Integrated cultural network
The Pordenone Museum Network was established to bring together the sites, key figures and masterpieces of Western Friuli. A cultural heritage that can be explored through a single experience, revealing the origins and future of this remarkable region.
Exhibitions and events across the museums network
The exhibition traces the evolution of his increasingly layered, restless, and furious style, revealing the creation of works that break free from traditional constraints and reinvent the relationship between solid and void, black and white, and the use of color.
In the villages of Pordenone lies a genius: Giovanni Antonio de' Sacchis, known as "Il Pordenone", one of the most restless and original protagonists of the Italian Renaissance.
‘I Want It All’ Lorenzo Zuffi – actor and narrator; Massimo Tommasini – presenter and director; Amir Karalic – guitar. The show, conceived as a live documentary, is dedicated to one of the most charismatic and iconic frontmen
A visit to Pordenone, the painted city, begins along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the ancient Contrada Maggiore, the heart of the historic center. Here, numerous frescoed buildings line the streets.
Palazzo Ricchieri takes centre stage again on three Thursdays in July (2nd, 16th and 23rd) with “MusicAL MUSEO”, a project organised by the APN Association as part of the “Thursdays under the stars” programme.
The course offers four itinerant meetings through some of Pordenone's most significant locations, with the aim of learning to observe and describe urban spaces through life drawing.
A selection of Museum network
Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra
‘Silvia Zenari’ Municipal Museum of Natural History
Museo civico d’arte di Palazzo Ricchieri
Palazzo del Fumetto
Archaeological Museum of Western Friuli – Torre Castle
‘Silvia Zenari’ Municipal Museum of Natural History
Local area and Museum network
An itinerary through history and contemporary art, where every corner sets encounters, dialogues and events in stone: public spaces as pages of collective emotions.
Number of stages: 8 Estimated distance: ≈ 1,3 Km Estimated duration: ≈ 1 h
From traces of ancient canals to fragments of medieval walls, and on to modern sculptures, the route celebrates the art, environment and history of a city born on the banks of a navigable waterway.
Number of stages: 8 Estimated distance: ≈ 1,3 Km Estimated duration: ≈ 1 h
A route through signs, traces and symbols that reveal how Pordenone has changed over time. From tombstones and plaques to lost bridges, from medieval coats of arms to contemporary works, the city unfolds as a system of clues to connect and interpret.
Number of stages: 11 Estimated distance: ≈ 1,3 Km Estimated duration: ≈ 1 h
A journey through frescoes, murals and traces that tell stories of life, faith and destiny. From medieval devotions to contemporary street art, the city reveals itself through the figures of yesterday and today who have lived and shaped it.
Number of stages: 5 Estimated distance: ≈ 1,3 Km Estimated duration: ≈ 1 h
Hunt for real and fantastical creatures through the streets of the centre: from fountain mosaics to contemporary murals, experience the adventure that turns Pordenone into a jungle of emotions.
Number of stages: 11 Estimated distance: ≈ 1,3 Km Estimated duration: ≈ 1 h
Try to uncover the most enigmatic and mysterious signs that the centuries have left on the city. Discover an urban itinerary with the flavour of a timeless mystery adventure
Number of stages: 9 Estimated distance: 3 Km Estimated duration: 1 h
An itinerary dedicated to the Renaissance and the genius of Giovanni Antonio de’ Sacchis, known as “Il Pordenone”.
Number of stages: 7 Estimated distance: ≈ 2,1 Km Estimated duration: 1 h
A look at the Museum network
Pordenone Museums Network announces
“Thursdays Under the Stars” returns to bring the historic center of Pordenone to life for four summer evenings, combining culture, music, entertainment, and shopping. The initiative is part of the “Summer in Pordenone” program and represents a strategic step toward Pordenone’s bid to become the 2027 Italian Capital of Culture.
An extraordinary July awaits residents and tourists in Pordenone: the Civic Museums are opening their doors with a packed summer programme that transforms art and culture into a vibrant, participatory experience accessible to all. From night-time guided tours under the stars, exclusive concerts and creative workshops for families to fascinating journeys through archaeology and science, the city’s cultural programme is not taking a break. Here are all the unmissable events to enjoy a summer brimming with excitement, music and beauty.
Pordenone has named a public space after Luigia Tagliariol Tomadini.
