On Sunday, June 28—as on every last Sunday of the month—” Open Palaces” returns – Cultural Residences: an invitation to step outside the city limits and rediscover L’Aquila through its historic palaces, noble residences, courtyards, and historic spaces that have contributed, over the centuries, to shaping the urban and social identity of the capital of Abruzzo.

In addition to venues that were already “sold out” on previous Sundays (such asthe Oratorio de Nardis and the splendid Palazzo Gaglioffi-Benedetti and Palazzo Alfieri), on June 28, the halls on the main floor of Palazzo Nardis will be included for the first time, where visitors will be able to view the exhibition “Uniforms, Decorations, and Documents on the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher,” curated by Paolo Giuliani and organized in memory of Baron Angelo de Nardis. Thanks to the generous cooperation of the Capuchin Friars Minor, visitors will also be able to access the ancient and precious Convent of Santa Chiara, a place of spirituality older than the city of L’Aquila itself.

The day will conclude with additional activities in historic buildings, thanks to collaborations with cultural organizations in L’Aquila: at 6:00 p.m., the Archeoclub L’Aquila will host the lecture “Aquila Angioina,” presented by Alessio Rotellini, in the Benedict XVI Hallof the Institute of Religious Sciences, located inthe historic Palazzo del Dottor Torquato de Nardis on Via San Marciano (reservations required via email at archeoclublaquila@gmail.com). At 9:00 p.m., the Euterpe Music Association will present the“Aires” concert in the picturesque setting of the courtyard of Palazzo Dragonetti ( on Via Santa Giusta), featuring Betty Garcés, soprano, and Antonia Valente, piano (music by Berg, Korngold, Lecuona, Villa-Lobos, and Montsalvatge. Free admission while seats last).

DETAILED SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

GUIDED TOURS

• Palazzo Nardis ( Via San Marciano, 9) | Guided tours every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (including a visit to the temporary exhibition “Uniforms, Decorations, and Documents on the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher”)
• Oratory of the Knights of Nardis (Via San Marciano) | 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m .
• Palazzo Alfieri (Via Fortebraccio, 54) | 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
• Palazzo Gaglioffi-Benedetti (Via Sassa, 15) | 10:00 a. m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Convent of Santa Chiara ( Via Borgo Rivera) | 3:30 p.m.

All guided tours can be booked—with a donation of your choice to secure your reservation—at palazziaperti.com (for information: info@welcomeaq.com, tel. 0862 295927 – 379 1508492). Throughout the day, visitors are welcome to explore the courtyards of participating buildings on their own.

CONFERENCE 6:00 p.m . – Benedict XVI Hall, Higher Institute of Religious Sciences, formerly the Palazzo del Dottor Torquato de Nardis (Via San Marciano, 27). L’Aquila Angioina Speaker : Alessio Rotellini. Organized by Archeoclub L’Aquila. Reservations required: archeoclublaquila@gmail.com

CONCERT 9:00 p.m. – Courtyard of Palazzo Dragonetti (Via Santa Giusta, 10).“Aires,” featuring Betty Garcés, soprano, and Antonia Valente, piano (Music by Berg, Korngold, Lecuona, Villa-Lobos, and Montsalvatge). Free admission while seats last.