Dopo trent’anni di chiusura e tre di restauro, Palazzo Prosperi Sacrati a Ferrara riapre al pubblico (ma solo per un giorno)
Palazzo Prosperi Sacrati, a Renaissance palace in Ferrara, Italy, will reopen to the public for a single day on June 17, 2026, after being closed for thirty years and undergoing three years of restoration. The building, a key example of Ferrarese Renaissance architecture, was acquired by the city in 1997 and has suffered damage from WWII bombings and neglect. The reopening includes a €7 million investment and a public auction for the concession of parts of the complex for cultural activities.
This reopening matters because it restores access to a significant piece of Ferrara's UNESCO World Heritage-listed urban fabric, fulfilling a long-standing promise to the community. The event highlights the city's commitment to preserving its architectural heritage and repurposing historic spaces for contemporary cultural use, setting a precedent for similar projects in other historic Italian cities.