Castiglione delle Stiviere: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Castiglione delle Stiviere is a historic town located in the province of Mantua, Lombardy. The town has significant historical importance as the birthplace of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, a 16th-century Jesuit saint. The urban landscape is dominated by the Basilica of San Luigi Gonzaga and the Castle of Castiglione, which was once the residence of the noble Gonzaga family.

The town's cultural heritage is preserved in several museums, including the International Museum of the Red Cross, which documents the town's connection to Henry Dunant and the origins of the Red Cross movement. This museum is particularly significant as it was in Castiglione delle Stiviere where Dunant first developed his ideas for a neutral organization to care for wounded soldiers, following the Battle of Solferino in 1859. The town maintains its medieval character through its historic center, while also serving as a modern cultural and economic center in the region.