Meeting on the restoration of Palazzo Coppedè

On 16 May 2026 a public meeting was held in Portoferraio organized by the Arcipelago Toscano section of Italia Nostra to update members and residents on the recovery plans for Palazzo Coppedè. Hosted in a room provided by Confesercenti, the gathering aimed to explain the current administrative situation and present the proposed restoration work.

Representatives of the municipal administration and the professionals involved in the project attended the meeting. The presentation focused on conservation goals and the technical interventions planned to restore the building's historic and civic prominence.

Speakers and participants

• Municipal officials: mayor Tiziano Nocentini, deputy mayor Roberto Manzi and councilor Mirko Rozza;
• Italia Nostra: Arcipelago Toscano section, represented by president Leonardo Preziosi;
• Scholars: Prof. Giuseppe Massimo Battaglini, who outlined the building's historical and symbolic importance;
• Design team: Studio Castagni Architecture (architects Stefano, Tommaso and Filippo Castagni), which presented the recovery plan commissioned by the awarded company.

Project aims

The plan aims to:

• preserve and enhance the historical and identity-defining features of the palace;
• introduce technical measures to ensure safety and usability;
• restore Palazzo Coppedè's central role within Portoferraio's urban fabric.

Administrative stages and next steps

Municipal representatives reviewed the steps that led to the provisional assignment of the property and the reasons for the present standstill. To avoid delays or disputes, the mayor proposed organizing a further meeting with the involved lawyers and a municipal technician who handled the case during the previous administration, aiming to clarify technical and legal aspects and expedite a resolution.

For residents: those interested in following developments can contact the Municipality of Portoferraio or the local Italia Nostra section for updates on future meetings and participation details.