FAI opens historic sites in Italy on 11-12 October.
More than 700 noted Italian buildings and historic sites open to the public for free on the weekend of 11-12 October as part of the annual Giornate FAI d’Autunno event.
The autumn initiative organised by the Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI) will allow entry into palaces, castles, gardens, theatres and libraries in 350 towns and cities across Italy.
Many of the participating sites are not normally open to the public or are difficult to visit.
L’11 e 12 ottobre tornano le #GiornateFAI d’Autunno
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— FAI (@Fondoambiente) October 2, 2025
Rome treats in store include guided tours of the 17th-century Casino Giustiniani Massimo (pictured); the San Giovanni Addolorata hospital complex; Palazzo del Viminale, seat of the interior ministry; and Palazzo dell’Acqua e della Luce, headquarters of energy provider ACEA.
Similar to Britain’s National Trust, FAI works to preserve and promote Italy’s cultural heritage through education, restoration and open days.
For full details see the FAI website which lists the participating sites region by region. Visits are free but donations are encouraged. Some visits require membership.
Cover image: Casino Giustiniani Massimo, Rome. Photo Giovanni Formosa / FAI.
