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In the city of Ala, the rich hall in the beautiful Pizzini Building (Palazzo de Pizzini) has a prestigious collection of pianos from the time of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and Chopin. The Ala Museum of Ancient Pianos is a precious delight and it will leave you enchanted even if you are not a classical music lover. Do you know about this small but charming museum in the picturesque town of Ala in the province of Trento? Don’t miss this insight and make an opportunity to visit to Trento province.
The piano is like the voice of a friend who still wants to be heard after a few hundred years. We know very well how each voice has its own tone, its own timbre, and its own peculiarity that distinguishes it from all others. The Ancient Piano Museum wants you to hear distant voices of antique instruments that were heard or even played by greats such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Napoleon Bonaparte and Maria Theresa of Austria. It’s a museum that must be experienced for its uniqueness, with the tranquility that our hectic daily lives often take away from us. Take the time to listen to these beautiful voices from the past. You will go home richer.
What not to miss in the surroundings…
In a dominant position over the historic center of Ala, you can see the Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta, of very ancient origins. To the north, stands the majestic sanctuary of San Valentino, an ancient place of worship along the ancient “Roman road”. A few kilometers from Ala, you will find the ancient Romanesque church of San Pietro in Boscoalong, along the state road that leads to Verona.
Events and shows in Ala
The rediscovery and re-enactment of the glories of the eighteenth century come to life every summer with the wonderful events of “Ala, City of Velvet“. For information on events and programs: www.cittadivelluto.it.
If, on the other hand, you are passing through during the magical period of Christmas, our advice is not to miss the evocative Christmas Markets in the Baroque Palaces.
Click here to find out more about the Ala Christmas Markets, the true magic of Christmas in Trento province.
How to get to the Antique Piano Museum of Ala BY CAR
Departure: Rovereto
Arrival: Museum of the Ancient Piano of Ala
Length: 18 km
Journey time: 20 minutes
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