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The Former San Lazzaro Psychiatric Hospital | Guided Tour

Starting from € 15
All ages • Psychiatric Museum • Shared Group Tour • Tour in Italian
The Former San Lazzaro Psychiatric Hospital | Guided Tour
The Former San Lazzaro Psychiatric Hospital | Guided Tour
All ages • Psychiatric Museum • Shared Group Tour • Tour in Italian
A partire da 15 €

The Former San Lazzaro Asylum

“I met the madmen later, when I left.” (A. Merini)

We invite you to the incredible guided tour of the Former San Lazzaro Asylum. Led by our excellent tour guide Stefania, you will cross the doors of the complex to discover one of the most important psychiatric institutions in Italy, from its foundation under the Dukes of Este to its closure and conversion following the Basaglia Law. A journey through history and the stories of those who were interned; a vivid account, enhanced by excerpts from bibliographic notes and readings from the archives.

The itinerary will cover the entire area of the current complex, including both old and new pavilions. The visit will conclude with entry to the Museum of Psychiatric History.

March 8th Special Event – International Women’s Day

8 March | 2:00 PM

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, this special edition of our guided tour of the Former San Lazzaro Asylum will offer a gender perspective on the history of psychiatric internment.

Starting from the Morel Pavilion and ending at the Museum of the History of Psychiatry (formerly Lombroso Pavilion), the tour will explore how compulsory confinement was often used as a tool of control over women’s bodies and minds. The experience will be enriched by archival readings and indirect testimonies.

When
March 8th Special Event – International Women’s Day
Lenght
2h
Languages
Italian
Additional info
The tour includes the entrance to the Psychiatric Museum
Recommended
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Meeting Point

Parcheggio P2 Campus San Lazzaro, Reggio Emilia, Province of Reggio Emilia, Italy
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  1. D

    DOMENICA ALTERNATIVA – In una caldissima domenica di giugno abbiamo visitato, al mattino, le ex Officine Reggiane e, al pomeriggio, l’ ex manicomio di San Lazzaro. È stata una visita molto interessante e la guida Stefania era preparata, professionale ed esaustiva. Visita consigliatissima… magari con un po’ più di fresco!

  2. S

    Sarebbe bellissimo poter entrare nei padiglioni – Il tour è stato interessante dal punto di vista dell’illustrazione e spiegazione. Ci aspettavamo però di vedere qualcosa in più e non solamente da fuori, pensavamo di poter entrare e vedere anche l’interno.

  3. V

    Bello e interessante – Il tour è stato bello e molto interessante, la guida preparata e attenta anche alle nostre domande.

  4. S

    INIZIATIVA VERAMENTE SPLENDIDA – COMPLIMENTI ALLA BRAVISSIMA GUIDA!!

  5. B

    Molto soddisfatte!!! – Tour molto interessante: ricco di storia e storie di persone. Guida molto preparata, esaustiva. Museo della psichiatria, da non perdere l’occasione di visitarlo!

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