Palazzo Lombardo, Sassari: special openings for FAI Spring Days

Palazzo Lombardo, Sassari: special openings for FAI Spring Days

Dates: 21–22 March 2026
Location: Piazza d'Italia 14, Sassari, Italy

Opening hours: Saturday 09:30–13:30 / 16:00–19:30 (last entry 19:00); Sunday 09:30–13:30 / 16:00–19:30. Typical visit duration: 30 minutes.

Accessibility: the visit route is not fully accessible due to architectural barriers.

Why attend

• See the outcomes of a recent restoration that updated facades, roofs, fixtures and decorative vaults.
• Admire painted cycles and ornamental layers revealed after decades hidden beneath tempera and wallpaper.
• Understand conservation as a model of urban regeneration that balances preservation and adaptive reuse.
• Access areas normally closed to the public—offices and private workspaces are located inside the palace.

Program highlights

• Pre-event (invited): press presentation on Friday 20 March with project representatives and local authorities.
• Public guided tours: regular openings on 21 and 22 March introducing the restoration findings and decorative schemes.
• Youth event: Saturday 21, 17:00–18:00, dedicated visit for under-35s (max 80 participants), no booking required.
• Specialist guided tours (booking required): Saturday 21, 12:30–13:30, limited places (max 20) led by engineers and conservation experts; reserved places for members or pre-booking.
• Terrace experiences (booking required): brunch with violin (14:00–16:00) and aperitif with sax (19:30–21:00) on both days; limited availability, reservation fee plus catering cost.
• Antonio Simon Mossa house visit: Saturday and Sunday 11:00–12:00; guided visit with limited places and a small participation fee.
• School activities in Piazza d'Italia: storytelling and educational moments dedicated to local monuments and statuary.

Practical information

The openings are part of the FAI Spring Days, a fundraising initiative: participation usually requires a donation to support heritage protection. High attendance may limit entry; FAI cardholders have priority access. Some events are reserved for members or require prior booking and a participation fee.

Visitor tips: arrive early for scheduled time slots; check booking procedures for limited events via FAI official channels; wear comfortable shoes for internal circulation.

What you will discover

Restoration revealed frescoed vaults, painted imitations of wallpaper and multiple paint layers that document interventions from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Visitors can compare stylistic affinities with nearby civic palaces and see how conservation work preserved historic identity while enabling contemporary uses.

Note: parts of the building are used for offices and innovation labs; these openings are a rare chance to view normally restricted spaces.