May 24: XVI National Day of the Association of Historic Houses

May 24: XVI National Day of the Association of Historic Houses

On Sunday, May 24 the Association of Historic Houses of Italy holds its XVI National Day, when historic residences, castles and gardens across the country open their doors to the public. The event highlights privately owned, protected heritage as a cultural, social and economic asset for local communities.

• Theme: "Guardians of the future. A living heritage for shared value."
• Participation: hundreds of houses open; in 2025 more than 500 properties welcomed over 250,000 visitors.
• Goal: raise awareness about stewardship, maintenance and enhancement of historic homes, with special attention to small towns and inland areas.
• Value: the Association defines this network as a cultural infrastructure that spans the country and generates local value.

Maria Pace Odescalchi, president of the Association of Historic Houses of Italy, underlines that the National Day is «a precious opportunity to reflect on the need for supporting tools enabling proactive management and medium- to long-term planning», so these assets can remain a resource for future generations.