 PM

Waterways and History – Guided Walks

On 3 May, a walk from the Monastero di Torba to the Monastero di Cairate; on 1 June, a guided walk along the Olona River from Torba to Castiglione Olona.

When: 3 May, 1 June

Cycling Excursions

On 23 May, a cycling tour through FAI sites from the Monastery of Torba to Morazzone; on 13 September, a bike route from the Monastery of Torba to the Monastery of Cairate; and on 25 October, another cycling excursion.

When: 23 May, 13 September, 25 October

Between Ancient Stones and Wildlife: A Journey at the Monastery of Torba – Walking Through Biodiversity

In celebration of World Biodiversity Day, the Monastery will host a meeting with Matteo Panebianco dedicated to the theme of biodiversity applied to FAI heritage sites.

When: 24 May at 10:30 AM

Following the Lombards – Guided Tour between Castelseprio and Torba

The visit begins at the archaeological site of Castelseprio, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, a fortified complex on a hilltop at the entrance of the pre-Alpine valleys, where Goths, Lombards, and Carolingians left traces of their presence, turning it into the judicial and military centre of a vast territory. The tour also includes the nearby oratory of Santa Maria foris portas, home to one of the most important early medieval fresco cycles in Europe. The experience ends at the Monastery of Torba, the first FAI property, whose tower once served as part of the site’s defensive system.

The full itinerary lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

When: 7 June, 6 September 2026
Time: 2:30 PM

For more information: faitorba@fondoambiente.it