Tortona hosts religious and cultural events for Madonna della Guardia

Tortona is hosting a variety of cultural and religious events this weekend, centered around the Feast of the Madonna della Guardia. Religious observances include a vigil Mass presided over by Bishop Guido Marini, the traditional ‘Caffè di Don Orione’, a Pontifical Mass, and a procession of the Madonna's statue to the Duomo, concluding with a fireworks display.

Other local activities include musical readings dedicated to Francesco Guccini at Libreria Namasté, free guided tours of the Museo Archeologico Derthona (MADE) covering Ligure and Roman history, and access to the Museo del Mare, which houses historical artifacts such as an Enigma machine. Additionally, the Pinacoteca della Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Tortona is hosting an exhibition of Divisionist paintings featuring 37 Italian artists.