FAI Spring Days 2026: visits in Padua and province (21–22 March)

FAI Spring Days 2026: Padua and province

On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March 2026 the FAI Spring Days return, a national event that opens to the public historic sites, palaces, villas and monuments often closed to visitors. Guided visits are led by local volunteers and are offered at a free contribution, providing an opportunity to discover and support cultural and landscape heritage.

What to expect

• Volunteer-led guided tours and exceptional openings of monuments and historic palaces.
• Access to villas, castles, religious complexes and sites of historical interest in Padua and its province.
• Participation with free contribution and the option to donate to conservation efforts.

Main sites open in the province of Padua

• Villa dei Vescovi – Luvigliano di Torreglia (PD)
• Former Provincial Psychiatric Hospital – Padua
• Palazzo Zacco – from 16th-century Padua to 19th-century Austro-Hungarian influences, Padua
• Complesso del Torresino – from a medieval tower to an 18th-century complex, Padua
• Palazzo delle Debite – from medieval prisons to 19th-century building, Padua
• Several openings in Legnaro: agricultural and historical themes (e.g. "From earth to table", "Animal anatomy", Benedictine courtyards)

Practical information

• Dates: 21–22 March 2026.
• Times: vary by site; check the local schedule for details and bookings.
• Tickets: free contribution; some visits may require advance booking.
• FAI membership: members have reserved openings, priority entry and year-round benefits.

For detailed times, participation rules and bookings consult the official FAI Spring Days program or contact local organizers. Attending supports the discovery and preservation of the region's monumental heritage.