FAI Days in Città di Castello: tours of Palazzo Bufalini and Teatro degli Illuminati

FAI Days in Città di Castello: tours of Palazzo Bufalini and Teatro degli Illuminati

As part of the 2026 FAI Spring Days, Città di Castello presents a guided route through its historic centre to visit two emblematic sites: the Teatro Comunale degli Illuminati and Palazzo Bufalini. Visits take place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March.

Sites and highlights

Guided visits allow access to areas normally closed to the public, with historical and artistic insights provided by FAI volunteers and the "Apprendisti Ciceroni" from Liceo statale Plinio il Giovane.

• Teatro degli Illuminati: established in the 17th century by the Accademia degli Illuminati, visitors can explore the stalls, the Sala degli Accademici, the so-called "golfo mistico" and the backstage including the stage tower and dressing rooms. Original theatre posters from past seasons may be on display.
• Palazzo Bufalini: a 16th-century palace attributed to Vignola, now home to the Circolo Tifernate. The tour covers the restored piano nobile, from the Quadrilatero to the Sala degli Stucchi and the grand Hall of Mirrors, as well as areas typically reserved for members.

How to participate

Visits run at regular intervals for groups of about 20 people. No advance booking is required; access may be limited during peak times. A suggested minimum donation of €3 helps support FAI activities.

• Teatro degli Illuminati hours: Saturday 21 March 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00 (last admission one hour before closing).
• Palazzo Bufalini – Piano nobile hours: Saturday 21 March 15:00–18:00; Sunday 22 March 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00 (last admission one hour before closing).

Organisers and partners

The event is organised by the FAI group of Città di Castello in partnership with the Municipality of Città di Castello and local bodies including So.Ge.Pu. S.p.A., the Circolo Tifernate Accademia degli Illuminati, Liceo Plinio il Giovane, the Municipal Civil Protection Group and ARIRE Radioamatori. The visits provide an opportunity to rediscover the city’s monumental heritage and cultural legacy.

For updates and further information check the official FAI Spring Days website or the social channels of the FAI Città di Castello group.