BORROMINI 2026 is a cultural project dedicated to enhancing the work and legacy of Francesco Castelli, better known as Borromini, among the greatest protagonists of architecture

Exhibition
Lugano Cantonal Library, inauguration March 31, 2026, at 6:00 pmBorromini in print - origins, readings and interpretations from the 17th century to today

Public lectures Academy of Architecture, Mendrisio, April 14, 2026, at 6:30 pmBorromini, three brilliant works: San Carlino, Sant'Ivo, Palazzo FalconieriJoseph Connors, prof. Columbia University, New York, and Harvard University

Borromini in Bissone Dialogues
Church of San Rocco April 15, 2026 at 6:00 pm Conversation with Joseph Connors Church of San Rocco April 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm Conversation with Marco Martinelli, playwright and theater director

Public lectures
Church of San Rocco, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe very young BorrominiNicola Soldini, architectural historian Church of San Rocco, April 23, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe secret of San Carlino: shaping with the compassRichard Bösel, prof. University of Vienna

Concert
Church of St. Carpoforo, April 30, 2026 at 8:30 pm Baroque music in the time of Borromini, with Riccardo Pisani, tenor, Luca Pianca, archlute, and Miguel Rincón, theorbo

Theatre
Teatro Sociale, Bellinzona, April 28, 2026, at 8:30 pm (April 29 for schools only) Letters to Bernini by Marco Martinelli, Compagnia Teatro delle Albe

Public lectures
Salita dei Frati Library, Lugano, May 5, 2026 at 6:00 pmBorromini at the Seven Sorrows: constraints and project genesisMarisa Tabarrini, professor La Sapienza University of Rome

Martin Raspe, Hertziana Library, Rome: May 12, 2026 at 6:00 pmBorromini and history: St. John LateranAugustus Roca De Amicis, Professor, Sapienza University of Rome

Collaborations and financial support: Canton of Ticino, DECS Office of Culture - Cantonal Library, Lugano - Archive of the Modern (Academy of Architecture, Mendrisio) - Municipality of Bissone- Salita dei Frati Library, Lugano - Promo Bissone - Mendrisiotto and Lower Ceresio Tourist Board.