FAI Spring Days: Palazzo Lombardo in Sassari opens for guided visits

FAI Spring Days: Palazzo Lombardo opens in Sassari

On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March Palazzo Lombardo, the historic building overlooking Piazza d’Italia in Sassari, will be open to the public for the 34th edition of the FAI Spring Days. Admission is by voluntary contribution; visits highlight the recent restoration and newly revealed historic decorations.

Address: Piazza d’Italia, 14 – Sassari

Visiting hours: Saturday 09:30–13:30 / 16:00–19:30 (last entry 19:00). Sunday 09:30–13:30 / 16:00–19:30 (last entry 19:00).

Highlights and reasons to visit

• Palazzo Lombardo has been restored, with interventions on façades, roofs and building systems that recovered its architectural value.
• Decorative discoveries: frescoed vaults with floral motifs, landscapes and allegories dating to the late 19th/early 20th century.
• Example of functional reuse: the building now houses offices and representative spaces while preserving historic elements.

Program and related activities

• Special guided tours: expert-led visits with limited places, some reserved for FAI members and by reservation.
• FAI Young event: guided visit for under-35s in Sala Sciuti (no reservation required, limited capacity).
• School activities: storytelling and educational paths in Piazza d’Italia with local schools.

Practical information

• Admission by voluntary contribution; special events may require registration or FAI membership.
• Visits are accompanied by Apprendisti Ciceroni and volunteers from the FAI Delegation of Sassari.
• For program updates and bookings, check the FAI location page before attending.

Visiting during the FAI Spring Days is a rare chance to access normally closed spaces and to see how careful restoration can revive a civic monument. Verify times and booking details before you go.