In view of L’Aquila’s designation as the Italian Capital of Culture 2026, the Abruzzo capital is reopening some of its most precious architectural treasures to the public, many of which remained inaccessible for years following the devastating 2009 earthquake.

Among them is Palazzo Gaglioffi-Benedetti, one of the most fascinating historic buildings in the city centre, recently included in the Palazzi Aperti (“Open Palaces”) initiative, a project that allows residents and visitors to rediscover places rich in history, art and cultural heritage.

The palace embodies centuries of L’Aquila’s history. Medieval traces of the Gaglioffi family stand alongside the elegant rooms commissioned by the Benedetti family between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, including the magnificent reception hall, distinguished by richly decorated walls and vaulted ceilings. Over time, the building served different purposes, eventually becoming the headquarters of a Masonic lodge and remaining closed to the public for more than a century.

Today, Palazzo Gaglioffi-Benedetti has been brought back to life thanks to a major restoration and seismic upgrading project, which has returned one of the city’s most representative landmarks to the community.

Di Vincenzo Dino & C. S.p.A. also contributed to this process of renewal, taking part in the restoration works that helped preserve the building’s historical and architectural value while ensuring its safety and accessibility.

The reopening of sites such as this demonstrates how reconstruction can go beyond the physical recovery of structures, becoming a powerful tool for enhancing cultural heritage and strengthening the bond between a city and its history.

For DVC, it is a source of pride to have contributed to the restoration of a landmark that can once again welcome residents, scholars and visitors, playing an active role in telling the story of L’Aquila’s rebirth.

Article source:  Living – Corriere della Sera, https://living.corriere.it/indirizzi/card/laquila-riapre-i-suoi-tesori-architettonici-7-palazzi-storici-poco-noti-da-scoprire/?palazzo-gaglioffi-benedetti-&id=2