Shooting kicks off on The Secrets of Milan, for docufilm series that will chronicle the cities history and art

Shooting has begun in Milan on I segreti di Milano, the first episode of the docufilm series Memorie Italiane, directed by Alfio D’Agata and produced by Cine 1 Italia in collaboration with Rai Documentari. Filming will take place in some of the city’s most fascinating historic locations, including Taverna Moriggi, and the series will be hosted by writer and art critic Roberto Litta, who will take the audience on a journey through time through encounters with famous figures from Milanese and Italian history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Federico Borromeo, Bernabò Visconti, Giovannola Montebretto, Lucrezia Borgia, Ludovica Torelli and Luigi Cagnola. These protagonists of the past will be played by actors in period costumes made in collaboration with Annamode Costumes, Italy’s most prestigious film tailoring company.

The aim of the series is to tell the treasures of centuries-old Italian architecture through the stories of those who lived in those places. In the first episode, dedicated to Milan, women and men from the past will guide viewers through the centuries, narrating the events that saw them as protagonists in the city’s historic buildings. The route will touch on some of Milan’s most significant places, including the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, Piazza Mercanti, Palazzo Giureconsulti, Palazzo Bigli Samoyloff, Villa Simonetta, Torre di Bona, Torre dei Morigi, the Mysterious Baths in Sempione Park, Guastalla Gardens, Palazzo Belgioioso, Casa degli Atellani, Palazzina Liberty and Palazzo delle Stelline.

Each historical figure will recount his or her own experience, offering intriguing insights to better understand the events of the period and delve into the artistic value of the works housed in the palaces visited. The narrative spans several eras, from the 13th to the 20th century, ranging from the Renaissance to Neoclassicism, from Baroque to Art Nouveau, illustrating events, lifestyles and the evolution of communal thinking within the city. The project is the result of research work conducted by a team of 15 authors, who analyzed the city’s physical and urban spaces, with the aim of conveying educational knowledge enriched by a strong emotional impact. In fact, the series is proposed as an engaging narrative, capable of helping new generations rediscover the immense artistic and historical heritage that every single Italian city holds.

In addition to the historic buildings, another outstanding location is Taverna Moriggi, the oldest restaurant in Milan, active since 1900 and reopened in December 2024. Located inside the majestic Casa dei Morigi palace, the restaurant has been reborn with a new gastronomic concept curated by Executive Chef Angelo Di Gennaro, which offers a journey between culinary tradition and innovation, enhancing the authentic flavors of Milanese cuisine. The tavern’s interior evokes a cozy atmosphere, enhanced by a historic 17th-century wine cellar, with a selection of wines curated by award-winning sommelier Roberto Riccardo Tornabene.

In the photo, Giulia Sanna playing Lucrezia Borgia.

Shooting kicks off on The Secrets of Milan, for docufilm series that will chronicle the cities history and art

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