National Historic Houses Day: free openings in Calabria (24 May 2026)

National Historic Houses Day in Calabria

Date: Sunday, 24 May 2026

The 16th edition of the National Historic Houses Day allows the public to visit a large number of historic residences and monumental sites for free. In Calabria, the event highlights a network of palaces, villas and castles that are often lesser known but historically and architecturally significant.

Below is the list of properties opening in Calabria (list may be updated):

• Villa Cefaly, Acconia di Curinga (CZ)
• Tenuta Albani Zinzi, Cropani (CZ)
• Palazzo Sanseverino, Marcellinara (CZ)
• Palazzo Provenzano, Catanzaro (CZ)
• Tenuta Ciminata Greco, Corigliano-Rossano (CS)
• Palazzo Grisolia, Aiello Calabro (CS)
• Palazzo Cybo Malaspina, Aiello Calabro (CS)
• Palazzo Cherubini, Corigliano-Rossano (CS)
• Palazzo Carratelli, Amantea (CS)
• Palazzo Bavasso, Lungro (CS)
• Palazzo Amarelli, Corigliano-Rossano (CS)
• Castello Sangineto, Sangineto Lido (CS)
• Palazzo Zurlo, Scandale (KR)
• Palazzo Verga, Cotronei (KR)
• Palazzo Venneri, Cariati (KR)
• Villa Zerbi, Taurianova (RC)
• Tenuta Acton, Cannavà (RC)
• Palazzo Valensise, Polistena (RC)
• Palazzo Grillo, Polistena (RC)
• Palazzo Contestabile, Taurianova (RC)
• Casina Carbone, Locri (RC)
• Palazzo Scrugli, Tropea (VV)
• Palazzo Murmura, Vibo Valentia (VV)

Practical information:

• Entry is generally free for the day; check each property's access rules or booking requirements in advance.
• Opening times and guided tours may vary: verify local updates before you travel.
• The initiative aims to promote and conserve the regional monumental heritage and its ties to local communities.

Plan travel between sites and allow time for possible restrictions. The list may be expanded with additional openings in the region.