FAI Spring Days 2026 in Friuli: openings to palaces, villas and monumental sites

FAI Spring Days 2026 in Friuli: what to see and how to join

The FAI Spring Days return in 2026 featuring a curated programme of openings at monuments and historic sites across Friuli. The Udine FAI Delegation, FAI Giovani and the Apprendisti Ciceroni schools offer guided tours, art-focused routes and special events in Udine, Carnia, Torviscosa and the eastern Friuli hills.

Main openings

• Palazzo Antonini Stringher (Fondazione Friuli) — Udine: restored interiors and an art collection open with guided tours. Weekend hours: Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 (last entry 16:00). Tours depart approximately every 20 minutes, small groups.
• Palazzo Antonini Maseri (Rectorate, University of Udine) — Udine: access by reservation only; visit the historic atrium and representative rooms.
• Prefecture and Palazzo Antonini Mangilli del Torso (CISM) — Udine: notable historical architecture in the city centre.
• Carnica Arte Tessile — Villa Santina (Carnia): recently reopened centre dedicated to weaving and the local textile heritage.
• Edison thermoelectric plant — Torviscosa: industrial visit organised by the Palmanova FAI Group.
• Rocca Bernarda — Ipplis di Premariacco: 16th-century villa-castle on Friulian hills, with guided historical and landscape insights by the Apprendisti Ciceroni.

Special appointments

• Friday, 20 March: Udine kick-off with an author-led walk at Fondazione Friuli, featuring talks on the building’s history and art.
• Saturday, 21 March: cultural event "Once upon a time… art, verse and flavours in the Lands of the Knights" — readings, performances and tastings linked to local heritage.

Practical information

• Key dates: activities take place during the first spring weekend; main events run from 20 to 22 March 2026.
• Access: some openings require online booking; others allow on-site access with timed guided groups and limited capacity.
• Contributions: many visits request a voluntary contribution starting from €3; special events may have specific fees.
• Guides: visits are often led by Apprendisti Ciceroni from local schools and university students, providing cultural and historical context.

To participate, check the FAI reservations portal for up-to-date schedules and booking requirements for each site. The programme is ideal for visitors interested in exploring historic palaces, villas and monumental sites in Friuli with expert-led explanations.