Palazzi Aperti in L'Aquila: third day of guided visits on March 29

Palazzi Aperti in L'Aquila: third day on March 29

On Sunday 29 March L'Aquila, Italy's Capital of Culture, holds the third edition of Palazzi Aperti, featuring special openings, guided tours and events designed to highlight the city's historic palaces and their ongoing role in community life.

Highlights

• Palazzo Cappa Cappelli – access to the piano nobile with frescoed rooms and period decorations; openings are supported by notary Giulia Torrelli and the Fondazione Giorgio de Marchis, which hosts cultural activities and an important 20th-century archive.
• Palazzo Lucentini Bonanni – visit the Renaissance loggia and the workshop of luthier Gino Sfarra, a young craftsman who returned to L'Aquila to contribute to the historic center's revival.
• Palazzo Alfieri – a notable example of the city's noble architecture, previously included in guided tours and rich in historical details.
• Oratorio dei cavalieri de Nardis – another significant site for those exploring L'Aquila's monumental heritage.

Practical information

Guided visits require mandatory booking and are offered with a voluntary donation. Reserve your place via the booking form at: tinyurl.com/palazziaperti.

• Phone: +39 0862 295927 / +39 379 150 8492
• General email: [email protected]

Closing conference

The day ends with a conference organized by Archeoclub L'Aquila at 18:00 in the Sala degli archi of Palazzo Benedetti (via Sassa, 15). Following earlier talks on Italic and Roman periods, this session will focus on the Early Middle Ages: Maria Rita Acone (Archeoclub president) will introduce the archaeological and historical context, followed by Prof. Alfonso Forgione with a talk titled "Peoples from the North: the Lombards in the Aterno valley".

Attendance to the conference requires reservation by email: [email protected].