JULY
Artistic and musical month
July's activities begin with a dedicated guided tour of historic architecture, romantic 19th-century gardens, ponds, vintage carriages, and the permanent bibliographic exhibition on the brothers Marcellino and Giuseppe Roda.
The month takes on an artistic and musical character : the Park opens up to performances, sound atmospheres and cultural meetings, enriched by the presence of vintage cars that add a touch of vintage elegance to the landscape.
Reservations required within 24 hours by writing to:
v illa.magnani.sanpaolocervo@gmail.com
Reduced rate for visitors with disabilities, children up to 12 years old, and guests who have already participated in activities or guided tours of the Park during the 2026 summer season.
Total duration of the experience: 2–3 hours, variable depending on the proposed activity.
Note : In case of bad weather, some activities may be rescheduled.
Giovanni Magnani and his Villa in Bürsch
Special guided tour with historical reenactors from the "Le Vie del Tempo" association
Saturday, July 4, 4:00 PM
Value of the experience: 30 euros
Reduced: 20 euros
The experience will begin with an exclusive guided tour that will lead visitors through the 19th-century park of Villa Magnani. Strolling through shaded paths, statues, and centuries-old trees, you'll admire the authentic beauty of a historic garden deeply rooted in the landscape of the Cervo Valley.
Following this, the Le Vie del Tempo association will bring to life the fascinating glimpses of 19th-century daily life. The public will be transported back in time to the days when the Villa was inhabited by Giovanni Magnani and the park was taking shape thanks to the work of the renowned royal gardeners Marcellino and Giuseppe Roda. Figures in meticulously detailed historical costumes and a subtle period atmosphere will accompany guests on a journey through history, nature, and memory.
The initiative is carried out in valuable collaboration with the Officine Ianós association, the Chocolate and Gianduja Museum of Turin, and the historic Pfatisch pastry shop.
FAI Biella Event – Harmonies in the Park
Saturday, July 11, 4:00 PM
Value of the experience: 30 euros
Reduced: 25 euros for FAI members
Event conceived, organized, and managed by the FAI – Fondo Ambiente Italiano, Biella Delegation, at the Villa Magnani Park.
The day includes a special opening of the park with a guided tour to discover its history and landscape architecture, followed by a final musical moment: a guitar concert immersed in the greenery, designed to celebrate the beauty and tranquility of the place.
For information, reservations, and payments, please visit the official FAI website.
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AMSAP Historic Car and Motorcycle Show:
“From carriages to the present day” with the inauguration of the photographic exhibition “Once upon a time”
Sunday, July 19th,
10:30 am and 3:30 pm
Value of the experience: 30 euros
Reduced: 20 euros
The Villa Magnani Park will host AMSAP – the Biella Historic Motorcycle and Car Association – transforming the 19th-century residence into a narrative journey dedicated to the evolution of transportation, from carriages to the present day.
Two guided tours are scheduled during the day, upon registration.
Participants will enjoy an immersive experience that combines the area's nature, history, and culture: after a guided tour along the historic avenues, the public will be able to continue into the garden, where a selection of iconic 20th-century vehicles will be on display, models that have shaped eras and collective imaginations.
The exhibition will interact with the landscape of the Villa, creating a fascinating contrast between the tranquility of the nineteenth-century park and the evocative power of the vehicles that crossed the last century.
To complete the experience, the photographic exhibition “ Once upon a time…” will be inaugurated in the Scuderie, set up in the Carriage Room: a collection of images created using an ancient 19th-century technique that allows you to observe, through photography, how the mountains appeared in the 19th century.
A rare and evocative exhibition, which intertwines memory, technique, and landscape.
A unique opportunity to discover how mobility, perspectives, and the way of inhabiting the area have changed over time, in a context where history and beauty meet naturally.
Author's Notes at Villa Magnani with Anthony Cardella
Debut of unreleased songs on the Villa's historic piano
Saturday, July 25, 4:00 PM
Value of the experience: 30 euros
Reduced: 20 euros
After the guided tour of Villa Magnani Park, participants will be invited to take their seats in the historic hall for a unique musical event: an exclusive concert by pianist and composer Anthony Cardella, arriving directly from Los Angeles for this special occasion.
On one of the Villa's antique pianos, Cardella will present an intimate and refined program that intertwines unreleased music, original compositions, and personal reworkings of Chopin, creating a subtle dialogue between past and present, between local memory and artistic sensibility.
Recognized for his virtuosity, refined touch, and ability to establish a deep emotional connection with audiences, Anthony Cardella is an award-winning artist who performs regularly throughout the United States and Europe. His musical research blends classical repertoire with works by living composers, with a particular focus on programs that connect music, visual arts, and storytelling.
Originally from Wisconsin and now based in Los Angeles, Cardella is an Assistant Professor of Music at Occidental College, teaches at the Colburn School, and maintains an intense performing, teaching, and composing career. His works, influenced by synesthesia and the relationship between color and sound, also had their world premiere at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
The concert at Villa Magnani will be a rare opportunity to hear his music in an exceptional historical context, where the voice of the ancient piano meets the sensitivity of a contemporary artist.
A profound listening experience. A meeting of eras. A once-in-a-lifetime concert.