AM Family | At the stonemason's workshop

In the evocative quadriporticus of the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, among ancient columns and time-worn stones, surprising details are concealed: fish tails, deer horns, lion paws, eagle heads and dragon jaws emerge from the capitals like fragments of a symbolic world long gone. During the guided tour we will learn to recognise them, and to interpret their meaning, exploring the rich symbolism of animals that populated medieval imagery. The tour - which also includes an in-depth look at the craft of stonemasonry - then continues in the workshop area: by combining real and fantastic elements, young visitors will be able to create their own personal bestiary. The proposed activity allows them to experience first-hand the work of devising forms, reflecting on the symbolic value of invented creatures and the meanings they may still have in our contemporary imagination.

• Type: Guided tour + workshop
• Age group6-10 years
• Meeting: Ambrosius Ticket Office
• Cost: free
• Reservations: by contacting 011.52210 or via the User Area