Rionero in Vulture (Potenza)

Palazzo Fortunato

Palazzo Fortunato is the most important of the noble residences of Rionero in Vulture. It was built in the early 18th century by Carmelo Fortunato, ancestor of the southern-Italy scholar Giustino Fortunato, and enlarged by his descendants in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Opening hoursLibrary and event hours: ask at the Town Hall.
AdmissionFree entry.
WhereCentro storico – Rionero in Vulture (PZ)

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What to see

The palace with its tower, staircase and garden.
Historic guests included Joseph Bonaparte (1807), Ferdinand II of Bourbon (1846) and Giuseppe Zanardelli (1902).
With Giustino Fortunato it became a meeting place for intellectuals such as Benedetto Croce, Gaetano Salvemini and Francesco Saverio Nitti.
The Municipal Library, housed here since 1970.

How to get there

It is in the historic centre, within walking distance.

Useful information

On Holy Saturday it hosts the Last Supper re-enactment. Library and event hours: ask at the Town Hall. The position shown on the site is approximate.

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Nearby

To see

Church of the Santissimo Sacramento (Church of the Dead)less than 1 km away
Church of Sant’Antonio Abateless than 1 km away
Orologio della Costa (Costa Clock Tower)less than 1 km away
Church of the Santissima Annunziataless than 1 km away

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